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August 10, 2019
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More delays for Moriah Hydro Town frustrated, developer stoic after feds demand new environmental study Adam Hurlburt is Ticonderoga’s new Chief of Police. Photo by Tim Rowland
Ti chief Town names Hurlburt top cop By Tim Rowland STA FF W RITER
TICONDEROGA | The Town of Ticonderoga has named Adam Hurlburt Chief of Police, bringing stability to a position that has known little of it over the past few years. Hurlburt, as a sergeant, had been in charge of the department since last fall following the departure of Chief Mike Mawn, a retired state trooper, who resigned because the state would not allow him to collect his full pension while in the employment of the town. » Chief Cont. on pg. 2
about 30 people at Moriah Central School. Concurrently, a permit was denied by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation, although it will reconsider if environmental concerns are addressed. Before the meeting, several members of the public questioned why the state, with its commitment to clean energy and fighting climate change, would By Tim Rowland not be more supportive. Scozzafava STA FF W RITER said water is currently running out of the mine and into the watershed without apparent concern, and he PORT HENRY | The oft-delayed asked what would be different once Moriah Hydro power storage project Moriah Hydro becomes operational. has hit another speed bump that could Moriah Hydro would increase the push final approval of the plan well viability of solar and wind energy by into 2020, federal officials said during storing energy generated during the a public hearing last week. day for use at night when it’s needed “We started this process back in 1990 most. That’s accomplished by using … we’ve learned how to be patient,” the deep old iron mine shafts, and the said Jim Besha, head of Albany Engineering Corp., after a representative Jim Besha, head of Albany Engineering Corp., says he’s learned pa- water that naturally collects in them. During the day, energy from wind from the Federal Energy Regulatory tience waiting for government approval of an innovative power project. and the sun power pumps that lift Commission said a newly required Photo by Tim Rowland water from the bottom of the mine environmental impact statement won’t to the top. At night, the water pours be done until February 2020. Final approval, concluded that an environmental assessment needed to be expanded into a more comprehenback to the bottom spinning turbines as it falls. if forthcoming, would take at least several sive environmental impact statement. FERC more months after that. Members at the audience of the public hearing said that “during preparation of the EA and Along with investors, the Town of Moriah review of the project record, staff has deter- asked few questions, but did have concerns has much riding on the ambitious project, which mined that the Mineville Project may consti- about water quality and ground tremors. When would effectively double its tax base. Superin- tute a major federal action significantly affect- the mines closed in the early ’70s, residents tendent Tom Scozzafava told regulators “it’s ing the quality of the human environment.” said there were some serious ground tremors, and were concerned that might happen again frustrating” that the project always seems to be Among the concerns outlined at last week’s with the moving of water. dangling just out of reach.”I’ll be in a nursing hearing were the potential for seismic activity home by the time this is done,” he said. According to FERC geologists, however, and structural shifts in the old mines, such as “If you’re lucky,” someone called from the cave-ins; the quality of water discharged from the that was the result of groundwater in the mines finding its equilibrium as it reclaimed the shafts, audience. mine; and a population of bats in a nearby mine. and there was little chance the pumping opSupporters of the project had been hoping “There are some things to get past here,” for final approval this spring. Instead, FERC FERC’S Chris Millard told an audience of eration would have the same effect. ■
The silent railroad Authors document runaway slaves seeking freedom in Adirondack town By Tim Rowland STA FF W RITER
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Ultimate bike tour hits Champlain Valley Ticonderoga, Wilmington, Westport will be stops on CycleADK route By Tim Rowland STA FF W RITER
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the communities they are staying in, said Doug Haney, head of marketing and community relations for Cycle Adirondacks. “The riders like engaging with the public,” Haney said. “They’re very inquisitive and they like to meet people and learn about the communities they’re in.” This is the fifth anniversary of the Ultimate Vacation. Ticonderoga has previously been a pit stop along the root, but this will be its first time as a host town. The high-end tour offers everything from hot showers to yoga classes and massage therapy to keeping phones charged. Each evening features a beer-and-wine tent and entertainment. Wile in Ti, cyclists will take in local attractions including Fort Ticonderoga, the Hancock House, the Ticonderoga Heritage Museum and the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour. It’s customizable depending on the riders’ ambitions. In Wilmington, for example, they can ride the imposing road up Whiteface
TICONDEROGA | Roughly 170 years ago, the North Country was home to a railroad that had nothing to do with steam engines and depots. The Underground Railroad was a clandestine network of safe houses for runaway slaves heading to Canada and freedom. » Underground railroad Cont. on pg. 6
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