“The two candidates vying for Duanesburg supervisor, seem to have adopted a “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” campaign mentality in this rural community of 6,122 people. Democrat Jean Frisbee and her GOP opponent Roger Tidball agree that a project under way to construct a sewer system in Duanesburg and the nearly $2 … [Read more…]
NYSERDA finances under scrutiny by comptroller, inspector general
“” read the entire article Rulison, Larry. Albany Times Union. 20 September 2013.
Surplus splits GOP in primary
“Duanesburg The roughly $2 million surplus in town coffers and plans to install sewers in Duanesburg have emerged as key issues in the Republican primary contest for supervisor and Town Board. The supervisor’s race to succeed incumbent Rene Merrihew, who is not seeking re-election, is between Roger Tidball and William Park. Four candidates are … [Read more…]
Matter of Frigault v Town of Richfield Planning Bd.
“In March 2011, respondent Monticello Hills Wind, LLC (hereinafter the applicant) applied to respondent Town of Richfield Planning Board for a special use permit in connection with a project involving the proposed construction of six wind turbines and associated facilities (hereinafter the project) on 1,190 acres of land located in the Town of Richfield, … [Read more…]
Capacity rating for solar generating stations: What is a megawatt
“The capacity of solar photovoltaic generation stations can be expressed in more than one way. Because there has historically been some inconsistency in the norms that have been used to specify a capacity rating, this paper assesses the different approaches, considers the alternatives and recommends nomenclature that should be preferred. Wiki-Solar will seek to … [Read more…]
Obituary: Robert L. Payne, heart behind The Bears’ dies.
“” read the entire article Albany Times Union. 15 May 2013.
Grade-fixing alleged at high school
“Six high school seniors and their parents are levying serious accusations against Duanesburg Central School District officials, saying they canceled a college-level chemistry class midyear because the students’ grades weren’t good enough. The group, which also includes AMRI Global chemist Brian Bliss, who assisted in teaching the class, provided the Times Union with a … [Read more…]
Volunteer fire departments seeking help
“Local fire departments across the state are opening their doors this weekend in hopes of recruiting new members. “Some of our members are aging,” said firefighter Arnold Briscoe of the East Glenville Fire Department. “It’s harder and harder to get members. Both parents have to work. It’s a lot busier times.” At Station 2 … [Read more…]
Merrihew will not run for sixth term as Duanesburg town supervisor
“After nearly a decade leading the town, Supervisor Rene Merrihew is ready to call it quits. The popular Republican incumbent who hasn’t had a challenger since she first ran for supervisor in 2004 acknowledged she won’t be seeking a sixth term this fall. In reaching her decision, Merrihew cited personal reasons and a desire … [Read more…]
Friends face off in Delanson race
“Two long-time residents are running to be mayor of this 377-person village in the town of Duanesburg. Trustee Gayle Gifford is running against Ronald Holbrook for the four-year post to succeed two-term mayor Sally Burns. The two candidates acknowledge it’s a congenial contest, one in which they both share the same visions for the … [Read more…]