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ALEXANDRIA BAY
Located on the St. Lawrence River in the ‘Heart of the Thousand
Islands’, just a stone’s throw from the Canadian border, is a unique,
incredibly beautiful, and very interesting place to live, work and play.
Alexandria Bay and the surrounding Town of Alexandria, will surprise
you with all the different lifestyle choices the area has to offer.
Depending on your budget, your personal taste, your plans for the
future, and your family’s wants and needs, you can find the perfect
scenario for the life you envision.
Right now, you can find the property on the marketplace your family
has been searching for.
AN ADVERTISING SECTION OF THE WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES www.watertowndailytimes.com July 2018
ALEXANDRIA
BAY
By KRIS MARSALA
Special to the Times
Located on the St. Lawrence River in the
“Heart of the Thousand Islands,” just a stone’s
throw from the Canadian border, is a unique,
incredibly beautiful, and very interesting place
to live, work and play.
Alexandria Bay and the surrounding Town
of Alexandria, will surprise you with all the dif-
ferent lifestyle choices the area has to offer. De-
pending on your budget, your personal taste,
your plans for the future, and your family’s
wants and needs, you can find the perfect sce-
nario for the life you envision.
Are you looking for your own private island,
a condominium on the water, or a house in
the village in a quiet, well-kept neighborhood?
Perhaps a summer cottage on the river, or a log
cabin in the woods, on one of the numerous
pristine lakes between Redwood, Plessis and
Alexandria Bay is more your style. Throughout
the town, acres of fertile farmland are read-
ily available. Right now, you can find the prop-
erty on the marketplace your family has been
searching for.
Downtown in the village of Alexandria Bay
you’ll find an eclectic mix of retail establish-
ments and specialty shops. Stop in to one of the
area’s excellent restaurants and enjoy a tasty
glass of wine made at a local vineyard or a glass
DAYTONA NILES n WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES
of the finest handcrafted spirits made in one of
Edward Lee, left, builds a sand castle with his great grandsons Robert Lee, 4, and Blaze Crisp, 2, right, at Scenic View Park in Alexandria Bay.
the local distilleries. Breathe the fresh air, taste
the good food, and marvel at the beautiful scen- drive north to the Canadian border. Just a few and summer sports including baseball, softball, The year-round residents of Alexandria Bay
ery compliments of Mother Nature as you take a miles down the road is Kingston, Ontario. Nick- tennis, kickball, soccer and swimming. and the town of Alexandria get to enjoy the
dinner cruise on the mighty St. Lawrence River. named the ‘Limestone City’ Kingston is rich Year-round events such as the Summer summer season with its party atmosphere, fast
Of the 1,864 islands that comprise the 1000 in history and alive with culture. Fine dining, Concert Series in the Park, Thousand Islands pace, fun times and influx of interesting visi-
Islands Region, the most amazing are on Mil- amazing shopping, excellent live music, and a River Run, the popular Bill Johnston’s Pirate tors to the area from around the country and
lionaires’ Row. They feature some of the most wealth of fun, interesting and artistic activities Days, Rollin Street Thunder, Blues in the Bay, Canada. During the winter months, neighbors
breathtaking, historically significant mansions await you. Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, these fa- Halloween Festival, Fall Craft Fair, Christmas strengthen their friendships, students concen-
in the Northeast. Millionaire’s Row is a testa- mous Canadian cities are a little farther down Tree Lighting, River Santa Festival, Vintage trate on school, and the businesses, vendors
ment to the glory days of the area’s past. the road but worth every minute you spend be- Snowmobile Show, Pond Hockey Tourna- and artists that cater to the tourists prepare for
Known the world over as a labor of love that hind the wheel. ment, Polar Bear Dip and Easter Egg Hunt the next summer season.
got cut short in a sea of heartbreak, the legend- An impressive array of recreational oppor- make Alexandria Bay and the Town of Alexan- The Alexandria Central School District of-
ary story behind Boldt Castle on Heart Island tunities is available throughout the area. En- dria an interesting and fun place to live year fers many extracurricular and interscholastic
will live forever. Each year the impressive resto- joy some of the best boating and fishing in the round for all ages. activities all year long. Eighty-eight percent of
ration efforts move the castle that much closer country. Anglers have the opportunity to catch Winter is absolutely beautiful in the area, and graduates enroll in schools of higher learning.
to George Boldt’s original grandiose vision northern pike, walleye, black bass, muskie and there’s plenty to do. The abundance of wildlife, The school is considered the hub of the com-
when construction began in 1900. Take a tour perch. The clear waters and intriguing wrecks the frozen ponds, the snow on the pine trees in munity where most civic, social, and cultural
boat that stops at the castle, cruises through of the St. Lawrence make scuba diving one of the forest, add to the sheer enjoyment of cross activities take place.
