ATTENTION DIAMOND POINT WATER DISTRICT
CUSTOMERS
The Town will be flushing the water hydrants on
May 7, 2021
Residents are urged to check water for discoloration before use, and in the event of
discoloration let the water run until clear
Town of Lake George
518-668-2742
Town of Lake George
AVAILABILITY OF TOWN OF LAKE GEORGE DRAFT 2021 ANNUAL REPORT FOR MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEMS (MS4)
Notice of Availability of Draft 2021 MS4 Annual Report
SUMMARY: The Director of Planning and Zoning for the Town of Lake George is providing a notice of availability of the Draft 2021 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Annual Report for the Town of Lake George. The development of an Annual Report is a requirement of the MS4 General Permit issued by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Town of Lake George’s Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP).
DATES: The Draft 2021 MS4 Annual Report shall be posted on Monday April 5th, and will be available for public review until Monday May 10th. The MS4 Annual Report and any comments will be discussed at the Town Board meeting on May 10th, 2021 for possible adoption.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Barusch, Director of Planning and Zoning / Stormwater Management Officer, 20 Old Post Road, Lake George, NY 12845; 518-668-5722(x5); This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
April 5, 2021 Dated
NOTICE
TOWN OF LAKE GEORGE SPRING CLEAN-UP
APRIL 19, 2021-MAY 21, 2021
There will be a “Spring Clean-Up” pickup by the Highway Department. Leaves DO NOT have to be bagged but must be free of stones, rocks and debris. The leaves will not be picked up if piles contain these items. If leaves are bagged, a paper biodegradable bag must be used. Brush must be tied in bundles so that one man can handle them and must be no longer than 8 feet and no more than 5 inches in diameter. There will be NO pick up of solid refuse such as refrigerators, stoves, etc.
THERE WILL BE NO ROADSIDE PICK UP OF DEBRIS AFTER
MAY 21, 2021.
THERE WILL BE NO ROADSIDE PICK UP ON LAKESHORE DRIVE, ROUTE 9L OR ROUTE 9N
Leaves and brush can be taken to the Transfer Station, Transfer Road, Lake George by resident after May 21, 2021.
Thank you,
Rob Lanfear, Jr.
Highway Superintendent
Town of Lake George
Attached are the Town and Village approval/consent resolutions for the EMS District. The Town's was approved in March 2021 and the Village's in February 2021.
pdf VOLG Dissolution Study RFP final
The Village of Lake George in concert with their partner the Town of Lake George are seeking proposals from interested and qualified consultants who can demonstrate their capacity to inventory, analyze and make practical recommendations regarding government re-organization resulting in the dissolution of the Village of Lake George or consolidation with the Town of Lake George. The consultant would prepare a new, high-level feasibility plan to provide the municipal boards and the residents with a comprehensive and specific analysis that include viable options for the dissolution of the Village or consolidation with the Town. The project is likely being grant funded by the Department of State’s Community Re-organization Empowerment Grant. The deadline to submit for this RFP is March 12, 2021. A full copy of the RFP can be obtained off the Village website at https://villagelakegeorge.digitaltowpath.org:10062/content/ or on the Town website at https://lakegeorgetown.org/community/news-updates.html or can be obtained from Dan Barusch, Director of Planning and Zoning at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Telephone # is 518-668-5722 Ext. 5.
Beginning on Monday, January 4, 2021 the Town of Lake George Town Hall will be closed to public access until further notice. This move is due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in Warren County. Town Supervisor Dennis Dickinson made this decision as the Town is taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety of our staff during this crucial time.
Our staff will continue to work and carry out the regular duties Monday thru Friday. We will be assisting the public by e-mail, phone or by appointment only.
NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED INTO THE TOWN HALL WITHOUT A FACE MASK.
Contact information is as follows:
Town Clerk/Receiver of Taxes 518-668-5722, ext. 2
Comptroller 518-668-5722, ext. 4
Planning & Zoning 518-668-5722, ext. 5
Assessor 518-668-5722, ext. 6
Court 518-668-5722, ext. 7
Highway 518-668-2742
Landfill 518-668-2963
For Residents of Beatty Road in the Town: The Town will begin Phase 1 of the Southeast Basin stormwater project on the lower half of Beatty Road on Monday 11/30 with contractor Kubricky Construction. They will be working through the week and possibly into the next week and expect to be completed no later than Tuesday 12/8. Phase 2 (upper Beatty Road) will be completed in Spring 2021. Please call Dan Barusch (518-668-5722) or Rob Lanfear (518-668-2742) with any questions or concerns.
