Issue: February-March 2023
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Saratoga battles over biochar
Plant’s backers tout green benefits, but critics see a toxic threat Gina LeClair holds signs opposing construction of the Saratoga Biochar Solutions facility that’s planned for a site at the Moreau Industrial Park in northern Saratoga County. Joan K. Lentini photo By EVAN LAWRENCEContributing writer MOREAU, N.Y. The developers of a multimillion-dollar biochar… read more
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Balint puts focus on housing, mental health
New congresswoman for Vermont sees chance of bridging partisan gap Rep. Becca Balint, the first woman elected to represent Vermont in the U.S. House, was sworn into office in early January. Courtesy photo By MAURY THOMPSONContributing writer Vermont’s new member of Congress says the nation’s housing and mental health needs are two initial… read more
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Dark humor meets family tragedy in Fun Home
Hubbard Hall presents ‘Fun Home’ musical in shows Feb. 3-12 Some of the younger actors take part in a rehearsal in late January for Hubbard Hall’s new production of ‘Fun Home.’ The musical is based on Alison Bechdel’s 2006 graphic memoir, which focuses on her relationship with her father, the owner of a small-town… read more
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WCMA welcomes artists rooted in Tibetan traditions
Group show at Williams pairs historical, contemporary works Gonkar Gyatso’s “Family Album” is among the works included in “Across Shared Waters,” a new group show at the Williams College Museum of Art. The exhibit pairs traditional Tibetan art with work by contemporary Tibetan artists from around the globe. Photo courtesy of Pearl Lam Galleries… read more
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Many reasons to doubt biochar firm’s promise
For the sake of argument, let’s be charitable and assume for a moment that the developers who want to build a new sewage sludge-to-fertilizer plant in northern Saratoga County are sincerely trying to solve a pressing environmental problem while making a few dollars for themselves.As our cover story this month details, the partners in a… read more
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A Civil War veteran who retired to local pasture
Between 8,000 and 10,000 people gathered in Greenwich on Aug. 26, 1885, for a Veterans Reunion. Among the 600 Civil War veterans who were guests of honor was “War Horse Charlie,” an equine veteran that had called Washington County home since 1864. Charlie was one of about 3 million horses and mules that served in… read more