Regional Road Salt Reduction Summit
From a press release: Municipalities, businesses and not-for-profit organizations interested in learning how to keep roads, driveways and parking areas safe this winter while reducing the cost and environmental consequences of road salt use are invited to attend the 2021 Adirondack Champlain Regional Salt Summit, Thursday, Oct. 14.
Online attendance will also be available for those unable to travel to the Summit. Registration is free for all attendees.
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This year’s Summit will be the 6th annual gathering focused on best practices for reducing road salt use, and will feature progress on road salt reduction in the Lake George region. It is presented by the Lake George Association, which spearheads the Lake George Road Salt Reduction Initiative, and Lake Champlain Sea Grant. The agenda will include:
- demonstrations of the latest technologies and techniques for safe and effective road salt reduction;
- the latest science and success stories from the Lake George Road Salt Reduction Initiative, New York State DOT, and the Adirondack/Champlain Regional Initiatives;
- a progress report on the University of Vermont’s successful Salt Reduction Task Force and the potential application of its strategies to private winter management contractors and businesses;
- a special keynote lunch presentation on New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation program that provides liability protections to certified winter management businesses, followed by a panel discussion on liability in New York and Vermont.
“This sixth edition of the annual Salt Summit provides an ideal opportunity for public- and private-sector road maintenance crews, municipal officials, contractors, and business owners to learn the most effective ways to minimize snow and ice buildup while also minimizing their use of road salt, reducing costs and protecting water supplies,” said Lake George Waterkeeper Chris Navitsky, who coordinates the Summit as a staff member of the LGA. “The level of expertise we bring together covers all parts of the road salt reduction equation, from science to solutions.”
Munger named director of compliance and risk
Courtesy Arrow Corp. (2021)
Leslie Munger
From Arrow Financial Corp.: The Arrow Family of Companies is pleased to announce the appointment of Leslie Munger to Director of Compliance and Risk.
Ms. Munger will be responsible for all compliance and risk functions for the Arrow Family of Companies including Arrow Financial Corporation, Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company, Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company, and Upstate Agency, LLC.
In her new role, Ms. Munger will lead corporate enterprise risk management and oversee information security, fraud and regulatory compliance for the company.
Ms. Munger started with the company in 2007 as Assistant Compliance Officer and most recently served as Vice President Compliance Manager.
Professional artists return to SUNY Adk, exhibit work
Years after leaving SUNY Adirondack, five alumni artists return for “Making It!” an exhibition in the college’s Visual Arts Gallery.
The show — which features the works of Joseph Eggleston, Vinny Otto, Anthony Richichi, Jes Turcotte and Hannah Williams — runs through Oct. 28 and displays a wide variety of styles.
“Seeing how far these SUNY Adirondack alumni have taken their art is inspiring,” said Rebecca Pelchar, assistant professor of art history and director of the Visual Arts Gallery at SUNY Adirondack. “Each artist’s successes are a testament to the opportunities available for working artists.”
Announcement: car show cancelled
Hard Park’N Car Show scheduled at Wood Park Festival Space has cancelled, says an announcement from Lake George Village.