Effective September 8, the Transfer Station will resume winter hours:
Open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Closed Sunday and Monday.
The Transfer Station will be closed on Labor Day.
ATTENTION:
AS OF JULY 1, 2020
THE TOWN OF LAKE GEORGE TRANSFER STATION WILL BE CHARGING $10.00 PER UNIT FOR FLAT SCREEN
TELEVISIONS AND/OR COMPUTER MONITORS
To: Public
From: Lake George Town and Village Boards Date: 5/9/2020
To our Lake George Residents, Business Owners and summer visitors,
We have been getting many inquiries from the business community, potential visitors and the residents of the Town and Village regarding potential business reopening, recreation and event schedules and tourism guidance. While we are continuing to work with the Lake George COVID-19 Task Force, Warren County officials and the State of New York to understand the regulations that change on a daily basis, as well as the implications those regulations have on our Lake George Community, the Board figured it would be beneficial to develop a summarized memorandum regarding “NY Forward” and the reopening plan as it pertains to Lake George and our busy summer season. Below you will find info directly from NY Forward, frequently asked questions as well as contact information for those you may inquire to.
Essential Businesses operating under the PAUSE Act
Through the remainder of the PAUSE Act, until May 15th, only essential businesses are allowed to operate pursuant to Executive Order 202.6. The entire list of essential businesses can be found here: https://esd.ny.gov/guidance-executive-order-2026. If you are unclear if you are an essential business or when/how you can operate, please contact Dan Barusch at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at
518-668-5131(x5).
Grocery, convenience stores and gas stations are all considered essential. Restaurants and Bars are also essential and may operate, but only for take-out and delivery. For non-essential retail establishments, they may only complete delivery for orders placed remotely via phone or online, provided that only one employee is physically present at the business to fulfill orders; no customers may enter the storefronts.
FAQ: I sell food or drinks at my retail store, am I essential?
A: No. Unless you are a designated food/beverage service establishment with operating Department of Health permits and a restaurant business license, you are not essential even if you have food to sell.
FAQ: I sell “essential products” such as PPE at my retail store, am I essential?
A: No. Unless you are a designated essential business on the ESD list made for Executive Order 202.6, just because you have PPE to sell does not mean you are considered essential.
FAQ: When PAUSE is lifted on May 15, does that mean I can open?
A: No. Business reopening will be determined by region, based on the NY Forward Plan (below).
FAQ: Someone said my business is essential and I’m not sure if they are right, how can I find out?
A: If you cannot determine whether or not you are essential based on the ESD guidance list found in the link above, you can reach out to ESD staff and if you cannot contact them, please contact Dan Barusch.
NY Forward: Reopening Business in Lake George
Governor Cuomo outlined a plan to re-open New York State, it can be found here: https://www.governor.ny.gov/programs/new-york-forward. The plan focuses on getting people back to work and easing social isolation without triggering renewed spread of the virus or overwhelming the hospital system. New York will re-open on a regional basis as each region meets the criteria necessary to protect public health as businesses re-open. Lake George is in the Capital Region. As of May 8th, the Capital Region has only met 4 of the 7 metrics required to reopen as a region. It is important to note, if we do not meet all 7 metrics by the 15th of May, our region will NOT be able to start reopening yet. Once all of our metrics are met as a region, the industry reopening has been divided into four phases, each separated by a minimum of two weeks and regional/state approval to move to the next.
Phase One
- Construction
- Manufacturing and wholesale supply chain
- Select retail using curbside pickup only (this applies to any retail in Lake George)
Phase Two
- Professional services, Finance and insurance
- Retail (this means customers will start to be allowed to come inside)
- Administrative support
- Real estate and rental leasing
Phase Three
- Restaurants and food service (this means customers will start to be allowed to eat inside)
- Hotels and accommodations (this means amenities/restaurants/spas/gyms/etc.)
Phase Four
- Arts, entertainment and recreation (this means concerts, large events, sports, attractions)
- Education (no matter what, schools are closed for the rest of the current academic year)
FAQ: Can I open my retail store under Phase 1 once the phases start?
A: You can only open the retail store for curbside pickup only under Phase 1. Retail stores will have to wait until Phase 2 is approved in order to open for the public to enter their storefronts.
FAQ: Once Phase 2 comes, how will we start operating retail to allow customers inside?
A: The specifics on customer capacity and operational restrictions have not been decided yet. We assume it will be a phased approach and only certain customer capacities will be allowed at first.
FAQ: I have a hotel that is essential, aren’t I allowed to operate before Phase 3?
