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Question 7 would remove local zoning power from MA communities. Backers say that's a good thing
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (475+ words) In November's general election, Massachusetts voters will consider a ballot question that would allow homes to be built on lots as small as 5,000 square feet regardless of local ordinances. Question 7 is opposed by groups like the Massachusetts Municipal Association, which…...
New Paltz adopts Good Cause Eviction Law
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (190+ words) The Town of New Paltz is the latest New York municipality to adopt Good Cause Eviction Law. The law protects tenants from being evicted unless the landlord has "good cause" for an eviction. Good causes include failure to pay rent,…...
Troy City Council limits mayor's emergency powers after Flock dispute
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (320+ words) Troy's Mayor has new limits on her authority after the city council unanimously voted to curtail her emergency powers on Thursday. The new local law lays out a more detailed process for declaring emergencies, replacing the city's old, paragraph-long emergency…...
After senior living facility closure, Bethlehem's town supervisor says 'responsibility is to families"
1+ week, 1+ day ago (356+ words) This week, the town of Bethlehem took the unprecedented step of closing a private senior residence — the Albany Center for Independent Living in Delmar. WAMC's Andrew Waite spoke with Town Supervisor David VanLuven about the decision. Supervisor David VanLuven: One…...
Monticello Housing Board, leadership abruptly resign after years of alleged mismanagement
1+ week, 3+ day ago (625+ words) MONTICELLO, N.Y. – The future of the Monticello Housing Authority is at risk after nearly the entire agency’s board and the executive director abruptly resigned last week. Michael Sussman, the Village of Monticello Attorney, told Radio Catskill that four board commissioners — Tanita…...
Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood CEO talks Saratoga County expansion, healthcare roadblocks
1+ week, 4+ day ago (363+ words) As the federal government continues to explore changes to access to reproductive healthcare across the country, Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood is set to begin managing sexual and reproductive health services in Saratoga County by 2028. The consolidation will aim to bring…...
Republican will challenge incumbent Chittenden County State's Attorney
1+ week, 5+ day ago (96+ words) WAMC Republican will challenge incumbent Chittenden County State's Attorney A Republican candidate has stepped forward to challenge the incumbent Chittenden County state’s attorney. Democrat Sarah George narrowly won the Democratic primary on August 11 by 1,009 votes. At the time, there were…...
Saratoga Springs continues to pursue zoning changes
2+ week, 4+ day ago (363+ words) In recent months, Saratoga Springs Mayor John Safford has pushed changes to zoning and land-use regulations in the historic city, but not without consistent pushback from residents and preservation organizations. The Unified Development Ordinance is essentially the document that outlines…...
Rhinebeck residents debate proposed hospitality moratorium
2+ week, 5+ day ago (601+ words) The proposal arrived as a series of high-profile projects are looking to build in and around Rhinebeck. The exclusive Soho House franchise, a self-described "club for creatives" where members pay thousands of dollars a year for access, is planning a…...
Vermont fire chief to lead international organization
3+ week, 2+ day ago (118+ words) WAMC Vermont fire chief to lead international organization The South Burlington fire chief was sworn in as president of the International Association of Fire Chiefs. The association says it is the largest professional association representing fire and emergency service leaders....