Reporter Jessica Collier reports that representatives from the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism gave a report Wednesday night on their efforts to market Saranac Lake.

Reporter Dan Heath reports that residents criticized spending during a public hearing on a local law to allow the Plattsburgh Town Council to override the state tax cap for its 2014 budget. 

Reporter Don Lehman reports that Warren County will not be buying a building to house the county Tourism Department anytime soon.
 

 A staff report notes that many of the Adirondack Park’s environmental organizations and local governments found common ground on issues of common concern, advancing agreements that better protect the park’s environment while also encouraging community development in 2013.

Reporter Chris Knight reports that Saranac Lake village planning board members like the look and design of a proposed 90-room hotel on Lake Flower, but they say the height of the nearly 60-foot building remains an issue.

Writer Dave Gibson, a partner in the non-profit organization Adirondack Wild, writes that he agrees with Bill Ingersoll’s recent post about the land swap between NYCO Minerals and New York state, which states that the land exchange represents a straight commercial transaction that lacks any public need or benefit. 

Writer Dale Holderman, Mayor of the Village of Keeseville, writes that he feels the plan to dissolve the village is flawed.

 A staff report notes that  a 2.8-mile trail to the fire tower on the summit of Loon Lake Mountain in the northern Adirondacks is complete and open to the public.

The Leader Herald reports that Gloversville city Planning Board during a special meeting Tuesday night 10/15 nominated Geoffrey Peck as new vice chairman of the board.