White Paper Available
October 25, 2010

The Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board's White Paper Report is now available. Our well-researched and thoughtful report (which you can find on the Review Board's White Paper page here) compiles the issues that local governments have had with the APA.

In August 2010, The Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board prepared a White Paper Report to the Governor and Legislature that explored the question:

Is it possible, on a long-term basis, to balance the goal of isolating and permanently protecting millions of acres of forest, while maintaining in close proximity strong, economically vibrant communities with sustainable employment and educational opportunities for local residents and essential services to millions of visitors?


The answer: Not so far.

You can read more here

Frederick H. Monroe, Executive Director
Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board
117 Blythewood Island
P.O. Box 579
Chestertown, New York 12817
Tel:518-494-3607
Fax:518-494-5472
Voice Mail:518-796-2415
fmonroe@adkreviewboard.com



The Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board consists of Members appointed by the governing bodies of the twelve counties wholly or partly in the Adirondack Park. We work to insure that the interests of the people of the Adirondack Park and their local governments are protected as the Adirondack Park Agency carries out its duties set forth in the Adirondack Park Agency Act. (Executive Law Sections 801-810). We believe that the Adirondack Park should continue to be a multi-use park and that it should be accessible to all who work, live and visit the Adirondacks and that traditional uses should be allowed to be continued.
Adirondack Review Board News
TWO STATE SENATORS FOR THE ADIRONDACKS? - North Country Public Radio ( Canton, NY) Web site

Reporter Brian mann reports that the Adirondack Park may have two state senate seats representing it after lines are redrawn. 

LAWMAKERS RELEASE LINES MET WITH STERN REBUKE - The Watertown Daily Times ( Watertown, NY) Web site

Reporter Brian Amaral reports that north country officials are critical of new legislative lines drawn for the state. 

FEELING THE HEAT (Letter to the Editor) - The Adirondack Daily Enterprise ( Saranac Lake, NY) Web site

A letter to the editor from Saranac Lake resident Joe Mercurio makes the case for putting Adirondack rail to use.

CONVENIENT DOUBTS? (Letter to the Editor) - The Adirondack Daily Enterprise ( Saranac Lake, NY) Web site

A letter to the editor from Adirondack Club and resort developer Michael Foxman and project partner Thomas Lawson responds to statements made concerning the commercial viability of the project. 

NEW LEGISLATIVE MAPS SHAKE UP ADIRONDACK, NORTH COUNTRY POLITICS - North Country Public Radio ( Canton, NY) Web site

Reporter Brian Mann reports that the legislative task force charged with drawing new political maps for New York state released its plans for the state Senate and Assembly yesterday.

FREIGHT LINE CAN BENEFIT ADIRONDACK PARK (Editorial) - The Post Star ( Glens Falls, NY) Web site

The Post Star editorial board weighs in on the revitalization of freight lines in the Adirondacks. 

LITTLE: COUNCIL READY TO TACKLE MANDATE RELIEF - The Adirondack Daily Enterprise ( Saranac Lake, NY) Web site

Reporter Chris Morris reports that the new Mandate Relief Council will take its ideas for mandate reform directly to the people, state Sen. Betty Little says.

SOME LOCAL GOV?T OFFICIALS WORRIED ABOUT MEETING DOCUMENT LAW - The Adirondack Daily Enterprise ( Saranac Lake, NY) Web site

Reporter Jessica Collier reports that a new law is set to go in effect that is meant to improve government transparency, but some local officials are worried it might put a strain on their time and resources.

RESORT APPROVAL THE RIGHT DECISION (Editorial) - The Press Republican ( Plattsburgh, NY) Web site

The Press Republican editorial board weighs in on the decision by the APA to approve the Adirondack Club and Resort.  

PLANNING BOARD STARTS WORK ON ACR - The Adirondack Daily Enterprise ( Saranac Lake, NY) Web site

Reporter Jessica Collier reports that the town-village joint planning board is preparing to get into the work of the Adirondack Club and Resort application now that it has approval from the Adirondack Park Agency.

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