“Protection of our environment, most would agree, is the defining issue of our time. Mindful of this, last year New York voters approved an amendment to our state constitution’s Bill of Rights providing that “each person shall have the right to clean air and water, and to a healthful environment.” In those 15 words … [Read more…]
“ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OVERVIEW NYS Department of State Division of Local Government Services ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OVERVIEW Welcome to the New York State Department of State’s self-study course “Planning Board Overview.” The objective of this course is to increase your understanding of the powers and duties of the zoning board of appeals, … [Read more…]
“The Niagara County Legislature has approved a resolution that will fund efforts to require solar project developers to comply with recycling regulations of panels. The resolution aims to help enforce Local Law Number 4 of 2021, which was signed into law in April 2021. The law goes into effect on Aug. 1 and requires … [Read more…]
“AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to prohibiting development of build-ready sites on viable agricultural land THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The opening paragraph of paragraph (a) and paragraph (b) of subdivision 1 of section … [Read more…]
“Bills by Kaplan and Paulin will ensure all meeting documents and minutes be made available to the public in a timely fashion. Following passage in both houses, the bills now go to the Governor Study by the New York Coalition for Open Government shows 20% of local governments fail to post meeting documents online … [Read more…]
“Newly-elected State Senator Michelle Hinchey was born into a political family, and spent time watching her dad connect with people and help them with their problems. Now, Hinchey believes it is her time to try and meet the needs of people by making government work for the people. Hinchey has worked for a telecoms … [Read more…]
“With the passage of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act in July 2019, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the most ambitious climate plan in the country, requiring that, by 2030, seventy percent of New York’s electricity to come from renewable energy sources, and, by 2040, the state’s electricity sector is to be … [Read more…]
“PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, ARTICLE 7 OPEN MEETINGS LAW Section 100. Legislative declaration. Section 101. Short title. Section 102. Definitions. Section 103. Open meetings and executive sessions. Section 104. Public notice. Section 105. Conduct of executive sessions. Section 106. Minutes. Section 107. Enforcement. Section 108. Exemptions. Section 109. Committee on open government. Section 110. Construction … [Read more…]
“TOWN OF DUANESBURG PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SUBDIVISION AND SITE PLAN FOR THE EOEN RENEWABlES OAK HILL SOLAR ENERGY PROJECTS -1206 OAK HILL ROAD Date: September 19. 2019 2019″ WHEREAS, on or about May 7.2018, Eden Renewables (“Eden Renewables” or the “Applicant”) applieat6″iK”e Duanesburg Planning Board (“Planning Board”) for a Special Use … [Read more…]
“Section 271 Planning board, creation, appointment 1. Authorization. The town board of each town is hereby authorized by local law or ordinance, to create a planning board consisting of five or seven members and shall, by resolution, appoint the members of such board and designate the chairperson thereof. In the absence of a chairperson … [Read more…]