YORK — The Town of York has 'set aside' the proposed local law that would permit horizontal hyrdrofracking in permittable zoned areas as well as made significant moves towards the potential of a proposed moratorium. During Tuesday's meeting the Town Board took action on the powder keg controversy over a proposed local law that would permit horizontal hydrofracking in specifically zoned areas. Prior to taking action on the matter they were … [Read more...]
Fracking Saga Continues in Avon as Sides Collide
AVON — Pro and anti-frackers collided at Thursdays public hearing where the Avon town board was scheduled to vote on a proposed new 1-year moratorium to prevent horizontal fracking. The town hall meeting room was extended to the courtroom where both were filled to near capacity. In attendance were many Town of Avon residents as well as people in the natural resources industry that do not reside in Avon including John Holko, President of Lenape … [Read more...]
State Officials a No-show After County Requests Public Forum on Deslalination Plant
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — At a meeting of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors today, County Administrator Ian Coyle stated that he has reached out to the State of New York requesting to have a public forum and not a private session to address concerns about the potential closure of the Azko desalination plant. The Cuylerville Road facility is currently treating brine produced as a result of the collapse of the Akzo salt mine in … [Read more...]