“If you want to build a solar project in Schoharie County, you’re going to be putting some money up. Up front. Frustrated by solar projects that don’t go anywhere, and alarmed by reports that New York State could be extending some $500 million in tax incentives for solar developers, supervisors are now requiring a … [Read more…]
View of stormwater and proposed Oak Hill solar plant December 30, 2019.
View from Biggs to Murray Oak Hill the proposed site of Eden Renewables two 5 MW solar power plants Oak Hill I and Oak Hill II at 13590 Duanesburg Road, Delanson NY 12053. Current storm water run off and view of the proposed 65 acres of solar panels. Duanesburg Planning Board claims there will … [Read more…]
Town of Duanesburg delays vote on PILOT solar deal as questions percolate
“Critics of a proposed solar farm have been granted a two-week reprieve to study a proposed payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement to be executed with the developer. The town board voted on Thursday to postpone a vote on the deal until Jan. 9 after getting an earful from local residents contending the project will harm their property … [Read more…]
Duanesburg home destroyed in Sunday morning fire
“A Sunday morning fire destroyed a home in Duanesburg. The fire broke out before 5:30 a.m. at 111 Darby Hill Road in Duanesburg. Firefighters arrived to find the home fully engulfed. Firefighters had been called out to the same residence hours earlier, at about 11:30 p.m., for smoke that had been traced to an … [Read more…]
Home in Delanson Destroyed by Fire
“A home was destroyed Sunday morning following a fire in Delanson. Schenectady County dispatchers say the flames first started up just before midnight at the house on Darby Hill Road. They flared up again around 5:30 a.m. Multiple fire crews responded to control the flames. Everyone inside the home, including pets, were able to … [Read more…]
Red Cross helps two after Duanesburg fire
“The Red Cross is helping two people whose home was destroyed by a fire Sunday. Two adults received assistance with shelter, food and clothing, as well as health services. They were also offered emotional support and comfort kits.” read the entire article Channel 6 News 29 December 2019.
Troy, Duanesburg church buildings get Landmarks assistance
“The New York Landmarks Conservancy said last week that 22 Sacred Sites Grants totaling $316,000 were awarded to historic religious properties throughout the state, including $7,000 to Christ Episcopal Church in Duanesburg and $6,000 to Christ Church United Methodist in Troy. The Sacred Sites Program provides congregations with matching grants for planning and implementing … [Read more…]
Open Meetings Law
“PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, ARTICLE 7 OPEN MEETINGS LAW Section 100. Legislative declaration. Section 101. Short title. Section 102. Definitions. Section 103. Open meetings and executive sessions. Section 104. Public notice. Section 105. Conduct of executive sessions. Section 106. Minutes. Section 107. Enforcement. Section 108. Exemptions. Section 109. Committee on open government. Section 110. Construction … [Read more…]
PILOT: Oak Hill Solar 1, LLC and Oak Hill Solar 2, LLC dated January 9, 2020
Oak Hill Solar 1, LLC PILOT PDF 13590 Duanesburg Road, Delanson, NY 12056 Tax ID 74.00-2-5.2 Oak Hill Solar 2, LLC PILOT PDF 13686 Duanesburg Road, Delanson, NY 12056 Tax ID 74.00-2-5.1 Both PILOT Agreements are found in the Town of Duanesburg January 9, 2020 Town Board Meeting Minutes As of … [Read more…]
The Fate of Schoharie Solar Hinges on 2020
“” read the entire article Avitabile, Matthew. The Mountain Eagle 20 December 2019. Mountain Eagle News December 20, 2019