“DUANESBURG – A car that crashed into a convenience store on Duanesburg Road Friday morning struck a patron, while debris trapped an employee, Schenectady County sheriff’s officials said. At about 9:45 a.m. deputies responded to the Valero Gas Station and Convenience Store at 6030 Duanesburg Road after getting a report that a vehicle crashed … [Read more…]
Duanesburg boys and girls hoops sweep WAC Championship
“It’s been a season to remember for both the Duanesburg and Fonda-Fultonville boys and girls basketball programs. The four teams combined to post a remarkable 40-3 record in Western Athletic Conference play, and their success culminated in the two schools squaring off for the WAC Cup Tuesday night at Fulton Montgomery Community College. The … [Read more…]
Advocates flag concerns over solar subcontractor at old Hickory Ridge Golf Course in Amherst
“AMHERST — Advocates for solar development that protects forests and natural resources are calling on the town to do more to keep the former Hickory Ridge Country Club, and the Fort River that traverses the 150-acre property, from being harmed after learning that the subcontractor is a Pennsylvania company that reached a $1.14 million … [Read more…]
Letter: Company Responsible For Williamsburg Solar Disaster Hired As Hickory Ridge Solar Developer
“On February 3, 2023, the town of Amherst posted a “courtesy notice,” announcing that “the Fort River Solar 2, LLC (“FRS2”) Solar Project, managed by Amp Solar Development Inc. (“Amp”) is set to begin construction in the coming weeks.” The notice continued—” The Town and FRS2, along with the site contractor, Dynamic Energy, will … [Read more…]
Amp Energy’s Solar Farm Deal Finally Sees Sunshine
“Four years and many meetings ago, Amp Energy proposed a large solar farm for 18 wooded acres off Cotuit Road in South Sandwich. This month, the unusual project received the last of the many permits and permissions it needs to move ahead. “It has survived the rigors of the regulatory process,” Assistant Town Manager … [Read more…]
Duanesburg updates solar law ahead of Thursday public hearing
“DUANESBURG — The Town Board has tweaked a proposed ordinance that would regulate large solar arrays built in town ahead of Thursday’s public hearing on the legislation. The updates to the proposed law were incorporated following a review by the county’s Planning Commission. Many of the revisions are minor, but there are several significant … [Read more…]
Duanesburg still collecting feedback on proposed solar law
“Residents will be able to voice their concerns Thursday on a proposed ordinance that would regulate large-scale solar arrays after town lawmakers recently agreed to extend a public hearing in order to gain additional input and look into concerns raised. Around a dozen residents attended the Jan. 26 hearing to ask questions about a … [Read more…]
Obituary: Ronald R. “Ron” Frisbee
“Frisbee, Ronald “Ron” R. DELANSON – Ronald “Ron” R. Frisbee, 72, the husband of Jean (Farley) Frisbee, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born on December 28, 1950, in Albany, he was the son of the late Stanton and Florence Frisbee. Ron attended Colonie High School and graduated in … [Read more…]
Duanesburg downs Bishop Gibbons to stay unbeaten, claim top WAC seed
“The top seed in next week’s Western Athletic Conference tournament was up for grabs in Schenectady Friday night. 16-0 Duanesburg, the second-ranked team in the state in Class C, made the trip to Class B foe Notre Dame Bishop Gibbons on the Golden Knights’ senior night. Both squads entered the day undefeated in WAC … [Read more…]
State Police in Troop G make notable DWI arrests 1/27-1/31
“On January 30, 2023, at about 2:09 p.m. State Police of Princetown responded to the area of Duanesburg Road in Knox, NY, for the report of a car off the roadway. On arrival, the vehicle was gone, and witnesses stated it had been pulled out of the ditch and returned to the roadway by … [Read more…]