Choices, Choices, Choices... 3 meetings scheduled for Tuesday the 17th.
1. Attorney General Andrew Cuomo in Watertown
2. Cohocton Monthly Board Meeting in Atlanta
3. Naples Valley Bristol Hills Association Board Meeting at the South Bristol Town Hall
Which meeting will you be attending?
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo Forum on 6/17/08
Andrew M. Cuomo is coming to Watertown on June 17 to host a community forum.
In a recent letter to local leaders, Mr. Cuomo said he wants to discuss "priority issues, such as environmental protection, health care, consumer protection, civil rights, workers rights and student lending."
The attorney general and his staff also will answer questions from audience members.
Food and refreshments will be served.
The forum will be at 7 p.m. at Case Middle School, 1237 Washington St., Watertown, NY
Mr. Cuomo asks people who plan to attend to let his office know by calling 448-4814 or e-mailing at communityaffairs@oag.state.ny.us
Please send an email to nvbhagroup@gmail.com if you are planning to go & would like to car pool.
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In a recent letter to local leaders, Mr. Cuomo said he wants to discuss "priority issues, such as environmental protection, health care, consumer protection, civil rights, workers rights and student lending."
The attorney general and his staff also will answer questions from audience members.
Food and refreshments will be served.
The forum will be at 7 p.m. at Case Middle School, 1237 Washington St., Watertown, NY
Mr. Cuomo asks people who plan to attend to let his office know by calling 448-4814 or e-mailing at communityaffairs@oag.state.ny.us
Please send an email to nvbhagroup@gmail.com if you are planning to go & would like to car pool.
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Please Join us on Sunday
The Citizen Power Alliance has organized a state wide gathering at Letchworth Park. Many similar organizations from across the state and some politicians have been invited to attend.
The Citizen Power Alliance picnic and working session will begin for early birds arriving at 10:00 AM. The main meeting will get underway shortly after NOON and should last till dinner time. (5-6:00 PM) Please bring your own picnic food, beverage & utensils.
There will be plenty of time to socialize and getting acquainted, but for the Citizen Power Alliance to become a force within New York State, functional organizing roles and practical ways of achieving needed objectives must be developed.
Directions to Letchworth State Park - Middle Falls Pavilion - can be found on: http://nyfalls.com/letchworth-main.html
This site provides a Google map so that everyone can map from where they are coming from. Once they are near the area then they would take route #436, take a right onto Denton Corners Rd. to the CASTILE ENTRANCE to the Park (this is the South West Entrance) the Middle Falls Pavilion is approximately 1-1/2 to 2 miles inside the park. This is the closest Entrance to Middle Falls Pavilion. Vehicle Fee at the Gate is $6.00 Phone Letchworth Park is 585-493-3600.
The Citizen Power Alliance is a coalition of independent groups organized to promote sound energy and environmental policy. CPA holds public officials and regulators accountable, while seeking the protection of the public interest.
Call if you have any questions, (585) 534-5581. citizenpoweralliance@gmail.com
Please visit these links for more information
http://citizenpoweralliance.org/
http://cohoctonwindwatch.org/
Hope to see you on Sunday at Letchworth at the Middle Falls Pavilion!
The Citizen Power Alliance picnic and working session will begin for early birds arriving at 10:00 AM. The main meeting will get underway shortly after NOON and should last till dinner time. (5-6:00 PM) Please bring your own picnic food, beverage & utensils.
There will be plenty of time to socialize and getting acquainted, but for the Citizen Power Alliance to become a force within New York State, functional organizing roles and practical ways of achieving needed objectives must be developed.
Directions to Letchworth State Park - Middle Falls Pavilion - can be found on: http://nyfalls.com/letchworth-main.html
This site provides a Google map so that everyone can map from where they are coming from. Once they are near the area then they would take route #436, take a right onto Denton Corners Rd. to the CASTILE ENTRANCE to the Park (this is the South West Entrance) the Middle Falls Pavilion is approximately 1-1/2 to 2 miles inside the park. This is the closest Entrance to Middle Falls Pavilion. Vehicle Fee at the Gate is $6.00 Phone Letchworth Park is 585-493-3600.
The Citizen Power Alliance is a coalition of independent groups organized to promote sound energy and environmental policy. CPA holds public officials and regulators accountable, while seeking the protection of the public interest.
Call if you have any questions, (585) 534-5581. citizenpoweralliance@gmail.com
Please visit these links for more information
http://citizenpoweralliance.org/
http://cohoctonwindwatch.org/
Hope to see you on Sunday at Letchworth at the Middle Falls Pavilion!
Friday, April 11, 2008
NVBHA Board Meeting April 15th at 7 pm
We are having an Open NVBHA Board Meeting April 15th at 7 pm at the South Bristol Town Hall.
