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Senator Stec inducts Lake Champlain Pools into State Historic Business Preservation Registry

Family-owned Plattsburgh business recently celebrated its 50th anniversary
Plattsburgh, Sept. 12, 2024, Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury today presented the staff of Lake Champlain Pools, Spas and Stoves with a certificate into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. Lake Champlain Pools was founded by Herb Carpenter in 1974. Since 1976, the company has been owned and operated by the Hubbell family and Stec presented the certificate to president George Hubbell, his wife and vice president Kay Hubbell and their daughters Erinn Larzelere and Christine Hubbell.
Stec nominated Lake Champlain Pools, Spas and Stoves for this recognition, citing its familial legacy and standing in the community. He appreciated having the opportunity to present the Hubbells with the certificate of induction and celebrate their continued success.
“It’s family-owned small businesses that are the backbone of our local economies.” Stec commented. “For 50 years, Lake Champlain Pools, Spas and Stoves has served as a shining example of the Plattsburgh community. George and Kay Hubbell have established a successful small business and their daughters Erinn and Christine are ensuring that this will remain a family operation for generations to come.
“It was an honor to present the team at Lake Champlain Pools, Spas and Stoves with a certificate of induction into the state’s Historic Business Preservation Registry and I’m glad I could celebrate this achievement with them. This designation is richly deserved,” he concluded.
Dan Stec’s news release was corrected on 9/13/24 at 10:30 a.m. Herb Carpenter founded the business. Two years later, he sold it to George Hubbell. Carpenter is pictured second from right next to Senator Stec.