Warren County seeks members for ethics board
The Warren County Board of Supervisors is seeking volunteers to serve on the Warren County Board of Ethics. Members of the Board of Ethics, as well as alternates who would serve if conflicts of interest arise, are being sought to re-establish the board as part of Warren County’s effort this year to improve and reinvigorate its ethics program.
“Maintaining a Board of Ethics is important for Warren County to ensure to our residents that representatives of your local government operate ethically and with the integrity that is expected and required of them,” said Rachel Seeber, Chairwoman of the Warren County Board of Supervisors. “We welcome anyone who would like to dedicate some of their time to help us with this important task.”
The Board of Ethics consists of three members, appointed by the Warren County Board of Supervisors. One is an officer or employee of Warren County, one an elected or appointed officer or employee of a local municipality located within Warren County, and one a member of the public who is not a Warren County officer or employee, nor an officer, employee, elected or appointed member of a local municipality.
The Board of Ethics reviews complaints and renders advisory opinions pursuant to the Warren County Ethics and Disclosure Law, linked here, following receipt of written complaints, among other duties. Those who are interested should email a letter of interest to warrencountystrong@warrencountyny.gov or phone Glens Falls 3rd Ward Supervisor Claudia Braymer, Chairwoman of the Warren County Board of Supervisors Personnel Committee, at 518-882-3252 by Sept. 1.
The Sembrich Dedicates Performance in Memory of Long-Time Board President William “Bill” Hubert
The Sembrich is dedicating the upcoming performance “Nature, Our Gentlest Mother” to the memory of long-time Sembrich Board President William “Bill” Hubert. Hubert served as President of The Sembrich’s Board of Directors for over a decade, beginning in 2008. He died this summer.
The performance on Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 2:00 p.m. is a celebration of the connection of nature and song performed by Sopranos Sylvia Stoner and Suna Gunther and features works by Aaron Copland, Richard Strauss, Lilli Boulanger, and Lori Laitman.
“It is with sincere appreciation and gratitude that we dedicate this concert to Bill. His steadfast loyalty to further The Sembrich’s mission is seen in all areas of the organization, as well as in the hearts of our patrons.” says Executive Director Suzanna M. Bernd.
Tickets are $30 and are available online at TheSembrich.org/festival or by calling (518) 644-2431. The performance will take place on the lakeshore under a performance tent. A rain date is scheduled for Thursday, August 12 at 2:00 PM. If needed, The Sembrich will announce the use of this rain date by 6:00 p.m. on the day prior to the performance.
Chapman Museum to host program: “The Sunken Vessels of Lake George” on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 7 p.m.
Speaker, Maureen Folk, will discuss the many vessels that lie at the bottom of Lake George and their importance in the French and Indian War, including the oldest warship in the United States. Space will be limited, and reservations are required for this program.
Interested parties should contact Maureen at (518)793-2826 or mfolk@chapmanmuseum.org to reserve their spot.
Maureen will be focusing on the importance of underwater archaeology and how this field has developed since the 1960’s. She will discuss why so many of these ships ended up at the bottom and how archaeologists excavate underwater and preserve the artifacts they bring to the surface.
Chapman Museum, 348 Glen Street, Glens Falls; parking is behind the museum off Bacon Street.
The event will be held inside the museum gallery space. If you require special accommodations, please let the museum know when making reservations. As cases in Warren County trend upwards we encourage attendees to wear masks for their own safety, regardless of vaccination status.
LGLC Living Lands Series Continues in August with “Place Names of the Adirondacks”
The Lake George Land Conservancy's Living Lands Series for 2021 continues Aug. 4, 5:30 p.m. with “Place Names of the Adirondacks,” a virtual presentation by Pete Nelson, a co-founder of the Adirondack Diversity Initiative and an adjunct faculty member at North Country Community College.
Nelson will talk about the fascinating stories of some of the names in the region and the people whose presence and labors defined them. This presentation will focus on early mapping and surveying in the Lake George area and include the history of some of the place names that are connected to that mapping and exploration; examine how all-but-forgotten Adirondack history pre 1850 had a profound effect upon the shaping of America.
Register here. Presentations are virtual and recordings go live at 5:30 pm each Wednesday; links here or on youtube.com, search “LGLandConservancy.”