We welcome all questions / comments / suggestions / information that you may have.
Please let us know by email if you plan on attending nvbhagroup@gmail.com click here
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If you have photos to share on our Blog, please email them to us.
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We welcome all questions / comments / suggestions / information that you may have.
Please let us know by email if you plan on attending nvbhagroup@gmail.com click here
Please feel free to comment to any of the posts.
If you have photos to share on our Blog, please email them to us.
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Thursday, April 10, 2008
Wind Farm Meeting Tonight in Hamlin
We are not alone in our fight - click on the link to read the article in yesterday's Democrat & Chronicle. At the end of the article scroll through the comments - there are both pros and cons (of course). The meeting tonight in Hamlin was also mentioned on Channel 8 morning news.
Please Step Up and Post your Comment at the end of the article about Naples, South Bristol, Cohocton, Prattsburgh & Italy and the issues we are facing. We need all the media attention we can get - if you post a comment in the D & C, you will be helping us spread the word.
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080409/NEWS01/804090361
The meeting tonight in Hamlin was also mentioned on Channel 8 morning news - we wonder if they will be there reporting? If you recall, Channel 8 came to our Town Meeting with RG&E back in November. Watch the Channel 8 News 11:00 news tonight and the AM News tomorrow.
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Please Step Up and Post your Comment at the end of the article about Naples, South Bristol, Cohocton, Prattsburgh & Italy and the issues we are facing. We need all the media attention we can get - if you post a comment in the D & C, you will be helping us spread the word.
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080409/NEWS01/804090361
The meeting tonight in Hamlin was also mentioned on Channel 8 morning news - we wonder if they will be there reporting? If you recall, Channel 8 came to our Town Meeting with RG&E back in November. Watch the Channel 8 News 11:00 news tonight and the AM News tomorrow.
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Tuesday, March 25, 2008
NCS Special Board Meeting Wed, 3/26 at 7 pm
Naples Central School Board of Education Meeting
A Special Meeting of the Naples Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 7:00 pm in the Naples Elementary School Band Room.
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A Special Meeting of the Naples Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 7:00 pm in the Naples Elementary School Band Room.
Site: Elementary School Elementary Band Room
Time: 7:00 pm
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IMPORTANT Zoning Board Meeting Thursday 7 pm
IMPORTANT TO READ THIS - We were just informed of this meeting slated for Thursday.
This is a summary of what has been happening in the town of Italy since October 2007.
10-1-07
Ecogen Wind LLC and Ecogen Transmission Corp. filed a detailed application for zoning approval to build a new proposed project on 3,775 acres in the southern portion of the town. This application was withdrawn several weeks later.
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This is a summary of what has been happening in the town of Italy since October 2007.
10-1-07
Ecogen Wind LLC and Ecogen Transmission Corp. filed a detailed application for zoning approval to build a new proposed project on 3,775 acres in the southern portion of the town. This application was withdrawn several weeks later.
11-16-07
Nixon Peabody, representing Ecogen, filed a Reply Memorandum of Law with the State Supreme Court requesting pre-trial discovery that would lead to a number of causes of action against the town for their resistance to the wind project.
12-3-07 (estimated date)
A private meeting was held of Town Board members, town attorney, and representatives of Ecogen. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss what "amenities" might be given to the town by the developer in exchange for permission to build the project.
12-13-07
At the Town Board meeting Margaret Dunn read a brief prepared statement which said that the private meeting had been held, that amenities were discussed, but no other details were provided.
At the February Town Board meeting Ms. Dunn instructed Dave Ferry, Chair of the PB/ZBA, to consider a special industrial zone for the Ecogen project. The PB later scheduled a Special Meeting on 2-29-08 to discuss this matter. At the next Town Board meeting on 3-11 Dave made the recommendation to the Board that they consider changing the town comprehensive plan and zoning laws to create the "amenity zone" for the project. This recommendation, although consistent with Ms. Dunn's request, surprised other Board members who could not understand how such a sweeping change could be proposed with so little review.
There is now a Special Meeting of the PB/ZBA scheduled for 3-27 at 7pm to "unschedule" the PBA Public Hearing that had originally been set for 3-29. That Public Hearing may not take place until May.
In summary, it looks as if several Town Board members (possibly a majority) now feel that we would be better off giving Ecogen the four thousand acres they want in order to avoid additional costly lawsuits. They also seem to believe that if Ecogen puts enough money on the table that the people of the town will support the project.Margaret Dunn has stated several times that she thinks that a "silent majority" of town people have always supported the development and that the hundreds who spoke against them are a vocal minority.
This Thursday at 7pm is a Special Meeting of the ZBA to discuss a number of related issues. We need to get a minimum of a hundred people to attend and to speak out against the lunacy which has recently taken hold of formerly sane and honest people.
