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Schenectady County considering land donation to Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps

November 10, 2023 by l

  “With the Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps switching to a fully-paid staff, the Schenectady County Legislature is considering donating a plot of land to the organization that officials say will bolster its ability to provide life-saving services. The legislature’s Committee on Public Safety and Firefighting on Wednesday advanced a proposal that would see the county … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: 130 Cole Road, Christopher Davis, Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corp, foreclosure, Lauren Davis, Robert Cuttita, Schenectady County Legislature, tax cap, Town Board, Victoria Drive, YMCA

Duanesburg considering septic inspection law for Duane Lake residents

October 31, 2023 by l

  “Residents who live in proximity to Duane Lake may soon be required to have their septic systems inspected before selling their home. Lawmakers are considering an ordinance that would require anyone seeking to transfer ownership of their residence within the Duane Lake Zoning District to first have their septic systems inspected by a “license … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: drinking water, Duane Lake, Duane Lake Association, Duane Lake zoning district, health, septic system, sewer, Town Board, vote, well, zoning ordinance

Duanesburg lawmakers vote to exceed property tax cap

October 28, 2023 by l

  “The Duanesburg Town Board on Thursday voted unanimously to exceed the state’s 2% property tax cap for the upcoming fiscal year — marking the fifth time in six years lawmakers have taken such action. The town’s proposed $2.6 million proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year calls for an 8.3% increase, or $206,141 in … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: budget, Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corp, property taxes, safety, Tax Cap Override, Town Board, vote, William Wenzel

Duanesburg introduces updated solar law

December 19, 2022 by l

  “Following months of work, a special committee tasked with reviewing and updating the town’s solar law has completed its work, and lawmakers are now poised to adopt the revisions in the coming weeks. The Town Board, in a 4-0 vote earlier this month, agreed to set a public hearing on the updated ordinance after … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Duanesburg, Greg Harkenrider, moratorium, Town Board, William Wenzel

Rotterdam adopts 12-month moratorium on solar arrays

December 15, 2022 by l

  “Town lawmakers on Wednesday unanimously approved a yearlong moratorium on large-scale solar arrays, making Rotterdam the latest municipality to adopt such a measure as it reassess its laws regulating the energy-producing systems. The Town Board adopted the moratorium in a 5-0 vote following weeks of input from residents, who urged lawmakers to adopt the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: East Light Partners, ELP Rotterdam LLC, Jamie Fordyce, Joseph Mastroianni, Lynn Pennacchia, moratorium, Rotterdam, solar, Town Board

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

Obituary: Robert Leland Wall

June 14, 2022 by l

  “Surrounded by loving family, on a lush summer day that he would have loved, Robert Leland Wall, Wasay Ankwat (Shining Cloud) left us to become an honored ancestor on June 8, 2022. He was a proud member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and graced us all with the 91 years of his life”   … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Metroplex Development Authority, obituary, Robert Wall, supervisor, Town Board

Obituary: Jeffery Lee Senecal Sr.

February 2, 2022 by l

  “Jeffrey Lee Senecal Sr., of Delanson, a devoted husband and father, passed away at the age of 51, on Monday, January 24, 2022, after battling a terminal illness. Born in Cobleskill on July 18, 1970, Jeff was the son of Jeffrey D. and the late Caroline A. (Palmatier) Senecal. Jeff grew up in Schenectady … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Caroline A Senecal, Charity J. Elmore, Gloria Senecal, Jeff Senecal, Jeffrey D Senecal, John Senecal, obituary, Sarah Senecal, Town Board

Visual Maintenance Agreement Oak Hill Solar

January 10, 2022 by l

  June 24, 2021 FINAL Town Board Meeting Minutes Page 18 of 104 Town Attorney drafted the Agreement. The September 19, 2019 Resolution and the October 17, 2019 Planning Board Meeting Minutes Amending the Resolution will be attached. The town attorney will not attach the Site Plan Sheet 11 of 11 Planting Plan as requested … [Read more…]

Posted in: Oak Hill Solar Tagged: Couch White, June 24 2021, meeting minutes, Oak Hill Solar, Schenectady County Clerk, Town Board, Visual Maintenance Agreement

Town of Duanesburg Agenda May 14, 2020

May 13, 2020 by l

  “Town of Duanesburg has prepared and adopted this Fraud Abuse Awareness and Reporting Policy to help protect public assets and prevent fraud and/or abuse of public funds.”   read the agenda   Town Board Agenda 14 May 2020.   UPDATE: 2 August 2021 the above link to May 14, 2020 Agenda no longer works … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: *, agenda, computer server, files, fraud, minutes, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Oak Hill Solar, Town Board
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