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Washington County COVID-19 Vaccine Statement

COVID-19 VACCINE INFO (Update: 01/12/2021, 4:45 PM)

Information is forthcoming and changing quickly from the state, all deployments / distribution of vaccine are dependent on the current supply of vaccine being available. Deployment of the limited vaccine available is being coordinated at the state level for the regional vaccination HUB areas. Please Note: Eligibility does not guarantee vaccine availability for each individual in the category and appointments will be made as vaccine is available to local distribution sites.

While our Washington County, NY Public Health Department continues their planning and coordination efforts for distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine with the Capital Region HUB partners, we are currently awaiting a supply of vaccine and do not have any available for distribution at this time. PLEASE DO NOT call our Public Health office relative to vaccine, when PODs (Points of Distribution) are open, an announcement will be made on all of our sites / outlets and all scheduling will be done through the state’s system online or by phone with the NYS Vaccination Hotline (**launching at 4:00 PM today**) at (833)NYS-4VAX. We caution there will not be vaccine available to all eligible individuals at one time, appointments will be scheduled as vaccine availability will allow. Per the Governor’s announcement, at the current rate of supply, it will take approximately 16 weeks to complete vaccine rollout to those currently deemed eligible.

I WANT TO BE VACCINATED, WHAT CAN I DO?

Are you eligible? http://bit.ly/COVID19_AmIEligible
No internet access? Call (833)NYS-4VAX (after 4PM today)
Check with your Healthcare Provider for vaccine availability
Check with Pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens & Kinney
Check our site for updates: washingtoncountyny.gov/coronavirus
For the latest information on the COVID-19 Vaccine and NYS Vaccine Distribution Program, check the state’s website here: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/

Our team at Washington County, NY Public Health Department remains committed to ensuring all those in our county who wish to be vaccinated can be vaccinated! The distribution of vaccine is an extensive process and will take a significant amount of time to get to everyone, we are required to abide by the stipulations as set forth in the state’s distribution program and are limited by supply. We encourage everyone to stay up to date, informed and be patient as we all work through these challenges together.

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DEC Dresden Wilderness Rescue

Town of Dresden
Washington County
Wilderness Rescue: On Jan. 9 at 5:16 p.m., DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a 28-year-old hiker from Ballston Spa who became disoriented and lost the trail while hiking Erebus Mountain. Three Forest Rangers responded to assist. Ranger Hess entered the Lake George Wild Forest at the end of Shelving Rock Road while Rangers Donegan and St. Claire entered by boat from the Green Island Maintenance Center. At 9:30 p.m., Rangers located the lost hiker and proceeded to warm her and assess her injuries. The hiker was safely escorted down to the boat for transport back to the maintenance center and given a courtesy ride back to her vehicle at the trailhead. Rangers were cleared of the scene and back in service at 10:55 p.m.

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Now for Some History: 1921

Excerpted from the Fort Edward Advertiser – November 10, 1921

“Reports from the physical ability tests held in May in the public schools of the state show that several Washington county schools won standing among the leading schools of the state. Certificates for the winning schools are soon to be mailed from the state educational department at Albany.

Of the Washington county contestants, the girls of district number 1 in Dresden stood the highest, both seniors and juniors having 100 percent.”

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Washington County Declares State of Emergency


Huletts has received about 15-16 inches of snow as of approximately noon on Thursday, December 17th.

The Huletts Current is not a weather website per se. However, I do like to focus on the extreme weather we sometimes have to endure in Huletts.

Washington County Board of Supervisors Chairman, Samuel J. Hall, has declared a local state of emergency in effect as of 9:00 AM on December 17, 2020 which will remain in effect for 5 days or until rescinded. The public is strongly encouraged to limit any and all non-essential travel.

The snow is presently letting up but southern Washington county and areas east of Huletts have received even more snow. Please be extremely careful if you have to venture out.

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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights


Wilderness Rescue in Fort Ann

Town of Fort Ann
Washington County
Wilderness Rescue: On Nov. 28 at 1:06 p.m., Warren County 911 transferred a call to DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch requesting assistance for a 57-year-old male hiker from Clifton Park with a possible leg fracture one mile from the summit of Buck Mountain. Forest Ranger Lt. Ganswindt and three Forest Rangers responded to assist. After locating the hiker, the Rangers splinted his injured leg and proceeded to carry him to a waiting ATV to drive him out of the woods. Once back at the trailhead, the hiker declined further medical assistance and the incident concluded at 5:14 p.m.


