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A joint venture between the cities

of Gloversville and Johnstown in

the 1970s resulted in the creation of

a Joint Wastewater Treatment Facility

located near the Cayadutta Creek.

This multi-million dollar investment

serves to protect the waters of Fulton

County. Wastewater generated by

the residents of the community along

with approximately 30 diverse

industries is accepted and treated at

this facility.

Our excess capacity has allowed

us to be able to accept trucked waste

from various outside sources as well.

We remain dedicated to protecting

the environment and ensuring

adequate treatment of wastewater

for our future generations.

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Welcome to Fulton Countyan inTrOdUcTiOn TO The area’s peOple, places and evenTs

Almanac

Up the CreekWith 44 lakes in fulton County, kayaking

is a popular way to get out on the water.

it's easy for a first-timer to find a guided

tour, take a lesson or rent a vessel. The

sport has also spawned business success

for local companies like JAG manufacturing

of Johnstown (www.jagmanufacturing.com) and

Paddlelogic Caroga Lake (www.paddlelogic.com),

which produce and sell accessories, as well

as Adk kayak Warehouse of Amsterdam

(www.adkkayakwarehouse.com), which

sells kayaks.

Arugula to zucchiniThere is plenty in store for fulton County residents who want to support

local farmers. Gloversville, Johnstown and northville host seasonal farmers

markets, offering fruits, vegetables, meats and more. All are 100 percent

grower markets, which means that sellers raise all of the produce and other

products offered for sale at the market. Often, there is live entertainment,

too. for more information, visit www.fultonmontgomeryfarmersmarket.org.

Life is a Beach

during fulton County's

scenic summer season, the

beach at Pine Lake Park is

a favorite spot to catch

some rays and entertain

kids. The area features

more than 1,000 feet of

sand along the crystal clear

waters of Pine Lake. The

beach offers certified

lifeguards, an ice cream

and refreshment stand, an

arcade and miniature golf.

The beach is open on

weekends only from

memorial day to the last

day of the school year, then

daily during school summer

vacation. The beach closes

for the year on Labor day.

for more, visit the website

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Oh, Canada Lakein 1973, a small general store opened in the southern

adirondack mountains on canada lake. Today, canada lake store & marine retains its quaint feel even though it has expanded to include a gift shop, coffee and ice cream shop, and full marina. also at the site is The lake effect cafe, which offers gourmet coffees, teas, salads, sandwiches and homemade baked goods. for more, visit www.canadalakemarine.com or call (518) 835-6069.phOTO cOUrTesy Of dave hOffman iiiit Takes a village

The village of Broadalbin (its unusual

name is derived from a region in Scotland)

was one of the first towns organized in

fulton County, formed from a portion of

Caughnawaga in 1793. Today, the small village

of 1,400 residents hosts a popular annual

Christmas holiday parade that begins with

a tree lighting ceremony and caroling.

Seek the AntiqueAntique shoppers, rejoice. fulton County

is home to numerous antique stores, including

sites in Broadalbin such as School house

Treasures. meanwhile, Gloversville is home to

places including Terry's Antiques, which has

been around since 1975 and features decorative

items, toys, coins, glassware, furniture and

jewelry. Contact School house Treasures

at (518) 883-4924 and Terry’s Antiques at

(518) 378-3834.


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POPuLATION (2009 ESTIMATE)fulton County: 55,053

LOCATIONfulton County is in east-central

new york and is known as the

Gateway to the Adirondacks.

BEGINNINGSThe county began to prosper more

than 250 years ago when Sir William

Johnson, a representative of the

english king, created Tryon County.

The county later divided into fulton

and montgomery counties. fulton

County’s namesake is robert fulton,

who invented the steamship.

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Chamber of Commerce and industry

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Gloversville, ny 12078

Phone: (518) 725-0641

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Fast Factsn fulton county is home to the cities of gloversville and Johnstown; the villages of Broadalbin, mayfield and northville; and the towns of Bleecker, caroga, Johnstown, ephratah, northampton, Oppenheim, perth and stratford.

n Johnson hall, a new york state historic site in Johnstown, was home to sir William Johnson, an army Officer in colonial new york, and the British superintendent of indian affairs from 1755 to 1774.

n elizabeth cady stanton (1815-1902) hailed from fulton county and was a pioneer of women’s rights and a leader in the women’s suffrage movement.

n agriculture is important in fulton county, with 222 farms producing dairy, fruit, grain and livestock.

n fulton county is the southern gateway to adirondack park. Three of the four state highways leading into the park pass through the county.

Swim, Bike, runTriathletes gathered just north of

Gloversville in August 2010 for the

inaugural Peck's Lake Challenge

Sprint Triathlon. The event took

place at Sunrise Bay and included

a half-mile swim, 9-mile bike ride

and 3-mile run. Organizers want

the triathlon to evolve into a yearly

sporting event for the community,

and the second race is set for

August 2011. The entry fee is $40.

Contact the fulton County Chamber

at www.fultoncountyny.org or (518)

725-0641 for more information.


