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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application Date: 10/21/2019 Applicant: TOWN OF BETHLEHEM 445 DELAWARE AVE DELMAR, NY 12054 Facility: Bethlehem WD 1 Delmar Reservoir 2 Dam Breach 2219 New Scotland Rd Voorheesville, NY Application ID: 4-0134-00212/00001 Permits(s) Applied for: 1 - Article 15 Title 5 Dam Project is located: in NEW SCOTLAND in ALBANY COUNTY Project Description: The proposed project entails decommissioning the reservoir by breaching one embankment so it no longer impounds water. The southern embankment of the north reservoir will be excavated and regraded (approximately 9,200 SF) to provide a 20 ft base-width breach. Water released will be conveyed through an existing storm drainage and culvert to unnamed tributary of the Vloman Kill. 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 an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was not performed. SEQR Lead Agency None Designated State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination Cultural resource lists and maps have been checked. The proposed activity is not in an area of identified archaeological sensitivity and no known registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures were identified or documented for the project location. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required. DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29) It has been determined that the proposed action is not subject to CP-29. Availability For Public Comment Contact Person Comments on this project must be ANGELIKA R STEWART submitted in writing to the Contact NYSDEC Person no later than 11/14/2019 1130 N Westcott Rd or 15 days after the publication date Schenectady, NY 12306 of this notice, whichever is later. (518) 357-2069

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Preliminary Budget of the Town of Westerlo, for the fiscal year beginning Jan. 1, 2020 has been completed and filed in the office of the Town Clerk in said Town, where it is available for inspection by any person during normal business hours.

PLEASE TAKE FURTER NOTICE that the Town of Westerlo Town Board will hold a Public Hearing on the 2020 Preliminary Budget for the Town of Westerlo and the 2020 Town of Westerlo Volunteer Fire Co. Budget on Wed., November 6, 2019 at 7:00 PM at the Richard Rapp Municipal Bldg. located at 933 County Route 401, in said town and any person may be heard for or against any item therein contained.

Pursuant to Section 108 of the Town Law, the proposed salaries of the following Town Officers are hereby specified as follows: Supervisor $ 15,000, Councilman (each) $3,625, Town Clerk/Tax Collector $44,340, Supt. of Highways $60,100, Town Justice (each) $11,000.

A Special Town Board meeting will follow the Public Hearing for the purposes of:

1. To vote upon separate resolutions to adopt the 2020 Town of Westerlo Vol. Fire Co. Budget and the 2020 Town of Westerlo Budget.

2. To discuss a proposed Notice of Highway Defects Law (draft) and schedule a public hearing date.

3. Resolution to adopt a job description for a Transfer Station Recycling Coordinator.

4. Consider appointment of a Sole Assessor and to discuss other business before the Town Board.

By Order of the Town of Westerlo Town Board

Date: October 15, 2019 Kathleen Spinnato Town Clerk

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Town of Rensselaerville

Request for Proposals

Community Solar Project

The Town of Rensselaerville is requesting proposals for a subscription to a community solar project for service in relation to the Town’s existing utility account with Central Hudson Gas & Electric.  Proposal requirements for the subscription include (a) an allocation of approximately 100kW; and (b) the Town’s right to terminate on no more than ninety (90) days’ notice.

All proposals must include a complete proposed contract.  Proposals are to be addressed to Victoria Kraker, Town Clerk, Town of Rensselaerville, 87 Barger Road, Medusa, NY 12120 and received no later than 4:30 p.m. on November 12, 2019.  Please direct any questions regarding this request to Supervisor John Dolce at .

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STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF ALBANY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING UPON PRELIMINARY BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the preliminary Budget for the Town of Knox for fiscal year beginning January 1, 2020 has been completed and filed in the office of the Town Clerk at the Knox Town Hall where it is available for inspection by any interested person during the clerk’s posted hours.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Knox will meet and review said preliminary Budget, and hold a Public Hearing on the 2020 Preliminary Budget at the Town Hall located at 2192 Berne-Altamont Road (Town of Knox), at 7:00 p.m. on the 6th day of November, 2019. At such hearing any person may be heard in favor or against the Preliminary Budget as complied or for or against any item or items therein contained.

