@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialA bold new proposal could transform a 142-acre parcel in Goshen into a sprawling hospitality venue, but concerns about environmental impacts and zoning precedents are sparking heated discussions among board members.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialThe Goshen board has taken a crucial step towards the Maplewood Village subdivision, approving a conditional sewer district extension that hinges on the Village of Goshen's capacity to treat wastewater.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialGoshen officials express serious safety concerns over battery energy storage systems, prompting a continued moratorium as they investigate fire suppression gaps and seek solutions.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialA local resident is raising alarms that a proposed lease by IWS could push Goshen over its 300-acre limit for municipal waste, risking both the environment and the town's future.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialGoshen's Zoning Board is set to approve a resolution for the Ocean Hospitality project, but will the modest redesign spark fresh debates on its impact?
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialConcerns are rising as asphalt millings are added to a Quarry Road site, sparking questions about stormwater management and potential contamination.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialGoshen EMS is forecasting a dramatic rise in emergency calls, expecting to handle over 3,000 this year, while grappling with staffing costs that could reach nearly half a million dollars!
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialThe Environmental Review Board has raised alarms over a proposed lease from the Altair Landfill that could push waste management limits to the brink, sparking urgent calls for testing and rigorous enforcement.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialResidents and board members are sounding the alarm over a proposed concrete plant, raising serious health and environmental concerns about dust, noise, and traffic impacts.
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