To the editor: I am writing to support Fred Balzac for North Elba Town Council. He is passionate about serving the local full-time residents and will work tirelessly to improve our community. Over many years, Fred has been active in standing up against special interests. He will work ...

To the editor: Good neighbors are an asset in any community, no less so than in one as diverse as North Elba, encompassing Saranac Lake, Ray Brook and Lake Placid. These municipalities sometimes require conflicting considerations in forming policies affecting all of us. Fred Balzac is ...

To the editor: The North Elba Republican Committee is excited about the experience and knowledge of various candidates for a variety of state, county and town positions soon to be decided by the voters on Nov. 7. The following is a brief reminder of the candidates and positions they are ...

To the editor: From Webster’s: plebiscite n. “A direct vote by an electorate on an important issue or proposal.” In 1998, during my first year as councilman, I gathered support to put the non-binding referendum on the ballot: “Should the name of the Town of Wilmington, NY be ...

To the editor: A couple months ago, I was on an organizing call about local short-term rental regulation. At the end of the call, a man who I had never met before asked me, “Is Fred Balzac involved with this group?” He told me that Fred would be a great person to have on our side, and ...

To the editor: I am writing to express my support for Fred Balzac for North Elba Town Council. I am a native of Ray Brook, having grown up in a family resort business and am a long-time homeowner in Saranac Lake. I had the pleasure of meeting Fred when he reached out to myself and other ...