Wilderness Rescue in Fort Ann

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Wilderness Rescue on Black Mountain


A helicopter wilderness rescue on top of Black Mountain in Dresden.

On Nov. 14 at 12:30 p.m., Washington County 911 transferred a call to DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch reporting a hiker with a non-weight bearing knee injury on the trail near the summit of Black Mountain. Forest Rangers Baker, O’Connor, Donegan, Bode, and Hess responded, along with Dresden Fire Department and Skenesborough EMS, to the trailhead. Forest Ranger Donegan was the first on scene with the 46-year-old woman from South Glens Falls and requested the assistance of New York State Police Aviation. Forest Ranger DiCintio responded to the Schroon Airfield, and at 4:48 p.m., advised that he linked up with New York State Police Aviation and was en route to the hiker’s location. At dusk, NYSP Aviation performed a power-on landing at the summit of Black Mountain and the injured woman was loaded into the helicopter. The hiker was flown to a local airport where she was turned over to an ambulance for transport to the hospital for medical treatment.

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DEC Advises Public to Be Alert for Moose in the Adirondacks

Motorists should be alert for moose on roadways in the Adirondacks and surrounding areas at this time of year during peak moose activity, advises the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).

Early fall is the breeding season for moose in northern New York. During this time moose are wandering looking for mates, leading them to areas where they are not typically seen. While this improves the opportunities for people to enjoy sighting of a moose, it also increases the danger of colliding with one on the roadway.

Moose are much larger and taller than deer. Their large body causes greater damage, and, when struck, their height often causes them to impact the windshield of a car or pickup truck, not just the front of the vehicle. New York has no recorded human fatalities resulting from a crash with a moose.

Moose are most active at dawn and dusk, which are times of poor visibility. Moose are especially difficult to see at night because of their dark brown to black coloring and their height – which puts their head and much of their body above vehicle headlights.

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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights

Town of Dresden
Washington County

Wilderness Rescue: On Sept. 19 at 7:43 p.m., Washington County 911 transferred a call to DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch from a hiker advising she was stuck on the trail on Black Mountain and two of her hiking companions were further up the trail. Washington County 911 provided coordinates that placed several members of the hike group from Mechanicville at the Black Mountain Point on the shore of Lake George. Forest Rangers O’Connor and Donegan responded to Black Mountain Point via a boat from Green Island, while Forest Ranger St. Claire responded to the marina at Hulett’s Landing. At 10:04 p.m., Ranger O’Connor advised that the two hikers had made their way back to the main group and that all seven hikers were on the boat and being transported to the marina. Once at the marina, Ranger St. Claire drove members of the hiking party to the trailhead to retrieve their vehicles.

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County Route 6 Road Closure on Mountain: September 21


Washington County is anticipating road work on the portion of County Route 6 over the mountain on Monday, September 21, 2020. If you are planning on coming to or departing Huletts on September 21st, you will need to take a detour around the work on Pike Brook Road. Please pay attention to signs and announcements as we get closer to that date.

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Visit to Lapland Pond Includes Plethora of Species


A visit to Lapland pond starts at the Blake Mountain trail head on Pike Brook road.

When you arrive at the Blake Mountain trail head on Pike Brook road, there is actually another destination that you can hike to in addition to going up Black Mountain. That “other” hike is a shorter walk up to Lapland pond. The flora and fauna is quite beautiful and if you walk slowly and take it all in – it is a joy to behold.


The flower of Jewelweed is a natural remedy to poison ivy.


Looking something like a “Tribble” from Star Trek, light green Pincushion moss grows on the side of the trail.


White BaneBerry, is also called “Dolls Eyes,” for its distinctive appearance.


A grove of hemlock trees stands tall.


Watch out for snakes. Here a garter snake slithers along the side of the path.


A tadpole swims quietly in the water.


A beautiful walk in the woods refreshes the soul.

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