Hello residents and community,
The week started off with our monthly board meeting on Monday evening. We are pleased to share that we had several visitors in attendance and appreciate the continued interest in our local government. It is always encouraging to see community engagement.
One of our visiting groups included Larry Hartson and Sarah Duheme of the Adirondack Civic Club, who presented plans for the Kendall Hartson LeMay Dog Park. The proposed park will be located in the hamlet of Au Sable Forks, within the Town of Jay, at 23 Grove Road, just behind Tops Market.
They shared an overview of their vision for the park and noted that they are currently seeking volunteers to assist with bringing this project to life. We support and appreciate the Adirondack Civic Club’s efforts to create this valuable addition to our community.
If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, the club will be hosting a public site visit and Q&A at the future location of the Kendall Hartson LeMay Dog Park (23 Grove Rd., Au Sable Forks) at 1:30 p.m. You may also contact them at adkcivicsclub@gmail.com.
If you are unable to attend meetings in person or virtually, you can stay informed by reviewing our monthly meeting minutes. You are also always welcome to reach out to me directly, and I would be happy to speak with you. Monday’s meeting minutes can be found here:
https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f295922d5fe27302d939a0d/69e1083dda38d702472d5bba_final%20April%2013%202026%20meeting.pdf
The Town Highway Department will be installing the dock at the Fern Lake boat launch on Monday, April 20th. We appreciate their work in preparing this area for the upcoming season and look forward to residents and visitors enjoying the lake.
Tomorrow is a great day in Black Brook, the Black Brook General Store is opening for the season!
Be sure to stop by, welcome Rob, Michelle, and their staff back, and show your support for a great local business.
See you next week for lunch!
The department was recently featured in the April 2026 edition of Strictly Business Magazine. If you reside in Clinton County, it is well worth taking a look at the publication to see the work being highlighted. You can learn more here:
https://www.strictlybusinessny.com/
Please note that the final day to pay your land taxes in person to our tax collector, Dennis Bushey, is Thursday, April 30th, by the end of the business day. Office hours on April 30th will be from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. If you are mailing your payment, it must be postmarked by April 30th and received in our office no later than May 6th.
Two weeks ago, the Town Board met with representatives from Barton & Loguidice to discuss grant funding services and opportunities for the Town of Black Brook.
I am pleased to announce that at this past Monday’s Town Board meeting, the Board approved entering into an agreement with Barton & Loguidice. This partnership will support the Town in identifying and pursuing grant funding opportunities to meet our current and future needs.
https://www.bartonandloguidice.com/
Registration for baseball, softball, and T-ball has officially concluded, with a total of 100 children registered this season. A coaches meeting will be scheduled for next week, and practices may begin as early as May 1st. Game schedules will be released on May 23rd, with games beginning the week of June 1st and running through July 11th.
We are excited for a fun and successful season. The following teams will be fielded:
Thank you to all of our coaches, volunteers, sponsors, parents, and community for your continued support and involvement in our youth sports.
Following the recent Sun Community News feature on the Clock Park revitalization project, we would like to address a question raised by a few residents regarding the memorial bricks purchased at the start of the project.
From the very beginning, it has always been our intention to incorporate these engraved bricks into the expanded and revitalized Clock Park. As part of the current design, the clock will be surrounded by a landscaped garden, and a garden wall will be constructed using those memorial bricks. This ensures that each contribution remains a visible and meaningful part of the park for years to come.
We appreciate the interest and feedback from our community. Many of the concerns we’ve heard have come from residents we see regularly or who have direct access to our office. We encourage anyone with questions or concerns to reach out to us directly. We believe this is the most effective and respectful way to communicate and address any issues.
We do not engage in discussions on social media, as it often leads to confusion rather than solutions. Open, direct communication allows us to provide accurate information and maintain a positive dialogue.
We are excited about this project and what it represents, a meaningful upgrade and a shared vision for the future of our town. We look forward to seeing the revitalized Clock Park become a place the entire community can enjoy.
We would like to extend our appreciation to the Town of Black Brook Highway Department for the excellent work they did this week cleaning the streets and shouldering roads throughout town.
After a long and exhausting winter, we truly value their hard work and continued dedication. If you see our highway crew out working, please drive with caution to help ensure their safety.
We are grateful for their commitment to keeping our community clean, safe, and well cared for.
We are currently in the process of installing a new electrical service at the Town of Black Brook River Park. This upgrade will support the addition of new security cameras and public Wi-Fi for visitors to enjoy.
Picnic tables have been placed, and spring maintenance is now underway as we prepare the park for the season.
This progress is made possible through the hard work of Fred and John, our Parks and Facilities staff, along with the assistance of the Highway Department. Through teamwork, we continue to accomplish great things for our community.
Please be advised that we are currently working on the sewer pumping schedule for 2026.
If your residence is included on this year’s schedule, you will be notified by mail with additional details.
As always, thank you for your time and attention. I appreciate the opportunity to keep you informed. Wishing you all a safe and productive weekend ahead.
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
