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Hike in local tax burden worries village’s mayor
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LAKE GEORGE | The bids to construct Lake George’s new sewer treatment plant have turned out to be far higher than anticipated, and local officials have intensified their efforts to lobby to secure more grant money for the project. The bids for general construction work, electrical installations and mechanical work were opened April 17. The low bids for these three aspects totaled $19,630,911. No bids were received for plumbing work, which is estimated to cost $390,000. Combined with “soft” costs of engineering and contingency expenses, the total cost is about $24 million, according to village officials. Village Mayor Robert Blais said Monday that the new construction cost could increase debt payments for the plant by about $614,000 higher than planned, boosting tax rates this year from $5.99 per thousand of assessed valuation to $8.95 per thousand — an increase of 49.4 percent, according to calculations conducted Monday. The additional debt would increase annual local taxes of the Fort William Henry and Marriott Courtyard hotels by about $34,000 and $37,000 respectively, Blais said. » Sewer Cont. on pg. 3
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NORTH CREEK | The 62ndannual Hudson River Whitewater Derby is likely to feature plenty of action this year, as the river is likely to be high and fast, race organizers and enthusiasts said this week. The derby, the oldest whitewater canoe and kayak competition in the U.S., is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5, along the river between the hamlets of North River, North Creek and Riparius. Race Director Dick Carlson of Johnsburg said Monday that the Hudson River was at “flood stage” 24 hours earlier, but is expected to subside to
a more reasonable level by race day. “We’ll be ready to go on race day, and it’s because of a great group of volunteers,” he said. This year’s event will feature three races with both kayakers and canoers. Slalom races are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, with registration opening at 9 a.m. at a booth in North River. Last year, the slalom races were canceled due to extremely high water and stiff winds that blew down the race gates, former event director Katie Nightingale recalled. “For decades, the whitewater races have been a big part of spring in our area,” she said.
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The “Not-So-Whitewater” race — which made its debut last year — begins immediately after the slalom races. The course for beginners and
intermediates takes participants down a relatively serene 2.5 miles stretch of the Hudson, from Ordway Crossing to the North Creek train depot. Basil & Wicks restaurant on Route 28 in North Creek will host a party and awards ceremony beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday. Events will resume Sunday, with the challenging Downriver race beginning at 11 a.m. Over many decades, crowds beside the river have watched canoes and kayaks overturning when they stray from the river’s channel or are overcome by surging waters. Registration for this event begins at 9 a.m. at the Hudson River pavilion next to the North Creek train station, and awards are to be presented in Riparius at the finish line following the race action. Race registration fees range between $10 and $20. » Derby Cont. on pg. 3
Flooding along Schroon River threatens homes Threat level peaks at ‘major’ By Thom Randall CORRESPONDENT
CHESTERTOWN | Jazmin Powell stood on the doorstep of her home on Schroon River Forest Road in Chester and looked at the floodwaters — thigh deep in some places — surrounding her home. Nearby, racing bicycles leaning against a neighbor’s house were submerged in water that almost covered their wheels. “I’ve owned this home for five years, and this is the worst the flooding has ever been,” she said Monday. Her friend Thomas “T.J.” Bennett stood beside her, waiting for a friend of his to arrive with a pickup to haul Powell’s VW crossover out of the floodwaters that were as high as the car’s bumper. “I hope your car is okay,” Bennett said to Powell. » Flooding Cont. on pg. 5
Jazmin Powell of Chester watches her children Zeyla, 5, and Mason, 8, play in kneedeep floodwaters in their front yard beside the Schroon River as her friend Thomas “T.J.” Bennett waits for a friend to arrive with his pickup truck to drag Powell’s VW crossover onto dry land. Photo by Thom Randall
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