“Duanesburg residents should be alarmed by Shenandoah Briere’s April 22 article in The Daily Gazette. The absence of public comment at the town of Duanesburg’s public hearing for revisions to the town’s comprehensive plan is disturbing. Public hearings provide the citizens an opportunity to improve laws, direct the town’s economic growth, and strengthen land … [Read more…]
“The town of Duanesburg will hold a public hearing Thursday via zoom to hear residents’ questions and concerns about its comprehensive plan, which outlines the goals the town has for the future. Some ideas in the plan include ensuring broadband access to everyone in town, determining the feasibility of the town generating its own … [Read more…]
“The town will hold an introductory open house and public workshop for the town’s comprehensive land use plan update on Thursday at the Rotterdam Junction fire station on Main Street. The meeting, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., is the second in a series of meetings being held as the town seeks to update … [Read more…]
“I was unable to attend the Dec. 11, 2019 Guilderland Planning Board meeting, but recently reviewed the tape of the meeting on the Guilderland website. The topic of my interest was the presentation by Helios Solar on the installation of a large solar field on property owned by Joseph Muia, former Altamont village attorney, … [Read more…]
“DUANESBURG — With some residents worried about the number of large-scale solar energy projects that have been approved by this rural town, the Town Board may place a six-month moratorium on project approvals while it revises its solar law. The Town Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed moratorium at 7 p.m. … [Read more…]
“New York State Senate Section 272-A Town comprehensive plan 1. Legislative findings and intent. The legislature hereby finds and determines that: (a) Significant decisions and actions affecting the immediate and long-range protection, enhancement, growth and development of the state and its communities are made by local governments. (b) Among the most important powers and … [Read more…]
“One important tool to assist government officials and the public in making informed decisions regarding a proposed project or a change in zoning laws is SEQRA. Its goal is to motivate government decisionmakers to give meaningful consideration to environmental factors when undertaking or approving projects, activities, or new policies. With a few exceptions, SEQRA’s … [Read more…]
“A land use moratorium is a local enactment which temporarily suspends a landowner’s right to obtain development approvals while the community considers and potentially adopts changes to its comprehensive plan and/or its land use regulations to address new circumstances not addressed by its current laws. A moratorium on development therefore preserves the status quo … [Read more…]
“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…]