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Breaking News - Town of Cohocton Windmill Local Law

Cohocton Wind Watch|Press Release|May 17, 2006
New YorkZoning/Planning

After an "Article 78" was filed against the Town of Cohocton Windmill Local Law and service upon the Cohocton Supervisor – Jack Zigenfus, the board acknowledged the serious nature of the action by passing a motion to re-write a new windmill local law.


Daniel A. Ruzow a Senior Partner of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna was introduced as representation for the Town of Cohocton in order to recommend correct procedures in writing a new addition to the zoning law. Mr. Ruzow's Albany, NY firm has represented state agencies and authorities in the SEQRA process.

The Town Board of Cohocton's action opens the door to a complete restart of the Cohocton Wind Power Project. The clear implication is that the current law has no legal standing and that any town board law would need to follow proper procedure for enactment of a new local law.

Citizens are urged to interact and involve themselves at every stage of this process.

It is imperative to voice your concerns and put them in writing to the Town and …
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Daniel A. Ruzow a Senior Partner of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna was introduced as representation for the Town of Cohocton in order to recommend correct procedures in writing a new addition to the zoning law. Mr. Ruzow's Albany, NY firm has represented state agencies and authorities in the SEQRA process.

The Town Board of Cohocton's action opens the door to a complete restart of the Cohocton Wind Power Project. The clear implication is that the current law has no legal standing and that any town board law would need to follow proper procedure for enactment of a new local law.

Citizens are urged to interact and involve themselves at every stage of this process.

It is imperative to voice your concerns and put them in writing to the Town and Planning Boards.

The question now is "WHERE is the entire wind project"? How can you have an EIS when you don't know what the regulations governing the project are? Or are the Boards still ignoring the health, safety and financial well being of the citizenry?


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