FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5 JUNE 2023
CONTACT:
Dan Barusch, AICP
Director of Planning and Zoning
Town and Village of Lake George
(518) 668-5722 Ext. 5
Lake George Pursues DRI/NY Forward Funding and
Invites Community Engagement through Open House Event
Lake George, NY – June 5, 2023 – Lake George is embarking on an ambitious endeavor to secure the prestigious NY Forward/Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) funding, aimed at propelling the community into a new era of sustained prosperity. As part of this effort, the town has scheduled an Open House event to foster public engagement and gather valuable input from the community.
Governor Hochul's Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward are state programs specifically designed to facilitate the transformation of community centers and drive economic development throughout New York State. These programs allocate funds to various communities across the state, and Lake George is determined to become the recipient in the Capital Region.
The downtown area of Lake George has already witnessed significant positive changes, with private investments and the establishment of new businesses, as well as the restoration of sidewalks along Canada Street. Additionally, notable public improvements have been made to the Charles R. Wood Environmental Park, the Lakefront Walkway and the Route 9 Gateway Corridor in the Town. “We truly feel this money will continue recent momentum and help Lake George realize its full economic potential in the downtown area, and hopefully bring about more positive change to further encourage a year-round community”, said Lake George Planning and Zoning Director Dan Barusch.
In order to craft a compelling application, the village and town are actively seeking input from the public. To facilitate this collaborative process, an Open House event has been organized, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, June 14th, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. The event will be held at the newly renovated Carriage House, located at 48 Canada Street within the historic Fort William Henry Hotel. All community members, business owners and visitors are encouraged to attend and participate in learning about the NYS DRI and NY Forward programs, sharing project ideas, and expressing their vision for Downtown Lake George.
For more information about the development of Lake George's DRI/NY Forward Application, please visit the official website at https://www.lakegeorgedri.com/.
ATTENTION RESIDENTS
OF THE FOLLOWING ROADS
Olde Coach Rd, Diamond Point
Library Rd, Diamond Point
Ben Guiles Rd, Lake George
Thompson Ave, Lake George
Alden Dr, Lake George
Pinegrove Rd, Lake George
Elizabeth St, Lake George
Quoddy Blvd, Lake George
The Town of Lake George Highway Department will be paving your road between 5/22-5/24-WEATHER DEPENDENT
Expect Traffic delays on the day of paving. There will be no parking on the road during paving.
Rob Lanfear, Highway Superintendent
Call the Highway Office at 518-668-2742 between 6:30am and 2:30pm with any questions or email
AVAILABILITY OF TOWN OF LAKE GEORGE DRAFT 2023 ANNUAL REPORT FOR MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEMS (MS4)
AGENCY: Town of Lake George
ACTION: Notice of Availability of Draft 2023 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 2023 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 2023 MS4 Annual Report shall be posted on Friday May 12th, 2023, and will be available for public review until Monday June 12th, 2023. The MS4 Annual Report and any comments will be discussed at the Town Board meeting on June 12, 2023 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);
May 12, 2023
Dated
The Town of Lake George Highway Department has an opening for a laborer with a CDL Class B endorsement with air brakes (must have) starting June 1, 2023.
Applications are available at www.lakegeorgetown.org and can be mailed to 20 Old Post Road, Lake George, NY 12845, Attention Rob Lanfear, Highway Superintendent or be dropped off in person at the Town of Lake George Highway Garage at 22 Gage Road, Lake George, New York. Please call Kathie at 518-668-2742 xt 2 with any questions.
- Serve a supportive community in a unique EMS district on the shores of Lake George. Our community, water, highways, and mountains create a variety of call types.
- Spend more time at home by working 24 hours on-duty, followed by 72 hours off-duty.
- Work in a recently improved station that is comfortable and stress-free.
- Enroll or continue in the NYS Retirement System.
- Receive competitive pay with opportunities to grow, and take great health insurance, or receive a stipend if you do not need coverage.
- Use modern and high quality equipment for patient care and your safety.
- Receive online learning through Prodigy EMS, and monthly in-person training with top instructors.
- Receive initial uniforms and subsequent annual allowances.
Town and Village of Lake George Workforce Housing Market Study
To ensure that the business environment of the Town and Village of Lake George remains viable and competitive, the Town has engaged Camoin Associates to complete a workforce housing market study. The goal of the study is to provide a detailed assessment of the seasonal and year-round workforce housing needs in Lake George and create actionable strategies to create the housing that meets the needs of the community's workforce today and into the future.
As part of the housing study process, Camoin is conducting an employer survey that will help identify workforce housing challenges and needs. The results of the survey will be aggregated and included in the final report. Individual responses will be kept confidential. To ensure confidentiality, surveys can be completed anonymously.
