“GE and BlackRock, the giant investment firm with trillions in assets under management, have agreed to build a new solar industry powerhouse. Called Distributed Solar Development, the company will design, build, own and operate distributed solar and storage solutions for customers. The new firm will stand on a bedrock of GE’s solar business launched … [Read more…]
Company seeks to build solar farm at former Gloversville golf course to include wildflowers, bees
“Troy-based Eden Renewables has proposed building a solar farm that would more closely resemble the company’s namesake than most energy generating projects. The renewable energy firm wants to purchase 58 acres of the former Pine Brook Golf Course at 280 S. Main St. and build a 32-acre 7.5 MWP solar farm capable of supplying … [Read more…]
Solar farm proposed
“Representatives of Eden Renewables were on hand Wednesday at the Pine Brook Golf Course to answer questions and receive feedback from area residents during an open house on a community solar farm proposed for the site. Eden Renewables, a Troy based developer of community solar farms, has proposed purchasing approximately 58 acres of the … [Read more…]
COMMUNITY SOLAR COMPANY EYEING GLEN LAND
“Representatives of Eden Renewables, a solar energy company, met with Glen Supervisor John Thomas, Town Board member Russell Kelly Jr., and Timothy Reilly, the chairman of the Glen planning board, for an informal discussion about the proposed project on Monday morning. Eden Renewables is looking to build two community solar energy facilities, with each … [Read more…]
Letter to the Editor: Collins will restore fiscal responsibility
“At a recent town board meeting, Duanesburg Supervisor Roger Tidball announced that the town was going to receive an audit by the state Comptroller’s Office. This audit is long overdue. Several months ago, I asked Mr. Tidball what the town’s surplus was. He responded with an answer of $700,000. When the town financial statements … [Read more…]
With 62 grads, Duanesburg kicks off graduation season
” It only took about 15 minutes Friday night for members of the Duanesburg class of 2019 to each receive their diplomas, the parade of student names that in other districts can take over an hour. But the students in Duanesburg are close, and each student stood after receiving the diploma, waiting patiently for … [Read more…]
Police investigating serious crash involving motorcycle in Schenectady County
“Police in Schenectady County are investigating a serious crash between a car and motorcycle. It happened at around 11 a.m. on Batter Street in Duanesburg. Police say the motorcycle was traveling west on Batter Street as a car was making a turn onto the Indian Lookout property. Both drivers were taken to Albany Medical … [Read more…]
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after crash in Schenectady County
“Police are investigating after a crash involving a motorcycle and a car in the Town of Duanesburg. Police say 33 year old Timothy Rote was traveling on a motorcycle with a passenger west on Batter Street. Traveling eastbound was another vehicle attempting to turn left when the collision occurred. Rote was airlifted to Albany … [Read more…]
NEW YORK STATE POLICE TROOPER HELPS 5-YEAR-OLD OVERCOME FEAR OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
“Marissa Balch says her 5-year-old son recently witnessed a news story on police brutality. She says that her son, Dominic, told her on the way to school that “cops are going to get me and hurt me.” She says she was deeply troubled by his statement. Shortly after, she brought him to the State … [Read more…]
State police seek help finding Duanesburg cemetery vandals
“State police are asking for the public’s help after they say a graveyard in Duanesburg was vandalized with spray paint this week. State police say they are still investigating vandalism done to more than a dozen tombstones at the Duanesburg Cemetery this week. The cemetery is located just behind the fire department. The damaged … [Read more…]