Straddling the shores of America’s sixth-largest freshwater lake, just 60 miles south of Montreal, Plattsburgh has quietly transformed itself into one of New York’s most dynamic small towns.The town’s unique position has created opportunities that few American communities can match. “I arrived in Plattsburgh 26 years ago to attend university and absolutely fell in love with this region,” says Michael Cashman,Town Supervisor. “It has natural beauty, phenomenal individuals, and it’s a resilient community that has built itself into a very strong position.” The numbers tell a compelling story. With over $800 million in annual retail sales and no town property tax, Plattsburgh has become the economic engine of New York’s North Country. More than 100 Quebec-based businesses operate in the area, employing 15% of the county K GEM ITH A COMMUNITY FLARE 50 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 06
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