Saranac Lake Changes Media Communication Policy

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:14 AM

The Village of Saranac Lake is tightening its media communications policy. Under the new procedure, requests for interviews and information related to village business will be routed through the village manager or clerk, who have been designated as official spokespeople. Village staff may still speak with reporters, but management must first be notified of the […]

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