Reporter Kim Smith Dedam reports that a group proposing railroad-track removal is looking to remove Garry Douglas as co-chair of the North Country Regional Economic Development Council.

The Journal News reports that John Sheehan of the Adirondack Council joined the Editorial Board to discuss a myriad of environmental issues that impact the region and state.

Reporter Chris Morris reports that multi-use trail advocates want Garry Douglas removed as cochairman of the North Country Regional Economic Development Council for allegedly showing bias toward railroad operations.

Reporter Rick Karlin reports that Brian Houseal, who for the last decade led The Adirondack Council, will be leaving in October, according to the organization.

Reporter Jessica Collier reports that advocates for removing the train tracks in the Adirondack Rail Corridor questioned support for the railroad in the North Country Regional Economic Development Council’s plan.

Reporter Stephen Williams writes that the Adirondack Park Agency has approved plans for the Adirondack Meat Company to set up a meat processing plant near the Ticonderoga Business Park in Essex County.

Reporter Jon Alexander reports that two environmental groups filed an appeal of the federal Surface Transportation Board’s recent ruling that permits the Saratoga & North Creek Railway to haul freight on the Tahawus Line.