Marty Rowley and Peter Benson helping move Main Street Exchange in Saranac Lake. Photo: Emily Russell/North Country Public Radio
SARANAC LAKE — One benefit of small town life is that people step in to help each other. In the Adirondack village of Saranac Lake, that’s become a tradition when local businesses move from one location to another.
Earlier this week, folks gathered at Main Street Exchange, a local consignment shop, to help move to business to its new location across the street.
“Spread out and let’s just pass them down,” says one woman. “We need a bucket brigade!” shouts another.
Main Street Exchange sells second-hand clothes, shoes, and household items. It’s been open in Saranac Lake for 18 years. On this day, 20 people showed up to help.
“I’m like literally in goosebumps right now,” says Tori Vazquez, owner of Main Street Exchange.
Tori Vazquez has…
