“To improve the quality of life and promote economic prosperity in Northern Warren County through enhanced infrastructure, expanded tourism, and beautification of our economic centers.”

                A discussion was held on the future of the TLBA, and we feel haven’t gotten a lot of support for our events from local businesses and community members. Please see our Mission Statement above. Our goal is to improve our communities & bring people into the area, and this is a very easy (and fun) way to ‘give back’ to the towns we live in. One example is the theatre – there have been many awesome performances this year and we could really use more support in promoting these events. Some of these acts have traveled the country, and as we pay them 50% of the take from the door, many of these fantastic shows do not want to come back next year unless we can guarantee a larger attendance. We had 12 attendees at this past bi-monthly meeting and only 2 were business owners, the rest were volunteers (who make no money for their time, just personal satisfaction) & we always need more people to get involved, both volunteers AND businesses, by helping us get the word out (post on your Face Book page, put up a flyer, talk it up to your clientele), possibly helping out with one event each year and generally getting a little more involved in these TLBA events that DO bring business into town.  Meetings last only one hour, they’re very informal and there is free coffee and donuts (!!!)  so please join us if you can!

Chestertown Farmer’s Market: Going strong! Last day is September 19th.
Car Hops: Last one is Sept. 7th at The Hub and there will be a special Car Show on Rum Runners Weekend, Saturday Sept. 15 from 3PM-5PM…. attendees can join in the Bootleggers Car Chase around 3:30 so hope to see you there!
Carol Theatre: Reschedule Beatles Concert is August 31st. Tickets can be purchased at Main St. Ice Cream Parlor, Panther Mt. Inn, Groom Salon (next to the theatre), Rustic Charm or at the Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays. Information #518-494-5318.  
Rum Runners Weekend: Sept. 15th – 16th. Tentative timeline is attached. Change in schedule from past years: Prohibition Comedy Show at the Carol Theatre at 2PM (to support the Adirondack Volunteer Firefighters Benevolent Association) followed by the Bootleggers Car Chase (parade) around town around 3:30PM ending just in time for all to enjoy a dinner out in town and hit the Speakeasy!
TLBA website: Thanks to Jack Bartlett for taking over the TLBA website with updates, photos etc. This is one of the forms of helping our organization that is truly appreciated!
The Gooley Club in Thurman is trying to be able to be preserved and the TLBA will be sending a letter of support. More info at:   https://dailygazette.com/article/2018/07/31/local-leaders-want-to-preserve-gooley-club 
Thank you received from the YMCA for the TLBA’s donation for their summer food program.
Chamber News:Aug. 30 – Economic Development meeting 5:30PM
            Oct. 3 – Tax seminar and Open House
            Oct. 6 – Great Brant Lake Duck Race
            Oct. 10 – Health insurance seminar
North Hudson Frontier Town – Gateway to the Adirondacks: Bernie McCann discussed the possibility of making horse trail loops, some with overnight lodging/boarding for riders and their horses, to connect to those in North Hudson using the Chester Challenge trails, snowmobile trails and many of the horse facilities we currently have in our area to make this a new destination event for North Warren.
YMCA news: 21 children enjoyed summer camp this year with lots of field trips, free breakfast & lunch.
            An after school program for grades K-10 is beginning in September. Call the “Y” for info!
            Jack D. Bartlett, Branch Coordinator, YMCA ADIRONDACK CENTER,
            148 Tannery Road, Brant Lake, NY 12815, (P) 518-494-4422 (C) 518-926-8164, (E) [email protected]