A garnet quarry in the southern Adirondacks got the go-ahead to expand its operations. At today's meeting, the Adirondack Park Agency approved the permit for Barton Mines, which operates in Johnsburg.

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A sixth-generation, family-owned garnet mining operation ... The plan allows the hard rock mine to operate for another 66 years. The agency board voted 8-0 for the Barton Mines permit that has ...