Village residents will have the choice of four candidates for two village trustee seats during Tuesday’s election. The field includes two incumbents, a former town councilman, and a retired correctional officer who has been involved with a number of civic groups. The candidates are Republicans Ken Bartholomew and Ron Rushia and Democrats Walt Sandford and [...]
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Public access may return to Pine Lake
The village is considering allowing public access to its Pine Lake property. Mayor Peter Telisky said during last week’s village board meeting that he would like to see the property reopened for recreational pursuits such as hiking, offshore fishing and possibly some limited access for all-terrain vehicles. The property, which used to be known as [...]
Skenesborough dissolution official
More than 46 years of service officially came to an end last Wednesday as the Skenesborough Volunteer Fire Company dissolved. The Village Board of Trustees, at the company’s request, passed a resolution to revoke Skenesborough’s charter. The board passed the resolution as a way to expedite Skenesborough’s dissolution. Mayor Peter Telisky said members of the [...]
George H. Benway, 83
George H. Benway, 83, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011, at Glens Falls Hospital following a long illness. He was born on Nov. 4, 1928, in Danby, Vt., the son of the late George and Anna (Dennison) Benway. George was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses of Whitehall and a former [...]
Town board still not interested in LaFlamme’s; votes to purchase new loader
Stan and Brenda Woodruff addressed the town board at last Wednesday’s special board meeting. The couple, who own the building that is currently occupied by LaFlamme’s at 120 Main Street (the store is moving next to the former Aubuchon Building next month) and had offered to rent the building for $1,000 a month (or $120,000 [...]
Welch resigns as Rec director
The director of the Whitehall Recreation Center has resigned and is facing criminal charges following an incident in which a child was struck with a projectile from an air powered gun. Daniel Welch, 52, of Whitehall was arrested and charged with second degree harassment and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor. Welch is [...]
Evelyn Leggett, 84
Evelyn Lorrraine Leggett, 84, of Broadway, died on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at the Pleasant Valley Infirmary in Argyle after a short illness. Born in Whitehall on September 25, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Anna (Pike) Leggett . She was devoted to her family and worked hard, retiring from GE [...]
Golf finishes fifth at league meet; LaChapelle earns all-star honors
Whitehall’s golf team wrapped up the 2011 season with a fifth place finish at the Adirondack League Invitational held at the Pole Valley Player’s Club in Hartford. The Railroaders shot a 140 edging out North Warren, Bolton and Warrensburg. Lake George and Fort Edward tied at 122 but Lake George got the victory on the [...]
Golf splits home opener
The Whitehall Golf varsity golf team hosted its first home match of the season last Friday at Skene Valley Country Club defeating Fort Edward and falling to Fort Ann. Colby LaChapelle, Chris Talbert and Adam Koeble all recorded wins forWhitehallin their match with the Flying Forts which they won 3.5 to 2.5. Garrett Beebe tied [...]
Board increases boundary fees
If you want to change your property boundaries in Whitehallit’s going to cost a little more money. The town board adopted a law to increase the fee to change boundary lines to $50. The service was previously free. The board had approved the law at a previous town meeting and it became effective after last [...]
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