Please take 10-15 minutes to complete this survey. All employers in Warren County are invited and encouraged to participate. Thank you in advance for assisting with this important initiative!
The survey can be accessed by clicking here: https://camoin.surveysparrow.com/s/lghousing/tt-5sGnsAKKRmyDC1bE9EUXk3?
NOTICE
TOWN OF LAKE GEORGE SPRING CLEAN-UP
APRIL 17, 2023-MAY 26, 2023
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 26, 2023
THERE WILL BE NO ROADSIDE PICK UP ON LAKESHORE DR, ROUTE 9L OR ROUTE 9N
Leaves and brush can be taken to the Transfer Station, Transfer Rd, Lake George by resident after MAY 26, 2023.
Thank you,
Rob Lanfear, Jr.
Highway Superintendent
Town of Lake George
The Town of Lake George is participating in the County's Organic Waste Management Plan development. As part of that study, Warren County is considering changes to the way food waste and other organic materials are disposed of in the county, and Warren County leaders would like to hear the public’s thoughts on what should be done with these types of waste. Complete the online survey by March 31 to provide your input.
Warren County has the opportunity to compost 33% of its garbage, amounting to about 25,000 tons of food scraps and yard waste annually.
This project has been funded in part by the Climate Smart Community Grant Program, Title 15 of the Environmental Protection Fund through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
A video of the March 15 meeting is available on the Warren County YouTube page, //www.youtube.com/@WarrenCountyNewYork" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/@WarrenCountyNewYork&source=gmail&;ust=1680014265572000&usg=AOvVaw0NuIXSyOpaGtqYz79U5z_y">linked here. A PDF of the information presentation for the meeting can be found here.
Visit Warren County DPW’s web page here for more information on local solid waste disposal.
Please see attached various letters notifying residents regarding a proposed public hearing in February regarding proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map, which have been identified to potentially affect the zoning of some properties in the Town. If you received a notice directly in the mail, you are either in an area with a proposed zone change, or you have a Short Term Rental in a district in which the Town Board is considering removing the permissibility for Short Term Rentals (which would grandfather your permit). If you did not receive a notice, your property is not being affected by the Zone Change.
Prior to the Public Hearing on February 13, 2023 at 5pm, to consider adoption of the amendments, there will be a Public Meeting on January 9, 2023 at 5pm, at which the Town Board will consider a final review of the draft amendments, consider a SEQR (State Environmental Quality Review) determination, consider a resolution to send the amendments to the APA for approval, and plan to set the public hearing (for February).
Either meeting can be attended in person, or via zoom at the link below. We would also welcome comments via email, which can be sent to
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84702252223
Meeting ID: 847 0225 2223
Dial by your location: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 847 0225 2223 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcmvTADzYX
document General Letter regarding Zone Change
document Specific Letter for STRs and Businesses being grandfathered
document Specific Letter to STRs permitted in RSH and RS-1 zone
The Highway Department is having temporary phone issues. If you need to contact them, please call the Highway cell phone number during normal business hours. 518-832-3907
The Town of Lake George seeks proposals from qualified planning and engineering firms to advise and consult with the Town on engineering and planning matters as assigned by the Town.
Interested firms are required to respond by January 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM with the information requested herein. An RFP is attached, and Dan Barusch, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning, can be reached at any time via email (
We hope to hear from qualified A/E/P firms regarding their intent to submit a proposal. The Town is planning on selecting 5+/- firms with varying specializations for these services, for either engineering or planning or both.
The Town Board, and Staff all came together by donating their own time and money to help bring the holiday spirit by adopting a family for Christmas.
Here at the Town of Lake George we all hope everyone has a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season!
The Town of Lake George, in conjunction with the Town of Lake George Planning and Zoning Department, the Village of Lake George and the joint “Workforce Housing Steering Committee” has prepared this request for proposals (RFP) and is seeking proposals from interested and qualified consultants who can demonstrate their capacity to inventory, analyze and make practical recommendations regarding the need for seasonal workforce housing in the Lake George area and who will develop a practical “market study” focused on workforce housing and the demand for that type of housing in the Lake George economy and area . Proposals that meet the requirements contained in this RFP will be evaluated by a project steering committee. The award is anticipated to be made by the Town of Lake George Town Board in January of 2023. Please email Dan Barusch, AICP at
We are hiring for a full-time EMT position. Applications are available at www.lakegeorgetown.org and can be mailed to 20 Old Post Road, Lake George, NY 12845, Attention Patty Schuster, Town Clerk, dropped off in person at the Town Hall, at 20 Old Post Road, Lake George, NY 12845, or emailed to emsdirector@lakegeorgetown.org.
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