News & Opinion About Huletts Landing, N.Y.
Another great annual Halloween gathering and parade happened on Saturday, October 12th. The weather was superb … and the children and their costumes were fantastic. (Click any image to see larger version.)
The Halloween parade always brings together a large crowd during the Columbus Day weekend.
The costumes were well planned.
The trick-or-treaters walked throughout the Landing.
Everyone had great fun.
The children enjoyed getting treats.
Another beautiful day in Huletts.
The Casino will be closed Columbus Day weekend.
Thank you for a successful season together and for your support!
We wish you a great “off-season” and a safe winter.
Looking forward to seeing you again next summer!
“Here’s to you,” “Good health,” and “Bottoms up.”
The Huletts Landing Sewer Committee met in September after not having a quorum in July or August.
The minutes from the September meeting have been posted on the Town’s website (with supporting documents here and here).
The Town of Dresden will hold a special budget workshop meeting on Monday, October 7th @ 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of presenting the tentative 2025 budget in the Dresden town hall.
The draft minutes for the September regular meeting and the September special meeting of the Dresden Town Board have been posted on the town’s website.
Draft September regular meeting minutes of the Dresden Town Board.
Draft September special meeting minutes of the Dresden Town Board.
On Wednesday, September 18th, the Dresden Town Board unanimously appointed Mr. Charles Tall, of Huletts Landing to the position of Town Supervisor. There were no other interested parties to fill the position. Mr. Tall offered to the board his willingness to serve out the remaining 15 month’s of Paul Ferguson’s term. There was an announcement requesting any other interested candidates or any other considerations and there were none. The town has much pressing business and needed a Town Supervisor to deal with numerous issues. Congratulations and thanks to Mr. Tall for stepping forward.
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Town of Ticonderoga
Essex County
Wilderness Search: On Aug. 26 at 10:10 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from two hikers unable to follow the trail down Cook Mountain. Forest Ranger Quinn attempted to talk the hikers back onto the trail, but they lost it again. At 11:20 p.m., Ranger Quinn located the 47-year-old and 11-year-old from Ticonderoga and helped them back to the trailhead. Resources were clear at 12:15 a.m.
Village of Fort Ann
Washington County
Wilderness Rescue: On Aug. 29 at 9:15 p.m., Forest Ranger Donegan responded to a call for a hiker with a lower leg injury approximately one mile up on Buck Mountain. When Ranger Donegan arrived, the 36-year-old from Hudson Falls was unable to walk. Ranger Donegan stabilized the hiker’s leg. Pilot Knob Fire Department drove the subject down on an ATV to a Queensbury ambulance.
The draft minutes for the August meeting and the final minutes from July meeting of the Dresden Town Board have been posted on the town’s website.
Given the shortage in staffing, the Casino will be closed Labor Day weekend.
The Soda Fountain will maintain a normal schedule – opening on Tuesday August 27th and running nightly until out of ice cream. If you really want that last ice cream cone before the end of summer, please come early because supplies are extremely limited.
Participants from the 2024 ‘A Day To Remember’ Race (Click image to see larger version.)
I am late posting this but congratulations to all the participants in the 2024 ‘A Day to Remember’ and many thanks to those who worked so diligently to make the day a success.
2024 Race Results
Men:
12 & under
1. Decker Davidow
2. Asher Yarmel
3. Morie Ferriter
13-30
1. James Mintel*
2. John Keenhan
3. Nick Roig
4. Caelan Webber**
*Denotes First Place Overall Winner Men
** Denotes fourth overall in the race and was in the toughest age category.
31-54
1. Matt Elesio
2. Matt Clark
3. Emmet Ferriter
55+ (Champions)
1. John McNelis
2. Pat Keenan
3. Kevin McNelis
Women:
12 & under
1. Keeley Ferriter
2. Cora Ferriter
3. Claria Yarmel
16-30
1. Lauren Keough *
2. Amanda McNelis
3. Taylor Keough
* Denotes First Place Overall Winner Women.
31-54
1. Gina Yarmel
2. Megan Ferriter
3. Shawna Brazell
55+ (Champions)
1. Christine McNelis
2. Riley Mason
3. Joanne Keenan
Specialty Awards
Youngest Boy – Will Bradway (5 years old)
Youngest Girl – Tily Bradway (3 years old)
Most Experienced – Howie Webber
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Golf – Winners (Score of 25)
Emmet Ferriter, Meagan Ferriter, Lindsey Chambers, Jesse Chambers
To those we lost – we will never forget you.
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Below is a video explaining what the Lake George Association does to keep our lake clean.
With many of the summer staff departing for jobs and schools in other parts of the country, there will be some upcoming changes to the Casino & Soda Fountain schedules.
The Casino will NOT be open Friday, August 23rd, or Saturday August 24th.
The Soda Fountain will be closed on Saturday, August 24th but should reopen on Sunday August 25th.
Check this site for updates.
2025 will mark the 125 year anniversary of the Catholic Chapel of the Assumption in Huletts Landing. Preparations have already begun to celebrate this occasion. Please mark your calendar now! More to follow over the next few months.
