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Riverfront Park renaming to 'Paddler's Park' moves to Village Board public hearing
Summary
A request to rename Riverfront Park 'Paddler’s Park' advanced for Village Board consideration after public comment; a trustee will submit a formal resolution and the item is scheduled for public comment at the May 25 Board meeting.
The Parks and Trails Advisory Board (PTAB) reported that a request to rename Riverfront Park to "Paddler’s Park" has been forwarded to the Village Board for further consideration and public comment. Public commenter Brandon Devito spoke on the item at the Board meeting, and board members indicated approval of the proposal.
Aurora White (Village Trustee) said she will submit a formal resolution to the Village Board. The renaming will next be open for public comment at the Village Board meeting on May 25. PTAB members Julianne Stemp and others said they would contact local organizations, including Adirondack Lakes & Trails and Historic Saranac Lake, to make them aware of the opportunity to comment.
The PTAB summary indicates the Village Board voiced preliminary approval but no final vote or effective date is recorded in the PTAB minutes. The item remains subject to the Board’s formal action after the scheduled public comment period.
