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DEC Concerns Delay Motocross Project Until September

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by David Flint
With the State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) introducing new complexities, deliberations on a zoning variance for Howard Commander’s Motocross project will now be delayed at least until September. At the Stephentown Zoning Board meeting on July 7 Commander’s attorney, Francis Roach, indicated that it would take their consulting engineer, Pat Prendergast, some time to respond to DEC’s concerns so that their application would probably not be ready until September.
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Doug Sauer Appointed To NYS Attorney General’s Leadership Committee

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Doug Sauer from Grafton has been appointed by Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman to his Leadership Committee for Nonprofit Revitalization.  The 29 member Committee is charged with presenting a series of recommendations to the Attorney General aimed at reducing regulatory burdens and costs on nonprofits while strengthening their accountability.
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50th Reunion Of The BCS Class Of 1961

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On June 4, Bonita Maxon, Sylvia Thompson and Connie Goodermote planned a picnic which was held at the home of Bonita Maxon at the Dyken Pond. One third of our class met; some spouses attended. We had an enjoyable time meeting classmates that we had not seen since graduation 50 years ago. We held a raffle, shared much memorabilia and life experiences.
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The History Of The Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Hall

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Peter Schaaphok, Roger LeMere, Mason Hubbard and Rolland Hewitt have had a great time researching the history of the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Hall and will present its history at the monthly meeting of the Taconic Valley Historical Society on Monday, July 18, at 7:30 pm at the Veterans Hall, 71 Main Street, Petersburgh. The meeting is free and open to the public. Following the program, refreshments will be served. Please join us for this special evening.