PURSUANT to Section 113 of the Town Law, the proposed salaries of the following Town Officers, subject to final approval of the 2020 Town Budget, are hereby specified as follows:

Supervisor.....$16,672.00

 Town Justices (2)  

Total.....$20,286.00 

Councilmen (4) 

Total.......$15,300.00 

Town Clerk........$13,244.70 

Highway Supt.........$59,069.99 

Tax Collector……$5,000.00

BY ORDER OF THE KNOX TOWN BOARD

Traci Schanz

Knox Town Clerk

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET OF  THE TOWN OF NEW SCOTLAND  FOR THE YEAR 2020

Notice is hereby given that the Preliminary Budget of the Town of New Scotland for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2020, including general town funds, highway/public works funds, fire protection district funds, and special district funds, has been completed and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of New Scotland, at New Scotland Town Hall, 2029 New Scotland Road, Slingerlands, New York, where it is available for inspection by any interested persons during office hours.

The Town Board of the Town of New Scotland shall hold a public hearing on said Preliminary Budget on November 6, 2019 at 6:30 pm at Town of New Scotland, 2029 New Scotland Road, Slingerlands, NY showing such changes, alterations and revisions as have been made therein by the Town Board to the Tentative Budget.  At such hearing, any person may be heard in favor of or against the Preliminary Budget as compiled or for or against any item or items therein contained.

The following are the proposed salaries of certain town officers of the Town of New Scotland: 

Officer Proposed Salary

Town Supervisor $64,221.28

Council Member     $   9,981.08

Town Clerk    $ 59,566.31

Town Highway Superintendent     $ 75,612.66

By order of the Town Board of the Town of New Scotland on October 23, 2019.

Diane R. Deschenes

New Scotland Town Clerk

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NOTICE OF HEARING UPON PRELIMINARY BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Preliminary Budget of the Town of Rensselaerville, County of Albany, State of New York, for the Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2020 has been completed and is on file in the office of the Town Clerk at 87 Barger Road, Medusa, NY 12120 where it is available for inspection by any interested persons during normal business hours and at www.rensselaerville.com

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Rensselaerville will hold a Public Hearing on the Preliminary Budget.

Pursuant to §108 of the Town Law, the proposed salaries of the following elected Town Officers are hereby specified as follows:

Supervisor $16,500

Councilpersons (4) $4,000 (each)

Highway Superintendent $48,316

Town Clerk $36,000

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Rensselaerville will hold a Public Hearing on the following Special Districts within the Town of Rensselaerville. The budget amounts for these Districts showing the actual budget amount for 2019 and the proposed budget for the 2020 Fiscal Year as follows:

Preston Hollow Lighting District – $4,100 No Change

Rensselaerville Lighting District – $4,750 No Change

Rensselaerville Hydrant District – from $2,500 to $500

Rensselaerville Water District – from $45,147 to 43,621

Rensselaerville Sewer District – from $45,012 to $44,741

Rensselaerville Volunteer Fire Company – from $61,500 to $62,520

Medusa Volunteer Fire Company – $63,000 No Change

Tri-Village Volunteer Fire Company – from $61,000 to $63,500

Said Public Hearing will be held at the Town of Rensselaerville Town Hall, 87 Barger Road, Medusa, NY 12120 on November 7, 2019 at 7:00 pm at which time and place all those wishing to comment will have the opportunity to be heard.

Dated: October 10, 2019

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD

Victoria H. Kraker

Town Clerk

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TOWN OF BERNE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Preliminary Budget of the Town of Berne, County of Albany and State of New York for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2020 has been completed and filed in the office of the Berne Town Clerk at the Berne Town Hall where it is available for inspection by all interested persons during regular office hours.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Berne will meet and review said Preliminary Budget and hold a Public Hearing thereon at the Berne Town Hall, located at 1656 Helderberg Trail on the 7 th day of November, 2019 at 6:00 PM and that at such hearing any person may be heard in favor of, or against, the preliminary budget or any item or items therein contained, and that face time video conferencing will be used.

Pursuant to Section 108 of the Town Law, the salaries of the following officers are

hereby specified as follows:

Supervisor… ... $19,226.00

Councilpersons (each)

…....$ 3,635.00

Town Clerk….. $43,631.00

Highway Superintendent

…..$53,270.00

October 30, 2019

By Order of the Town Board of the Town of Berne

Anita C. Clayton

Town Clerk

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