Troopers: Teens charged in May Chistman Sanctuary vandalism in Duanesburg

  “Two 17-year-olds have been arrested in connection May vandalism at Christman Sanctuary in Duanesburg that temporarily closed the preserve, state police said Thursday. State police did not name the two 17-year-olds, though indicated both face at least one felony in connection with the incident. The Nature Conservancy, the non-profit organization that owns the wooded … [Read more…]

Arrests made in Duanesburg cemetery vandalism

“State police have arrested two teenagers for vandalizing the Christman Sanctuary in Duanesburg. Back in June, the Duanesburg Historical Society posted a photo of the graffiti to their Facebook page. The walls of a lean-to were spray-painted and there were holes punched through the metal roof. Police say information from the community and a lengthy … [Read more…]

ENB – Region 4 Notices 9/18/2019

  “Schenectady County – The Town of Duanesburg Planning Board, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed Superior Self-Storage Expansion will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. The action involves the expansion of self storage units into a field to the rear (north) of the existing facility. The expansion requires a lot line … [Read more…]

13590 Duanesburg Road Delanson, NY Satellite Images October 2018 and April 2019

  Project site is home to endangered long eared bats therefore tree clearing is allowed between October 31st thru March 31st. SEQR regulations 617.3(a) “Project sponsor may not commence any physical alteration to an action until SEQR has been complied with” There is community concern that clearing cutting occurred while SEQR was in effect. planet.com … [Read more…]

Council holds off rezoning ex-golf club

  “The Common Council on Tuesday tabled action on legislation to rezone the former Pine Brook Golf Club property on South Main Street from residential to commercial after a neighboring homeowner questioned the implications of reclassifying the 150 acre parcel. The Common Council conducted a public hearing during Tuesday’s meeting on a proposed local law … [Read more…]

Duanesburg superintendent tapped to head Voorheesville

  “One school district’s loss is another’s gain. Duanesburg school superintendent Frank Macri is expected to leave in December to take the helm of Voorheesville Central School District, filling the vacancy left by the district’s four-year chief Brian Hunt, who retired at the end of last year, both districts have announced. Macri has led Duanesburg … [Read more…]

Duanesburg School Board PILOT with Eden Renewables

“Oak Hill Solar 1, LLC c/o Eden Renewables 333 Broadway, Suite 460 Troy, NY 12180”                         “Oak Hill Solar 2, LLC c/o Eden Renewables 333 Broadway, Suite 460 Troy, NY 12180”                     read the supporting … [Read more…]

Council to conduct hearing on former golf club

  “The Common Council will conduct a public hearing during Tuesday’s meeting on the proposed rezoning of the former Pine Brook Golf Club property on South Main Street from residential to commercial. A portion of the Pine Brook Golf Club site at 280 S. Main St. is eyed for development by Eden Renewables, a Troy … [Read more…]

Delanson Army Guard officer receives two medals upon retirement

  “New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Joseph Chodnicki of Delanson, an Afghan War veteran, received a New York State Conspicuous Service Medal and an Air Force Achievement Medal during a recent ceremony at New York National Guard Headquarters in Latham. Major Gen. Raymond Shields, state adjutant general, presented the medals to mark Chodnicki’s … [Read more…]