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2021 News Archives

Rachel Seeber, Chairwoman of the Warren County Board of Supervisors, recorded a New Year's message for residents of Warren County. Watch it here on the Warren County YouTube page. (All Board of Supervisors meetings are livestreamed and…
Warren County names building after former Emergency Services Director Brian LaFlure   QUEENSBURY – Brian LaFlure had planned to retire as Warren County Director of Emergency Services in early 2020. But then COVID-19 pandemic came along, and rather than leaving the county for which he worked for…
UPDATE -- THESE MASKS HAVE ALL BEEN DISTRIBUTED. Warren County has received thousands of high-quality KN-95 face masks from New York State to distribute to residents, and you can pick one up this week while finishing up your Christmas shopping or when heading to church. These KN-95 masks are made…
The Warren County Board of Supervisors voted Friday, December 17th to repeal its laws that allow certain types of fireworks to be sold and used in the county. The Board of Supervisors opted to rescind Local Law No. 3 of 2015 and Local Law 3 of 2016, which allowed sale of a class of fireworks known…
WARREN COUNTY DPW SUPERINTENDENT NAMED TO ADIRONDACK ROAD SALT REDUCTION TASK FORCE Warren County is proud to announce that Warren County Public Works Superintendent Kevin Hajos has been selected to serve on the Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Task Force, an organization that is tasked to help find…
The Warren County Board of Supervisors is saddened to learn of the passing of Frederick H. Monroe Jr., former Chester Town Supervisor and Chairman of the Warren County Board of Supervisors. Fred's accomplishments were innumerable, on the town, county and state level. Fred was Chester supervisor…
Warren County GIS Administrator Sara Frankenfeld was honored this week as one of Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District's "Conservationists of the Year!" Sara was tapped by the SWCD's administration for her involvement in numerous conservation-related projects over the years,…
As of January 1, residents and businesses in New York State will no longer be able to use polystyrene foam (commonly known as Styrofoam) packaging under a new state law. Thomas Szabo, Warren County Solid Waste and Recycling Coordinator, urged county residents and business owners to begin preparing…
The Board of Supervisors has adopted a new weighted voting structure as legally required by results of the 2020 U.S. Census, which will take effect for meetings in January 2022. The Board of Supervisors weighted voting structure gives votes to the 20 members of the board based on the population of…
Our local soldiers who are stationed overseas will receive 32 holiday care packages thanks to the benevolence of Warren County employees and members of our community. Care packages filled with goodies and personal care items donated by Warren County staffers and Warren County residents were sent…
Warren County Board of Supervisors to hold hearings on fireworks law Complaints resulting in review of law   The Warren County Board of Supervisors will hold two public meetings later this month to allow Warren County residents to provide input on a proposal to halt fireworks sales in the county…
Warren County organizations band together to help parents, children   WARREN COUNTY, N.Y. – More than a dozen organizations from around Warren County have come together to form a new coalition to help parents work through the challenges of parenting at a time when many need assistance more than…
GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES REOPENING OF STATE VACCINATION SITE IN QUEENSBURY     Location Will Also Provide Testing   Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the state mass vaccination site at Aviation Mall in Queensbury will reopen on Wednesday, December 1 to combat the rising COVID-19 infection…
WARREN COUNTY, N.Y. – The Warren County Board of Supervisors has approved a $173.3 million budget for 2022 that will bring a property tax decrease for most property owners in Warren County. The tentative budget includes a property tax rate that will decrease for the second straight year, while…
Warren County Office of Emergency Services urges holiday fire safety   The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, but the holiday cooking and decorating that help make it special can also lead to a heightened risk of fires that can ruin the day, or worse.   The risk of…