News & Opinion About Huletts Landing, N.Y.
They’re Back. After a Year in Limbo, Stream Rules Reimerge
The Times Union reports that the widely opposed Lake George stream regulations are being considered again.
Jimmer Poster Released
KSL reports on Jimmer’s preparation for the business world. Buy his new poster here.
Can Cuomo Deliver Property Tax Cap?
The NY Post thinks the Governor has a challenge in front of him.
You Really Want to Know: Donald Trump’s Hair is Real
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rc2972HNwc
Volunteers Sought to Monitor Spawning Migrations
WNYT.com tells you how to become involved monitoring smelt populations.
Albany TV Station Shows Huletts
The Adirondack Outdoors blog, tells us that an Albany television station ran some pictures of Huletts.
New Rules to Help Adirondack Lakes
Denton Publications reports on new federal rules to limit mercury emissions.
Where Did Lake George’s Name Come From
The Lake George Mirror Magazine talks toponomy and Lake George.
Warren County Boat Patrols May Be Saved
The Post Star tells us that Warren County got some good news last week.
Trout Season Begins: DEC Urges Caution
WNBZ advises that cold conditions have led to a DEC warning.
How to Give a Good Slap: Courtesy of Rachael Ray
Susan Lucci visited ‘Rachael Ray’ to school the audience on how to give a proper soap opera slap.
Plan to Rid Lake George of Clams
The Times Union tells us that the campaign to kill the Asian clams growing in Lake George will begin next month.
Underwater Power Line Project Gains Support
The plan is to have this project go right through Whitehall. Read the Post Star.
Learn About the Adirondack Gray Squirrel
The Adirondack Almanack enlightens us about acorn eaters.
How Safe are the Nuclear Reactors in Milton
The Times Union reports on some nearby nuclear reactors.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w3Fp0u9EHI
Thinking Outside the Bowl Wins Outhouse Race
With a headline like that, it must be the annual outhouses races on Lake George. See the NY Times.
Missing Fort Ti Letter Gets Returned
According to the Press Republican a piece of history returns to the Massachusetts state archives six decades after it disappeared.
State Says Reserve Funds Can Cover Education Cuts
WNBZ reports that school district’s statewide have over $1.1 billion in reserve accounts.
Packer’s Pastor Profiled
A short story about faith and football from the National Catholic Register.
Lake George Park Commission Supports Invasive Law
It was reported in the Adirondack Almanack that the Lake George Park Commission is supporting a new law to help control the spread of invasive species.
Gov to Slash State Payroll
The Governor is planning on slashing the state’s payroll to close the projected $11 billion deficit next year, says WNBZ.
A Tale of Two Governors
The NY Post highlights important differences between Governor Cuomo and former Governor Spitzer.
Whitehall Over $16,000 Per Pupil
The Post Star details cost per student in numerous nearby school districts. Read part way down the article to see info on Whitehall.
Senator Little Sees Influence Grow
Denton Publications takes a look at Senator Little’s growing influence in Albany.
Governor Cuomo Threatening Shutdown
The NY Post tells us that things in Albany are so bad, Governor Cuomo is threatening a shutdown.
Medicaid Reform Hearing in Queensbury
Recently, I sat down with a doctor, a dentist and a pharmacist and got an earful on how bad Medicaid fraud is. The Wall Street Journal gives the list of Medicaid reform hearings and one is being held in Queensbury on February 3rd.
Heading to Other Constellations
The Baltimore Sun reports on Voyager 1’s 33 year trip to the edge of our solar system on its way to the constellation Camelopardalis — the Giraffe.
Great Pictures of Historic Gaslight Village
The Times Union, has an article entitled: Gaslight Village fades to black, with some great historical photos that may bring back memories.
State Considers Pay Freeze for Workers
The Post Star reports that the the state may try something different to reign in government employee salaries.
