The City continues to experience discoloration in the water supply as the City has begun its twice-yearly hydrant flushing program, and the system has experienced spikes in water demand from a large – as yet unidentified – user.
“We’re seeing more suspended sediment than we usually do during the fall hydrant flushing,” said Mayor Bill Collins, “as a result of all of the rain that we had this spring and summer.”
“And the spikes in water demand are contributing to the issue. We are continuing to investigate the source of the spikes,” said Mayor Bill Collins. “City staff are working to discover the origin and source, and we apologize for the inconvenience this continues to cause to City residents.”
The water coming from the City’s water treatment plant is regularly tested and is clean and safe, but if sediment is present in your water, please open your spigots and let them run until the water is clear (up to about 15 minutes). If you continue to have discoloration, please report it to the City Sewer and Water Department 24-hour line at (518) 761-3857.
The spikes and flushing combine to re-suspended sediment that has settled into the miles of water pipes in the City, into the daily water flow and carry that suspended sediment into homes and commercial properties across the City.
“We are handling as many calls as we can, and we appreciate your patience over this concern,” said Bill Norton, Superintendent of the City Water & Sewer Department.
“We’d like our commercial and industrial customers to review their water usage, as we review the demand spikes, and contact the City to discuss a plan going forward for ensuring this does not continue to happen,” said Mayor Collins.
The hydrant flushing started Monday, September 25th, and will continue for 10 to 15 days.
Jamie Strait has always been a writer. “Even when I was a kid I used to write stories for fun,” said Strait, who now teaches writing to sixth graders at Queensbury Middle School. “I’ve always had this interest in writing stories for as long as I can remember… I just always tucked them away just for me,” she said.
For the first time, the seasoned scribe is sharing her writing in the form of her first published book titled, “Last Place Lexi.”
The book tells an inspirational story about Lexi Lexington, a girl with big dreams who ends up in last place. Lexi loses a soccer game and gets a bad grade on a school assignment.
The book teaches kids to follow their dreams, remain resilient in the face of obstacles, and believe in themselves while maintaining a positive attitude. Strait was also inspired by her 7-year-old daughter, Kinsley.
“I noticed a theme with both her and my students,” Strait said. “This feeling that if you don’t get something the first time or things don’t go your way — however small they are — it feels like a big deal.”
Strait started searching for books she could share with her students and her daughter about resilience, but couldn’t quite find a book with the right message… So, she decided to write and publish her own.
“You can’t control life’s circumstances,” Strait said. “But you can control your attitude and how you react to those circumstances. At the end of the story, Lexi learns that the most important thing is having a positive attitude.”
To illustrate the book, Strait worked with her childhood friend Amanda Newman, who used Kinsley’s likeness to draw Lexi, and used her own 7-year-old daughter Lilou as the likeness for Lexi’s best friend.
The book is now available on Amazon for $12.99, and should be in bookstores by the end of fall.
Strait is planning a book reading and book signing event on November 11th at The Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls. She will partner with retired Queensbury teacher Clare Rainwater, who now runs Clare Elizabeth Yoga, to present a workshop called “Creating Confident Kids.”
Strait already has some follow-up books in the works, but for now, she is focusing on promoting “Last Place Lexi” and teaching her sixth-grade writers about resilience and perseverance.
“To become a better writer, you need to work on your own character and self-confidence, which are more important than anything else that I’m teaching,” Strait said. “If kids can walk out of my room and feel confident and feel like they can fail forward or feel like it’s OK to make a mistake, if they don’t give up… Then that would be the most amazing thing I could do.”
For more information, you can follow Strait on Instagram @JamieStraitAuthor.
More than 30 properties will be available for purchase when Warren County Real Property Tax Services Office holds its annual live public auction of tax-foreclosed property on Saturday, October 21st, 2023 at Warren County Courthouse.
Among the 31 properties on the list are single-family homes, commercial properties, and vacant lots – including two with waterfront access – that were foreclosed upon for non-payment of property taxes. Auction proceeds will be handled in accordance with recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings related to tax foreclosure auctions.
For further information and links to the full tax foreclosure property information booklet, which includes detailed descriptions and photographs of each property, check the auction company website here. (Scroll down on this web page for Warren County’s auction.) This website includes a photo gallery featuring the available Warren County properties.