After working in the restaurant industry for 22 years, Fulton County resident Jackie Yauger

decided to take a leap of faith and open her own diner. That was four years ago, and today Jackie’s Diner on State Highway 29 in Gloversville is a favorite place among locals to enjoy a home-style breakfast, lunch or dinner.

“We’re best known for home-cooked meals that warm you up inside,” Yauger says. “Our Eggs Benedict, sausage gravy, waffles and omelets are popular at breakfast. We also make a really good chicken parmesan, chicken and biscuits, and turkey dinners.”

Dinner at Jackie’s always includes soup and a salad, and the menu features lots of hot and cold sandwiches, as well as plump hot dogs that are smothered in meat sauce.

“Anything you want, we give it to

you,” Yauger says with a laugh. “We do it your way, not our way.”

The interior of the diner is decorated with mirrors, and a cozy fireplace warms the place in fall and winter months. Occasionally, Yauger will whip up a chocolate cream or lemon meringue pie to the delight of her customers, whom she refers to as friends.

“A lot of our customers have become friends, and that’s what I love about running the diner,” Yauger says. “The customers and the challenge.”

Fulton County’s Independent Restaurants

Jackie’s Diner is one of many independently owned restaurants in Fulton County, and they run the gamut from sophisticated (such as 391 South Main Restaurant, Gloversville) to casual lakeside eateries (drop in Sport Island Pub and Restaurant of Northville

for fish and chips or their signature fried dough pizza).

At Jamie Scott’s Downtowner Restaurant and Bar of Gloversville, diners enjoy creative entrees inspired by locally grown produce in a casual yet elegant atmosphere.

“One popular dish we serve is our grilled pork chop with horseradish mashed potatoes and roasted brussels sprouts with maple syrup and bacon,” says Scott Luey, who owns the restaurant with his wife, Jamie. “We also make a risotto of the day. It changes daily, from scallop, bacon and mushroom to lemon and asparagus or lobster and saffron.”

On Sundays, Jamie Scott’s serves a brunch that has become quite popular.

“We have a pretty big brunch menu,” Luey says. “It has things like eggs and crab legs with hollandaise sauce and stuffed French toast.”

Dean’s Hot Dogs on Elmwood

UnUsUal, lOcally OWned resTaUranTs spice Up fUlTOn cOUnTy’s dining scene

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caprese salad made with sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, frisée and a balsamic reduction at Jamie scott’s


Avenue in Gloversville has become an iconic little restaurant, thanks to its famous hot dogs covered in a top-secret, 70-year-old meat sauce recipe. Dean’s has become a destination for customers as far away as Canada and ships hot dogs to other states. It’s not uncommon for the ordering line to trail out the door during peak lunch or dinner hours, and the staff encourages customers to holler out their french fry orders for quicker service. Fries can be smothered in cheese sauce or gravy, and Dean’s also serves homemade soups and chowders, freshly prepared macaroni and potato salads, and nearly 100 different soft drink flavors.

Fulton County Lakeside dining

In Mayfield, Lanzi’s on the Lake offers fine dining on the picturesque Great Sacandaga Lake, and is run by three generations of the Lanzi family. With high ceilings, natural wood accents, a stone fireplace and a large outdoor deck, Lanzi’s draws customers during all seasons for special events such as beach parties, chili cook-offs and outdoor clambakes.

The menu is an infusion of American and Italian foods, and everything is made from scratch, right down to the pasta and salad dressings. Popular entrees include lobster ravioli stuffed with Maine lobster and topped with blue crab meat, Alaskan king crab with drawn butter, and char-grilled New York strip steak topped with golden onion rings.

Clockwise from top right: happy hour at Jamie scott’s downtowner restaurant and Bar; lanzi’s on the

lake is known for its great food and excellent view of great sacandaga

lake; dean’s hot dogs in gloversville


391 South Main Street www.391southmain.com

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Jackie’S Diner (518) 883-8600

JaMie Scott’S(518) 725-8877

Lanzi’S on the Lakewww.lanzisonthelake.net

Sport iSLanD pub & reStaurantwww.sportislandrestaurant.com

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Husband-and-wife team Michael Intrabartola and Michele Drozd have a knack for turning straw

into gold. In 2002, they purchased a dilapidated historic inn on Northville Lake and breathed new life into it, making it an overnight destination for guests from around the world.

“The Orendaga on Northville Lake had been a destination for travelers for many years, possibly ever since the first cabin was built in the early 1900s by Mr. C.H. Small,” Drozd says. “When we acquired the property, the cabins, motel, outbuildings and circa 1850 Main House had all fallen into complete disrepair. We felt the lakeside property had potential, and we wanted to create an alternative place to stay that utilized

our skills as fine carpenters, gardeners, artists and world travelers.”

Bellwether Ceramic StudioBoth graduates of the New York

State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, the couple also has a knack for turning clay into beautiful pottery. Guests at The Orendaga can take a

pottery lesson at the inn’s Bellwether Ceramic Studio, housed in the property’s restored carriage house.