If this proposed project goes through every resident of this town will be financially hurt. Those near the project will lose a significant portion of their property value and those further away will see their taxes skyrocket to make up the shortfall.
We expect the meeting to be at the Town Hall, although it could be moved to the Town barn if a large turnout is anticipated. Since only a handful of people attended the last special meeting it is most likely to remain at the town hall.
The proposed industrial zone includes everything south of Italy Turnpike and Italy Valley Road.
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Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Naples School Board Meeting Tonight is ON
Dear NVBHA members and friends,
Members of the Naples School Board have confirmed that even though the Naples Central Schools were closed today due to the icy morning that the Board Meeting scheduled for tonight, Wednesday the 5th of March is on. The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. See the post below for more information.
Please consider attending. Thank you!
NVBHA Board
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Members of the Naples School Board have confirmed that even though the Naples Central Schools were closed today due to the icy morning that the Board Meeting scheduled for tonight, Wednesday the 5th of March is on. The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. See the post below for more information.
Please consider attending. Thank you!
NVBHA Board
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Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Naples School Board Meeting, Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
To all NVBHA Members and Friends,
A regular meeting of the Naples Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 7pm.
NVBHA urges all of you to be present at this meeting and voice your concerns on the PILOT issue, or at least show support for those who will do so on behalf of our group.
As you already know SCIDA has approved the PILOT programs for the Cohocton and Prattsburgh Wind Projects. SCIDA ignored the objections from the Naples School District and numerous representatives from our community.
SCIDA’s approval will strongly affect the school districts' taxbase in a negative manner. The Naples School Districts’ lawyer explained this thoroughly at the Public Hearing in Atlanta January 18 this year.
An important question is presenting itself at this Wednesday meeting:
Will the board of Education and the School Superintendent advise their counsel to pursue any legal means necessary to counteract this unfair and possibly illegal treatment of the Naples School District?
Public meetings like this are important tools in shaping a healthy community! Show your support by attending the Naples School Board meeting Wednesday March 5, at 7 pm! The meeting is scheduled to be held in the High School Library off of Academy Street. In case of inclement weather if school is not held then after school activities are usually canceled.
Thank you!
The NVBHA Board
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A regular meeting of the Naples Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 7pm.
NVBHA urges all of you to be present at this meeting and voice your concerns on the PILOT issue, or at least show support for those who will do so on behalf of our group.
As you already know SCIDA has approved the PILOT programs for the Cohocton and Prattsburgh Wind Projects. SCIDA ignored the objections from the Naples School District and numerous representatives from our community.
SCIDA’s approval will strongly affect the school districts' taxbase in a negative manner. The Naples School Districts’ lawyer explained this thoroughly at the Public Hearing in Atlanta January 18 this year.
An important question is presenting itself at this Wednesday meeting:
Will the board of Education and the School Superintendent advise their counsel to pursue any legal means necessary to counteract this unfair and possibly illegal treatment of the Naples School District?
Public meetings like this are important tools in shaping a healthy community! Show your support by attending the Naples School Board meeting Wednesday March 5, at 7 pm! The meeting is scheduled to be held in the High School Library off of Academy Street. In case of inclement weather if school is not held then after school activities are usually canceled.
Thank you!
The NVBHA Board
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Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Reminder - NVBHA Public Meeting Wed 1/23/08 at 7pm
NVBHA Public Meeting Wed 1/23/08 at 7 pm at the Naples High School Auditorium.
All our Welcome - Come and Hear the Latest Information.
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All our Welcome - Come and Hear the Latest Information.
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SCIDA Monthly Meeting 1/24/08 at Noon
SCIDA Monthly Meeting is Thursday, January 24, 2008 at NOON
7234 Route 54 North, Bath, NY
Final Vote on Windfarm Prattsburgh and Final Vote Windfarm Cohocton.
There are 11 proposed turbines in the Naples School District.
The Naples School Board and the NVBHA have rejected their PILOT Proposal.
How will the SCIDA BOARD Vote?
Please attend if you can!
7234 Route 54 North, Bath, NY
Final Vote on Windfarm Prattsburgh and Final Vote Windfarm Cohocton.
There are 11 proposed turbines in the Naples School District.
The Naples School Board and the NVBHA have rejected their PILOT Proposal.
How will the SCIDA BOARD Vote?
Please attend if you can!
Thursday, January 17, 2008
NVBHA Public Meeting on Jan. 23
Naples Valley Bristol Hills Association invites you to attend an informational meeting on January 23. The meeting will take place at the Naples High School Auditorium starting at 7pm. We will start the meeting with introduction of the Interim Board Members followed by several presentations.
