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Man wanted for child welfare and prostitution-related charges in Montgomery County

August 27, 2024 by l

  “Sheriff deputies are attempting to locate a 35-year-old man. They say he has connections in the Schenectady, Delanson, and Duanesburg areas. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Daniel Garrow is wanted for charges related to Patronizing a person for prostitution and endangering the welfare of a child. His last known location is around … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: child welfare, crime, Daniel Garrow, Montgomery County, police, prostitution

ConnectGen part 2 solar project in Glen nets award from NYSERDA

June 12, 2022 by l

  “Developers planning a large-scale solar project in Glen have received an award for a second massive project targeted for the town from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. ConnectGen’s Mill Point Solar 2 project was among the 22 large-scale solar and energy storage projects across the state selected to receive renewable … [Read more…]

Posted in: Glen, Solar Tagged: Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act, ConnectGen, Derek Rieman, Mill Point Solar, Montgomery County, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Office of Renewable Energy Siting, Steve Helmin, Tim Reilly, Town of Glen

Regaining local control over large-scale solar decisions priority for Montgomery County exec in 2022

April 24, 2022 by l

  “The disproportionate siting of large-scale solar projects locally to support the state’s renewable energy goals is “alarming,” according to Montgomery County Executive Matthew Ossenfort. In the annual State of the County address, Ossenfort committed this year to keeping the tax levy flat in light of healthy financial conditions, strengthening tourism initiatives and using federal … [Read more…]

Posted in: Solar Tagged: Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act, Montgomery County, Office of Renewable Energy Siting, Section 94-c, solar

Towns of Root, Canajoharie issue solar moratoriums

February 11, 2022 by l

  “The neighboring towns of Root and Canajoharie both passed moratoriums on solar farms this week, making them some of the latest Montgomery County towns to pump the brakes on large scale solar development. The moratoriums come as SunEast Development is in the very early stages of a 200-megawatt facility that would potentially sit on … [Read more…]

Posted in: Solar Tagged: Benny Goldstein, Canajoharie, Chet McLaughlin, ConnectGen, Gary Kamp, Mill Point Solar Project, Montgomery County, moratorium, Root, solar, SunEast Development

Town of Amsterdam residents: ZBA must reject variance sought by Amp Solar for Truax Road project

February 9, 2022 by l

  “Residents are adamant that a developer’s application seeking a variance to construct a community solar project in a residential zone must be rejected. Amp Solar Development is seeking a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals to construct a 5-megawatt community solar project on “abandoned” farmland at 260 Truax Road. The project would cover … [Read more…]

Posted in: Amp Solar Group Tagged: 260 Truax Road, Amp Energy, Charles Schwartz, Montgomery County, Ryan Pezzulo, Susan Rossi, Terence Rasmussen, Thomas and Melanie Coman, Town of Amsterdam

State Siting Board approves Montgomery County solar farm

March 12, 2021 by l

  “The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment (Siting Board) granted approval to High River Energy Center, LLC (High River) to build and operate a 90 megawatt (MW) solar farm in the Town of Florida, Montgomery County on Thursday. The Siting Board’s decision follows a detailed review and robust public … [Read more…]

Posted in: Solar Tagged: Case Number 17-F-0597, High River Energy Center, Montgomery County, Town of Florida

Hearings scheduled on power line replacement

March 1, 2020 by l

  “DUANESBURG – Several public hearings on plans to replace or modernize the high-voltage power lines through the Mohawk Valley between Marcy and New Scotland will be held next week, the state Public Service Commission announced. Applicants LS Power Grid New York LLC and the New York Power Authority have applied to construct new 345-kilovolt … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Duanesburg, Fonda, Guilderland, Long Island Power Authority, LS Power Grid New York LLC, Marcy, Mohawk Valley, Montgomery County, New Scotland, New York State Power Authority, NYSERDA, power line, Princetown, Public Service Commission, Rotterdam, substation

Solar plant would go on 700 acres of Canajoharie farmland

January 15, 2020 by l

  “Developers of what would be a 700-acre, $135 million solar farm here made their case before residents of this Montgomery County community on Wednesday, although the final “yes” or “no” decision is ultimately up to a special panel made up largely of state agency heads. That’s because the 90.5 megawatt Mohawk Solar project falls … [Read more…]

Posted in: Article 10, Canajohaire, Solar Tagged: Canajoharie, David Shults, Earl Moyer, Karlin, Minden, Mohawk Solar, Montgomery County, National Grid, Payment in Lieu of Taxes

Duanesburg woman facing animal neglect charges in connection with rescued Shih-Tzus

November 7, 2019 by l

  “A Duanesburg woman is charged with animal neglect in connection with the rescued Shih-Tzus in Montgomery County. State police arrested 46-year-old Elizabeth Dolder. Fourteen dogs, including nine puppies, were removed from deplorable living conditions in the town of Florida. Police say the owners weren’t even living on the property.”   read the entire article … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: animal abuse, dog, Montgomery County, SPCA, Town of Florida

Charges filed in Town of Florida Shih Tsu neglect case; SPCA readies dogs for adoption

November 7, 2019 by l

  “A Duanesburg woman has been charged in connection with 14 Shih Tsu dogs found covered in urine and feces inside a building in the town of Florida this week, state police said Thursday. The Montgomery County SPCA, meanwhile, worked to get the dogs cleaned up and on course for adoption, officials there said. State … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: animal neglect, crime, dog, Elizabeth Dolder, Montgomery County, police, Shih Tsu, SPCA, Town of Florida
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