Situated on 2.5 acres within the bustling village of Northville, The Orendaga includes the circa 1850 Main House & Gallery (restoration in progress), the Bellwether Ceramic Studio, three private cabins and two

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“As artists, we wanted our guests to be

surrounded by fine craftsmanship and a

variety of artwork, both in their rooms

and in the gardens.”

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gracious suites. The rooms are decorated with the owners’ handmade pottery and fresh-cut f lowers from their garden.

“As artists, we wanted our guests to be surrounded by fine craftsmanship and a variety of artwork, both in their rooms and in the gardens,” Drozd says. “When restoring the cabins and redesigning the suites, we wanted to maintain all the positive aspects, keeping the vintage feel and emphasizing the beauty of lakeside property while taking advantage of our Main Street location within the village.”

The result is the best of two worlds – guests can feel like they’re a million miles from nowhere in the private lakeside oasis of The Orendaga, yet still be within walking distance to all Northville has to offer, including shops, restaurants and the Northville Public Library.

The cabins and suites have fully equipped kitchenettes, where guests can prepare meals f lavored with herbs cut from The Orendaga gardens.

“We also have organic handmade soaps, our own pottery on the shelves and organic and fair trade teas and coffees in the cabins and suites,” Drozd says. “Guests can take a pottery lesson in our studio, take the kayaks or rowboats out for a paddle, ride our vintage bicycles into town or have a cookout in our picnic area.”

Committed to ConservationBesides its artistic vibe, The

Orendaga is unusual for its commitment to conservation and the environment, from the energy

Clockwise from top left: michele drozd works in the inn’s Bellwether ceramic studio; a suite at The Orendaga; pottery made by the owners of the inn; The Orendaga is a private lakeside oasis.

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efficient bulbs in the light fixtures to the compost and recycling bins in the kitchens. Instead of air conditioning, the rooms are cooled by fans and fresh breezes, and linens dry on a clothes line in the sunshine instead of in a dryer. The owners even use only all-natural and biodegradable cleaning products.

“Our family has been visiting the Adirondacks for generations, and as avid outdoors people, we recognize the importance of the environmental responsibility that comes with choosing to live and work within the Blue Line,” Drozd says. “Our guests come to enjoy the beauty of the Sacandaga Valley and Southern Adirondacks, and it is only natural that we work toward sustainability and make choices that help protect our environment for future generations.”

In 2011, Drozd and Intrabartola plan to offer private ceramic lessons and create an artist residency position in the studio. They also plan to open a gallery to showcase their artwork on the first f loor of the Main House.

“The upstairs will become private quarters, and the downstairs will be the reception and gallery,” Drozd says. “We are looking forward to finishing the house and opening it up to guests and the community. It will be a beautiful spot to view artwork, have a cup of coffee and relax on the deck overlooking the lake.”

gueStS at the orenDaga on northviLLe Lake can choose to stay in one of the three private cabins or in one of two suites.

The elegant, two-bedroom Bluebird Cabin includes a loft and can accommodate up to five people. The Whippoorwill Cabin is a charming two-bedroom cottage that can accommodate up to five guests. The

Orendaga Cabin is the oldest and most spacious, and is the only lakefront cabin. It can also accommodate up to five people.

There are two one-bedroom suites in the renovated “old motel.” The suites can accommodate two to three guests. To make reservations, visit the inn’s website at www.orendaga.com.

Fulton County is rich with accommodations from tenting and RV campsites to cabins, motels/hotels and lakeside vacation rentals. For more information, visit www.44lakes.com, the county’s tourism website, or the chamber’s website at www.fultoncountyny.org.

amazing accommodations there’s plenty OF rOOm at the Orendaga

Left: Organic handmade soaps are used at the inn. Right: suites have been restored with a vintage feel.


FuLTON COuNTY BuSINESSES ANd ORGANIzATIONS FOCuS ON CONSERvATION

GreenIt’sGoodto be


Y ou might say Fulton County was “green” before being green was cool. Local businesses and government organizations

have been focusing on environmental initiatives for more than two decades, implementing eco-friendly practices to help keep the region green and gorgeous.

Nathan Littauer Green hospital Project

Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home (www.nlh.org) is making great strides to reduce their carbon footprint, and their efforts are paying off. A January 2010 energy audit called the hospital’s conservation efforts a “benchmark for the health care industry” and cited the hospital as “one of the most progressive facilities in regards to the management of gas and electricity.”

“We’ve always been good at being green, well before it was trendy,” says Cheryl McGrattan, director of public relations for Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home. “Little things we’ve done, like changing our mop heads to microfiber, have saved the hospital 24,000 gallons of water a year.”

In housekeeping, the hospital uses green cleaning products and was one of the first in the region to use a chemical-free f loor stripper. Since 2005, the hospital has reduced linen use by 90,000 pounds processed per year – equivalent to the weight of 20 elephants.

Nathan Littauer’s Nutritional Services department cut its water and electric usage with a new pot washer,

and it caters using all silver and china to reduce disposables. The department also cut its disposable beverage cup usage from 6,000 cups per week to 3,000 by offering a 10-cent discount to anyone who brings their own cup for refills. And the nursing home has dramatically reduced its natural gas usage by installing a new roof.

