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Letters to the editor

The all-stars of the Bloomingdale Block Party

To the editor: The St. Armand Youth Task Force would like to thank everyone who attended, participated, volunteered and donated to this year’s Bloomingdale Block Party. The weather was beautiful and we had an amazing day filled with family fun, carnival games, craft vendors, bounce ...

Setting the record straight on the Olympic Authority’s Finances

To the editor: A recent article by Jim Odato presented a misleading picture of the Olympic Regional Development Authority’s (Olympic Authority) financial health. In reality, thanks to strategic investments from the governor and legislature, the Olympic Authority is stronger than ever — ...

Give highway workers the respect they deserve

To the editor: This letter is long overdue. This past March I had the opportunity to tour the Town of Peru Highway Department facilities and learn about their use of brine on the roads to combat ice. The tour was arranged by Marque Moffett from the Ausable Freshwater Center. Rock salt ...

Youth program funding available

To the editor: The Franklin County Youth Bureau is currently accepting applications for funding youth programs for the program year October 2025 through September 2026. Programs must have a Board of Directors, checking account and a Federal Employer ID number to be considered for ...

Willette Brothers benefit a success

To the editor: The lasagna dinner benefit in memory of the Willette Brothers from Bloomingdale was a huge success. $8,000 was raised and will go to the Renal Dialysis Center at Adirondack Health. The support from the surrounding communities was amazing. A huge thanks to Frankie & the ...

Kudos to Can-Am Rugby

To the editor: I moved to Saranac Lake four years ago, not knowing anything about rugby. In 2023, out of curiosity, I braved the monsoon conditions and attended a couple of the Saranac Lake Mountaineers matches at the Can-Am Rugby Tournament. I was intrigued by the sport and the ...