Village of Speculator

Welcome to the Village of Speculator

The Village of Speculator is the economic center within the Town of Lake Pleasant hosting many dining, lodging and recreational opportunities. Experience the beauty of the Adirondacks through our many year-round outdoor activities like hiking, biking, boating, downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and much more. Speculator is truly an extraordinary place for all who want to feel a connection to nature.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Village of Speculator Board of Appeals will be holding a Public Hearing on November 18th at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall for a height variance for the property located at 106 Downey Ave. All public comments will be heard as time allows.

GENERAL VILLAGE ELECTION NOTICE

The General Election of the Village of Speculator will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the Village Hall, 2875 State Route 8, Speculator, New York, between the hours of Noon and 9:00 P.M. To be elected are the following:

Mayor - One - Two Year Term
Trustees - Two - Two Year Term

The first date upon which an individual may sign an independent nominating petition is December 31, 2024. Independent nominating petitions must be filed at the Village office between February 4, 2025 – February 11, 2025. An official notice of candidates for this election will be published and posted by March 8, 2025.

Public Workshop Meeting - October 1, 2024

DRI & NY Forward Grants
Slides available here and include a QR code or email for ideas.

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CELEBRATING 100 years in 2025!

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Village of Speculator Benchmarking Report

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Makomis Fire Tower Project

MASTER PLAN DRAFT

LOCAL LAWS

AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM

Helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service.

EVENTS

MAYOR JEANNETTE BARRETT

MEET YOUR VILLAGE OFFICIALS

GARBAGE PICKUP

TRASH / RECYCLING SCHEDULE

NEW YORK ALERT

NY-Alert contains critical, emergency-related information including instructions and recommendations in real-time by emergency personnel.

ART DISPLAY AT THE VILLAGE HALL

To bring the beauty of our little slice of the Adirondacks into the Village Hall, the staff has made four walls available to feature the work of local artists. Artists and their artwork will be on a quarterly rotation that corresponds with the upcoming season. The rotation will go as follows: Winter pieces displayed starting November 1st, Spring pieces displayed starting February 1st, Summer pieces displayed starting May 1st, and Fall pieces displayed starting August 1st. If you are a local artist that would like to display your work or if you know an artist that might be interested, please call 518-548-7354 or email office@villageofspeculator.com.

The display for the winter quarter includes a stunning photograph by Dave Nelson of the breathtaking starry Adirondack night sky printed on metal for a unique effect; Judy Nelson’s oil painting of a quiet Adirondack stream set in the woods with high peaks towering in the background and finished with a beautiful gold frame, and Beth’s Brushes, by Beth Knapp, displays three fun, bright paintings that will bring a smile to anyone who views these canvas paintings with the cheerful colors and scenes. If you are interested in viewing these pieces of art, please feel free to stop in at the Village Hall Monday – Friday between 8 am and 2 pm.

Village of Speculator
2875 State Route 8
P.O. Box 396
Speculator, NY 12164

518-548-7354 Office
518-548-2774 Fax

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Board meetings held on the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month.
Zoning Board Meetings held on the 3rd Monday of each month.
Please see events calendar for more specific dates.

Photos courtesy of Leah Towers, and Adirondack Graphic Design & Photography.

The Village of Speculator is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form online at https://www.ascr.usda.gov/filing-program-discrimination-complaint-usda-customer or at any USDA office. Or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all the information requested on the form. Send your completed complaint for or letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Center for Civil Rights Enforcement, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or by Fax (202) 690-7442 or e-mail program.intake@usda.gov