After the presentations, we will have an open forum to voice concerns and give us input. If you have any questions now, please email us at nvbhagroup@gmail.com with your questions so we can address them in our presentations.
Many subjects will be presented including updates on the proposed overhead transmission line, the status regarding the SCIDA (Steuben County Industrial Development Agency) meetings, the Naples School taxes, NVBHA Membership, our need for sub-committees, and nominations for NVBHA board members.
Our board is in need of people to serve on the sub-committees listed below:
1) Research
2) Website Blogging to help post informative & interesting topics
3) Legal
4) Public Relations
5) Meeting Representatives to attend Town, Village, School, SCIDA, and other meetings
6) Political - to track public officials and see who/why we should lobby.
7) Media
If you have a niche or interest in any of the above, we would love to hear from you. Just reply with your area of expertise or interest. Your help and your support is greatly appreciated.
Please bring friends, co-workers, neighbors, and family to the public meeting. Lets fill the room. Our community is being affected by many things right now and we all need to take action. What we can do today will benefit us tomorrow.
Thank you,
The NVBHA Board
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After the presentations, we will have an open forum to voice concerns and give us input. If you have any questions now, please email us at nvbhagroup@gmail.com with your questions so we can address them in our presentations.
Many subjects will be presented including updates on the proposed overhead transmission line, the status regarding the SCIDA (Steuben County Industrial Development Agency) meetings, the Naples School taxes, NVBHA Membership, our need for sub-committees, and nominations for NVBHA board members.
Our board is in need of people to serve on the sub-committees listed below:
1) Research
2) Website Blogging to help post informative & interesting topics
3) Legal
4) Public Relations
5) Meeting Representatives to attend Town, Village, School, SCIDA, and other meetings
6) Political - to track public officials and see who/why we should lobby.
7) Media
If you have a niche or interest in any of the above, we would love to hear from you. Just reply with your area of expertise or interest. Your help and your support is greatly appreciated.
Please bring friends, co-workers, neighbors, and family to the public meeting. Lets fill the room. Our community is being affected by many things right now and we all need to take action. What we can do today will benefit us tomorrow.
Thank you,
The NVBHA Board
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Sunday, January 13, 2008
Public hearing Friday January 18, 2008
Public Hearing; Friday, January 18th in Atlanta NY,Town Court Facility19 Main Street at 10am.
Dear Community Members,
Thanks for sending your letters of protest to SCIDA(Steuben County Industrial Development Agency) last week. If you did not do so, we ask you to please reconsider your interest in this issue. We are strong as a community when we stand together! Together we can make an impact.
There is an important meeting coming up on Friday. This is a public meeting that SCIDA is holding to hear our communities concerns over the proposed PILOT(Payment in Lieu of Taxes) program. It is imperative that Naples Central School district taxpayers come; some to speak and many to show support. We need our voices to be heard.Our School District cannot accept $3700 / tax revenue per year in a PILOT program. If each turbine was fully assessed by the dollar value,the amount of money would be far greater. Let's fight to keep our taxes down, and make UPC pay their fair share.
The Wind farm Corporation (UPC) is asking SCIDA for approval to take money from our students. We must stop them by fighting for our schools future and the tax base in our community.
We hope you can attend the SCIDA public hearing on January 18th, at 10am, Town Court Facility, at 19 Main Street, Atlanta.Please reply if you need a ride or would like to car pool.
We must show them that the people of Naples and the Bristol Hills care.Please join us in this attempt for justice and forward this to everyone involved with the Naples School District.
We appreciate your continued support in these efforts.
Sincerely,
NVBHA
Dear Community Members,
Thanks for sending your letters of protest to SCIDA(Steuben County Industrial Development Agency) last week. If you did not do so, we ask you to please reconsider your interest in this issue. We are strong as a community when we stand together! Together we can make an impact.
There is an important meeting coming up on Friday. This is a public meeting that SCIDA is holding to hear our communities concerns over the proposed PILOT(Payment in Lieu of Taxes) program. It is imperative that Naples Central School district taxpayers come; some to speak and many to show support. We need our voices to be heard.Our School District cannot accept $3700 / tax revenue per year in a PILOT program. If each turbine was fully assessed by the dollar value,the amount of money would be far greater. Let's fight to keep our taxes down, and make UPC pay their fair share.
The Wind farm Corporation (UPC) is asking SCIDA for approval to take money from our students. We must stop them by fighting for our schools future and the tax base in our community.
We hope you can attend the SCIDA public hearing on January 18th, at 10am, Town Court Facility, at 19 Main Street, Atlanta.Please reply if you need a ride or would like to car pool.
We must show them that the people of Naples and the Bristol Hills care.Please join us in this attempt for justice and forward this to everyone involved with the Naples School District.
We appreciate your continued support in these efforts.
Sincerely,
NVBHA
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