“1. Definition of site plan. As used in this section the term “site plan” shall mean a rendering, drawing, or sketch prepared to specifications and containing necessary elements, as set forth in the applicable zoning ordinance or local law, which shows the arrangement, layout and design of the proposed use of a single parcel … [Read more…]
Duanesburg town hall lawsuit settled
“The Town Board has reaffirmed its interest in buying a former church on Route 20 to serve as a new town hall, following settlement of a court case in which two residents challenged the legality of an earlier purchase offer. The board last Thursday voted to enter into a non-binding purchase agreement for the … [Read more…]
Letter to the Editor
“Letter to the Editor of The Daily Gazette In response to an editorial published in the Daily Gazette on December 1, 2017 titled “Let voters vote on town hall”, the Duanesburg Town Board felt it necessary to clarify and/or respond to several points that were made in it. First and foremost, it is of … [Read more…]
State limits Duanesburg new sewer hookups as fixes lag
“While state-ordered fixes to the Duanesburg sewage treatment plant aren’t completed, the state is letting the town connect some homes to its expanded new $3 million sewer district at Routes 7 and 20. This week, the state Department of Environmental Conservation agreed that the town can hook the new system into homes where septic … [Read more…]
Second Modification of Order on Consent
“Second Modification of Order on Consent R4-2016-0822-143M2 Town of Duanesburg Terresa M. Bakner of Whiteman Osterman and Hanna Supervisor Roger Tidball Town of Duanesburg Dusty Renee Tinsley Department of Environmental Conservation Sewer District” read the entire document Department of Environmental Conservation 14 November 2017.
Schenectady County election Results
“District 4 Holly Vellano (D,C,G,I) 6,192 Randy Pascarella (D,C,I) 5,407 Eric Hess (R,Ref) 3,299 Dominick Kasmauskas (R,Ref) 3,245 DUANESBURG Supervisor: Roger Tidball (R,C,I) Town Board (2): Randy Passonno (R,C,I), Jeffrey Senecal (R,C,I) Clerk: Jennifer Howe (R,C,I) “ read the entire article Albany Times Union 8 November 2017.
History center under construction in Quaker Street
“The Duanesburg Research and Archive Center is nearing completion in Quaker Street in Schenectady County. “This building marks an important step in our goal of preserving local history” said Leonard Van Buren, president of the Duanesburg Historical Society in a release from the society. “When the building is finished residents, will have access to … [Read more…]
Schenectady County opens 3rd large solar array
“The sun is now producing about half the electricity used by the Schenectady County government each year, following the dedication Thursday of a third large solar array. The latest 792,000-kilowatt solar farm is on Burdeck Street, on county-owned land that was once home to the Schenectady Homing Pigeon Club, adjacent to the Rotterdam Fire … [Read more…]
Duanesburg adopts agri-tourism zoning
“The town has adopted a zoning law intended to promote new farm breweries, cideries and other agriculture-based businesses that could bring visitors to town. It’s part of an effort to both keep the town of 6,100 at the western end of Schenectady County rural and still encourage new small businesses, said Town Supervisor Roger … [Read more…]
Duanesburg seeks agritourism with new zoning
“As more people visit farm breweries, cheese makers, sheep shearers and other agricultural operations, the Schenectady County town of Duanesburg is looking for its share of the growing “agritourism” business. Last month, the town adopted new zoning specifically aimed at promoting agritourism, said Supervisor Roger Tidball. He said the new zone covers about half … [Read more…]