BY KATHY KAHN Approximately 150 persons gathered Tuesday night at the West Haverstraw Community Center for a discussion about a proposed plant in neighboring Stony Point, which would convert New York City trash to natural gas. Greg Julian, chairman of the Stony Point Democratic Committee,was a central organizer of the event, and was joined by […]
STONY POINT, NY…September 29, 2015 – Stony Point Councilman Tom Basile released the following statement today in response to this afternoon’s press conference by Supervisors Phillips and Gromack with regard to the proposed New Planet Energy facility in Stony Point. The proposed state-of-the-art renewable energy plant, to be located within Stony Point’s industrial zone, is […]
BY CHERYL SLAVIN At a joint meeting of the Stony Point Planning and Town Boards last Thursday evening, a standing room only crowd listened intently to a presentation from New Planet Energy about its proposal to build a waste to biofuel plant on the former Kay Fries site. The public also had a limited opportunity […]
With the COVID-19 lockdown, house quarantines, and social distancing guidelines, you might have noticed a slight spike in your monthly electricity bill. This is completely normal, don’t worry. South Bay Energy reviews that if you’ve been spending more time indoors, a small increase in your consumption is understandable. However, you can’t live like this forever. […]
BY CHERYL SLAVIN In its sole meeting for the month of December, the Stony Point Town Board concluded several pieces of business in anticipation of the coming year. Three different insurance policies were renewed, and one appointment each was made to the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals. The first members of the Sesquicentennial […]
Rockland County is home to one of the region’s most advanced waste management centers. Comprised of 11 facilities and six waste programs, the Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority aims to provide residents and businesses with an efficient and environmentally friendly method of disposing of their waste. Kerri Scales, Education Coordinator at the Authority, is […]