Millionaire’s Row and gives you an up-close the area’s most popular activities. Eight golf country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, snow- There are so many choices for places to call
look at the wonders the region has to offer. courses are within 15 miles of Alexandria Bay. mobiling and hunting. The Thousand Islands home for the summer or to make home year-
When your family and friends come to visit Walkers, runners, bikers and serious hikers Snowmobile Club manages over 80 miles of round in the town of Alexandria that you’ll be
they can stay in a luxury hotel on the water, or a have dozens of nature trails and wildlife pre- groomed trails in and around the town of Alex- hard pressed to make a decision which one to
charming bed and breakfast, at one of five sce- serves to explore. All along the river are quiet andria. Ice fishing is very popular. The arenas choose. That’s an excellent problem to have.
nic state parks, a quiet campground, or in one bays and coves that are perfect to enjoy by ca- and ice rinks are booked to full capacity with Once you make that decision your family will
of the many cottages for rent on the river. noe, paddle board or kayak. The town of Alex- hockey leagues and tournaments, figure skat- make your new house a home, and that’s what
When you feel like traveling, take the short andria Youth Program offers a variety of spring ing lessons and competitions. we all want…a place we can call home.
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Town of Alexandria Zoning Town Planning Board Members James Cummings
and Planning Richard LeClerc, Chairman Cynthia Simpson
Responsible for the issuance of Matthew Williams
all Zoning permits and Code En- John Cranker Zoning Enforcement Officer
forcement Issues for the Town of Richard Hunt Lee Shimel
Alexandria. Brian Willix Office Hours Wed 2 p.m.—4:30
Andrew Garlock p.m.
Code Enforcement Officers 315-482-9902
Town of Alexandria Town Planning Board meetings abayzoning@gmail.com
46372 Co. Route 1 are held the first Wednesday of ev-
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 ery month. Village of Alexandria Bay
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Preserve. The preserve con-
sists of 1525 acres of class I wet-
From N4 lands, uplands and forest along
the market and residential properties are generally selling KRING POINT STATE PARK Crooked Creek.
at a higher price. This is important for sellers and means into the American Channel of This state park is on a narrow Grand Lake Reserve features
beautiful nature trails with
the St. Lawrence River, known peninsula whose south shore
buyers have to act faster to buy their dream property. for some of the best fishing faces Goose Bay and north views of Butterfield Lake, Grass
Lake and Lake of the Woods.
Both the Village and Town of Alexandria include islands, in the country. The park is a
popular spot for campers and
shore faces the St. Lawrence
Otter Creek Preserve opened
River. Standing anywhere in
the Town has more plus part of Wellesley Island where pric- day-users, who come to boat, the park, visitors see water to the public in the fall of 2015
and is TILT’s newest preserve.
es are typically higher. The Town of Alexandria includes swim, fish, picnic, or just to re-
lax. There is a marina and boat
and many of the 1700 islands
for which the region is named. Located in the Town of Alex-
the Village of Alexandria Bay. launch, an area is available for Half of the 100 campsites are andria, this Preserve offers 1.9
miles of trail for walking, hik-
games, and the sandy beach on the waterfront and virtually
From 6/1/2017- 204 DOM. The other 2 were averaged 129 DOM. The and shallow water are excellent every cabin and campsite has a ing, cross-country skiing and
for children. river or bay view. snowshoeing, it also offers dra-
5/31/2018, there were 70 commercial. other 1 was commercial.
42247 Grassy Point Road 25950 Kring Point Road matic views of both Otter Creek
sales (all property types-res- In same period last year and Lynch Creek.
idential, multi-family, com- (6/1/2016-5/31/2017), 73 AVAILABLE PROPERTIES AS OF Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 Redwood, NY 13679
Mary Island State Park The Town of Alexandria
mercial and lots) recorded properties (all property MID-JUNE Youth Program offers a variety
comprises 12 heavily-wooded MACSHERRY TRAIL
in the JLBOR MLS with a types) changed hands ac- There were 110 proper- of spring and summer sports
acres with steep rocky out- Roughly three miles long,
selling price ranging from cording to the JLBOR MLS. ties (all property types) for croppings offering spectacular including baseball, softball,
$8,000 — $740,000. The The selling price ranged the Macsherry Trail begins tee ball, tennis, kickball, soccer
sale in the Town ranging views of the Canadian shore at the trail head off of Indian
median price was $134,750 from $9,500—$1,500,000. from $8,500 to $2,590,000 or the shipping channel. Boats and swimming.
and the properties spent an The median price was Point Road in Hammond.
