“From the ridgetop lane at Hildon, it is clear the downs across the river on the opposite side of the valley have been transformed – lush green fields and grassland replaced by a shield of unyielding blue. But it’s only from the air that the true colossal scale of Hampshire’s newest solar energy farm … [Read more…]
Former Duanesburg highway chief faces water theft charge
“Former Duanesburg Highway Superintendent Steve Perog is awaiting court disposition of a petty larceny arrest in Rhinebeck earlier this winter. Rhinebeck police Sgt. Peter Dunn confirmed Perog’s arrest Jan. 26 following an investigation of theft, which revealed Perog, 51, of Delanson, was taking water from the Village Highway Department Garage for his Dutchess County-based … [Read more…]
Delanson woman wins $1.52M malpractice jury award
“A jury has awarded a Delanson woman $1.52 million, finding her doctor guilty of malpractice when he failed to repair a bowel injury caused while he performed a hysterectomy. The bowel injury required 51-year-old Denise Frith to have a colostomy and wear a bag to collect her waste for seven months, then to undergo … [Read more…]
3 potential Metroplex board members are interviewed
“Robert Wall, a board member who has been with the authority for over a decade, is retiring form his seat, which represents the towns of Duanesburg and Princetown. . . . . . At the county Legislature’s committee meeting Monday night, the Legislature interviewed the three people who have been recommended to take their … [Read more…]
Duanesburg residents to voice broadband concerns
“Emailing a document without worrying about the file size, leisurely watching Netflix, doing research or just browsing the Web with unlimited, high-speed access — that’s what Annabel Felton wishes she and her family could do. The Feltons live on Creek Road in Duanesburg, which is one of many in the town without broadband or … [Read more…]
Solar farms to go ahead but firms seek clarity
“GREEN energy firms say solar farms planned for the borough will go ahead but are calling for more clarity on the sector’s long-term future. Four companies are currently intending to build the renewable energy sites in the borough, with three applications already submitted to Wigan Council and one yet to be sent to planners. … [Read more…]
DEBORAH BYNUM HEATHER BYNUM v. TOWN OF DUANESBURG
“Appeal from an order of the Supreme Court (Versaci, J.), entered January 26, 2015 in Schenectady County, which denied motions by defendant Town of Duanesburg and defendant County of Schenectady for summary judgment dismissing the complaint against them. Plaintiff’s daughter, Heather Bynum, attended a music festival known as Camp Bisco, held in the Town … [Read more…]
2015 International Fire Code
“Fire apparatus access roads shall be installed and arranged in accordance with Sections 503.2 through 503.2.8” read the Fire Code code New York State 2015 International Fire Code 3rd Printing
Agricultural Districts, Schenectady County NY, 2015
“These GIS files represent geographic boundaries for lands that are under the protection of NYS Agricultural District Law, administered by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. The boundaries are derived from New York State Agricultural District, 1:24,000-scale, maps produced at county agencies. The district boundaries correspond to tax parcel data. District … [Read more…]
Primrose Solar acquires 5MW solar farm site
“Primrose Solar has acquired a new 5MW solar farm site in Leicestershire from Solstice Renewables as the company moves north in search of better grid connections. The farm, located near Ashby-de-la-Zouch, was granted planning consent in September 2015 and was intended to be a split in two, with a second 1MW farm to be … [Read more…]