Month: December 2021

Adirondack Axe Moves into New Space In The Aviation Mall, Adds Painting To Its Activities

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Steven Greene, the owner of Adirondack Axe, poses with his mother, Judy Greene in the new business location inside the Aviation Mall in Queensbury.

By Jennifer Farnsworth

Adirondack Axe  has moved to a new location in the Aviation Mall. Owner Steven Greene said the new spot allows for more space for not only axe throwing, but also other activities.

The business has added a knife throwing room, a private throwing room and a paint room experience “where you get a 16×20 canvas, choice of paint colors, a suit, and goggles to make your masterpiece,” said Greene.

Adirondack Axe was created to bring a unique experience to the North County which used to be the heart of the logging industry, according to the company website. 

The Greene family started the business in 2019 as a way for people to experience the sport of axe throwing. With over 20 years in the tourism attraction business, Greene said they are especially excited about the mall location near Dick’s Sporting Goods.

“We have a lounge area which helps us with parties and events. The new location is working well with better exposure, foot traffic, and just a better overall presentation,” said Greene.

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Company Hopes To Expand In Moreau

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By Jill Nagy

Plans have been delayed for the move of Jack Hall Plumbing and Heating from its present Glens Falls location to Route 9 in Moreau. 

Owner Ty Hall proposed to construct a new home for the business on land he owns near Northway Exit 17. The new space would be about five times the size of the present building and have room for a training classroom, storage area, offices, loading docks, an exercise center, an indoor truck wash and the operations center.

“We want to expand the company  and put some jobs out there,” Hall said. Business is “crazy right now” and they need more space.

While town officials appear to be happy to have the additional jobs and tax revenue, they are urging Hall to locate his facility near the Northway instead of the Route 9 corridor. In order to build where he wishes, Hall needs a rezoning to C-1, industrial use. 

For now, his eight-acre parcel is partly zoned for residential use and partly for light commercial, essentially office use.

Hall already has his home and a barn on the property and proposes to build the plumbing and heating building nearby, creating, essentially, a planned unit development. The result would be a cluster of buildings on approximately three acres with the remaining five acres left as open space.

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New Owners Of Bayview Lakeside Suites & Marina Excited To Carry On With Business

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Jim and Con Burke, brothers who grew up in Lake George, have purchased Bayview Lakeside Suites & Marina in Bolton from Gary LaVoy for $4.9 million.
Courtesy Bayview Suites & Marina

By Christine Graf

Brothers Jim and Con Burke have purchased Bayview Lakeside Suites & Marina in Bolton on Lake George from Gary LaVoy for $4.9 million. 

The brothers grew up in Lake George and Con is one of the owners of Lake George-based BBB Construction. Jim relocated to North Carolina where his import/export warehouse and distribution company, IGL Logistics, is headquartered.

According to Jim Burke, he and Con view the marina as a solid investment. Con is very familiar with the property, having worked on numerous projects for the LaVoys over the years.

“He has connections there from working on the property for almost 20 years for the LaVoy family,” he said. “Through that connection, we started having some conversations with Gary LaVoy. After a series of talks and discussions, we were informed that there were several bidders on the property. When it came down to the wire, he wanted a quick close and we were able to strike a deal with Gary.”

The LaVoy family had owned the Bolton Landing marina since 1992. It is situated on Huddle Bay, just south of the Algonquin Restaurant, and includes a marina with 28 private docks, 155 feet of lake frontage, three suites and an owner’s residence.

“It’s private dock space. We don’t do sales. We don’t do fuel,” said Burke. “But we think it’s in the prettiest, most pristine location on Huddle Bay across from the Sagamore. It’s gorgeous and you are within walking distance to all of the shops and restaurants.”

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Pilot Program To Develop Agroforestry Plan Will Be Implemented At SUNY Adirondack

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The Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District will embark on a pilot program to develop education and implementation of an agroforestry plan for SUNY Adirondack’s farmlands. 

A new grant program, Education on Agroforestry, funded by Lake — Basin Program (LCBP) and Northeast Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC), will fund the project. 

Officials said traditional agroforestry focuses on producing agricultural products from the forested landscape, such as maple syrup, but this project puts conservation of agricultural fields and ecosystems at the forefront. 

Plans include installing forest hedgerows and waterway buffers in and around agricultural fields to conserve water, reduce erosion, grow commercial tree crops such as chestnuts, and improve ecological diversity. 

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