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Author: l

Youngkin administration sets stricter runoff rules for solar farms

April 18, 2022 by l

  “The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality late this March abruptly rolled out several major changes to how Virginia will manage stormwater runoff from solar farms, saying prior policies may have underestimated water quality impacts. Previously, Virginia had considered only the foundations or bases of solar panels to be impervious surfaces, or those unable to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Solar Tagged: Belcher Solar, Essex Solar, impervious surface, James River Association, Minnesota, solar panel, stormwater, Virginia

Schenectady seeking input on tree management plan

April 17, 2022 by l

  “A plan to maintain the city’s “community forest,” which consists of thousands of trees found along roadways and parks, is set to be reviewed publicly later this month. The city’s Community Forest Management Plan recommends spending thousands over a seven year period to grow the number of trees throughout the city and maintain the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Schenectady County Tagged: Clean Energy Community, Community Forest Management Plan, Department of Environmental Conservation, NYSERDA, PlanIT GEO, trees, Urban and Community Forestry

Sylvie, Another One-Name Witness, Identifies Herself

April 16, 2022 by l

  “From her testimony at the trial of Raniere, we heard her story. When she met Keith, her impression was that he was shorter than expected, not nearly as impressive as he had been described. Sylvie first came to the U.S from England on a tourist visa, though she had been hired to work for … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Clare Bronfman, DOS, Keith Raniere, NXIVM, Surviving a Sex Cult

AME Church sued over missing retirement funds

April 16, 2022 by l

  “Pastors have filed at least three federal lawsuits in recent weeks against the African Methodist Episcopal Church along with several subsidiaries and financial firms the church used, alleging tens of millions of dollars from a pension fund were mismanaged and missing. The retired and current pastors in Florida, Maryland and Virginia filed the lawsuits … [Read more…]

Posted in: Solar Tagged: African Methodist Episcopal Church, pension

Duanesburg town officials want to add on to town hall

April 15, 2022 by l

  “The Duanesburg Town Board is seeking bids to add a 1,005-square-foot addition onto the rear portion of town hall. The addition would provide more space for meetings, office space for the town judges, bathrooms and an entrance vestibule, said Supervisor William Wenzel during a board meeting Thursday night. The town would also look at … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: budget, Cindy Creasy, construction, Eileen Drescher, Federal American Rescue Plan Act, Greg Harkenrider, John D. Ganther Jr, Josh Houghton, Kevin Gregory, renovation, Solar Facilities Review Committee, solar moratorium, town hall, William Wenzel

LETTER to the EDITOR: Curry Road is not the spot for a solar farm

April 6, 2022 by l

  “At the Town Board meeting Feb. 15, Eden Renewables shared a proposal for a 75-acre solar project consisting of two, five MW systems to be built on current open-field farmland located in the Albany Pine Bush next to our home. While we are not opposed to solar, this being a useful energy source, we … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News, Eden Renewables Tagged: Albany Pine Bush, Colonie, Curry Road, Eden Renewables, letter to the editor, Lisha Solar

Williams to appoint new village officials Monday

April 2, 2022 by l

  “Williams said he will appoint Fisher, Bessette, Muldowney and McArdle as the village’s law firm, replacing Whiteman, Osterman and Hanna. This firm currently represents the villages of Massena and Tupper Lake; the towns of Constable, Moira and Malone; government organizations like Franklin County IDA, Malone Housing Authority, Akwesasne Housing Authority and Harrietstown Housing Authority; … [Read more…]

Posted in: Whiteman Osterman and Hanna Tagged: Saranac Lake, Whiteman Osterman Hanna

Rich & Shameless: The Heiress and the Sex Cult

April 1, 2022 by l

    Clare Bronfman, TNT, HBO, NXIVM

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: 95 West Wind Road, Clare Bronfman, documentary, NXIVM

The Vow – documentary on HBO

April 1, 2022 by l

   

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Clare Bronfman, documentary, HBO, NXIVM, The Vow

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Environmental Notice Bulletin March 30, 2022

March 30, 2022 by l

  “Schenectady County – The Town of Duanesburg, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed Amendment of Application #19-12 Murray, Richard/Eden Renewables will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. The action involves an amendment of application #19-12 Murray, Richard/Eden Renewables to an existing special use permit under local law #1-2016 of the solar … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Department Environmental Conservation, ENB, Environmental Notice Bulletin, Full Environmental Assessment Form, negative declaration, Oak Hill Solar, Part 3, SEQR, State Environmental Quality Review
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