To the editor: Calm, steady, a good listener, kind, thoughtful, patient and a good person. These are the words that come to mind when I think of Kelly Brunette. I worked with Kelly on the Downtown Advisory Board in its first incarnation. Was the DAB Kelly’s idea? It wouldn’t surprise ...
To the editor: As a member of this community, seeing Jeremy Evans run for village trustee is a bit frustrating. With his big push touting transparency, there seem to be a few items that are relevant when voters make their decision for this upcoming election. His track record has become ...
Recently, social media has summed up the Village elections along party lines. Here’s the thing, we cannot be governed by political lines no matter the “justification.” Right now, many of us feel like we are constantly absorbing one piece of terrible news after another. It’s coming from ...
To the editor: How many times have we looked on as political hopefuls stand atop stages or behind podiums to sell us the same campaign promises we’ve heard time and again? And, how many times have we stood by as those promises turn out to be lip service: a means to a political end, where ...
To the editor: It’s about trust, I think. As we consider our choices for village government in our next election, whom do we trust? Some time ago, our mayor was accused of being involved in a physical altercation with our previous village manager. Having read reports in this ...
To the editor: The village of Saranac Lake has long been a treasure of the North Country and of our region. The culmination of local entrepreneurs and established enterprises that have put down roots are a testament to the potential that yet awaits this community. Maintaining a transparent ...