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National forest is a popular attraction
HECTOR—It may be the second smallest national forest in the country and little out of the way, but the Finger Lakes National Forest in Hector can be a well visited site. The forest is the only national forest in New York state. While it doesn’t get publicity that the Watkins Glen State Park does, it has its own draw. It is also trying out green initiatives and fighting invasive species. Carol Burd, recreational planner, said according to surveys of sample groups at the forest, staff estimate that 410,800 people visit annually. An exact number cannot be obtained because there is no “main entrance” to the forest. She added staff survey visitors every few years to get an updated estimate. In comparison, Dave Peterson, park manager, has previously said the Watkins Glen State Park gets between 400,000 and 500,000 visitors annually. It is also one of the state’s “flagship’ parks. Kari Milliman Lusk, FLNF staffer, said the park is open year round, and trails can be used for hiking, horseback riding, skiing, and motorbikes. There are over 30 miles of trails, with Interloken being the longest. Lusk said its around 12 miles, running north and south through the forest. Read More ...
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Hector town board 07/13/10
HECTOR—The Smith Park manager included a description of the new pier in the swimming area and the addition of 160 tons of clean sand to make the whole swimming area a more comfortable space to use. During the recent heat wave, the park manager, Brian DeMeritt, noted the park accommodated at least 200 people a day. The boat docks in the launch area have been refurbished. It was reported, however, that a significant number of boating customers ignored the parking rules, making it difficult for others to effectively use the area. The parking area near the launch (that can accommodate seven vehicles and trailers) was crowded with twice the capacity and more. Crowd control measures are being considered. Read More ...
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Hector town board 6/8/10
HECTOR—The Hector town board approved without dissent a resolution to enable the town to establish a permissive referendum for a special ambulance district to raise tax money in partial support of the Trumansburg emergency medical services (EMS) delivery in northeast Hector near the village. The ambulance district fees will supplement direct insurance billing for EMS which the village plans to introduce in the coming months. According to the town’s attorney, the ambulance district must be formed separately from the fire district also served by Trumansburg when the village decided to begin direct insurance billing. Read More ...
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Hector town board 05/11/10
HECTOR—Janelle Walker from the County Public Health Department addressed the Hector town board with concerns over rabies in the county. At least two raccoons found with rabies this year already, one in Hector. She urged residents to get their cats and dogs vaccinated for rabies. The Department is planning clinics for rabies shots in the coming months. She also reminded everyone present that tick season is beginning. She asserted that there is Lyme’s Disease in this part of the state. Check yourself and your animals for those hard-to-see deer ticks regularly. She announced the department would hold an old or expired prescription drug drop-off event at the Watkins Glen Highway Department on June 12. County officials will be there to take the medicines and dispose of them properly. “No questions asked,” she said. Read More ...
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Hector town board 04/13/10
HECTOR—The Hector town board approved a resolution authorizing the town Supervisor, Ben Dickens, to sign a contract with Delta Engineering to create a baseline report on all 150 miles of roads the town is responsible for maintaining. The baseline study will be prepared to show the current conditions of all the town roads before anticipated heavy traffic from gas drilling activities. The intent is to be able to show proof of the damage done by heavy trucks, drilling equipment and other gas service needed for each well site or even for transport of such material over Hector roads before drilling in the town commences. Hector will thereby be able to establish the liability of gas drilling companies for repair of the roads they damage and relieve taxpaying residents from having to bear the financial burden of repairing road damage that cannot be accurately traced to drilling activity.
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