Hello Residents and Community,
I hope everyone has had a wonderful week. I would like to take a moment to share a few updates and reminders from around our community.
If you were unable to attend or have not yet had the opportunity to review the minutes from the June 8, 2026 Town Board Meeting, they are available online at the following link:
The Buck Hill Culvert Replacement Project is now complete.
To facilitate the placement of the new box culvert, National Grid has scheduled a temporary power outage to allow the contractor to safely complete this critical phase of the project.
Scheduled Power Outage Information
Date: Thursday, June 25
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Estimated Duration: Approximately 30 minutes
Approximately 75 customers along Narrows Road in Fern Lake will be affected by this temporary outage.
National Grid will notify all affected customers on Monday, June 22, with additional details regarding the planned outage.
We appreciate the community's patience and cooperation as we complete this important infrastructure improvement project.
A friendly reminder regarding the upcoming Primary Election.
Early Voting
June 13 - June 21, 2026
For early voting locations, schedules, and frequently asked questions, please visit:
https://www.clintoncountyny.gov/boe/early-voting-faq
Primary Election Day
June 23, 2026
Town of Black Brook Polling Locations
Election District 1
Black Brook Town Hall
18 North Main Street
Au Sable Forks, NY 12912
Election District 2
Black Brook Town Garage
3385 Silver Lake Road
Saranac, NY
Please make sure your voice is heard and exercise your right to vote.
AVCS has announced that its Facilities Study has been completed and will be presented to the public on Monday, June 22 at 6:00 p.m. in the AuSable Valley Middle-High School Auditorium.
Community members are encouraged to attend, learn more about the study, and participate in the discussion. For those unable to attend, the presentation will be recorded and posted on the district website along with the full Facilities Study report.
Please see the attached AVCS announcement for complete details.
AuSable Valley Central School District – Mr. Michael Francia, Superintendent
Renee and the Town of Black Brook would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the generous couple who continues to donate bread each week for local families. We would also like to thank everyone who has donated clothing, household goods, food, and hygiene products. Your generosity continues to make a difference in the lives of many throughout our community.
JCEO's Ride to Thrive Program is designed to assist individuals who have secured employment but do not have reliable transportation to get to and from work. Transportation can often be one of the biggest barriers to maintaining employment, and this program helps provide solutions for eligible participants working toward self-sufficiency.
JCEO also continues to offer assistance to eligible households struggling with utility expenses. If you or someone you know needs help with heating, electric, or utility costs, JCEO may be able to connect you with available assistance programs and resources.
For more information about the Ride to Thrive Program or available Utility Assistance Programs, please contact Renee at 518-647-5411 ext. 3.
Please consider supporting the dedicated volunteers of the Au Sable Forks Fire Department at their upcoming fundraising events on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Au Sable Forks Fire Station
2456 Route 9N
These volunteers dedicate countless hours to training, emergency response, fire prevention, and community service. Every donation helps support the department and its mission to serve our communities.
This week, we are proud to recognize three outstanding members of the Class of 2026 from AuSable Valley Central School.
Hayden's mother shared the following message:
"He is a charismatic caring hearted smart young man who enjoyed playing football throughout school from kindergarten until his senior year. He has plans on starting work with a concrete company out of lake placid and is also graduating cv-tec on Tuesday where he went for heavy machinery for two years."
Hayden, congratulations on reaching this important milestone. Your dedication, hard work, and commitment throughout your school years have prepared you well for the future. As you graduate and begin your career, your community is proud of all that you have accomplished. We wish you the very best in all of your future endeavors and look forward to seeing all that you achieve.
Jaycee's mother shared the following message:
"As a parent I am beyond proud of the young woman she has become. Her dedication to inspiring the youth to love sports even after an injury changed her path. She went from a dedicated athlete to a coach. Her love of the games never ceased. Her resilience allowed her to leave her mark on the next generation."
I am proud to say that I have had the opportunity to watch Jaycee grow up within our community and through youth sports. I am also proud to share that Jaycee has been an incredible asset to our Youth Commission Basketball Program. Last year, she coached our 3rd and 4th Grade Girls Basketball Team, where she demonstrated strong leadership and built meaningful connections with her players. This past season, she stepped into the role of Basketball Program Coordinator and continued to make a positive impact on our youth.
Jaycee, your leadership, dedication, and resilience will take you far. I have no doubt that you will continue to achieve great things, and we wish you nothing but success in all of your future endeavors.
I have also had the privilege of watching Aubrey grow within our community and through athletics. I had the honor of coaching Aubrey during her varsity basketball career and can personally attest that she has one outstanding three-point shot.
More importantly, Aubrey is a leader, a team captain, a supportive teammate, and a great friend to those around her. She consistently demonstrated character, determination, and sportsmanship both on and off the court.
Aubrey, thank you for being such a positive role model for younger athletes in our community. We are proud of everything you have accomplished and wish you the very best as you pursue your goals and dreams.
Congratulations to Hayden, Jaycee, Aubrey, and all members of the Class of 2026. Your hard work, dedication, and achievements have made your families, school, and community proud.
As always, thank you for allowing me the opportunity to keep our community informed. I hope everyone has a safe, enjoyable, and relaxing week ahead.
Supervisor Jon Douglass
Town of Black Brook
PO Box 715
AuSable Forks, NY 12912
Tel: 518-647-5411
