In my first year as town supervisor, I have made an effort to increase the outreach I do in the community and worked hard to make myself accessible to the public. This report is a continuation of those efforts. I welcome your questions and feedback as I work with our municipal staff to provide ...

We have now seen two commentaries on guns. (“Responsibility and guns,” Doug Haney, Feb. 23, and “Responsible gun owners aren’t the problem,” Frank Whitelaw, Feb. 24.) Both have their merits. I was especially impressed with Mr. Haney’s commentary. Mr. Haney’s closing comments ...

Over the course of a lifetime, I have made a considerable effort to build my love of nature. At the age of 67, I have come to have a great love for birds and a strong desire to work hard on bringing changes that will protect and make better the lives of wild birds. Every morning I go outdoors ...

As an irresponsible gun owner, I just had to respond to Doug Haney’s take on me and those like me. (“Responsibility and guns,” Feb. 23.) Assault weapons ... did you know the AR-15 has been sold to the public since 1964? Yep. The firearm has remained mostly unchanged since its original ...

The morning after news of a mass shooting at Michigan State University, my alma mater, I was ranting/complaining/crying to my wife. Without thinking, I said, “It’s not that long until our kids are in these environments.” Her response was direct, emotional, raw and true. “We are ...

The Saranac Lake Village Board is about to pass legislation that will affect every resident in the village and the essence of the community for some time to come. What I have read so far of the board’s deliberations on the proposed legislation seems to favor those who want to make money ...