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Letters to the Editor Monday, Feb. 27: Board president lacks leadership

February 27, 2023 by l

  “Duanesburg School Board President Shayne Mitchell is an example of everything wrong with school boards today. As an elected leader, he is a representative of the community, a steward both of its children and taxpayers as well as an advocate for all students and public education. Mitchell has chosen not to get a pulse … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Duanesburg School Board, letter to the editor, NYS School Board Association, Shayne Mitchell

School boards must listen to the people

January 24, 2023 by l

  “School boards must listen to the people We want to thank The Gazette’s Chad Arnold for his balanced report (“School board won’t act on vaccine survey”) on Feb. 21 about the Duanesburg Board of Education’s refusal to survey its parental community regarding how residents feel about any future vaccine/mask mandates in their district. Board … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: COVID, Duanesburg Board of Education, Duanesburg Central School District, letter to the editor, vaccine

Letter to the Editor: Don’t cut trees to install solar panels by Greer Pomeroy

November 23, 2022 by l

  “Don’t cut trees to install solar panels It is crazy to cut forests to place solar panels! This letter is inspired by Chad Arnold’s article (“Town weighs moratorium on solar farms”) in the Nov. 13 Daily Gazette and is a prelude to my letter to Governor Hochul. Trees capture carbon dioxide, cool and moisturize … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: clear cutting, Greer Pomeroy, letter to the editor, solar, trees

Letter to the Editor: Florence Carnahan

November 17, 2022 by l

  “Make school projects include solar energy In the Oct. 2 Gazette (“School district unveils proposed capital project”), the Duanesburg school district outlined a plan for updating and renovating its schools. I noticed that they didn’t include the addition of solar for their new roof. Check out some of the many articles by schools from … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Florence Carnahan, letter to the editor, school bond, solar, taxes

Letter to the Editor: How far do we take right to bear arms? by Jeff Murtagh

November 13, 2022 by l

  “How far do we take right to bear arms? I would like to comment on “our right to bear arms.” I believe we have the right to bear arms. I draw the line at semi-automatic AR-15 type assault weapons of mass destruction. Since we are entitled to bear arms, why not get a rocket … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: guns, Jeffery Murtagh, letter to the editor, semi-automatic AR-15

Letter to the Editor: Duanesburg Town Board Meeting September 22, 2022

September 22, 2022 by l

  “At the Sept. 8 Duanesburg Town Board meeting, council member John Ganther announced that he will vacate his position in October. The town board did not discuss how or when his position would be filled. Duanesburg residents interested in learning more about this vacancy and possible nominations for the position may contact the town … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: John Ganther, letter to the editor, Lynne Bruning, moratorium, solar, Town Board

Letter to the Editor

May 24, 2022 by l

  “”   read the entire article   Albany Times Union 24 May 2022.  

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: letter to the editor, Times Union

Letter to the Editor: State must help localities, renewable energy developers find compromise

May 24, 2022 by l

  “”   read the entire article   Albany Times Union 24 May 2022.  

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, letter to the editor, Schoharie County

LETTER to the EDITOR: Solar company – We are good neighbors

April 20, 2022 by l

  “We would like to respond to the Letter to the Editor published on April 6 in Spotlight News from the Kazmierczaks regarding Eden Renewables’ proposal for two community solar projects adjacent to the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. While we are pleased that the authors agree that solar is a useful energy source, we would … [Read more…]

Posted in: Eden Renewables Tagged: letter to the editor, Town of Colonie

LETTER to the EDITOR: Curry Road is not the spot for a solar farm

April 6, 2022 by l

  “At the Town Board meeting Feb. 15, Eden Renewables shared a proposal for a 75-acre solar project consisting of two, five MW systems to be built on current open-field farmland located in the Albany Pine Bush next to our home. While we are not opposed to solar, this being a useful energy source, we … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News, Eden Renewables Tagged: Albany Pine Bush, Colonie, Curry Road, Eden Renewables, letter to the editor, Lisha Solar
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