“This makes good sense for our patients, for our planet and for our bottom line,” says Laurence Kelly, president of Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home. “I am proud of the work we have accomplished so far, and I am looking forward to the year ahead.”

Fulton County’s Sanitary Landfill

Fulton County’s Department of Solid Waste is also ahead of the curve when it comes to eco-friendliness. It operates a cutting-edge sanitary landfill, which means the hole in the ground where garbage is placed is completely lined so waste doesn’t leak into the environment.

“When it rains, we have a system that removes all the dirty water and takes it to the sewer plant,” says Dianne Woske, recycling coordinator for the Fulton County Department of Solid Waste. “Another byproduct of rotting garbage is methane gas. We used to burn it 24 hours a day, but now we use that gas as fuel to run a small electric plant, which is quite innovative.”

The department grinds yard waste and old lumber into mulch and runs a full-scale recycling facility. It also offers free electronics and television recycling,

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a hazardous waste program that collects unwanted latex paint and gives it away, and a Borrow-A-Bin program that encourages people to borrow recycling bins for weddings, festivals and events.

“Even though we’re a solid waste department, a huge part of our job is to find other homes for waste and recyclables,” Woske says. “What should go into the landfill are things that simply can’t go anywhere else.”

In 2009, the department earned $43,000 from cashing in water bottles and aluminum cans collected from curbside containers. Since opening in 1989, it has collected more than 461 tons of used motor oil, which is used to heat the recycling facility.

Marck Industries and MoreIn Johnstown, Marck Industries Inc.

(www.marck.net) operates a Material Recovery Facility that reduces landfill input by collecting old or broken items and separating and preparing recyclable materials for marketing to end-user manufacturers.

The Adirondack Wood Floor Co. (www.adirondackwoodfloorco.com) in Gloversville is also earth-friendly, using bamboo, cork and other green materials. And R.H. Crown Co. Inc. in Johnstown is a manufacturer and distributor of eco-friendly chemical and janitorial supplies.

Clockwise from top left: recycled cans, plastic and paper are sorted and bundled at fulton county’s department of solid Waste; nathan littauer hospital’s new emergency care center opened september 2010; The adirondack Wood floor co. is an earth-friendly company in gloversville.


Biz BriefsBUsinesses – BOTh large and small – ThaT help define

fUlTOn cOUnTy’s ecOnOmic climaTe

SwANY AMERICABiz: GloveBuzz: This Johnstown company creates premium ski gloves and ski mittens field tested by some of the toughest skiers in the world. The company’s Eco-circle gloves are totally recyclable from shell to insulation and are created using a process that’s more energy efficient than using new materials.www.swanyamerica.com

scorecardBuSINESS AT

A GLANCE

$403 millionAnnual retail sales

$7,311Retail sales

per capita

$33 millionAnnual hotel

and food sales

3,709Total number

of firms

source: u.s. Census QuickFacts


FOwNES FACTORY STOREBiz: Apparel, accessoriesBuzz: In a newly remodeled store in Johnstown, Fownes Factory Store carries Fownes’ own brand of gloves, hats and scarves, as well as merchandise that Fownes manufactures for other companies such as UGG, Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica and more. Fownes’ first factory in the U.S. opened in 1903 in Gloversville.(518) 848-3949

LExINGTON FuLTON COuNTY ARCBiz: Disabilities agencyBuzz: This private, not-for-profit agency in Gloversville supports people with disabilities and their families. It provides clinical, medical, residential, day, recreational and other services to people of all ages. The agency supports people who have developmental and learning disabilities, autism, mental illness, cerebral palsy, physical disabilities, epilepsy and/or traumatic brain injuries.www.lexingtoncenter.org

RAINdANCER RESTAuRANTBiz: Long-time restaurantBuzz: Raindancer is a long-standing fixture in the Fulton County community, and the Perth eatery celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2010. There are 80 items on the Raindancer menu along with its daily feature board, with several entree selections in the categories of prime rib, steaks, chicken, veal, pork and fish. The restaurant also has a cocktail lounge with a large variety of wines and 13 beers on tap.www.raindancerrestaurant.com

AdIRONdACk COuNTRY STOREBiz: Furniture, rustic accessoriesBuzz: The local retailer has been in business since 1988, headquartered in a building that was originally a home constructed in the 1890s. Adirondack features a furniture line that includes hickory and oak, cedar log and rustic, plus several other products that include bedding, art and wall décor, candles and holders, books and calendars, clothing, dinnerware and jewelry. These days, many of the store’s sales occur via the Internet.www.adirondackcountrystore.com

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The Fulton County Regional Chamber of Commerce & Industry

has long been known as an advocate for businesses, and the chamber is also the driving force behind the county’s tourism program.

“Tourism is a very important economic engine for our region,” says Terry Swierzowski, vice president and director of Tourism & Communications for the chamber. “The tourism program is important for the community as a whole, not only because of the impact on our local economy, but also because we promote thousands of events, programs, and services for the community and its organizations.”

