Residents speak out on proposed Great Escape expansion

Posted | Contributed by CalvinJ23

Plans to expand the Great Escape are drawing criticism from the community. Some say the so-called noise and traffic pollution would ruin their quiet, lakeside homes. Others say it would provide an economic boost that Queensbury could really use. This plan is causing so much controversy that last night's public comment session ran late, with only about half of the speakers who signed up to speak able to do so. The planning board is expected to continue the meeting, though they haven't set an exact date. The park can't expect final site approval until all the public comments are heard or submitted in writing, then Great Escape will respond. The deadline for that is September 11th, and Great Escape is hoping for final approval by the year's end.