Duanesburg Neighbors

  “Howard E. “Howie” Reese, Jr., 70, of Duanesburg went to the House of the Lord on December 13, 2020 with a heart full of joy on his 50th wedding anniversary. His sudden passing followed a perfect weekend of celebrating his anniversary with family and friends. Born in Schenectady, NY on October 8, 1950, he … [Read more…]

September 1, 2021 Zoning Board of Adjustments “Gloversville ZBA delays ruling on Pine Brook solar farm” The Leader Herald newspaper article   June 5, 2021 Zoning Board of Adjustments “Proposed solar project in Gloversville seeks zoning variance” Schenectady Gazette   March 12, 2021 Zoning Board of Adjustment “Solar developers seek way around Gloversville council rejection … [Read more…]

  “More than 150 protesters rallied against plans to build the A350 link road and the 7,500 extra houses to go with it. Hundreds more have banded together in Derry Hill and Forest Gate – determined to halt plans for a massive 200 acre solar farm. The site is on land owned by Lord Landsdowne, … [Read more…]

  “Growing up in upstate New York, Olivia Munson’s love for violin music began when she went to a children’s concert with her preschool class. “I was just fascinated by the violinist because they got to sit in front of the orchestra and got to play all the flashy music,” she said. It is with … [Read more…]

  “Since the Climate Action Council’s (CAC) inception I have watched their meetings online. The November 4, 2020 Just Transition Working Group meeting was most informative. Specifically, slide 6 University of Colorado Boulder “ensure that decision making process for climate and energy solutions are truly public and representative of those most impacted”. And slide 10 … [Read more…]

  “She Married a Casual Astor Laura married *checks notes* former Calvin Klein model Harry Lopes back in 2006, and while his technical job title is now “accountant,” he’s best described as a Very Fancy Person™. Not only is Harry the grandson of a baron, but he’s also related to the famously wealthy Astor family.” … [Read more…]

  “Lynette LaBlack: If the city-centric Department and government really want all these solar panels, why aren’t they covering all their own buildings and all of the contaminated land in the 10 city areas? I’m actually told that there’s a lot of vacant contaminated land even in Albury where solar panels are allowed to go. … [Read more…]

  “The charity which campaigns to protect Wiltshire’s countryside is making an emotional plea to the Council’s planners and decision-makers, urging them to consider the ‘bigger picture’ when making development choices that will have an irreversible impact on Wiltshire’s landscape and quality of life for generations to come. CPRE Wiltshire Chair Anne Henshaw said: “We … [Read more…]

  “After three public hearings on the subject, the Common Council voted unanimously to send an application to rezone the former Pine Brook Golf Course to the city and county planning boards for their recommendation. The solar farm project needs the parcel of land to be rezoned from residential to commercial in order to proceed. … [Read more…]

State judge rules against Guilderland Costco development 21 November 2020 https://wnyt.com/albany-new-york-news/crossgates-mall-pyramid-costco-court-decision-hart-jackson/5931425/ Case Text August 5, 2020 https://casetext.com/case/hart-v-town-of-guilderland-1 James Bacon, Esq New Paltz represented plantiff Melita Law Firm Guilderland represented plantiff Whiteman Osterman and Hanna Gabriella Levine, Esq, Robert Rosborough, Esq, Robert Sweeney, Esq.represented defendants Pyramid   19 November 2019 https://altamontenterprise.com/11192019/pyramid-applies-build-costco-ghost-neighborhood-vacant-homes-it-owns 19 November 2019 https://altamontenterprise.com/11192019/former-resident-ghost-neighborhood-hopes-town-does-right-thing 12 … [Read more…]