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County planners recommend disapproval in concept of Fort Edward hotel-definition amendment, cite social‑service and county impacts
Summary
The Washington County Planning Agency on July 1 reviewed a proposed amendment to the Village of Fort Edward’s local code defining 'hotel' and limiting lengths of stay and recommended disapproval in concept because of potential impacts on county social‑service placements.
On July 1, 2025 the Washington County Planning Agency reviewed a proposed amendment to Village of Fort Edward local law chapter 350 that would redefine a hotel and impose limits on lengths of stay (referenced in the discussion as 14 consecutive nights or 30 nights in any year). Agency members raised concerns about how the limits would affect county social‑service placements,…
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