The Huletts Landing Volunteer Fire Company’s “Annual Community Day” event, that took place on August 7th, was another huge success this year. Those who attended were treated to a showcase of our firefighters performing a wide variety of their firefighting skills.
All of the fire company’s apparatus were at the scene and the teams engaged in laying hose, lakeside water drafting, water spraying from handheld nozzles and water cannons.
It was a hot and sunny day and, as always, the children in the water were delighted to be receiving the cooling water spray from both the fire trucks and the fire boat out in the lake.
“Sparky” the fire dog was once again on the scene delighting the crowd, especially the children. The youngsters were also supervised in the proper discharging of hand-held fire extinguishers directed at kerosene ignited setups and also having much fun discharging hose line nozzle spraying to knock off large orange road cones.
Hot dogs and soda were also provided by a team of our firefighters and volunteers. Children were also given firemen hats and badges making them official “Huletts Landing Junior Firefighters” which they proudly accepted and displayed. It was another beautiful family day in Huletts.
Many thanks to all the Huletts Landing Volunteer Fire Company’s brave volunteers!
A Butterfly Scares Some Hawk Chicks
A butterfly scares the baby hawks in their nest.. ? pic.twitter.com/uTPAeFw6XB
— Buitengebieden (@buitengebieden) September 4, 2025
Dresden Town Board August Meeting Minutes
Huletts Chapel of the Assumption Celebrates 125 Years
The Most Reverend Edward B. Scharfenberger, Bishop of Albany, is seen here in the Huetts Casino addressing the large crowd that came to celebrate the Chapel of the Assumptions’ 125th year anniversary.
Probably one of the biggest celebrations that has occurred in Huletts in years happened on August 15, 2025. The Catholic Chapel of the Assumption celebrated its 125th year on the Feast of the Assumption.
The Most Reverend Edward B. Scharfenberger, Bishop of Albany, was the main celebrant at the Mass and stayed for the dinner afterwards at the Huletts Casino. Parochial Vicar, Fr. Zachariah Chichester, also concelebrated the Mass and drew the winning raffle tickets at the dinner. All monies raised benefited the Chapel’s Capital Improvement Fund.
Many thanks to Mrs. Lynn King and her devoted committee of volunteers who worked for over one year to make this historic event an outstanding success. Mrs. King was tireless in her efforts to make this anniversary a special blessing in the life of the community. I can personally attest to her extremely hard work and love for the chapel which shined through all the difficulties that were faced in planning this event.
Each family who attended the dinner celebration was given a bottle of holy water blessed by the Bishop.
The Casino was decorated thoughtfully and tastefully by many volunteers.
Many items were raffled off to support the chapel. Here a hand painted watercolor painting of the chapel is shown.
Many thanks to all those who worked tirelessly to make the 125 year celebration a success. This includes people who donated raffle items and those who sold and purchased tickets. Also we must remember all those who have gone before us, who worked to keep the doors of the Chapel of the Assumption open for 125 years.
May both of our beautiful Hulett chapels always be an inspiration to those who visit Huletts Landing.
(Click all pictures to see larger versions.)
Happy Labor Day
Yes, it’s Labor Day in America. We pause and celebrate work, productivity, problem solving, and the value of our workforce. A nation built on ingenuity and hard work!
It also marks the unofficial end of summer. I apologize for not posting regularly over the last few months but it was a busy season to say the least! When I first started the Huletts Current, a family member told me there wouldn’t be enough news to post throughout the year. Instead, I’ve become too busy to post all the news I do hear!
Things have quieted down today, so I will get back to posting on a more regular schedule. Thanks for not giving up on me. Happy Labor Day!
Casino & Soda Fountain Labor Day Schedule
Given the shortage in staffing, the Casino will be closed Labor Day weekend.
The Soda Fountain will maintain a normal schedule – opening from 5:30 to 10:00 pm on Friday & Saturday until running out of ice cream. If you really want that last ice cream cone before the end of summer, please come early because supplies are limited.
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates New Gazebo at the Lake George Land Conservancy’s Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob
The Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) welcomed friends, donors, and community members to help celebrate the completion of its new “Teresa M. and George E. Lawrence Memorial Gazebo” at the beloved Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob in Fort Ann, Tuesday, July 29.
After the LGLC purchased the Schumann Preserve in 2000, the gazebo served to provide a place of respite for tens of thousands of hikers each year. After so much use, the wooden structure needed more than repairs, and with the help of many generous donors the LGLC replaced the entire structure this spring, and made related trail improvements leading up to the gazebo. The new structure, designed and built by Tahawus Trails, keeps the look and feel of the previous iconic gazebo, with upgrades for safety and longevity.
LGLC Executive Director Mike Horn welcomed those in attendance and gave thanks to the many donors who made the new gazebo possible, particularly the Lawrence family, The Makowski Trust, Boats by George, Steve and Dee Haraden, Anne and George Morris, CDPHP, Adirondack Pub and Brewery, and many others.
The Teresa M. and George E. Lawrence Memorial Gazebo gives tribute to George and Teresa Lawrence, who began a tradition of vacations in Lake George in the 1960s, including annual treks to the Schumann Preserve gazebo, and continues to this day for their children and grandchildren. Their daughter Loretta Lawrence Keane and granddaughter Katy spoke on behalf of the family about the significance of the gazebo, and their history with the LGLC.
Loretta Lawrence Keane explained, “Our history with the Lake George Land Conservancy goes back to 2009, when we called their office because we wanted to make a gift in in our father’s memory. It was then the idea of dedicating the gazebo was offered—and it was perfect. And over these years our trips to the lake now included a trip to this special place.
