Barton Mines Holds Open House
Government and business leaders joined Barton staff last week for a ribbon cutting at their newly renovated corporate headquarters at the corner of Warren and Ridge streets. The showcase project is in line for "Gold Project" certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. The certification recognizes commitment to water conservation, indoor air quality, renewable energy and recycling. The historic building is now a model of green construction, including - among other things - one of the few green elevators in the state. About 25 employees will work at the new, downtown headquarters. Next, the Barton Group, which has been mining garnet near North Creek for more than 80 years, plans to apply to the Adirondack Park Agency for a permit for a proposed wind farm.