“Rotterdam residents have had to search really hard to figure out what times Town Board meetings happen because the town is not adhering to rules governing proper meeting notices. “Could we be a little more transparent—fully, definitely,” said Board Member Joseph Guidarelli Thursday, following a Wednesday meeting at which the Town Board violated state … [Read more…]
“Raising a glass is nothing new at any celebration, but those who want to salute Rotterdam’s Bicentennial now can do it in style with a pint of Heritage 1820 beer. The pilsner is one of the latest creations from Back Barn Brewery in Duanesburg, created at the request of members of the Rotterdam Bicentennial … [Read more…]
“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…]
“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…]
“County officials aren’t concerned about the status of their energy supply contract with Monolith Solar, despite financial struggles at the company that have led to worker furloughs. Monolith has an exclusive long-term contract to install solar panels on county facilities and supply electric power to the county at a discounted cost, and County Attorney … [Read more…]
“Members of the Schenectady County Legislature joined today with local municipal leaders and GE to announce the largest and most ambitious municipal solar project in New York State. “Today, I am extremely proud to announce that Schenectady County and the Schenectady County Solar Energy Consortium will be partnering with GE to develop and build … [Read more…]
“Panels field will sit on 2 Galesi properties” read the entire article Williams, Stephen. Schenectady Daily Gazette 10 January 2018. photo of Burdeck Street solar array in Rotterdam
“The sun is now producing about half the electricity used by the Schenectady County government each year, following the dedication Thursday of a third large solar array. The latest 792,000-kilowatt solar farm is on Burdeck Street, on county-owned land that was once home to the Schenectady Homing Pigeon Club, adjacent to the Rotterdam Fire … [Read more…]
“An incorrectly installed propane gas line may be to blame for the explosion and subsequent fire that destroyed a Delanson home, Schenectady County fire officials said Friday. Determining the official cause was made difficult after fire officials deemed the home unsafe to enter late Thursday night. It was demolished overnight.” read the entire … [Read more…]
“Duanesburg officials have adopted Schenectady County’s first ordinance regulating wind turbines. The Town Board Thursday passed the local law unanimously, following a public hearing attended by more than three dozen residents. Those speaking voiced little opposition to the law, which sets performance standards for both home and commercial wind turbine projects. Duanesburg isn’t in … [Read more…]