County of
Franklin
Franklin County, NY
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Notice – Information Available on Proposed Landfill Expansion

 

The County of Franklin Solid Waste Management Authority is proposing to expand its existing landfill on County Route 20 in the Towns of Constable and Westville.  The Authority is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed landfill expansion, and is requesting public comments on specific environmental issues or areas of concern relative to the proposed landfill expansion.  Comments may be submitted at a public scoping meeting to be held on May 22, 2008 at 7:00PM at the Franklin County Courthouse in Malone.  Click on this link for more information on the proposed landfill expansion project: http://franklincony.org/content/Generic/View/18

 


Introduction

NOTICE - Flu Shot and Immunization Clinics are posted in the Public Health Calendar 


Welcome to Franklin County, New York's home page. Franklin County is home to about 51,000 people who live within the County's borders which, encompass about1,600 square miles. We are a community of rural, small towns and villages, with the three main population center of villages of Malone, Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake.



Franklin County's educational needs are serviced by North Country Community
College, www.nccc.edu. sponsored by Franklin and Essex Counties and Paul Smith's
College, www. paulsmiths.edu, known as the College of the Adirondacks, a private
college that offers both two and four year degrees. Advanced health care to residents
and tourists alike are provided by the Adirondack Medical Center, www.amccares.org, in Saranac Lake and by the Alice Hyde Medical Center, www.alicehyde.com, in Malone.

 

The Malone Chamber of Commerce can be found at http://visitmalone.com 

  

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Franklin County's Tourisim Agency can be found at www.adirondacklakes.com. For a truly four season opportunity to relax and vacation don't miss this.
Franklin County's Industrial Development Agency and the County's Empire Zone
Program, www.franklinez.com, are eager to assist businesses both large and small,
wishing to locate or expand in Franklin County.
Franklin County's Soil and Water Conservation District offers assistance to residents regarding water quality and natural resource conservation, www.fcswcd.org , along with educational programs.

 

I urge anyone considering visiting Franklin County or who are looking for a business
friendly community with the quality of life that Franklin County can offer, to explore one of these sites.

Questions and comments about the website can be directed to rgreen@co.franklin.ny.us