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Developer Withdraws Glamping Application from Petersburgh

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by Alex Brooks

At a special meeting of the Petersburgh Planning Board held on Monday, December 13, Chairperson Janet Spitz said the application for approval of a high-end camping resort on East Hollow Road has been withdrawn by the developer. The communication from the developer’s attorney confirming withdrawal of the application did not state the reason for it, but it appears to be about additional permits that may be required and the possibility that it would be be declared a Type 1 action under SEQRA, which would require an extensive (and expensive) environmental review. The Eastwick Press contacted said attorney, John Hartzell, who said [Read more…] about Developer Withdraws Glamping Application from Petersburgh

Petersburgh Planning Board Holds Another Public Hearing on “Glamping” Proposal

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by Alex Brooks

The Petersburgh Planning Board held a third public hearing on a “Glamping” (glamorous camping) development proposed for a lot on East Hollow Road. The project is proposed by Becca Benvie, and would include ten small structures designed for short term rental to tourists and vacationers. These tiny homes, with about 400 square feet of living space in each, will be served by driveways, two septic systems and two wells. They will have bathrooms, heat and electricity. The project is expected to cost in total about $1.5 million to construct, and the plan is to rent the homes in all seasons.

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Petersburgh Water District Fees will Increase

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by Alex Brooks

At the end of the Public Hearing on the budget held on November 1, members of the Town Board read a letter addressed to the patrons of the Water District, declaring the need to raise the semi-annual water fees. It cited a history of operational shortfalls and sought to put the District on a sounder financial footing by raising the semi-annual fee from $180 to [Read more…] about Petersburgh Water District Fees will Increase

Luxury Camping Development Proposed on East Hollow

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by Alex Brooks

The Petersburgh Planning Board currently has before it a proposal to build ten small cabins for short term rental on a site at 193 East Hollow Road in Petersburgh. The proponent of the project is named Becca Benvie, and the design so far has been done by McGiver Design Services of Cobleskill. Although this is described as luxury camping, sometimes called “glamping,” the ten units will be permanent residential structures with [Read more…] about Luxury Camping Development Proposed on East Hollow

Petersburgh PFOA Meeting

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Stephen Schwarz of the firm Faraci Lange spoke at an informational meeting in Petersburgh on Monday evening about the class action lawsuit against Taconic for compensation for PFOA contamination. Taconic has agreed to pay a total of $23.5 million in compensation. Those who are eligible include homeowners of houses in the Water District or houses whose wells have PFOA contamination in the water, and residents of houses with contaminated wells, whether they are owners or renters. The settlement also includes funding for [Read more…] about Petersburgh PFOA Meeting

The Latest News From The Eastwick Press

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Two More Wells in Poestenkill Test Positive For Higher than Permitted Levels of PFOA

This brings it to four, the number of private wells found to have been contaminated along with the Algonquin Middle School. No source of the contamination has been determined yet and more testing is underway. Read the complete story here.

The Town of Hoosick will Seek a Moratorium on Marijuana Sales Instead of Simply Opting Out

The Town Board wants more guidance from New York State and wishes to establish where such dispensaries may be located by adopting changes to the town zoning code. The Board plans to officially opt out of any on site consumption.

New Brunswick Budget Holds The Line on Taxes

Presented to the Town Board at their Thursday evening meeting, Supervisor Phil Herrington’s budget proposal calls for no change in the tax rate. Spending in the budget is up, but so are revenues, which allowed for the 0% tax change.

New Rensco Budget Calls for 10% Tax Cut

Delivered to the Rensselaer County Legislature on Thursday, the budget maintains the level of county services and is the fourth consecutive year County Executive Steve McLaughlin has proposed budgets that cut taxes. Read the complete story here.

Petersburgh PFOA Meeting Changed

The lead attorney in the PFOA Class Action suit settlement will meet with the public at 6 pm on Monday, October 18 at the PVMCC.

The Meet the Candidates forum, scheduled of Saturday, October 23 has been canceled.

Hoosick Historical Society Tours West Point

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Submitted by Richard Brownell

The Hoosick Township Historical Society took a bus trip to the United States Military Academy at West Point on Saturday, April 27, where fifty Historical Society members, their families, and friends were treated to an in-depth tour of the historic and world-renowned military institution.  [Read more…] about Hoosick Historical Society Tours West Point