“A zoning law is a community’s guide to its future development. That is its purpose. It is not meant to be just another governmental intrusion, another bit of red tape to be untangled before the property owner can go ahead with his plans. The protections afforded residents and property owners within the community from … [Read more…]
Two men charged in stolen construction equipment
“Lt. Tim Munro of the state police said the big break in the case came when local media showed footage of construction equipment stolen from Colonie last week. Police received about 40 phone calls after the footage was shown and Tenace and Ashdown quickly became suspects, Munro said. After the two were arrested for … [Read more…]
State of The Environment 2003
“This is the third publication of the State of the Environment of Schenectady County Report published by the Schenectady County Environmental Advisory Council (SCEAC) to fulfill its mandate to produce and update such a report on a yearly basis. The report gathered available data from diverse sources including, national, state, county and local governments … [Read more…]
Albany, N.Y. law firm forms Wash., D.C. subsidiary
“A new subsidiary dubbed WOH Government Solutions LLC will provide government relations services to public and private sector clients on both” read the entire article Albany Business Journal 7 October 2002.
Schenectady County AGRICULTURAL & FARMLAND PROTECTION PLAN
“This plan’s purpose is to recommend goals and actions that promote the maintenance and expansion of lands in active agricultural use in Schenectady County. It was developed through a broad public participation process. Brief Profile of Schenectady County Agriculture Farms in Schenectady County are very diverse, with annual gross sales ranging from less than … [Read more…]
AGRICULTURAL & FARMLAND PROTECTION PLAN
“This plan’s purpose is to recommend goals and actions that promote the maintenance and expansion of lands in active agricultural use in Schenectady County. It was developed through a broad public participation process. Brief Profile of Schenectady County Agriculture Farms in Schenectady County are very diverse, with annual gross sales ranging from less than … [Read more…]
New York State Comptroller Case 2002M-206 Audit Town of Duanesburg
“Pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution, and further authority vested in the State Comptroller by Article 3 of the General Municipal Law, we have audited selected financial activities of the Town of Duanesburg for the period January 1, 2001 through April 30, 2002. Our audit disclosed findings that should be … [Read more…]
The Importance of Development Plans/Land Use Policy for Development Control
“The topic I have been asked to address today is “The Importance of Development Plans for Development Control.” It is therefore my task to put into context why development plans are important in the context of the development control function with which most of you are involved. Let me start by defining the discipline … [Read more…]
Matter of Stankavich v. Duanesburg Plng. Bd.
“On September 5, 1996, respondent granted a special use permit to Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems, doing business as Cellular One, allowing it to construct a 250-foot cellular telephone tower and a utility building on property located on Mott Road in the Town of Duanesburg, Schenectady County. Respondent’s decision was filed in the Town Clerk’s … [Read more…]
SCOTT v. TOWN OF DUANESBURG
“Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Third Department. The primary questions presented on this appeal are whether Supreme Court (1) properly granted plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment on the issue of liability, (2) correctly denied a cross motion by defendant Town of Duanesburg (hereinafter defendant) for an order … [Read more…]