Tourism and Fulton County’s Economy

In 2009, visitors spent more than $46 million in Fulton County on

everything from food to fuel. The chamber is hoping to increase that amount, thereby increasing local and state sales tax collected.

“Tourism is absolutely vital to our region, and we believe our work is very beneficial to our members in all sectors, not just those in hospitality, recreation and attractions,” says Wally Hart, chamber president. “Our efforts are highly respected, and we are fortunate to receive so much good press. We want tourists to come enjoy the many attractions, recreational activities, accommodations and the natural beauty of our many lakes, streams, mountains and trails that cover our county.”

visitor Information CenterOne of the ways the chamber assists

tourists is by operating the Fulton County Visitor Information Center at

the intersection of Routes 30 and 29 in Vail Mills, two major roads leading to the Adirondack Mountains. The center is open year round and seven days a week from Memorial Day through Columbus Day.

“We also host or sponsor a number of events that have proven to bring tourists into the region, including fishing tournaments, warm water and ice fishing, hunting and trapping, and most recently a sprint triathlon,” Hart says. “We have hosted waterway and water celebrations as well as fireworks, art and musical performances.”

Fulton County Tourism Guides and Maps

Another way the chamber promotes the county is through its interactive tourism website, www.44lakes.com, and by publishing a number of guides and brochures distributed through the Visitor Information Center and rest areas throughout New York. They include the Fulton County Travel Guide, which lists attractions; trails for hiking, skiing and snowmobiling; art galleries and performance venues; historic sites; golf courses; hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts; marinas and beaches; and campgrounds and cabins.

Other publications the chamber produces are a Snowmobile Trails Map, an FJ&G Rail Trail Map, a Harvest Tour Map detailing area farms and orchards, a popular Calendar of Events, as well as a shopping guide and restaurant guide. In July 2010, the chamber began offering a weekly e-mail subscription detailing events listed on chamber websites. It is reaching more than 1,800 e-mail subscribers weekly, and that number continues to grow.

“As a business organization, the community looks to us for advocacy, to have our pulse on the important business issues locally, statewide and nationwide,” Swierzowski says. “Now the community is also looking to us to be a clearinghouse for information on events and programs, not only in Fulton County, but region wide.”

– Jessica Mozo

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MAjOR EMPLOYERS

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arc (lexington center)

1411 employees

nathan littauer hospital

900 employees

ECONOMIC OvERvIEwfulton County’s economy currently features industrial,

warehousing/distribution, commercial, retail, food manufacturing

and other businesses.

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county of fulton

842 employees

Wal-mart distribution center

831 employees

gloversville enlarged

school district

600 employees

price chopper stores

495 employees

fulton-montgomery

community college

424 employees

hfm BOces

375 employees

exel

373 employees

INCOME

$20,794per capita income

$42,887average annual

household expenditure

TRANSPORTATION

albany international airport

(518) 242-2200

www.albanyairport.com/

About 44 miles from Johnstown

fulton county airport

160 Co. hwy. 153

Johnstown, ny 12095

(518) 762-0220

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amtrak – amsterdam station

railroad St. & W. main Ave.,

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Amsterdam, ny 12010

(800) 872-7245

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Amtrak passenger rail service is 15 minutes away from Johnstown.

Bus Transportation

Gloversville Transit hub

109 W. fulton St.

Gloversville, ny

(518) 773-4528

www.rideGTS.com

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Hub for regional and national bus transportation within, to and from Fulton County. Ticketing agent and mini-hub for Adirondack Trailways bus system. Connections to Montgomery Area Xpress and Amsterdam Transit Systems.

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Local flavor

new york is synonymous with great restaurants, and Fulton county certainly delivers in the dining spectrum. no matter where you travel in fulton County, you’ll find a variety of quality restaurants serving up everything from handmade pizza to filet mignon and seafood.

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FultOn cOunty's landmark restaurants

dick & Peg’s northward inn in

Gloversville has been a longtime

favorite with the locals. family-

owned and operated for more

than 35 years, dick & Peg’s is a

high-end restaurant known for its

distinct salad bar, steaks, chops

and seafood.

Chef Lomanto’s market on

South main Street in Gloversville

offers a variety of foods prepared

with an upscale italian flair, and

the finest and freshest

ingredients. Chef John Lomanto,

owner and operator, trained at the

Culinary institute of America and

offers custom catering and

cooking classes.

The historic Union hall inn

restaurant, located at 2 Union

Place in Johnstown. The owner,

megan henck, is an extraordinary

pastry chef and also a CiA

graduate. Contact the restaurant

at (518) 762-3210.

Other iconic restaurants

in fulton County include 391

South main Street restaurant in

Gloversville (www.391southmain.com) and The railyard restaurant,

a fine dining establishment

situated along the historic railroad

tracks in downtown Gloversville.

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mOhaWk harvest cOOperative market

Love to eat produce and meats

fresh from the farm? Check out

fulton County’s mohawk harvest

Cooperative market, which

opened in August 2009 in

downtown Gloversville.

