A decommissioned missile silo in the town of Lewis has been used for wargames that have drawn criticism from neighbors.

Michael Hopmeier, the owner of a Florida-based consulting firm called Unconventional Concepts Inc., has arrived in rural Essex County with a decidedly unconventional proposal: He wants to test Howitzers — yes, Howitzers — on privately owned land within the Adirondack Park.

You won’t be surprised to know that some neighbors in the town of Lewis object, in part because Mr. Hopmeier has already made a terrible impression. You see, his firm has been hosting extensive military exercises that involve low-flying aircraft and the sounds of gunfire late into the night. The exercises, run by private contractors, are........

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