“Following a short engagement but a lengthy romance, Laura Parker Bowles and Harry Lopes tied the knot at St Cyriac’s church in Wiltshire. The service was traditional with a twist in the form of Sally, the local vicar. The bride, stunning in a dress by Robinson Valentine, was escorted by the three elfin pages, … [Read more…]
Op-ed column: Propane tank ruling creates nightmare for Duanesburg couple
“Bill and Cyndi Miner got a skewed lesson in vocabulary and civics from the town of Duanesburg Planning Board this spring (Sunday Gazette, B2, June 12, 2011). They learned that “retail store” means an immense propane storage tank and that the covenant of trust created by a town with its residents through zoning means … [Read more…]
Duanesburg needs a dictionary
“Bill and Cyndi Miner’s battle with the Town of Duanesburg, over placement of a giant propane tank less than 200′ from their home, is a tale that could happen to any of us. It shows how much we have to lose if those in charge of interpreting and enforcing zoning and safety laws break … [Read more…]
Guide to Planning and Zoning Laws of New York State
“This publication, part of the Department of State’s “James A. Coon Local Government Technical Series,” is designed to help municipal officials and attorneys make more efficient use of planning and zoning laws. The guide provides the text of each pertinent section of law with notations in the margin to assist in referencing. Notes at … [Read more…]
Winne v Town of Duanesburg
“Winne v Town of Duanesburg 2011 NY Slip Op 05927 Decided on July 14, 2011 Appellate Division, Third Department Published by New York State Law Reporting Bureau pursuant to Judiciary Law § 431. This opinion is uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. Defendant Town of Duanesburg entered into a … [Read more…]
Schenectady County Transfers the former Marks Property to the Town of Duanesburg to Create a New Veterans Park
“Yesterday, Americans throughout Schenectady County honored the sacrifices made by members of our Armed Services in defense of our freedoms. Today Schenectady County transferred the former Marks property at the intersection of Route 20 and Route 7 to the Town of Duanesburg with the goal of building a lasting memorial for all of our … [Read more…]
Interest in Mariaville’s ‘black gold’ spreading
“John Kowalk gained quite a reputation for selling “black gold” from his small farmhouse in the hills of Duanesburg. A short distance from Mariaville Lake, the former cattle farm had enough of it to keep Kowalk in business for decades. Only his version of black gold isn’t exactly the type pumped from the ground. … [Read more…]
Sir Manasseh Massey Lopes – Harry Lopes
“Kosher contribution to the royal wedding THE wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton brought to light another interesting Jewish connection. The little bridesmaid, Miss Eliza Lopes, is a granddaughter of the Duchess of Cornwall and daughter of Camilla’s daughter, Laura Rose. This little girl is, also, a descendant of two famous Sephardi Jewish … [Read more…]
Firm’s ‘solar farm’ plan for Cemex quarry site
“A ‘SOLAR farm’ featuring thousands of panels gathering enough energy to meet the needs of almost 1,000 homes could be installed at a quarry near Lutterworth. Low Carbon Solar, a firm which specialises in building the so-called solar farms, is hosting a public consultation event at the Coventry Road recreation ground pavilion tomorrow (Friday), … [Read more…]
14 years and nine tiny corpses later, authorities finally took
“Maybe the strain of losing Jennifer was too much for Tinning, a blue-collar girl who grew up in nearby Duanesburg, the daughter of a press operator for” read the entire article Daily News 20 March 2011.