“The Duanesburg Town Board on Thursday voted unanimously to exceed the state’s 2% property tax cap for the upcoming fiscal year — marking the fifth time in six years lawmakers have taken such action. The town’s proposed $2.6 million proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year calls for an 8.3% increase, or $206,141 in … [Read more…]
Duanesburg man convicted of killing wife, son
“A Schenectady County jury has convicted a Duanesburg man of killing his wife and 5-year-old son back in 2021. Nelson Patino was found guilty of murder charges for stabbing his wife and 5-year-old son to death in his home in December 2021. His 2-year-old son survived. Patino’s attorney attempted to argue that a COVID … [Read more…]
Duanesburg man found guilty of killing his wife and child
“The Duanesburg man on trial accused of stabbing his wife and two young children has been found guilty on all charges. After an 11 day trial, a jury found Nelson Patino guilty of first and second-degree murder for stabbing his wife Sor Alexandra Bustamante Gomez and his five-year-old son Jacob Patino at their Duanesburg … [Read more…]
Hitachi Energy buys PCS and inverter maker Eks Energy from Powin
“Hitachi Energy has acquired Spanish power electronics and energy management system manufacturer Eks Energy (EKS) from battery storage system integrator Powin. Following the acquisition of a controlling stake by Hitachi Energy, Powin retains a “significant ownership stake” in the Seville-headquartered inverter and power conversion system (PCS) manufacturer. The pair have formed a strategic partnership … [Read more…]
Duanesburg woman drove drunk with child in vehicle
“A Duanesburg woman is accused of driving drunk with a child in the vehicle. State Police responded to a report of a vehicle off the roadway on Oct. 17 at about 9:15 p.m. in the area of Mariaville Scotch Church Road in Duanesburg. The driver was identified as 43-year-old Elizabeth A. Taylor. Neither she … [Read more…]
Duanesburg schools seeking public input on new superintendent
“The district last week launched an anonymous online survey to gather input on desired characteristics and skills for the next superintendent that is open to all members of the school community, including students, parents, staff members and residents. The survey is available until Nov. 17. Gathering public input is the first step the district’s … [Read more…]
Red Barn Solar Farm plans near M4 in Wiltshire submitted
“The proposed Red Barn Solar Farm would cover 13 fields between the village of Kington St Michael and the A350, just south of the M4, and a further four fields to the east of the A350. The total capacity of the scheme would be 40MW AC. Developers Eden Renewables say this would generate enough … [Read more…]
Plans submitted for 40MW co-owned solar farm in Wiltshire
“Eden Renewables has submitted a planning application to Wiltshire council for a 40MW alternating current (AC) solar farm east of Kington St. Michael, Wiltshire. The Wiltshire-based solar developer has proposed that up to 20% of Red Barn solar farm will be owned and operated by a Cooperative established by Ripple Energy – the first … [Read more…]
Eden submits UK PV project for planning
“Wiltshire-based solar developer Eden Renewables has submitted its planning application to Wiltshire Council for a proposed solar farm on land east of Kington St Michael. Red Barn solar farm will be the first in Wiltshire to offer local residents the chance to own a share of the solar farm. This will save money on … [Read more…]
Wiltshire’s solar farm offers local ownership opportunity
“A new solar farm project is set to bring an innovative ownership opportunity to Wiltshire. Eden Renewables has submitted a planning application for the proposed Red Barn solar farm, which will provide local residents with a chance to become stakeholders in the project. This initiative, in partnership with Ripple Energy, offers up to 20% … [Read more…]