With so many media outlets declaring their top new stories for 2009, the Huletts Current continues the practice by naming the top story for Huletts Landing during the past year.
The Huletts Current pick for the top story of 2009 was the dredging and removal of the delta that had formed at the mouth of Foster Brook over many years. This major project, which was years in the making, was not only a significant investment in the environment, but was also a commitment to life and the enjoyment of Lake George. We name it “Top Story of Huletts 2009” and congratulate all those who were part of this great undertaking.
Contractor Don Kingsley (red shirt, second from left) stands with his son-in-law, Jeff (far left), son, Don (with yellow shirt), and Randy Rath, Project Manager for the Lake George Association (far right). The Lake George Association, the Town of Dresden and countless concerned citizens worked for many years to make the dredging of Foster Brook a reality.
Huletts had a few big stories this past year. The grand opening of the new and improved Huletts Casino and the Dresden town election were two of the biggest news items in our community. There were other newsworthy items that could be included also. However, the single biggest story was the completion of the dredging of Foster Brook. This project was years in the making, but in 2009 it finally happened.
For many years, erosion and severe storms had formed a delta at the mouth of Foster Brook as it entered Lake George. The project needed numerous permits from various state agencies not only for the work to be done in Lake George but also alongside the banks of Foster Brook. Approximately 3 years ago, work was completed by the Town of Dresden and the Lake George Association on a catch basin in Foster Brook and alongside the stream’s banks. However, the clogged mouth prevented the situation from improving.
Many obstacles were encountered along the way to finally completing the project this year, but they were overcome by the hard-work of many who were also sensitive to preserving and protecting the environment. So to the many true stewards of the environment, including the Lake George Association, the Town of Dresden, and the countless citizens and community members who worked to bring this project to completion in 2009, the Huletts Current recognizes your contribution to the “Landing” by naming the dredging and removal of the delta at the mouth of Foster Brook as the “Top Story of Huletts 2009”. Teamwork and citizen participation won out!
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