New supervisor’s first comments include applause for the work of 2022 board

by Dan McClelland

Tupper Lake’s new town supervisor Rickey Dattola began the meeting Thursday which kicked off his new term with thanks to the many town residents who supported him in his election bid in November.

He also applauded the four council members on his board for doing all they did in 2022, functioning as a board of four.

“It was a tough, tough year for the town. We lost a really good guy in Clint Hollingsworth. He would have done a fantastic job as supervisor. We lost him early in his tenure!”

“I want to thank the board for filling in, but especially Mary Fontana,” who served the year in Clint’s absence as acting supervisor. “You did a wonderful job and I know it was tough, and I know it was something you weren’t expecting!”

Loud applause by the three other board members.

“You certainly rose to the occasion...so thank you, Mary!”