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Flotilla celebrates Prospect House
Moriah hydro project one step closer FERC board could vote on approval early next year
Hotel was first in the world to have electric lights
By Tim Rowland STA FF W RITER
PORT HENRY | The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted the application of a group of Albany engineers for the ambitious Moriah hydroelectric project, bringing much-anticipated construction one step closer to reality. Jim Besha, head of Albany Engineering Corp., said the project still needs environmental studies and a final vote of the commission before it can proceed, but acceptance of the application was a “very large” step in the process. Although not a done deal, Besha said the commission could vote on the project early in 2019, with work beginning later in the year. The project is expected to take three years to become operational. The 240 megawatt Mineville closed-loop pumped storage project uses water in the old mines to mitigate inefficiencies in the electrical grid. It essentially operates on three levels far underground — the top and bottom levels are comprised of reservoirs, and in the middle is a set of turbines. » Moriah hydro Cont. on pg. 22
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Participants in the 2nd annual Blue Mountain Lake Flotilla are encouraged to wear period dress, with prizes going to the best costumes.
BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE | In the summer of 1882, guests of the exquisite, six-story Prospect House hotel in Blue Mountain Lake could do something no one else in the world could, not in New York City, Paris or London: They could walk into their guest room and f lip the switch on an incandescent electric light. Thomas Edison had personally overseen installation of the lights, the project, along with wiring the White House, of which he was most proud. One August evening, not long after the hotel had officially opened to the public, a most incredible spectacle appeared on the lake. » Flotilla Cont. on pg. 9
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Cummings Park to be dedicated Long-sought rail crossing makes park possible By Tim Rowland STA FF W RITER
Putnam Supervisor John LaPointe sits in the new Cummings Park on Lake Champlain.Photo by Tim Rowland
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The stretch of water is popular among anglers, and in the winter LaPoint said the Cummings would rent out ice shanties. It is also becoming quite the destination for birders, one of whom has recorded 100 species, including osprey and bald eagles. The property cost $184,000, and improvements have totaled about $600,000 most all of which has been funded with grant money. Along with the pavillion there is a boat launch for small craft in the summer and snowmobiles in the winter. LaPonte said the property was a priority for the town, which had access to Lake George, but not Lake Champlain. The property has been planted with trees and rain gardens, and eventually he said the town hopes to have a trail along the lake. As more people discover the park, he said he expects it to become an increasingly popular spot. “It’s a million dollar view,” he said. ■
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PUTNAM | Over the past 10 years, the Town of Putnam purchased a marvelous chunk of land on Lake Champlain and built a pavillion for a community park. But there was a problem. The park lay between the lake and a rail line, and the Canadian Pacific balked at making a formal crossing out of an old farm lane. Even with a favorable court ruling in hand it was slow going, said Putnam Supervisor John LaPointe. “It took us 10 years to get the railroad to
budge,” he said. But perseverance won the day, and on Saturday, Aug. 11 at 11 a.m. the town will dedicate the scenic park, which is located at 728 County Route 2. The public is invited. Cummings Park is named for the couple who once farmed the land, Robert and Elizabeth Cummings. The pavillion is named for James P. King of Putnam, who had successful careers in the Marines, education and politics. The picnic tables in the pavillion were built and donated by Chris Mallon. The 12-acre park includes nearly a half-mile of waterfront looking out on the Vermont farms across the lake. It’s a beautiful spot,” said Town Clerk Darlene Kerr, adding that it is already popular for weddings, reunions and showers. The pavillion is available on a first-come, first served basis with a refundable, $200 security deposit.