“The Schoharie County woman who kept 67 dead cats in clear plastic bags in her freezer and had another 99 felines living in crates stacked floor-to-ceiling in unsanitary conditions repeatedly refused to give up any of the animals to shelter workers and rebuffed referrals to mental health professionals. Authorities who had visited her house … [Read more…]
Conducting Public Meetings and Public Hearings
“Nearly all of a municipal board’s work is performed in meetings or hearings that are open to the public. Such meetings are subject to several state and local procedural requirements, as well as the political climate of the locality. Taken together, these requirements can confuse, intimidate and stymie even the most experienced of boards. … [Read more…]
Schoharie man arrested in ATM theft
“A Schoharie man was charged on December 10 after an ATM machine was stolen in Duanesburg. Police said the arrest could lead to more arrests connected with the recent burglaries at commercial businesses. The Latham State Police said that on Sunday night, December 9, the ATM machine was stolen and the jukebox was broken … [Read more…]
Camp Bisco incident spurs lawsuit
“The mother of a comatose Schenectady woman has filed a notice of claim on her daughter’s behalf against organizers of the hugely popular Camp Bisco summer music festival and the town of Duanesburg, where it was held. Heather Bynum was with friends at the festival at Indian Lookout Country Club shortly before 5 p.m. … [Read more…]
Appeals court gets suit from 2005 fatal Duanesburg accident
“A lawsuit filed by representatives of a girl seriously injured in a 2005 car crash that killed her mother and grandmother is headed to an appeals court after a recent filing. The outcome could impact how much would be available to the girl for her injuries. The case centers on the Dec. 22, 2005, … [Read more…]
Obituary: James T Watt
“James T. ‘Jim’ Watt Quaker Street James T. “Jim” Watt, 78, of Schoharie Turnpike, passed away suddenly on Friday, October 26, 2012 . Born in 1934 in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Thomas and Genevieve Grogan Watt. For over 25 years Jim had been employed in the Turbine Receiving Dept. … [Read more…]
Miner v. Town of Duanesburg Planning Board
“In the Matter of William B. MINER et al., Appellants, v. TOWN OF DUANESBURG PLANNING BOARD et al., Respondents. David A. Giacalone, Schenectady, for appellants. Segel, Goldman, Mazzotta & Siegel, PC, Schenectady (Jeffrey A. Siegel of counsel), for Town of Duanesburg Planning Board, respondent.” read the entire article Case Text 23 October … [Read more…]
Police: Esperance man beat and robbed a one-armed, 68-year-old man
“A Esperance man was arrested after police say he assaulted and robbed a 68-year-old, one-armed man at a Stewart’s Shop Sunday morning. Justin R. Annis, 31, of Burtonsville road was charged with second-degree robbery and second-degree assault, both felonies. State Troopers investigated the incident Sunday morning at the gas station, finding Aniss’s alleged victim … [Read more…]
Truck rollover in Duanesburg claims teen
“State Police are investigating a one-car rollover that claimed the life of a Westerlo teen. Police on Saturday, Sept. 29, morning responded to an accident on Eatons Corner Road in Duanesburg. A 2000 Ford truck was traveling northbound on the road when the driver allegedly failed to negotiate a curve, which led the vehicle … [Read more…]
Challenge to Special Permit Barred By Laches
“The Appellate Division dismissed a challenge to a special permit, when the petitioner delayed bringing an Article 78 proceeding while the recipient of the special permit continued with construction. in Matter of Miner v. Town of Duanesburg Planning Board, The Court held: “Petitioners were present and spoke at the March 2011 Planning Board meeting … [Read more…]