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Weekend in review
Dec 02, 2013 6:37 am
Some of the stories that made the news Nov. 29 through Dec. 2:
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The Albany Turnpike Bridge
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Emilia Teasdale reported in the Columbia Paper the date for completion of the East Chatham bridge that carries Albany Turnpike over the CSX tracks will be completed December 16, a few weeks behind the original schedule. Work on the Albany Turnpike Bridge began in September and was expected to be completed before Thanksgiving. The original structure was built in 1910 and last rehabilitated in 1943. The new bridge will have a 10-ton limit and only one lane for vehicles, as well as a pedestrian walkway. The replacement work was paid for by CSX. The railroad company owns the bridge and the tracks located below. Read the full story in the Columbia Paper.
Michael Ryan reported in the Windham Journal the historic Shabby Ranch may be getting an overhaul. Ranch owners, accompanied by attorney Greg Lubow (LOU-bow), recently met with members of the Jewett Town Board. Officials sent a letter to Lubow in November, advising the town has received complaints about the condition of the property, located on Route 23C. Shabby Ranch, then known as Timberline Ranch, served as a popular summer getaway for big names in the entertainment industry such as the Everly Brothers and Patty Page. Legend has it that Page debuted her hit song “Tennessee Waltz” at the ranch. Some of the rotting structures have been razed and discussions are ongoing with the state Department of Environmental Protection about the condition of the septic system. A caretaker is now living in one of the habitable buildings and is managing the property. The Town Board will receive its next update on the property's status in January. Read the full story in the Windham Journal.
Adam Clayton reported in the Register Star the early start of Black Friday sales events earned mixed reviews locally. Traffic near big box stores in Greenport at 7 a.m. was busy Fri., Nov. 29, but not as busy as in previous years. Beginning three years ago, many major chain stores, such as Walmart and Kohl’s, began sales promotions on Thanksgiving Day, instead of the day after. WalMart in Greenport began its bargain sales at 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day; Kohl’s began its sales at 8 p.m.. The Greenport T.J. Maxx store did not open until Friday morning. A T.J. Maxx store associate told the paper she did not think the store was as busy as previous years on Friday. She felt that was because a lot of people shopped Thursday night, and slept in on Friday morning. Read the full story in the Register Star.
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The Albany Turnpike Bridge(Courtesy bridgehunter.com)[/caption]
Emilia Teasdale reported in the Columbia Paper the date for completion of the East Chatham bridge that carries Albany Turnpike over the CSX tracks will be completed December 16, a few weeks behind the original schedule. Work on the Albany Turnpike Bridge began in September and was expected to be completed before Thanksgiving. The original structure was built in 1910 and last rehabilitated in 1943. The new bridge will have a 10-ton limit and only one lane for vehicles, as well as a pedestrian walkway. The replacement work was paid for by CSX. The railroad company owns the bridge and the tracks located below. Read the full story in the Columbia Paper.
Michael Ryan reported in the Windham Journal the historic Shabby Ranch may be getting an overhaul. Ranch owners, accompanied by attorney Greg Lubow (LOU-bow), recently met with members of the Jewett Town Board. Officials sent a letter to Lubow in November, advising the town has received complaints about the condition of the property, located on Route 23C. Shabby Ranch, then known as Timberline Ranch, served as a popular summer getaway for big names in the entertainment industry such as the Everly Brothers and Patty Page. Legend has it that Page debuted her hit song “Tennessee Waltz” at the ranch. Some of the rotting structures have been razed and discussions are ongoing with the state Department of Environmental Protection about the condition of the septic system. A caretaker is now living in one of the habitable buildings and is managing the property. The Town Board will receive its next update on the property's status in January. Read the full story in the Windham Journal.
Adam Clayton reported in the Register Star the early start of Black Friday sales events earned mixed reviews locally. Traffic near big box stores in Greenport at 7 a.m. was busy Fri., Nov. 29, but not as busy as in previous years. Beginning three years ago, many major chain stores, such as Walmart and Kohl’s, began sales promotions on Thanksgiving Day, instead of the day after. WalMart in Greenport began its bargain sales at 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day; Kohl’s began its sales at 8 p.m.. The Greenport T.J. Maxx store did not open until Friday morning. A T.J. Maxx store associate told the paper she did not think the store was as busy as previous years on Friday. She felt that was because a lot of people shopped Thursday night, and slept in on Friday morning. Read the full story in the Register Star.