Registration will begin at 8:00 AM, and the auction starts at 10:00 AM. Warren County Courthouse is located at the Warren County Municipal Center complex, at 1340 State Route 9 in Queensbury.
LIVE AUCTION: In addition to the October 21 auction, Warren County Real Property Tax Services is also holding an online auction for a property at 27 Indiana Avenue in Queensbury that will be live through Friday, September 29, 2023. The auction for this property can be found here.
WorkSmart Coworking & Meeting Space has reached a milestone of five years in operation supporting the Glens Falls business community! WorkSmart provides entrepreneurs, freelancers, and business owners with a collaborative workspace designed to help them focus on their goals and turn their ideas into reality.
To celebrate this milestone, WorkSmart Coworking & Meeting Space is hosting a Fall Open House on September 30th from 9:00 AM to noon, at 237 Glen Street in Glens Falls. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour private offices, collaborative workspaces, and professional meeting spaces.
“The Glens Falls region is rich with talent, but much of it goes untapped. WorkSmart Coworking & Meeting Space stimulates entrepreneurial activity, drives economic growth, and reduces the risk of losing that talent,” said Christy Alexander, WorkSmart’s founder. “WorkSmart is a place for that talent to assemble and collaborate to recognize greater potential.”
WorkSmart Coworking & Meeting Space is growing a diverse community of professionals and creatives in a productive workspace that fosters strong professional and social connections. WorkSmart is a place where local businesses can tap into a pool of talented professionals, exchange ideas, and innovate!
WorkSmart member and founder of The Grove Venture Lab, David Dammerman, stated, “This was the ideal place to launch our nonprofit and immediately start helping entrepreneurs succeed. We are fortunate to join with WorkSmart as part of the infrastructure that invigorates the local entrepreneurial ecosystem and drives employment in the region.”
“Glens Falls has been developing and executing on its vision for revitalization, and I’m proud to be an important element of the initiative by providing a place where ideas can flourish and business owners can thrive. We look forward to contributing to the ongoing success of the Glens Falls region,” said Christy Alexander.
On Saturday, October 7th, from 1pm to 4pm, Mean Max Brew Works, located at 193 Glen Street #2, Glens Falls, NY 12801, will transform into a haven for feline enthusiasts and craft beer connoisseurs alike. This exciting event, in collaboration with North Shore Animal League America’s Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center, promises a purr-fect afternoon.
The main attraction of this special day is the chance to mingle with some of the region’s most adorable and adoptable cats and kittens. North Shore Animal League America’s Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center has been working tirelessly to find loving homes for these furry friends, and this event provides the perfect opportunity to meet your future feline family member.
But that’s not all; the festivities extend beyond feline admiration. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy the finely crafted brews that Mean Max Brew Works is known for. Sip on delicious craft beer while basking in the company of these charming cats.
What’s more, your visit could lead to winning a stunning handmade quilt! Take a chance, try your luck, and you might just go home with a one-of-a-kind piece of art.
It’s not just about having fun and making new furry friends; it’s also about giving back to the community. For every beer purchased during the event, $1 will be directly contributed to North Shore Animal League America’s Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center. Your choice of beverage will make a difference in the lives of these deserving cats and kittens.
For those who wish to further contribute, there’s an opportunity to donate items and earn a chance to win gift certificates. It’s a win-win situation, where your generosity could be rewarded.
So mark your calendars for Saturday, October 7th, and head over to Mean Max Brew Works for a purr-fect afternoon filled with sipping delicious craft beer and meeting adoptable cats and kittens from North Shore Animal League America’s Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center!
Warren County keeps the fall activities rolling! As the hot air balloons are packed up after the 50th Annual Balloon Fest this past weekend, all eyes shift to Warrensburg… Beginning on Friday, September 29th, and ending Sunday, October 1st, the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce will be holding “The World’s Largest Garage Sale” with over 500 Vendors. This event stretches all along Main Street in Warrensburg, and into the side streets and neighborhoods all throughout the town. This combination of flea market, craft fair and food festival takes over the town!
This garage sale is not for the faint of heart! It attracts over 100,000 shoppers as well as vendors from all over the country. Vendors sell antiques, memorabilia, clothing, furniture, electronics, and more!
Warrensburg has added train and shuttle services to help alleviate traffic issues. This year, a shuttle service will be available from the Thurman Train Station to the Warrensburg Recreation Field. This shuttle will help to reduce the number of cars, and Recreation Field is centrally located, so the visitor can set off on foot and see various vendors.
Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce has also partnered with the Saratoga and North Creek Railway to offer “Garage Sale Train Tickets”. Visitors coming from the Saratoga area can make a day of the garage sale! The train is boarded at the Saratoga Depot, and takes an hour and a half scenic ride to Thurman Station. Once at Thurman Station, visitors can take a shuttle to Warrensburg Recreation Field.
The garage sale first began towards the tail end of the 1970s, and had about twenty sellers during the first year… Today, this event brings about two-million dollars to the local economy, and entices visitors to enjoy the Adirondacks while the fall foliage is near its peak – combining the joys of bargain hunting with a street fair atmosphere, and adding extra value for leaf peepers.
Tips for attending the garage sale: have plenty of cash on hand, dress in layers, bring a backpack, wear comfortable shoes… AND ARRIVE EARLY!
As autumn creeps in and the “Back to School” season begins, The Landing at Queensbury, an award-winning senior living community, embraces the Back to School season with a heartfelt series of conversations featuring their dedicated staff and beloved residents. The community shares the wisdom, experiences, and unique stories of their remarkable team and resident family through engaging Facebook posts.
Kicking off the series, the community introduced its Executive Director, Alisha, in a lighthearted post highlighting her engagement with residents and even a playful snack on her desk. Alisha’s words of advice? “Always share your snack pack.” These posts bear the hashtag #SeniorLiving, reflecting the vibrant senior life essence at The Landing.
The spotlight then shifted to its residents’ rich history and wisdom, featuring Jeanette and Chuck, who generously imparted timeless advice. Jeanette’s counsel was to “Stay in school — whatever will be will be,” while Chuck emphasized the importance of learning everything. This thoughtful exchange beautifully illustrated the enriching experiences that residents enjoy daily, underscoring the value of intergenerational connections.
Continuing in this heartwarming vein, Izzy and Mike, two more residents, stepped forward to share their insights. Izzy encouraged all to cherish their families, while Mike urged perseverance with the simple phrase, “Stick it out.” These conversations exemplify The Landing’s unwavering commitment to cultivating a supportive and nurturing environment for its residents.
Sue and Patty, esteemed residents of The Landing, took center stage in the series, illuminating the special bond between the staff and the resident community. Sue’s advice was to “Keep studying and consider joining sports or clubs,” while Patty’s wisdom was to “Work hard and have fun.” These exchanges of knowledge and stories make every day a remarkable journey for all involved.
To conclude this inspiring series, Kate – the Business Director at The Landing – shared her pearls of wisdom, ensuring that the “Back to School” spirit thrives within the community. Her advice: “Don’t sweat the small stuff.”
The Landing at Queensbury is an award-winning assisted living and memory care community that offers Connections, a relationship-oriented and data-based Connect, Move, and Learn program for dementia residents. For more information about The Landing at Queensbury, please visit https://www.pegasusseniorliving.com/the-landing-at-queensbury/
Fun for the whole family, Fright Fest evokes the Halloween spirit with thrills and family friendly activities! Starting September 30th at 12:00 PM, Fright Fest goes all the way until October 29th, at 9:00 PM.
Daytime activities include Boo Fest, and kids under 12 can walk the Trick or Treat Trail! As the light fades and darkness ebbs its way into the park, so do the Zombies and Ghouls! Nowhere is safe from the scares! After 5:00 PM, the fear factor is amped up as terrifying creatures roam the scare zones… Don’t forget that the thrill rides are even scarier in the dark!
The haunted attractions include the Haunted Mazes – labyrinths through the darkness where you will not be alone… There is Skull Manor, where it may be nice to visit, but you dare not stay too long, lest you stay forever… Carnevil, where the clowns are less pleasant than you remember… Nightmare at Crackaxle Canyon, where there’s more on the farm than chickens… And lastly, Hell Block VI, where dangerous monsters have escaped their cells!
To add to the fun and fright, scare zones are dappled throughout the park! “Dead in the West” takes you to the very edge of your imagination with the wild west coming back from the dead… “Dark Oaks Cemetery” is where the dead have risen and are roaming around trying to find living things to join them… And the delightful “Infested” where mutant humanoid spiders and infected exterminators are hunting each other in the darkness.
Come enjoy the fun and fright! For more information, please visit www.sixflags.com