Roadrunner vs. the Coyote: In Live Action!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ5p9WttVhE
While I’ve been blogging here on the Huletts Current I’ve gotten in the habit of posting what I consider to be the top news story of Huletts Landing from the past year.
This is entirely my own opinion and while others may disagree, I’ve found it to be a fun exercise which a few have told me they enjoy.
So for 2010, the Huletts Current declares the top story from Huletts Landing to be ………..
The dueling cell phone tower proposals.
In one corner we have the AT&T / New Cingular Wireless proposal (otherwise known as the firehouse proposal), which has now been under review by the Adirondack Park Agency since December 28, 2009.
The Huletts Landing Volunteer Fire Company proposed siting a cell tower on its property in late December 2009.
The project is briefly described as follows: “installation of a 100 foot stealth monopole with three flush mounted antenna centered at 84 feet in height with room for two additional carriers to be located below. The monopole will be installed behind the new firehouse with equipment to be located inside the firehouse”.
In the other corner, we have the Independent Towers proposal (otherwise known as the VanderPlaat proposal), which has recently been deemed complete by the APA. The public comment period expired on December 2, 2010. (Which I just became aware of this past week because the APA never sent me a notice.) This is usually the last step before a permit is issued.
This would be for a 90 foot tall monopole which would be located back from the road on a 60 ft by 60 ft wooded area. It also would have room for a total of three carriers.
In a conversation I had with APA staff today, this is the current status of the two proposals. After performing a “balloon test” on both sites, (this is where a balloon is floated at the approximate height of the proposed tower), the conclusive evidence is that the Independent Towers (VanderPlaat) site will have a lower visual impact and have a greater signal range. AT&T is suspending their application until a decision is finalized on the Independent Towers application. At this time, the APA has determined that the Independent Towers application is complete. A final decision is expected by the first week in February.
So no matter where you stand on the issue of a cell phone tower or which proposal you favor, the Huletts Current deems this the biggest story of Huletts Landing from 2010.
Can you hear me now? Maybe in 2011?????
NY Times: Cuomo Wants to Cap Property Taxes
The NY Times has a good analysis of Andrew Cuomo’s tax cap plan with an illustration that shows how school spending is the contributing factor.
How Much is The Trash Plant Worth?
The Post Star looks at how much the Hudson Falls Trash plant could fetch the county.
Man Made Wetlands Coming
The Post Star reports that demolition began at Gaslight Village this week.
Bloomberg Glad He Saddled State with OTB
The NY Post reports that Mayor Bloomberg of NY City is happy he pawned OTB off on the state.
Think Tank: NY Pension Costs Could Explode
The NY Post presents an analysis of where pension costs are going.
Top Aide to Gov: Saratoga closure ‘definite possibility’
The Capitol Confidential Blog speaks about Saratoga’s possible demise.
NJ Gov Talks Tough to Paterson
“I have a bridge to sell you”, takes on a new meaning for NJ gov, Chris Christie. So says NJ.com.
Republicans Take NY Senate, Claim Cuomo is One of Them.
Dean Skelos shares some thoughts about being the new Majority Leader in the next NY state legislative session. Read the NY Post.
When the Gold Cup Came to Lake George
The Adirondack Almanack presents a great piece on the Gold Cup on Lake George.
Have Some Turtles? Here’s a Great Practical Joke
The Encyclopedia of Science recounts a practical joke played with some turtles.
Flying for the Holidays?
Then Cargo Collective wear has some gift ideas for you. (Warning: contains graphic images.)
Washington County Deals with Budget
The Post Star reports on Washington County’s budget (with a small tax increase) for next year. The Wash Blog breaks down how the supervisors voted.
NY State Does NOT Deal with Budget
The Press Republican reports that the Legislature decided not to address a $315 million budget deficit in its special session Monday.
France Grants Asylum for Iraqi Christians
Aljazerra reports on the fate of some Iraqi Christians. According to the Guardian, this is what Pakistan does to Christians.