Hi Residents and Community,
I hope everyone had a great week and is looking forward to some sunshine and warmer weather this weekend as much as I am.
We started the week off with our regular monthly Town Board meeting on Monday evening. We were joined by several AVCS High School students attending for their Government & Economics class. While I understand attending meetings may be a class requirement, I truly hope the students found the meeting interesting and that it sparks an interest in local government and community involvement in the future.
I also presented to the Town Board to create a local law providing our local firefighters and EMS personnel with a 10% land tax exemption. I’m happy to share that the Board unanimously agreed, and we will be presenting a draft local law at our next Town Board meeting on June 8th.
You can review the meeting minutes here:
May 11 Town Board Meeting Minutes
Septic tank pumping continues Thursday evening, May 21st, and into Friday, May 22nd.
The scheduled route is Palmer Street at the intersection of Palmer and McCrea Street, beginning on the even side at 66 Palmer Street and ending at 20 Palmer Street.
A big thank you to our Town Clerk, Dennis, who graciously offered to plant the flowers in front of the Town Hall this year. Dennis picked out some absolutely gorgeous flowers and even started the process today on his day off.
Thank you so much, Dennis, for your dedication, kindness, and pride in our community. We truly could not ask for a better team member and friend!
The River Park is expected to welcome several AVCS students attending prom for pre-prom pictures this weekend. Jessie has been hard at work preparing the arches and flowers to make the park look beautiful for the occasion. We hope all students attending prom have a spectacular and safe evening! I’m sure I’ll see some of you at the park tomorrow.
In two weeks, we will be welcoming students to our Town office from AuSable Forks Elementary School to help plant our community garden.
This will be the second year the students have come to lend a helping hand, and it’s truly a day we look forward to. We hope this continues to become a wonderful tradition for many years to come.
We are grateful for the students, staff, and everyone involved in helping make our community garden such a special project.
It was brought to my attention this morning that a very thoughtful young girl, along with her friends and family, will be gathering at the playground at 2 PM, Tomorrow, May 16th, for a community clean-up before heading around town.
This is Cora’s 3rd Annual Earth Hero's Day.
Thank you, Cora, for caring so much about our community and setting such a wonderful example for others.
Tomorrow, Saturday, May 16th, is the Jay Fire Department fundraiser for their 250th 4th of July Celebration.
The fundraiser will be held at 20 Main beginning at 4 PM.
If you’re able, please stop by and show your support, especially if you enjoy the long-standing 4th of July traditions proudly brought to our community by the Jay Fire Department. Community events like these are only possible because of the hard work and dedication of volunteers and local support.
Renee would like to extend a sincere thank you for all the clothing donations received this week. Currently, there is a nice selection of boys’ clothing sizes 14–16 available.
The food pantry is open Mondays and Thursdays from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
Please bring:
Also, be sure to explore the SUNY Reconnect Program at Clinton Community College. This is an incredible opportunity being offered to adults ages 25 and older.
For more information, contact Renee at:
518-647-5411 ext. 3
The 2026–2027 AVCS Budget Vote will take place Tuesday, May 19th, from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Middle School–High School cafeteria in Clintonville.
Community members can learn more about the proposed budget here:
AVCS Budget Information
Congratulations to the AuSable Valley Central School Class of 2026 students who achieved Top 10% honors in their graduating class.
This accomplishment reflects years of hard work, dedication, perseverance, and commitment to academic excellence. Your community is incredibly proud of all that you have achieved, and we look forward to seeing the bright futures ahead of each of you.
Congratulations as well to the families, teachers, staff, and mentors who helped support and encourage these students along the way.
Congratulations again on this outstanding achievement, and best wishes for continued success in the future.
The AVCS District Wide Art Show will be held on May 19th from 12 PM – 8 PM at the AVCS Middle High School Gym.
This event is a wonderful opportunity to support our incredibly talented local youth and see the creativity, imagination, and hard work our students have put into their artwork throughout the year. Events like this showcase just how talented and inspiring our students truly are.
Admission is free, so come out and celebrate the arts with our school community.
The 1st Annual AVCS Patriots College & Career Fair will be held on May 27, 2026, in the MHS Gymnasium.
This is an excellent opportunity for students and families to connect with colleges, local businesses, and organizations to explore future career paths and educational opportunities. Local businesses will also have the opportunity to showcase what they do and help students better understand career opportunities available right here in our community.
There will also be prizes, raffles, and pizza for attendees.
The statewide burn ban has officially been lifted.
As many residents begin enjoying campfires, brush burning, and outdoor activities again, please continue to use caution and practice fire safety. Even though the ban has ended, dry conditions can still create dangerous situations very quickly.
Thank you to everyone for doing their part throughout the burn ban period to help keep our community and first responders safe.
Tick season is here, and it’s important to stay informed and protected while enjoying the outdoors.
Please take a moment to review the Clinton County Health Department’s Tick Health & Safety Guide:
Clinton County Tick Safety Guide
This week’s Community Spotlight is the Douglas Resort & Campground
If you’re looking for a beautiful place where the whole family can relax and have fun, this is the spot. From the lake and campfires to live music, themed weekends, cookouts, and kids enjoying summer days together, Douglas Resort truly feels like a little piece of paradise.
My family and I have created many wonderful memories there over the years, and I want to personally thank Laurie and Jay for everything they’ve done for our community and families who visit.
Be sure to also check out their
Douglas Resort Facebook Page
This week’s picture features AFES students enjoying an end-of-the-school-year hike to Baxter Mountain.
I hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable weekend.
Supervisor Jon Douglass
Town of Black Brook
PO Box 715
AuSable Forks, NY 12912
Tel: 518-647-5411
Meetings
2nd Monday at 6pm
Office Hours
7:00 a.m. - 2:30pm
