“SCHENECTADY COUNTY — Schenectady County will see spending rise by $6 million in 2020 but no increase in property taxes under a tentative budget presented to the County Legislature on Tuesday. “The Legislature continues to hold the line on taxes, with 2020 being the fifth consecutive budget with either a tax cut or no … [Read more…]
“The Common Council on Tuesday tabled action on legislation to rezone the former Pine Brook Golf Club property on South Main Street from residential to commercial after a neighboring homeowner questioned the implications of reclassifying the 150 acre parcel. The Common Council conducted a public hearing during Tuesday’s meeting on a proposed local law … [Read more…]
“Oak Hill Solar 1, LLC c/o Eden Renewables 333 Broadway, Suite 460 Troy, NY 12180” “Oak Hill Solar 2, LLC c/o Eden Renewables 333 Broadway, Suite 460 Troy, NY 12180” read the supporting … [Read more…]
“The municipalities within Schenectady County have a long and strong history in collaboration and shared services for the process outlined in the Part BBB Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2017, the County of Schenectady convened the County-wide Shared Services Panel to develop additional collaborations and shared services that will reduce municipal costs and … [Read more…]
“For the most part in favor of a proposal to build a seven-megawatt solar project just outside the Village of Schoharie, Mayor Larry Caza and trustees stopped short of agreeing to write a letter supporting it. Instead, they’ll spend the next month “taking the temperature” of village residents over Borrego Solar’s plans at 117 … [Read more…]
February 21, 2019 NEW BUSINESS pages 2 and 3 “#19-09 Mariaville Materials LLC: SBL# 33.00-2-3.7, (R-2) located at 11814 Mariaville Rd is seeking a Special Use Permit under Local Law # 7-2017 of the Town of Duanesburg Zoning Ordinance. Mike Cuchiara and Chris Knox gave their presentation to the Board. The purposed project will be … [Read more…]
“GE and BlackRock, the giant investment firm with trillions in assets under management, have agreed to build a new solar industry powerhouse. Called Distributed Solar Development, the company will design, build, own and operate distributed solar and storage solutions for customers. The new firm will stand on a bedrock of GE’s solar business launched … [Read more…]
Planning Board Minutes September 20, 2019. “OTHER: Comprehensive Review- No review this month GE County Solar Project Review: 1. SBL# 55.00-4-9 384 Park Rd (Closed Landfill) 2. SBL# 66.00-2-26.2 1378 Cole Rd (Water Treatment Plant) 3. SBL# 66.00-2-1 7745 Western Tpke (Village property) 4. SBL# 43.00-2-13 N. Knight Rd (Village Property) 5. SBL# 66.53-1-2 … [Read more…]
“ENB – Region 4 Notices 8/23/2017 Negative Declaration Schenectady County – The Town of Duanesburg Planning Board, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed RER Energy Special Use Permit will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. The project proposes the installation of and operation of a new 2.56 megawatt photo voltaic (PV) … [Read more…]
“Schenectady County officials were joined today by representatives from Monolith Solar to formally open the new three acres solar farm that was installed on County-owned property in the Town of Niskayuna. “Schenectady County is proud to open this new facility that continues the County’s effort to save taxpayers money through a more efficient government … [Read more…]