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🌱 Fort William Henry’s oxen did more than pose for tourists

Chestertown, New York Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning to you Chestertown! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Fort William Henry’s oxen did more than pose for tourists

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 48 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Thursday: Colder with rain, temps: high: 38, low: 32.
  • Friday: Cold with snow and rain, with a high of 36 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fort William Henry's 1950s Ox Team (newyorkalmanack.com) — Two oxen that helped build Lake George’s replica Fort William Henry spent their off-seasons at a farm near Friends Lake, near Chestertown. Purchased for $400 in 1954 as an advertising attraction, the pair also hauled construction materials, demonstrating the work oxen performed at the colonial fortress.
   

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    Thursday November 12
  • 9 - 12 Concert
    North Warren Central School District Chestertown, NY 12817
    6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Post Acute Partners posted a job opening for Laundry Aide in North Creek. Apply here.
  • Cozymeal, Inc. posted a job opening for Private Chef, Lake George, NY in Lake George. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chestertown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lake George

  • Lake George native to appear on ‘Wheel of Fortune' (news10.com)
  • Classic Charm Meets Modern Luxury at 24 Wrightway Lane, Lake George (poststar.com)
  • Lower Adirondack Pride Announces Inaugural Winter Pride Weekend Across the Lake George Region (iloveny.com)

Queensbury

  • Timeless Cape Cod Beauty on 7 Garrison Road with Expansive Grounds (poststar.com)

Ok Chestertown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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