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Dresden’s CHPE Pilot Tax Stabilization Explained

The Town of Dresden is about to start receiving a Payment in Lieu of Taxes — a PILOT — tied to the Champlain Hudson Power Express, or CHPE running through town. The deal was negotiated by the Warren Washington County Industrial Development Agency, the county body that offers this kind of tax arrangement to attract projects like this one. Our Town Supervisor, Charlie Tall, sits on that agency’s board. The PILOT starts at roughly $100,000 in its first year and grows gradually from there.

Our Town Supervisor has prepared a detailed explanation of how this increases the town’s revenue and tax base and what this may mean for town taxes. This CHPE PILOT Tax Stabilization Explainer has been posted on the Town’s website. Please take a few minutes to read the entire document. Many thanks to Supervisor Tall for preparing this explanation.

Additionally there will be a special meeting of Dresden’s Town board on Monday, September 14th at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall.

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2027 Town of Dresden Budget Timeline

Dresden has posted a comprehensive timeline for the adoption of their 2027 budget here.

This is very helpful for all residents of the town to understand, so please take a look. This year’s budget is going to be an interesting one. Dresden has the first payment coming from the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) line in November and a similar amount, indexed for inflation, for each of the next 29 years.

This is separate and distinct from the budget process for Washington county. The county has their own unique process for adopting the county budget. All the town Supervisors in the county vote on Washington county’s budget. Supervisor Tall casts Dresden’s vote (weighted by population) in that process.

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Casino Update

To Our Valued Guests:

We are taking a temporary break! The Huletts Casino (bar) will be closed starting Friday, August 21st.

We do not have an exact return date just yet, but will keep you posted right here as soon as we do.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

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Town of Dresden Update

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted updates from Dresden. We now have a newly reconstituted Town Board and a Town Supervisor. Monthly meetings have been moved to the fourth Monday of the month, which means the next meeting will be held on Monday, August 24th.

After having no monthly meeting in April, May or June because no quorum was possible, two meetings were held in July and another was held in August. Minutes from all of these meetings are now posted on the Town’s website. Links are below:

July 20, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes

July 27, 2026 Meeting Minutes (Supervisor Appointment)

August 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes

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DEC Updates Swimming Advisory at Turtle Island, Lake George

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced an update to the ongoing water safety advisory in effect for Turtle Island on Lake George in the Lake George Wild Forest.

On July 9, 2026, DEC recovered a deceased beaver in the water near Turtle Island. The animal tested positive for rabies.

DEC cannot confirm that this is the same beaver that bit two individuals in that area on July 4 and continues to warn swimmers to avoid areas around Turtle Island through at least July 14, 2026. It is possible that the recovered animal may have infected others in the beaver colony at Turtle Island.

Boaters and campers should exercise utmost caution and are advised to avoid contact with beaver (including carcasses) while recreating. Individuals should never approach or feed any wildlife.

DEC continues to closely monitor the colony and requests visitors report any sightings of beaver in the area that may be demonstrating unusual behavior to NYSDEC Dispatch at (518) 897-1326. In an emergency, call 911.

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DEC Announces Swimming Advisory at Turtle Island, Lake George

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced a water safety advisory is now in effect for Turtle Island on Lake George in the Lake George Wild Forest. DEC warns swimmers to avoid areas around campsites 1-5 at Turtle Island through at least July 14, 2026,?due to the presence of one or more beaver that may be infected with rabies.

Boaters and campers should exercise utmost caution and are advised to avoid contact with beaver while recreating. DEC continues to closely monitor the colony and requests visitors to report any sightings of beaver in the area demonstrating unusual behavior.

Individuals should never approach or feed any wildlife and should report unusual animal behavior at 518-623-1200. In an emergency, call 911 or NYSDEC Dispatch at (518) 897-1326.

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Happy 250th Birthday America

Our Independence Day!
As dawn rises the next chapter begins….

Some will say she is not perfect; they are wrong. It is within our imperfections that she remains uniquely perfect.

Heavenly Father, breathe Your spirit into our land. We beg You to fertilize every seed of right, moral and appropriate pride to stand together in brotherhood, even when we are not united. Let Your light shine through the imperfect cracks of our assembly, creating a bonding love that guides our deeds and decisions.

Lord that grants us the abundance of an expanding universe, let today trigger a revival in our hearts. We ask that You breath your purpose upon the ember of our national soul and ignite within us a thankfulness and appreciation for the blessings that You provide. May the ignition once again focus our stewardship and passion to live according to Your word, on this land which You have provided.

Father, direct Your favor to our thoughts of humility and purpose, so that we may stand bold, steadfast, diligent, honest and true in Your pure light and intent. Expand our heart to see Your gift, grasp its value and embrace this moment of reflection and renewal.

We ask Your blessings to remain as a shield for our nation; covered with Your wings of protection and purpose. We ask You to receive our prayer today and place Your spirit of peace and stability upon our celebration. We cherish the opportunity to rejoice today in the abundance You have provided. Guide us to remain faithful and deserving of Your grace. ~ Amen

Happy Birthday, everyone!