The grocery store sells locally

produced fruits, vegetables and

dairy products, as well as maple

syrup, honey and meats from area

herdsmen. it even has fresh coffee

selections from a local coffee

roaster.

it’s a win-win situation for both

the farmers and consumers –

farmers get financial support

while buyers get healthy (and

often organic) foods. Prices are

reasonable too, with items such

as flour, wheat germ, oats, nuts

and dried fruit selling for less than

they would at a grocery chain.

FultOn cOunty apple Orchards

fulton County apple orchards

provide tasty snacks and family

fun. At eagle mills Cider mill &

family fun Park in Broadalbin

(www.eaglemillsfun.com), you

can watch a 100-year-old antique

knuckle joint press squeeze 50

bushels of apples at a time into a

delicious apple cider. eagle mills

also has a water-powered ice

Cream mill & Creamery that

produces 24 flavors of homemade

ice cream and 14 flavors of

creamy fudge.

rogers family Orchards inc. in

Johnstown offers pick-your-own

and ready-picked apples. Contact

the orchard at (518) 762-8736.

– Jessica Mozo

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health & Wellness

When the need for medical care arises, residents of Fulton county turn to nathan littauer hospital and nursing home, which has been serving the community since 1894. Located in Gloversville, nathan Littauer is a full-service, 74-bed acute care hospital with an adjacent 84-bed skilled nursing home.

committed to good healthnaThan liTTaUer hOspiTal prOvides high-Tech healTh care

The hospital (www.nlh.org) provides a wide range

of medical and surgical services and a diagnostic

imaging center. it is accredited by The Joint

Commission and licensed by the new york State

department of health.

primary/specialty care centersnathan Littauer hospital makes its services easy

to access by operating eight primary/specialty care

centers around the county. The care centers provide

internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics, obstetrics/

gynecology, neurology and several other services.

neWly renOvated maternity centermothers-to-be appreciate nathan Littauer

hospital for its recently renovated birthing center,

which provides a warm, family centered atmosphere

throughout the childbirth process. Among its

amenities are delivery suites with hydrotherapy

whirlpool tubs, spa-like rooms with flat-screen Tvs,

a kitchenette for families, gourmet take-out meals,

lactation counselors and a secure nursery equipped

with newborn warmers and cutting-edge

resuscitation equipment.

cOmmunity OutreachOne of the ways nathan Littauer hospital reaches

out to the community is through its popular

healthLink program. The program operates a

wellness education center out of a storefront inside

the Johnstown mall, and people can access a myriad

of services there, from blood pressure checks and

classes to finding answers to health-related questions

from registered nurses. healthLink also has 50 feet of

wall space covered with resources set up by category,

covering topics from nutrition and parenting to safety

and injury prevention. healthLink classes cover topics

such as stress management, child birth preparation

and smoking cessation. The program’s mission is to

make people aware of the values of pursuing health

and wellness. Since its launch more than 20 years

ago, healthLink has served more than 140,000 area

residents with more than 6,000 free or low-cost

classes and health screenings. – Jessica Mozo

mental health care, toothe MentaL heaLth aSSociation in FuLton & MontgoMery countieS is a health-care association in Johnstown that focuses on improving mental health care, as well as teaching the community about the needs and rights of those with mental illnesses. There are several programs and services provided by the Mental Health Association, such as a daycare and learning center, after-school programs, a child advocacy center and more. For more information about the association, visit www.mentalhealthassociation.org.

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Arts & Culture


Fulton county has long been known as the glove capital of the World, thanks to its long history of glove and leather manufacturing that dates back to the American revolutionary War.

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FultOn cOunty museums and histOric sites

fulton County’s heritage lives

on at The Glove Theatre museum in

Gloversville, where you can browse

a collection of clippings, photos and

memorabilia of the county’s glove-

making years. Built in 1914, The Glove

Performing Arts Center was one of the

premier entertainment venues in fulton

and montgomery counties during the

1940s and 1950s. it was restored in the

1990s and continues to draw crowds

for shows and events. for more about

The Glove Performing Arts Center,

visit www.glovetheatre.org.

Also in Gloversville, the fulton County

museum (www.fultoncountymuseum.com)

is another jewel in the community, paying

tribute to local history with exhibits

including a replica of a glove shop,

a leather tanning display and a fire

department exhibit with a 100-year-old

call system that was used by the

Gloversville fire department until 1979.

Admission to the museum is free,

although donations are welcomed.

history buffs also enjoy visiting

the fulton County Court house in

Johnstown. Constructed in 1772 and

1773, it is the oldest existing courthouse

in the state of new york and one of the

oldest in the nation still being used as

a courthouse today.

FultOn cOunty galleries and theater

Art aficionados won’t want to miss

the fulton County regional Chamber

of Commerce & industry’s Art Gallery

in Gloversville, which hosts changing

exhibits and artist receptions that are

free and open to the public.

if performing arts are more to your

liking, take in a show at the Colonial Little

Theatre in Johnstown, which has been

entertaining audiences since 1938. for

more information, visit the website at

www.coloniallittletheatre.org.

