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Carmel 'Battery Farm' Public Hearing Set for June 19
MAHOPAC, N.Y.— The Carmel Town Board tonight (May 15) voted to hold a public hearing over a potential zoning change that would limit the scope of battery storage systems like the one proposed for a 90-acre parcel near Miller Road in Mahioac. The hearing is set to take place at Town Hall, 60 McAlpin Avenue in Mahopac, Wednesday, June 19, at 7 p.m. and will address a proposed local law amending Chapter 156 of the Code of the Town of Carmel, entitled "Zoning."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER If approved, the amendment would allow the town to impose a moratorium on the Miller Road project while it considers amendments to the zoning law that would limit such projects to a fraction of the size of the 116-megawatt project proposed for Miller Road. During the public comment period, residents continued to express concerns over the project. The video below begins at the public comment period. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Updated technology equipment en route to Carmel Police Department
CARMEL – Carmel Police received good news Tuesday, a $400,000 grant from the State Division of Criminal Justice Services Law Enforcement Technology grant program is on its way to Putnam County’s largest town police department. The funding is to assist the police in purchasing new technology and equipment...
Poughkeepsie Man Convicted In Fatal Stabbing of Roommate
Dutchess County resident Andrew Alex Fraser of Poughkeepsie was convicted of murder on Monday, May 13, after two days of jury deliberations. According to the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office, Fraser killed Dontay Brown, age 24, during a knife attack, which resulted in a fatal stab wound into Brown’s skull, on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. at 25 South Grand Ave., in the City of Poughkeepsie.
Clearwater helped save the Hudson River. Can the organization save itself?
BEACON - Clearwater, the environmental organization that’s advocated for a clean Hudson River and offers kids a close-up look at the river aboard its sloop, has reached it 55th year. Until just days ago, leaders of the organization co-founded by Pete and Toshi Seeger feared this year would also be their last. ...
Two men shot in Newburgh: One dead, one in critical condition
CITY OF NEWBURGH - One man is dead and one is in critical condition following a shooting late Monday night in the city of Newburgh. City police said officers responded to Hasbrouck Street for a 911 report of shots fired at about 11:20 p.m. Monday. They arrived and found two...
Rowseelee Tea Shop To Hold Grand Opening In Mahopac
a bubble tea shop in Putnam County at 600 Route 6 in Mahopac, will hold a grand opening celebration on Friday, May 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The eatery, which has been open since March, serves a variety of bubble, milk, and cold brew teas, as well as matcha and coffee. Those with a sweet tooth can also order desserts like beignets, flavored croissants, ice cream, and lemon bars.
Softball teams to watch in each class for the 2024 Section 1 playoffs
Who will get to raise the Gold Glove and earn the title of Section 1 champion? With the Section 1 softball postseason set to begin for the rest of the section, here are some teams in each class to keep an eye on for the playoffs. ...
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