“John Doerr was crying. The billionaire venture capitalist had come to the end of his now-famous March 8, 2007, TED talk on climate change and renewable energy, and his emotions were getting the better of him. Doerr had begun by describing how his teenage daughter told him that it was up to his generation … [Read more…]
Schenectady County to buy solar energy
“Panels field will sit on 2 Galesi properties” read the entire article Williams, Stephen. Schenectady Daily Gazette 10 January 2018. photo of Burdeck Street solar array in Rotterdam
Duanesburg needs to control its spending
“Richard Hoffmann and I were never against the investigation or purchase of a building for a new Duanesburg town hall. What we are opposed to is the town’s accumulating large surpluses as a result of repeatedly levying more taxes than the budget requires. Additionally, the town keeps the amount of the surplus pretty much … [Read more…]
Escaping NXIVM
“NXIVM (pronounced “Nexium”) calls itself a humanitarian community. Experts call it a cult. Uncover: Escaping NXIVM is an investigative podcast series about the group, its leader Keith Raniere and one woman’s journey to get out. From CBC Podcasts and CBC News.” read the entire article Bloch, Josh. CBC Podcast 2018.
Section 274-A: Site Plan Review
“1. Definition of site plan. As used in this section the term “site plan” shall mean a rendering, drawing, or sketch prepared to specifications and containing necessary elements, as set forth in the applicable zoning ordinance or local law, which shows the arrangement, layout and design of the proposed use of a single parcel … [Read more…]
Duanesburg town hall lawsuit settled
“The Town Board has reaffirmed its interest in buying a former church on Route 20 to serve as a new town hall, following settlement of a court case in which two residents challenged the legality of an earlier purchase offer. The board last Thursday voted to enter into a non-binding purchase agreement for the … [Read more…]
Letter to the Editor
“Letter to the Editor of The Daily Gazette In response to an editorial published in the Daily Gazette on December 1, 2017 titled “Let voters vote on town hall”, the Duanesburg Town Board felt it necessary to clarify and/or respond to several points that were made in it. First and foremost, it is of … [Read more…]
State limits Duanesburg new sewer hookups as fixes lag
“While state-ordered fixes to the Duanesburg sewage treatment plant aren’t completed, the state is letting the town connect some homes to its expanded new $3 million sewer district at Routes 7 and 20. This week, the state Department of Environmental Conservation agreed that the town can hook the new system into homes where septic … [Read more…]
Second Modification of Order on Consent
“Second Modification of Order on Consent R4-2016-0822-143M2 Town of Duanesburg Terresa M. Bakner of Whiteman Osterman and Hanna Supervisor Roger Tidball Town of Duanesburg Dusty Renee Tinsley Department of Environmental Conservation Sewer District” read the entire document Department of Environmental Conservation 14 November 2017.
Schenectady County election Results
“District 4 Holly Vellano (D,C,G,I) 6,192 Randy Pascarella (D,C,I) 5,407 Eric Hess (R,Ref) 3,299 Dominick Kasmauskas (R,Ref) 3,245 DUANESBURG Supervisor: Roger Tidball (R,C,I) Town Board (2): Randy Passonno (R,C,I), Jeffrey Senecal (R,C,I) Clerk: Jennifer Howe (R,C,I) “ read the entire article Albany Times Union 8 November 2017.