2026 News Archives

WARRENSBURG, NY -- Warren County is looking for new uses for the historic Warren County Fairgrounds property, an idyllic 22-acre site along the Schroon River in the Town of Warrensburg.Warren County recently released a “request for proposals” (RFP) seeking ideas from individuals or businesses who…

 Warren County household hazardous waste collection event set for June 13, 2026Warren County’s first household hazardous waste collection event of 2025has been scheduled on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Warren County residents who would like to get rid of hazardous materials such as cleaners, paint…

Warren County Administrator John Taflan will be holding his first public “listening session” of 2026 on Thursday, May 7, 2026 in the town of Lake Luzerne.The first "Conversation with the County" event of 2026 will be held at Lake Luzerne Senior Center, 529 Lake Avenue, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.…

Warren County Health Services has a new director for the beginning of its second century! Patricia Belden has been appointed Warren County’s Director of Health Services, replacing the recently retired Ginelle Jones. Belden worked as Deputy Director of Health Services under Jones for the past…

Starting in May, Warren County property owners will be able to enter into a monthly installment agreement in an effort to help property owners meet their delinquent tax obligations, thanks to a recent update to county law.On January 16th, 2026, the Warren County Board of Supervisors passed…

Warren County Department of Public Works Superintendent Kevin Hajos has announced the DPW's 2026 schedule of road paving and road construction projects, which will include at least 11 projects across the county along with two culvert replacements.County Route 28/Corinth Road -- Town of…

Spring is here, and it's a great time of year to improve your career skills! The staff at Warren County Career Center and their Capital Region Career Centers partners have made it easy to do so with 15 free online career skills workshops in April, with the first course of the month…

Longtime Warren County employee Jeff Inglee has been hired as Warren County's Director of Parks, Recreation and Railroad! Inglee replaces Dean Moore, who retired March 20, 2026. The department oversees Warren County Fish Hatchery, Warren County Bikeway, Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education…

The Warren County Board of Elections is pleased to announce the launch of the first ever “I Voted” Sticker Contest!Any student, ages 5-18, who is a residing in Warren County can participate. There will be 2 categories for entries, Kindergarten-5th grade students are asked to create a “Future Voter…

Warren County Department of Workforce Development has begun accepting applications for its Summer Youth Employment Program, which provides jobs for youth between the ages of 14 and 20 and helps local businesses and organizations get through the busy summer season. The program, which is funded…

Warren County Office of Emergency Services is reminding Warren County residents that New York State’s annual spring “burn ban” is in effect from Monday, March 16, 2026 through Thursday, May 14, 2026. Snow and ice have begun to recede in parts of the region, resulting in dry, flammable leaves and…

Warren County ‘Spring Zing’ fish hatchery event set for May 9Open house, clinics, giveaways, free food and more at Warren County Fish Hatchery WARRENSBURG, NY – Learn how to fish, catch a trout, win prizes and have lunch at…

Warren County is recruiting additional foster parents to help local children in need, and those who are interested in being an important part of the lives of children in need are invited to attend free weekly trainings that begin Wednesday, March 18th, 2026.Warren County Department of Social…

Warren County officials announced today that Warren County police agencies and Warren County STOP-DWI Coordinator’s Office will participate in special efforts during St. Patrick’s Day weekend to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving.The statewide STOP-DWI "High Visibility Engagement…

Warren County Department of Workforce Development has scheduled four summer job fairs at local high schools in the coming months, and Warren County businesses that hire teenage workers and would like to be part of one or more of them can contact the Department of Workforce Development to begin the…