Frontier Town Foillies: The Saga Continues....

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George Moore  -- who won the Frontier Town property in a Essex County Property Tax Auction this Spring, only to have it taken away in a controversial move by the Town of North Hudson -- looks like he will retain the property after all.  Lohr McKinstry for the Press-Republican reports on the latest developments here.

Voters rejected the town’s acquisition of the one time popular Wild West attraction by the Town of North Hudson in a referendum vote,  of 80 against and 52 in favor.

The Keeseville businessman and developer, already owned Frontier Town property  -- featuring the A-frame building with direct access to the Northway --  before he won the remaining parcels of land with a $49,500 bid at the April 30th auction.

Almost immediately the County Board of Supervisors rejected the bid and voted to sell it to the Town of North Hudson for $60,000. North Hudson Town Supervisor Ronald Moore told Schroon Laker he wanted to develop the site for various recreational pursuits, including snow mobiling, horseback riding and biking.

From The Press Republican:

“George Moore has a pending lawsuit in State Supreme Court against the county and town over the reversal.

“The next thing will be, we have to settle the litigation with George Moore,” North Hudson Town Supervisor Ronald Moore said. (The two Moore’s are NOT related).

“It will be up to the Board of Supervisors. A number of different scenarios could play out, whether they want to award it to George Moore or put it back up for auction.”

You can read more of the story here.

 

Schroon Lake Airport Gets Federally Funded Make-Over

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Schroon Lake’s airport, which according to locals only gets used by “a handful of pilots”, will get $657,000 for the application of new asphalt and striping on the runway.

The funds will come from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration and is based on efforts by U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand.

The announcement was made last Friday. Massena International-Richards Field Airport will receive $39,273 in federal funding to make security enhancements.

The upgrades will help maintain the runway structure and minimize the risk of foreign debris, a news release said.

From the official press release:  

“With this funding, the Schroon Lake and Massena International-Richards Field airports will be able to make the structural and security upgrades these airports need to ensure passenger safety and the smooth operation of their facilities,” Schumer said in a statement.

“Airport safety should always be a top priority,” said Gillibrand said. “These federal dollars will help support infrastructure upgrades to improve these North Country airports, ensuring better, safer service for the thousands of New Yorkers they serve per year.”

In a release from Rep. Bill Owens, Schroon Lake Town Supervisor Michael Marnell said that airports are expensive to maintain. “Without federal funding, we never could keep it up, but it’s a great asset for the community to have when people want it, whether for business and recreation.”

The money is part of the Airport Improvement Program and is administered by DOT’s Federal Aviation Administration.

On Yer Bikes

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The late Lance Gregson had many passions: The Adirondacks, Schroon Lake and cycling. He also had a vision and a motto he lived by: More Bikes, Less Cars.

Tragically, Lance was taken from this life way too soon, but his memory – and mission – are kept alive each year with the annual 1-Eye Classic. Lance’s wife Annie Gregson organizes the event with a small army of volunteers, which keep the cogs turning.

It’s a combo bike ride for riders of any ability, a great potluck picnic after in the Town Park, with an afternoon filled with music, giveaways, raffles and good times. You can bring a dish to share, or if you prefer, pay to eat the goodies with a cash donation.

And this Sunday,  (September 14) ‘The 1-Eye” happens for the 7th time, with riders from all over, jumping on their bikes and enjoying the spectacular early fall riding conditions, close to  -- and a little farther out -- from Schroon Lake.

Rides start at three miles up to 60 – so there is something for everyone.

Don’t worry if you haven’t signed up yet – the event is a very casual affair – after all, it’s a ride, not a race, and we are most certain, Lane would much rather you enjoy the scenery, than pretend that your are riding the Tour de France – not that there’s anything wrong with that.

Sign up begins 8am at the Towne Park. You can learn more about Lance and his life, here and more about the event, here.