“In 2023, we again began a conversation with the folks at the LGLC about renovating the gazebo and renaming it for both our parents. We were thrilled that there was interest in doing even more—the full replacement of the gazebo that we see here.”
“Today,” she continued, “the Teresa M. and George E. Lawrence Memorial Gazebo is being dedicated in recognition of the lifetime of memories our mother and father—grandmother and grandfather—created for their family and friends. This is now a place of their own, on their favorite mountains, overlooking their favorite lake, Lake George.”
The ribbon cutting was presided over by Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Gina Mintzer and Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tricia Rogers, both of whom expressed their gratitude to the Lawrence family and other donors, and to the LGLC for providing such an important and popular destination for residents and tourists alike.
Photo credits: Ribbon Cutting photo by Janice Prichett; scenic photo by Monica Dore. (Click image to see larger version.)
DEC Forest Rangers in the News
Village of Fort Ann
Washington County
Wilderness Rescue: On July 10 at 11:50 a.m., Washington County 911 requested Forest Ranger assistance with a dehydrated hiker near the summit of Buck Mountain. Rangers Carabetta and Clute reached the 31-year-old by 12:30 p.m., rehydrated the subject, and assisted them back to the trailhead where Fort Ann EMS evaluated the patient.
The DEC encourages hikers to bring plenty of food and water for their hike in case the hike lasts longer than expected. Proper preparation for a hike can reduce the risk of dehydration
Dresden Town Board June Meeting Minutes
The draft minutes from the June 2025 meeting of the Dresden Town Board, have been posted on the town’s website.
Opinion: The Huletts Landing Churches Need Our Support & Attendance
A central feature that adds to the unique charm of Huletts Landing is our two beautiful churches. We are truly blessed to have them.
The purpose of this post is to raise awareness of why our support is necessary to the future of them both. They were established long ago and have kept their doors open because of the support and dedication of so many. We have had marriages, baptisms and funerals in them, and they have played major roles in the lives of many in our community. Both churches were established because of the generosity of Henry Buckell who donated the land and the demand of tourists who said they would not visit Huletts unless it provided worship services.
I have noticed declining attendance and wanted to draw attention to the long-term, possible consequences should this trend continue or increase.
If you are looking for a reason not to attend a church service, you can always find one. Some might not like the times of the services. Others may say the services are too long or the celebrant, minister or those in the pews are not to their liking. Whatever the reason, you can always find an excuse not to go. No church is perfect, and no church will ever be the exact “mix” of what every person considers their “ideal” worship service.
However, both churches perform vital services and are a conduit for graces to flow in our community, as well as ourselves. There is fellowship, service opportunities, the convenience of having local services, and the word of God is proclaimed. People are also encouraged to live better lives and to focus on what is truly important.
Christians, universally, believe that this world is passing, and we need to focus on the eternal – because we will find ourselves there someday.
They are enhancements to the community and they contribute to the special charm of Huletts Landing. It is much easier to attend a service or mass on the weekend in Huletts than to drive 30 minutes each way to find one elsewhere. I know of one family that rented multiple houses when they had a child baptized in Huletts.
Please take a long-term perspective. Our Huletts predecessors fought and sacrificed for the two beautiful churches in our community. What person would demand a local post office, then go and drive miles to use another post office or not use the local post office established in their own community?
There is a beautiful line in the hymn, America the Beautiful.
“O beautiful for patriot dream That sees beyond the years, Thine alabaster cities gleam Undimmed by human tears!”
That line has always caught my attention because it keeps our eye focused on the ultimate prize. There are moments in our lives that demand a long-term perspective. Thinking about how the two Huletts churches continue to thrive should be on everyone’s radar.
The bigger picture is that we all want our two churches to remain open and vibrant. They are not perfect because none of us are perfect. However, if our grandchildren’s grandchildren want to get baptized or married in Huletts Landing someday or if we want to continue to enjoy the many blessings that the churches offer, we must support and attend them today. None of us want to see either church closed or services diminished, but it could happen if we take them for granted.
June Sewer Committee Minutes
The June minutes from the Huletts Sewer District # 1 committee have been posted on the Town’s website.
Casino & Soda Fountain Opening Dates
I’m happy to announce the seasonal re-opening of the Huletts Casino and Soda Fountain for 2025.
Stop by the Casino Friday, June 27th and/or Saturday June 28th. The hours will be 9:00 pm – 2:00 am.
As a reminder, minors (under 21) are only permitted in the Casino until 10:00 pm and must be accompanied by a parent(s) or guardian(s).
The Soda Fountain will re-open on Wednesday, June 25th from 5:30 – 10:00 pm. It will again be open every evening, except on Mondays.
Welcome back!
Deer on 8th Tee
You have to admit, it’s a great spot for a rest.
May Sewer Committee Minutes
The May minutes from the Huletts Sewer District # 1 committee have been posted on the Town’s website.
Subsequent to the May meeting, the Lake George Park Commission did install monitoring wells across both drain fields (covering SD #1 and SD #2). Many thanks to the Lake George Park Commission which provided the engineering expertise and the contractors at no charge to the Town.
One of the new monitoring wells installed below the golf course.
The sewer committee monthly meeting was moved in June to occur before the Town of Dresden’s regular monthly meeting. This occurred at 6:00 pm on Monday June 9th. Those minutes are not available at this time. The sewer committee intends to meet before the regular town board meeting (on the second Monday of each month) going forward.