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2010 Solstice Bonfire

Jeff Green — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:07:15 +0000

An annual even in Putnam Valley. If you were there, comment on this post!

Thanks to Cory Allen and some video magic.

Putnam Valley Incentive Zoning – from PVRC

Jeff Green — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 16:38:11 +0000

Dear PVRC Members:

At last Wednesday’s public meeting there were many people who got up to speak against the proposed Incentive Zoning Law. They all happened to be PVRC members.

Except for Wendy Whetsel, the remaining town board members were silent. There were no pro-incentive zoning residents speaking.

Paraphrasing one PVRC member who said after the meeting: “The board did not need any pro-incentive zoning residents to speak because they already have a majority to votes in this law.”

While the town board decides what move they will make next, it is now up to us to try and stop a vote in favor of the law. The three board members who may be inclined to vote for this law will all be up for re-election in 2011.

Please view the meeting by either going to the town website, www.putnamvalley.com chanel 20 to see the meeting. Or you can watch it on local cable Channel 20 at 6:30 P.M. every evening.

On the Web it is listed as:

Public Hearing #2 Incentive Zoning + Town Board Work Session 12/8/10

1 hour 17 minutes 14 seconds

To view the law and map of properties affected by the law: go to www.putnamvalleyresidents.com and click the boxes on the lower right side of the web page.

There is a map of 99 properties in town, 30 acres or more in size, that are considered currentlly undeveloped.

Here’s what you can do after viewing the video: The next phase of this battle is to take it to a public forum by writing to the local papers. The town board members actually read those papers to gauge public opinion. It also puts the issue out in public view of the developers.

Send a short letter to the following papers by email as well as the town clerk, asking her to forward it to the town board. We must go on record as to what a catastrophe this law is. It is important to give your full name and town of Putnam Valley to the 3 newspapers.

For the town clerk, please add your street address at the end of the letter to show you are a resident of Putnam Valley.

1.The Journal News: letters@lohud.com

2. Putnam County News and Recorder: editor@pcnr.com

3. North County News: editor@ncnlocal.com

4. Putnam Valley Town Clerk, Eileen Royael: eroyael@putnamvalley.com

Putnam Valley highway chief is arrested over statement on missing equipment | LoHud.com | The Journal News

Jeff Green — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 21:07:38 +0000

Putnam Valley highway chief is arrested over statement on missing equipment | LoHud.com

PUTNAM VALLEY — Town Highway Superintendent Earl C. Smith has been arrested on two misdemeanor counts in connection with a report he filed on missing town equipment, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said today.

Smith, a three-term elected highway chief who has worked for the town since 1979, was arrested Thursday afternoon and charged with third-degree falsely reporting an incident and making a punishable written false statement, police said. Sheriff’s investigators conferred with the District Attorney’s Office before charging Smith, police said.

In July 2009, Smith, 69, gave a sworn statement to sheriff’s investigators that a tailgate missing from a town truck had been stolen, the Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. However, Smith knew that the reported theft never happened and that his sworn statement was false, police said.

via Putnam Valley highway chief is arrested over statement on missing equipment | LoHud.com | The Journal News.

Putnam Valley – McClymont and Putnam Sports

Jeff Green — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:36:29 +0000

Putnam County

Applicant:

Steven McClymont

Facility:

McClymont Property
1030 Peekskill Hollow Rd
Putnam Valley, NY 10579

Application ID:

3-3728-00204/00001

Permit(s) Applied for:

Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands

Project is Located:

Putnam Valley, Putnam County

Project Description:

The project sponsor proposes to place 3000 square feet of fill (Item 4) to repair a pre-existing access road within the property located at 1030 Peekskill Hollow Road. The access road is located within the State regulated 100 foot wide adjacent area of Freshwater Wetland OL-37.

Availability of Application Documents:

Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person.

State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination:

Project is not subject to SEQR because it is a Type II action.

SEQR Lead Agency: None Designated

State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination:

Cultural resource lists and map have been checked. No registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures were identified at the project location. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required.

Coastal Management:

This project is not located in a Coastal Management area and is not subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.

Opportunity for Public Comment:

Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than Jul 01, 2010.

Contact:

Joseph R Murray
NYSDEC Region 3 Headquarters
21 South Putt Corners Rd
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845)256-3054
r3dep@gw.dec.state.ny.us

Applicant:

FC Putnam Sports Inc
7 Bryant Pond Rd
Putnam Valley, NY 10579

Facility:

Joe Palumbo Soccer Academy
7 Bryant Pond Rd
Putnam Valley, NY 10579

Application ID:

3-3728-00207/00001

Permit(s) Applied for:

Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands
Section 401 – Clean Water Act Water Quality Certification

Project is Located:

Putnam Valley, Putnam County

Project Description:

The project sponsor proposes to relocate a Town regulated intermittent watercourse in order to accommodate the construction of new soccer field at the existing facility. Mitigation efforts include the construction of a vegetated bio-retention area within the 100′ adjacent area of NYS Freshwater Wetland OL-72.

Availability of Application Documents:

State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination:

Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was performed.

SEQR Lead Agency: Putnam Valley Town Planning Board

State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination:

The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The permit type is exempt or the activity is being reviewed in accordance with federal historic preservation regulations.

Coastal Management:

This project is not located in a Coastal Management area and is not subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.

Opportunity for Public Comment:

Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than Jul 01, 2010.

Contact:

Joseph R Murray
NYSDEC Region 3 Headquarters
21 South Putt Corners Rd
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845)256-3054
r3dep@gw.dec.state.ny.us

Black bear seen roaming through Putnam Valley | LoHud.com | The Journal News

Jeff Green — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:02:29 +0000

PUTNAM VALLEY — State environmental officers are tracking a juvenile black bear that was spotted today in the Dennytown Road area.

The bear, described as about 6 feet long and weighing about 150 pounds, was seen this morning on Dennytown Road then was spotted near Indian Brook Road and Canopus Hollow Road, police said.

The locations are near Fahnestock State Park.

Black bear seen roaming through Putnam Valley | LoHud.com | The Journal News.