FultOn cOunty Family attractiOns

Another fulton County must-see

is The Wildlife Sports & educational

museum in vails mills, where kids and

adults marvel at the full-size mounts

of wolves, buffalo, mountain lions,

deer, birds, fish and other wild animals.

The museum also has a collection

of more than 500 hunting, fishing and

trapping artifacts, including arrows and

arrowheads from the colonial era. Go to

www.wildlifesportsmuseum.com for more.

for a fun family outing, head for

Crystal Grove diamond mine &

Campground in St. Johnsville or

Adirondack Animal Land in Gloversville.

At Crystal Grove, visitors can dig for

quartz crystal diamonds, also called

herkimer diamonds, which are not found

anywhere else in the world. Adirondack

Animal Land is the largest zoo in upstate

new york and is home to more than 500

animals, including bears, kangaroos and

zebras. visitors can get up close and

personal with more than 100 of the zoo’s

animals by taking a 45-acre African

Safari ride. for more about the two

attractions, visit www.crystalgrove.com

and www.adirondackanimalland.com.

– Jessica Mozo

svanThe Sacandaga Valley

Arts Network, or SVAN, is a not-for-profit corporation that, with the help of a growing membership, promotes the arts throughout the Sacandaga watershed. The region includes portions of Fulton, Hamilton, Saratoga and Warren counties. SVAN consists of several committees that present events such as concerts, theater presentations, gallery showings and more throughout the year. For more information, visit www.svanarts.org.

Clockwise from top: memorabilia from The glove Theatre museum; a painting in the gallery at the fulton county chamber; Zebras at adirondack animal land; a display dedicated to glove making at the fulton county museum


Sports & recreation

you might say Fulton county is an outdoor lover’s paradise. The area boasts 44 sparkling lakes, including The Great Sacandaga Lake, and has been ranked as one of the best places in the nation for hunting and fishing by Outdoor Life magazine. Golf and snow sports are also all the rage.

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Fishing and hunting in FultOn cOuntyThe Adirondack mountains’ natural resources make fulton

County a sportsman’s wonderland, with some type of game

in season practically year round. hunters can find deer, bears

and turkeys, while fishermen can hook plenty of trout, bass,

walleye and pike in local waters. ice fishing is popular too,

and nowhere is the community’s love for the sport more

apparent than at the Walleye Challenge, an ice-fishing

competition that takes place the last weekend in January.

The event draws thousands of spectators and more than

1,500 competitors who vie for $45,000 in prize money, as

well as giveaways such as four-wheelers and snowmobiles.

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high rOllers Family Fun center and the rail trail

kids flock to high rollers

family fun Center in Amsterdam

(www.highrollersfun.com) for

roller-skating, go-karts and other

games. high rollers has a maple

floor for roller-skating and top-

notch sound and light systems.

for outdoor exercise, check out

the rail Trail, an 8-mile paved

path from Johnstown to

Gloversville. The trail was

built upon the former fonda

Johnstown & Gloversville rail

line in the mid-1990s, and it has

become a favorite outdoor spot

with walkers, joggers and bikers.

Call the chamber at (800)

676-3858 for a map or visit

the website www.44lakes.com.

FultOn cOunty gOlF cOurses

fulton County is a hit with

golfers, thanks to its seven

excellent golf courses, including

fox run Golf Club in Johnstown

(www.foxrungolfclub.net), hales

mills Country Club in Johnstown

(518-736-4622), holland meadows

Golf Course in Gloversville (www.hollandmeadowsgolfcourse.com),

Sacandaga Golf Club in northville

(www.officialsacgolf.com),

kingsboro Golf Club in

Gloversville (518-773-4600),

nick Stoner municipal Golf Course

in Caroga Lake (518-835-4220),

as well as Pine Brook Golf Club

(www.pinebrookgolfclub.org)

in Gloversville.

snOWmObiling and skiing in FultOn cOuntyWhen snow descends on fulton County, residents don’t hide away in

their homes. They break out their snowmobiles and hit the ground

running on fulton County’s 150 miles of well-maintained trails. The

Great Sacandaga Lake is also a hub of snowmobiling activity in winter,

and local dealerships sell snowmobiles of nearly every major

manufacturer. There are numerous snowmobile clubs to maintain trails

throughout the county. Please contact the chamber at (800) 676-3858

for a map. royal mountain Ski Area (www.royalmountain.com) in Town

of Caroga is another winter hot spot, especially for skiing. The place

can pump out 1,000 gallons of snow a minute and draws skiers of every

skill level, from beginners to experts. in the warm-weather months,

royal mountain doubles as a motocross venue, averaging nearly

500 motocross riders at every event they host. – Jessica Mozo

adirondack kayak WarehouseTo fully enjoy Fulton County’s 44 lakes, residents head over to the Adirondack Kayak Warehouse in Amsterdam to choose from the wide selection of paddles, life jackets, accessories and, of course, kayaks. Visit adkkayakwarehouse.com to see all that ADK Kayak Warehouse has to offer.