and a median list price of may be beached or moored Passing beaver ponds and
average of 141 days on the $138,000 and the proper- $132,500. They have been near campsites. The park has GOOSE BAY WETLANDS
meandering through woods,
market (DOM). Of those, 61 ties spent an average of 192 on the market for an aver- a picnic area and several foot With over 300 acres of wet-
it leads to Crooked Creek itself
were RESIDENTIAL sales DOM. Of those, 65 were age of 225 days. Of these, 68 trails. with a wonderful view of Chip-
lands adjacent to the Crooked
with a selling price ranging RESIDENTIAL sales with a are RESIDENTIAL proper- Contact c/o Wellesley Island Creek Preserve, the property
pewa Bay at the “Old Boy scout
from $13,100 — $740,000. selling price ranging from State Park contains a significant wetland
ties ranging from $12,000 Camp,” before circling back to
The median price was $9,500—$1,500,000. The Wellesley Island State Park the trailhead. The Macsherry
to $2,590,000 and a median See PARKS N7
$159,700 and the proper- median price was $144,500 has the largest camping com-
list price of $228,500. They plex in the Thousand Islands
ties spent an average of 138 and the properties spent an have been on the market
DOM. The Village account- average of 183 DOM. There region. Within this rustic
for an average of 221 days. paradise, fishing is excellent-
ed for 18 of these sales (all were 12 sales (all property In the Village, 17 properties -particularly for smallmouth
property types) with a price types) in the village ranging (all RESIDENTIAL) are for bass, pike, and muskie. To ac-
range of $13,100 to $290,000. from $21,000—$1,500,000. sale ranging from $74,200 to commodate boaters, the park
The median price was The median price was $995,000 with a median list has a full-service marina and
$117,500 and they averaged $127,450 and they aver- price of $128,000 and an av- three boat launches. A sandy
210 DOM. Most of these aged 155 DOM. All but 1 of erage of 235 DOM. beach on the river offers great
(16) were RESIDENTIAL these were RESIDENTIAL swimming and sunbathing
and ranged from $13,100 to and ranged from $21,000 Data courtesy of the Jefferson- and there is a Camp Store,
$285,000 and a median price to $1,500,000 and a me- Laundromat, Arcade and the
of $113,500 and averaged dian price of $125,000 and
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT
TOWN OF ALEXANDRIA VILLAGE OF ALEXANDRIA BAY
Town of Alexandria is governed by a Supervisor and The Village Board of Trustees sets policies, approves
Town Council who are elected by the people of the budgets, and generally oversees the activities of the Vil-
Town. The Supervisor and Town Council acting togeth- lage. Much of a Trustee’s work involves reviewing and
er are the governing body. The Supervisor serves a term approving the work of the various appointed boards
of two-years and Town Council serves a term of four- and committees.
years. The Governing Body, being the elected represen- Steven Jarvis, Mayor Village meetings are the second Tuesday of
tative of the people, adopts all ordinances and resolu- Mark Reynolds, Trustee each month at 5:30pm in the Community
Judith Fulmer, Trustee Room.
tions and determines the general goals and policies. Julia Erck, Trustee
Geoffrey Hillick, Deputy Mayor Jefferson County legislator representing
TOWN BOARD Town Municipal Building Molly Briere, Village Clerk the Town of Alexandria
Brent Sweet, Supervisor 46372 Co. Rte 1
315-778-5665 Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 Village of Alexandria Bay Philip N. Reed, Sr.
brenthsweet@gmail.com Office: (315) 482-9519 ext. 1 Office of the Village Clerk 42424 NYS Route 12
Fax: (315) 482-6342 110 Walton Street Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
John Stine, Deputy Supervisor E-mail: alexclrk@townofalexandria.org Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 (315) 686-4623
James VanCour Office: (315) 482-9902 philipr@co.jefferson.ny.us
Michael Fayette (Appointed) Town Board meetings are held on the third Fax: (315) 482-5160
Ron Thomson (Appointed) Thursday of each month. E-mail: alexandriabayvillageoffices@gmail.
Jessy Hudon, Town Clerk com
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travelled corridor. hiking and cross-country skiing ripe-with-possibility destina- easy access to the wide variety vineyards.
Parks THE FOSTER-BLAKE WOODS
trail that takes advantage of the
variety of habitats as well as the
tion added another unique
and exciting claim to fame: its
and unique tastes of Thousand
Islands wine. Wherever you are
Wellesley Island State Park
on the St. Lawrence River is the
From N5 PRESERVE river front view that the prop- one-of-a-kind wines. Winding in the Thousand Islands, at least largest camping complex in the
erty has to offer. through 78 miles of the scenic one winery is a short drive away. state with tent and trailer sites,
This preserve is exception-
complex that is visible from ally beautiful, hosting shoreline THOUSAND ISLANDS-SEAWAY Thousand Islands region with Today, the Trail has grown to cabins and cottages, a marina
Route 12, adding scenic quality cliffs and a mature northern WINE TRAIL seven member wineries and include seven wineries, one and boat launches, and year-
and natural vistas to this highly hardwood forest. It features a Established in 2007, this vineyards, the trail provides grape nursery, and nineteen round activities.
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