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Franklin County, one of New York state’s winter recreational paradises, hugs the Canadian border in northern New York state.

	About Franklin County
	Summary:	A community of rural, small towns and villages, with the three main population center of villages of Malone, Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake.
	Population:	51,009 (2004 est.)
	Square Miles:	1,631
	Households:	17,931 (2000 est.)
	Person/sq. mile:	31.3
Community Info: Cities & Villages Village of Malone Saranac Lake Tupper Lake

Franklin County

Fixing Malone's flood zone could be costly

Federal help will be sought to convince two power companies to remediate problems in the Salmon River that town officials say lead to multiple shoals along Lower Park Street.

Tapping into expertise now will stabilize Franklin County's future work force
Personnel and social-services leaders take the initiative to prevent valuable information and knowledge from being lost when retirements occur within the next year.
Federal tax credits sought for firefighters, ambulance crews
Franklin County will send letters seeking support for the idea as a way to recruit and retain volunteer staffs to serve the area.
Outdoor courthouse improvements could top $774,000
Franklin County mulls its options for the short construction season in the face of crumbling staircases, chipped stonework and rough parking-lot pavement at its main complex.
Digital network to be tested in Franklin County
Wireless high-speed Internet access will be offered free to 100 households in Chateaugay and Burke with hopes to expand to the underserved and most-rural portions of the region.
Bicentennial parade is taking a bumpy path
State law prohibits traffic lanes from being blocked, so Franklin County event organizers will have to try to find a compromise with the Malone Police Department.
Temporary workers extended to finish courtroom renovations
Franklin County will be reimbursed by the state for the money it spends reconfiguring and expanding the judicial offices and security at the courthouse.
Malone to buy passport cards for two workers
Town highway superintendent believes upgrade in identification will speed up the security checks when his employees cross into Canada to buy machine parts.
Bridge projects awarded
Trout River-Westville Road, Duane Road, Howe Road and Port Kent Road in Franklin County will all see repairs and renovations this construction season.
Franklin reps nix NCCC move
Franklin County goes on record, opposing any effort by North Country Community College to relocate to a former factory in Lake Placid.

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