Music In Schroon on July 4th, 2015: Get Into It!

Music Lovers rejoice: the 4th of July in Schroon is one big party – with something for everybody. Find out more in our Music and Arts Scene.

Solving Schroon Lake’s Level Issues: What To Do?

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For folks in the northern part of Schroon Lake – the monsoon like rains have claimed our beaches – and many property owners can barely can make out their docks  -- under several feet of water.

For those south along Schroon River – in Warren County --  the situation is more dire for property owners in Chester and Horicon.

Large parcels of their land are unusable. Several campgrounds have lost valuable income producing sites, not to mention damage to their wells and loss of property that has floated down river.

For those wondering if the dam at Starbuckville is open, the answer is “YES”, says East Shore Schroon Lake President Jane Smith.

“It’s open and being monitored. People on the lake want it open. People south of the lake want it closed. There is a lot of finger pointing right now,” Jane told Schroon Laker today.

So important is this issue, ESSLA has taken the first steps to form a committee to find solutions. “It’s not about controlling the dam, it’s about looking at the lake level as a whole. This is a subject that bares out searching for solutions.

"We want to involve the DEC and have representation from all parties who use the river and lake.

(Jane has been talking with Roger Friedman, from the Schroon Lake Association). ESSLA’s Rich Nawrot will chair it.

“The reality is that we’ve had a wet spring and summer, with non stop pop up showers happening on a regular basis. No one has control over that, but if there’s a way to help all parties, we’ll try and find it.”

Got thoughts? Share them in comments.

Let The 4th Celebrations Begin

The town is a hopping', in anticipation of Saturday's Big Day. Fly your flags, and get out and enjoy the sunshine! We'd love to share your photos this weekend, so send them to us at www.schroonlaker@me.com

For our full 4th coverage, click here.

Who Is Satisfied With His Girl?

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Why, the man above: the one and only Mark Piper, who held court Thursday night at Witherbee's, where he belted out his latest hit  -- “I’m Satisfied With My Girl" -- at their now famous Open Mic.

Mark was joined by  some of the area’s most talented singers and musicians. A heads up: Sign up starts at 6:30pm  every Thursday in the loft of the Carriage House, all summer long and beyond.

Check out Mark’s catalogue of songs,  And be sure to see him on stage at the July 4th rocking in the park celebration, Saturday.