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education

One of the assets that draws newcomers – especially parents – to Fulton county is the quality of its public school systems. There are seven public school districts in the county, and they include the Gloversville enlarged School district, Greater Johnstown School district, Broadalbin-Perth Central School district, mayfield Central School district, northville Central School district, Oppenheim-ephratah Central School district and Wheelerville Union free School district.

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FultOn-mOntgOmery cOmmunity cOllege

fulton County offers fulton-

montgomery Community

College, a two-year college with

more than 45 degree and

certificate programs and 2,400

students. The college’s small

class sizes ensure students get

individualized attention, and the

school offers division iii sports in

men’s and women’s basketball,

soccer, baseball, softball and

volleyball. Apart from athletics,

students at fmCC can choose

from more than 30 on-campus

clubs and organizations. The

college’s most popular degree

programs include liberal arts and

sciences, business administration

and criminal justice.

25Number of countries represented

by international students who attend Fulton-Montgomery

Community College

9,345Total number of students enrolled in Fulton County

Public Schools a new state-of-the-art clean room was built to support the electronics curriculum at fulton-montgomery community college.

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FultOn cOunty public schOOlsfulton County’s public school districts vary in size and structure. The Gloversville

enlarged School district (www.gloversvilleschools.org) is made up of five

elementary, one middle and one high school. The Greater Johnstown School district

(www.johnstownschools.org) has three elementary, one junior high and one high

school. Broadalbin-Perth Central School district (www.bpcsd.org) serves the town

of Perth and village of Broadalbin and is made up of four schools, including a

primary, middle, intermediate and high school. mayfield Central School district

(www.mayfieldk12.com) has one elementary school and a combined junior-senior

high school, while northville Central School district (www.northvillecsd.k12.ny.us) serves approximately 520 students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12 who

are all housed in a single building. Oppenheim-ephratah Central School district

(www.oecs.k12.ny.us) has one elementary school for grades kindergarten through

four and one high school for grades five through 12. Wheelerville Union free School

district is a small rural district in Caroga Lake that serves about 150 students in

grades kindergarten through eight. most of the district’s high school students

attend school 8 miles away in Johnstown.

– Jessica Mozo

hamiltOn-FultOn-mOntgOmery bOard OF cOOperative educatiOn services

The hamilton-fulton-montgomery Board of Cooperative education Services

organization is helping area high school students get a head start on college.

headquartered in Johnstown, hfm-BOCeS provides more than $30.8 million in

shared educational services to the 15 school districts in the three counties. hfm-

BOCeS is perhaps best known for its accredited career tech programs that help

students explore and prepare for future professions while still in high school. The

organization has agreements with area community colleges that allow students

to start college with as many as 16 credits already under their belt. more than

500 local high school students receive career and technical training at

hfm-BOCeS. for more information, visit www.hfmboces.org.

Field tripThe HFM Business

Education Alliance visited Tech Valley High School in Rennselaer earlier in the year for a first-hand look at how the school works closely with local businesses to teach students the skills needed in the workplace. TVHS students work throughout the year with business executives, researchers and others in the workforce, gaining valuable experience and skills.

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hOuSEhOLd INFORMATION

55,053Total population

40median resident age

53%married

47%single

24%age 19 and Under

48%age 20-54

28%age 55 and Over

95%White

1%Black

2%hispanic

2%Other

SIzE IN SquARE MILES

496

SNAPShOThistoric fulton County offers access to excellent schools,

sophisticated cultural events and limitless outdoor recreation.

fulton County living provides urban convenience in a

hometown environment.

COMMuNITY PROFILE

wEAThER

80 Fsummer high Temperature

9 FWinter low Temperature

44”annual rain fall (vs. national average annual rain fall of 37”)

COST OF LIvING

$43,068median household income

$108,505median home price

$748median rent for a Two-Bedroom apartment

TIME zONE

eastern

TRANSPORTATION

19 minutesmedian Travel Time to Work

NuMBERS TO kNOw

driver’s license &

vehicle registration

Johnstown motor vehicles

223 W. main St.

P.O. Box 485

Johnstown, ny 12095

(518) 736-5571

www.nydmv.state.ny.us

voter registration

fulton County

Board of elections

2714 State hwy. 29, Ste. 1

Johnstown, ny 12095

(518) 736-5526 or 736-5527

[email protected]

www.fultoncountyny.gov

recycling

fulton County

department of Solid Waste

847 mud rd.

Johnstown, ny 12095

(518) 736-5501

www.fultoncountyny.gov/dsw/

recycle/index.htm

ECONOMIC RESOuRCES

fulton county regional

chamber of commerce

and industry

www.fultoncountyny.org

fulton county economic

development corporation

www.sites4u.org

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Through the Lens

Gloversville is located in upstate

new york, about a one-hour drive

outside Albany, at the base of

the Adirondack mountains. The

area provides much of the raw

resources needed to make gloves;

there’s an abundance of furs

and leather, as well as bark for

tanning. in the early 19th century,

the little village became an

epicenter for glove making, thus

giving the town its name when the

first post office opened in 1828.

FrOm Our phOtO blOg: FultOn cOunty

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