News & Opinion About Huletts Landing, N.Y.
The New York Supreme Court has ordered reinstatement for all employees fired over their nonvaccinated status and ordered back pay for those who were unlawfully terminated from employment. Full Ruling here.
The state supreme court found that the vaccine mandate and firing of the non-compliant employees was “arbitrary and capricious.”
Columbus Day in Huletts usually means the “season” has come to a close. If you are leaving Huletts today, have a safe trip to your home away from Huletts and we hope to see you again in 2023!
The minutes for the regular September meeting of the Dresden Town Board have been posted in draft form on the town’s website.
Congratulations to Adeline (right) who worked at the Huletts Landing Soda Fountain in 2022. Her school band performed recently at Citi Field and her saxophone performance was captured on the Big Screen!!
I thought this infographic would show visually exactly how much inflation has surged this past year. [Data Source Link] (Click image to see larger version.)
I am sorry to report that Joseph R. Rota, 89, the former Town Supervisor of Dresden, passed away on September 5, 2022. Mr. Rota served numerous terms as the Town Supervisor of Dresden during the 1980’s and was instrumental in the creation of the Town Sewer District #1 in Huletts Landing.
In addition to serving as Dresden Town Supervisor, Mr. Rota also served many years as Executive Director of the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board. Demonstrating the importance of every vote, he won his first election as Dresden Supervisor by one vote.
On a personal note, I found Mr. Rota to always be fair and an extremely hard worker. I once delivered documents to him as he boarded a train to leave on vacation. A vocal defender for private property rights, he was instrumental in the formation of the first Huletts Sewer District, working with many local citizens, elected state officials and different state agencies to guide the project through a myriad of obstacles.
Our condolences go out his family.
His full obituary and online condolences may be found here: www.carletonfuneralhome.net/joseph-thomas-rota/
“May God support us all the day long, till the shades lengthen and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then in His mercy may He give us a safe lodging, and a holy rest and peace at the last.”
Many thanks to the members and supporters of the Huletts Landing Volunteer Fire Company who made this year’s community day a great success. The volunteers brought out the fire company’s trucks and new fire boat for a drill and demonstration of their capabilities on August 28, 2022.
Many thanks to the great individuals who protect our community!
The minutes for the regular August meeting of the Dresden Town Board have been posted in draft form on the town’s website. The town will now post minutes in draft form before the minutes are officially approved at the next months meeting.
New York State Senator, Dan Stec, speaks at the opening of the new Lake George Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Click image to see larger version.)
New York Sen. Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) on Wednesday attended the opening ceremony of the Lake George Wastewater Treatment Plant, a facility that aims to ensure the continued health of the “Queen of American Lakes” for generations to come.
For years, Stec joined a chorus of local and state officials calling for state support for the project. Ultimately, the state contributed $14.9 million for the construction of the new plant, including $9.4 million in state grants, and $5.5 million in funding from Water Infrastructure Improvement Act and Water Quality Improvement programs.
A $9 million interest-free loan from the state Environmental Facility Corp. covered much of the remaining cost of the $24.4 million project.
All told, the state support relieved much of the burden from taxpayers in Lake George Village. “Lake George is an ecological wonder and a cornerstone of our local economy. The importance of its long-term health cannot be understated. That’s why for years I’ve joined with local officials and advocated for the funding necessary to complete these upgrades,” Stec said. “I’m pleased that this crucial project has been completed and appreciative of the state’s support.”
Built in 1932, the village’s previous treatment plant had been under consent order with the state Department of Environmental Conservation since 2014. In 2016, DEC ordered the Lake George to overhaul its entire treatment system, which serves the village and several nearby municipalities within the Lake George basin.
The new plant will significantly reduce the amount of nitrates and other pollutants entering the lake.
Update 8/10/2022
Huletts Landing V.F.C was dispatched to a possible drowning across from 987 County Route 6 at approximately 4 pm on Tuesday afternoon.
Deputy Chief Leghorn arrived to find a 25 yr old male on the shore of the lake with a serious head injury.
Victim received injury after diving off boat and striking his head on a rock in the water. He was helped to shore by friends who were with him at the time of the accident.
Emergency Medical care was given by members of Huletts Landing Vol. Fire Co., Skeensborough Ambulance and a nurse and pediatric doctor who were in the area at the time of the accident.
The patient was flown by Lifenet helicopter to Albany Medical center. Huletts Landing Firefighters set up and coordinated the Landing Zone.
At approximately 4:00 pm on Tuesday, August 9th, an injured boater was airlifted for medical attention from the Huletts golf course. The Huletts Landing Volunteer fire department responded and coordinated the airlift for the injured boater.
Part of the race course from the 2022 Kerry McNelis Memorial Race, held on August 6th.
Congratulations to all the participants in the 2022 ‘A Day to Remember’ and many thanks to those who worked so diligently to make the day a success.
2022 Kerry McNelis Memorial Race Results
Men:
12 & under
1. Caelyn Webber
2. Asher Yarmel
3. Wyatt Renolds
13-30
1. * Jimmy Mintel
2. Jonathan Biondo
3. John McNelis Jr.
31-54
1. Matt Clarke
2. Mike Renolds
3. Dan Yarmel
55+ (Champions)
1. John McNelis
2. John Shultz
3. Mark Davy
Women:
15 & under
1. Machenzie Linhart
2. Lizie Hamilton
3. Morgan Linhart
16-30
1.* Finn Cotton
2. Angelina Buttigieg
3. Alanah Walsh
31-44
1. Gina Yarmel
2. Tharyn Hamilton
3. Rachel Renolds
45+ (Champions)
1. Nancy Hurley
2. Doreen Stoecker
3. Kim Shultz
* Denotes First place overall winner for men and women.
Specialty Awards
Youngest: Henry Renolds (7 years old)
Most Experienced: Rixhie Smith & Lisa Gilinski
Golf – Winners (Score of 25)
Greg Hurley
Gary Hurley
Colin Hurley
Kevin Keough
To those we lost – we will never forget you.
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The minutes for the regular July meeting of the Dresden Town Board and a Special meeting that took place have been posted in draft form on the town’s website. The town will now post minutes in draft form before the minutes are officially approved at the next months meeting.
July Minutes (draft) of the Dresden Town Board.
July Special Meeting Minutes (draft) of the Dresden Town Board.
The minutes for the regular June meeting of the Dresden Town Board were approved at the July meeting and have been posted on the town’s website.