Plattsburgh Mayor Wendell Hughes

The Plattsburgh Common Council reviewed a number of diverse issues during its latest meeting.

The North Country Chamber of Commerce hosted joint State of the County, Town and City speeches this week. The leaders of the three municipalities offered an optimistic overview and outlook for the region.

Plattsburgh Mayor Wendell Hughes has been in office for just two weeks. Since he was sworn in, he has faced a number of immediate concerns including filling several critical city vacancies.

The Plattsburgh Common Council held its first meetings of the year Thursday evening with one new councilor and an empty ward seat.

Democrat Wendell Hughes kicked off his mayoral campaign in February. Eleven months later he was sworn in as Plattsburgh’s 30th mayor at noon today.