“Plans to build a science and technology center next to the Duanesburg YMCA will be discussed at a meeting Thursday evening at the YMCA. The Schoharie Mohawk Initiative for Science and Technology has acquired a 1-acre site for the center next to the YMCA. The initiative’s board of directors will host the public meeting, … [Read more…]
“A renewable energy company aligned with the world’s largest hedge fund — whose owner is President Donald Trump’s jobs czar — is looking to build solar farms in the Capital Region, Adirondacks, and the Hudson and Mohawk valleys. “We are very excited about New York,” said Matthew Rosenblum, CEO of New York City-based Onyx … [Read more…]
“Negative Declaration Schenectady County – The Town of Duanesburg Planning Board, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed Onyx Renewable Partners, L.P. – Special Use Permit will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. The action involves a proposal proposes to install and operate a new 2.0 megawatt photo voltaic (PV) solar array on … [Read more…]
“Schenectady County Legislature Chairman Anthony Jasenski today announced that Schenectady County has saved over $200,000 through its solar program producing 1,752,852 kWh of electricity while avoiding over 1,000 tons of CO2 emissions as of January 31, 2017. “This program continues Schenectady County’s efforts to be a leader in renewable energy and environmental conservation,” said … [Read more…]
“Route 20 remains closed in both directions in part of Duanesburg after a crash Wednesday morning. Crews are working to remove a tractor-trailer off the embankment. It happened near Exit 24 on Interstate 88 near the intersection of Route 20 and Suits Road. It’s unclear what caused the truck to go off the road. … [Read more…]
“In the Matter of the Violation of Article 17 of the Environmental Conservation Law and Title 6 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (6 NYCRR) … CIVIL PENALTY 10. ECL §1929 provides for the following civil penalties: “A person who violates any of the provisions … [Read more…]
October 19, 2017 OTHER: page 4 “Senecal/Rulison made a motion to read and accepted an email from Jessica Marquard of CT Male Associates in regards to the Onyx Solar approval and a change in the trees that were submitted. (Letter Attached) Senecal yes, Rulison yes, Harris yes, Lestage yes, O’Malley yes, Novak yes, Williams … [Read more…]
“An incorrectly installed propane gas line may be to blame for the explosion and subsequent fire that destroyed a Delanson home, Schenectady County fire officials said Friday. Determining the official cause was made difficult after fire officials deemed the home unsafe to enter late Thursday night. It was demolished overnight.” read the entire … [Read more…]
“No one was hurt when a house exploded and erupted in flames in the bucolic village of Delanson Thursday night. Fire officials spent hours battling the fire, which broke out just before 6 p.m. and sent flames shooting through the home’s two stories and attic windows. The loud noise, flashing lights and tall plumes … [Read more…]
“A senior official at the state Department of Taxation and Finance currently running for a state Supreme Court seat was fired late last month for allegedly campaigning on state time, according to a source with knowledge of the matter. Before her dismissal, Camille Siano Enders served as director of the tax agency’s Bureau of … [Read more…]