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Raquette Lake resident urges expanded 70th winter carnival events for 2026
Summary
During public comment Elizabeth Forsell asked the Town to expand the 2026 Raquette Lake winter carnival beyond a puppet show and fireworks, suggesting the parade return and possibly live music or a guest speaker; Supervisor Arsenault said events coordinator Kathryn Forsell and Parks Director Alex Roalsvig should plan the program.
Elizabeth Forsell told the Board that 2026 will mark the 70th anniversary of the Raquette Lake winter carnival and urged the town to restore and expand public programming beyond a puppet show and fireworks.
She proposed bringing back a parade and adding live music or a guest speaker. Supervisor Clay J. Arsenault noted that Kathryn Forsell, the contracted Raquette Lake events coordinator, would need to plan the expanded program with Alex Roalsvig, Parks and Recreation Director. The Board heard the suggestion during the public comment period; no formal vote or budget allocation was made at the meeting.
