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'Wayne' cemetery ownership in question
TYRONE—Maintenance of the Wayne Village Cemetery happens infrequently, and the ownership of the property is in question. John Grimmke, president of the Tyrone Union Cemetery Association, explained that while it is called the Wayne cemetery and is right next to the Wayne Baptist Church on Route 230, it is actually in the town of Tyrone. Bob Canfield, Wayne town historian, explained that the Wayne Village Cemetery Association used to maintain the cemetery, but now that group has passed away. He said two of those members approached the Tyrone town board about taking over the cemetery around eight years ago because the association members were getting old. However, Canfield said that was never completely taken care of, leaving the ownership now in question. Tyrone Supervisor Lisa Bishop said the town is trying to figure out the paperwork so the town can claim it. She said the town has funds to maintain it and wants to tie the work in with maintaining the Tyrone cemetery. Read More ...
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Tyrone approves subdivision law
TYRONE—The Tyrone sub-division law was passed at the town board meeting, Tuesday, July 14. All board members except for Ed Perry approved the law. Before the vote Perry suggested it be put to a referendum vote by the residents. Supervisor Harvey Bishop said it cannot be done that way and must be voted on by the board. He explained the board has also been listening to what residents have been saying. Bishop said the board has not taken this matter lightly. He added, “the last thing I like is a bunch of regulations,” but said the subdivision law would help. “I hope everybody’s in place,” said board member Joe Sevier, adding that the appropriate officers should be ready for their responsibilities under the law. Bishop explained the sub-division law only pertains to the builder who is dividing up property for development. He said the law protects the buyer, town, and everyone around a property. Read More ...
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Tyrone subdivision law draws comments
TYRONE—A public meeting was held to address Tyrone residents’ questions and concerns about the town’s in-progress subdivision law, Thursday, May 28. One of the main concerns people had was with how the subdivision law would affect someone who wanted to build on their land. Danielle Hautaniemi, director of planning and community development for Cornell Cooperative Extension, explained what a subdivision law is and that it only pertains to people who divide up the land to develop and sell. She said subdivision law looks at how a project like that would affect the roads, sewer and water, erosion, noise and light pollution, and traffic problems. Hautaniemi said the town’s proposed law is divided into major and minor subdivision. She explained some projects are minor subdivision and would not have much impact on infrastructure so require less review. Lot line adjustments is an example of minor subdivision. Hautaniemi also said that minor subdivision includes three lots or less within the 1,500 feet buffer zone for lakes and major streams, and six to 10 outside the buffer zone. Major subdivision is four and up within the same buffer zone and seven and up outside it. She explained the state is responsible for dictating the minimum parcel size when a lot is broken up within the buffer zones. Read More ...
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Tyrone town board 04/14/09
TYRONE—The Tyrone town board approved the veteran’s exemptions for those who served in the Cold War. The planning Board Chairman Larry Werts asked for a liaison between the planning board and the town board. The town board approved Kay Houghtaling for the position. Trustee Joe Sevier gave a report on the recent conference at Corning Community College. All board members, planning board members and several others attended. The board reappointed Judith Wilbert to the assessment and review board. The board also appointed Alice Ford to the planning board, replacing Mary Huntley who resigned after 21 years of service. Read More ...
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Waneta, Lamoka Lakes ready for herbicide
WANETA, LAMOKA LAKES—The Department of Environmental Conservation has received the application for further treatments of Waneta and Lamoka Lakes. These treatments are part of a two year program that started last year. The herbicide Renovate was used and while it reduced the invasive milfoil plant, a study by Cornell University said it did not harm the fish. Dennis Fagan, Schuyler County legislator, said the DEC has until April 6 to make its decision on whether to give the permits. He said once they get the permits, it is hoped the treatments will be able to start soon afterwards. The next rounds of treatments have already been mapped out, and are available from the Tyrone and Wayne town governments. Read More ...
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