By Jaime Thomas The day after she bought the remains of the Bedlam Corners general store in August, Virginia Curran started renovating it. Since then, she has spent a lot of time reinforcing the structure in West Hebron, which burned down nearly two years ago from a chimney fire. “It took 10 dumpster loads to [...]
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Museum roof to be replaced
One of Whitehall’s premier cultural attractions will soon undergo renovations that will give the museum a new lease on life. The Skenesborough Museum, which has stood beside the Champlain Canal since 1917, will receive a new roof that members of the historical society say will address and eliminate the degradation of the building’s historic artifacts. [...]
Marina’s lien deal wins ok
The village Board of Trustees accepted a $16,000 offer to settle a lien it held on the Whitehall Marina. The board approved the offer, which was made by marina owner Bill Brina last month, during last week’s meeting. The agreement means the village will receive only half of the $32,000 it was owed. “We didn’t [...]
Town could move next month
Renovations to the former Skenesborough Firehouse continue and town officials anticipate making a move next month. Supervisor George Armstrong said work continues to progress and at least some services could be relocated to the firehouse in the coming weeks. “Things are going along pretty well,” said Armstrong. Sept. 1 has been targeted as the date [...]
Auditorium renovations on target
The renovation of the Whitehall High School auditorium remains on target and is expected to be ready for graduation, according to school officials. “Right now the plan is for graduation to be held in the auditorium,” said James Watson, district superintendent. “There probably will not be any carpeting, but we’re confident we’ll be adequately equipped [...]
Skene Manor to open Friday
Every year the Skene Manor undergoes a number of renovations and that will be the case again this summer as the venerable estate prepares to open. The Skene Manor will open its doors for the 2012 season this Friday, April 20, and will be open [...]
New owner: Lock 12 fixture to reopen in spring
An Albany man who purchased Lock 12 Marina and Finch and Chubb restaurant at auction last week says both businesses will reopen later this spring. “We intend to reopen the restaurant as quickly as we can,” said Bill Brina, who secured the property for $100,000 last Tuesday. He says he expects to close the sale [...]
Auditorium roof work starts early
The first phase of a two-phase construction project that will result in the complete renovation of theWhitehall Jr.Sr.High Schoolauditorium began earlier this week, a couple weeks earlier than expected. Superintendent James Watson said at Monday’s monthly Board of Education meeting crews came in over the weekend and began the process of removing and renovating the [...]
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