A: Yes, you can be renting rooms ONLY as hotels/accommodations are essential. Phase 3 is opening of “major amenities” of the hotel, including food service, spas, gyms, play areas, beaches and pools.
FAQ: I have a restaurant that is essential, aren’t I allowed to operate before Phase 3?
A: Yes, you can be serving food for take-out and delivery ONLY, until Phase 3 starts, which allows restaurants to start allowing indoor service/seating. Customer capacity/operational restrictions have not been decided yet.
FAQ: What is included under Phase 4 entertainment and recreation?
A: While the list has not been clarified by the State yet, we expect this phase includes attractions, amusements, arcades, playgrounds and contact sports, concerts, festivals, and other large events.
FAQ: What is the timeframe of the phasing? Do you know what date I’ll be able to open?
A: Unfortunately, the timeframe of the phasing for the Capital Region is still unknown. We as a region must meet the seven criteria delineated by the State in order to start opening through Phase 1. Following that ability to open through Phase 1, we assume (until it changes) that each phase will be spaced in two week intervals, subject to the regional and state approvals to move onto the next phase.
FAQ: Once PAUSE is lifted and we start reopening, will people still have to follow safety precautions? A: Yes. Existing provisions within NY on PAUSE and other executive orders will likely still be intact, requiring personal safety precautions and social distancing measures while out in public. It is expected that while out in public, people will still be asked to continue wearing face masks and stay socially distanced to an extent. All businesses will have to accommodate those expectations through plans that will detail their individual or industry-wide business precautions.
FAQ: Someone told me information that is different than what you’ve told me or different than what is in this memo. How do I know which is correct?
A: Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation circling out there these days. In regards to business openings, everyone is trying to make their own determination on the proposal by the State and without more detail it remains relatively unclear to many. For the purposes of consistency, this memo has been developed from the local governments understanding of NY Forward and will be enforced as such.
NY Forward: Business Precautions and Plans
Business Precautions: Each business and industry must have a plan to protect employees and consumers, make the physical work space safer and implement processes that lower risk of infection in the business. Plans should include:
- Adjust workplace hours and shift design as necessary to reduce density in the workplace
- Enact social distancing protocols
- Restrict non-essential travel for employees
- Require all employees and customers to wear masks if in frequent contact with others
- Implement strict cleaning and sanitation standards
- Enact a continuous health screening process for individuals to enter the workplace
- Develop liability processes
The Regional Chamber of Commerce is developing industry-wide plans for all local businesses and industry sectors to follow, which is being developed in conjunction with the County and a Task Force of local industry leaders. While not required, if you are a business owner that intends on developing your own safety plan, feel free to send it to Dan Barusch at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for comment. As of May 8th, these plans do NOT need to be submitted for individual “approval”.
Contact Info
Supervisor Dennis Dickinson: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; O: 518-668-5722(x1) Mayor Robert Blais: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; O: 518-668-5771(x8)
Dan Barusch: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; O: 518-668-5131(x5); C: 518-322-5517
Please know that the Town and Village governments are doing everything within our power to provide the assistance and information to our community that is being handed down to us from the State, and in some cases through Warren County. Unfortunately, since we are in uncharted waters, the information, rules and regulations have been changing on a daily basis. We will continue to do our best to keep our community apprised of all of these changes and how they affect Lake George, and we will continue to be here as a resource for all residents, business owners and visitors. Thank you, be well, and stay safe.
Town of Lake George
AVAILABILITY OF TOWN OF LAKE GEORGE DRAFT 2020 ANNUAL REPORT FOR MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEMS (MS4)
AGENCY: Town of Lake George
ACTION: Notice of Availability of Draft 2020 MS4 Annual Report
SUMMARY: The Director of Planning and Zoning for the Town of Lake George is providing a notice of availability of the Draft 2020 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Annual Report for the Town of Lake George. The development of an Annual Report is a requirement of the MS4 General Permit issued by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Town of Lake George’s Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP).
DATES: The Draft 2020 MS4 Annual Report shall be posted on Wednesday April 1st, and will be available for public review until Monday May 11th. The MS4 Annual Report and any comments will be discussed at the (tentative) Town Board meeting on May 11th, 2020 for possible adoption.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Barusch, Director of Planning and Zoning / Stormwater Management Officer, 20 Old Post Road, Lake George, NY 12845; 518-668-5131(x5); This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
April 1, 2020
Dated
Click on the link for the Press Release
Residents are encouraged to review the Climate Action Plan which has been developed and is available at the Green Initiatives page of the website.
The formal notice:
Notice of Availability for Review
Copy of 2018 DRAFT MS4 Annual Report
2018 DRAFT MS4 Annual Report
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