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NYSEG wants to dredge creek in Wayne
WAYNE—The New York State Electric and Gas Corporation is seeking permission to remove approximately 425 cubic yards of accumulated sediment from the stream that runs through the County Route 87 culvert. Thomas Haley, engineer for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, explained NYSEG is only applying to dredge 50 feet upstream and 50 feet downstream from the culvert. Read More ...
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Wayne recognizes firefighters, volunteers
WAYNE—The Wayne Fire Department honored its firefighters, responders, and auxiliary members at the annual Past Fire Chief’s Banquet, Saturday, May 12. The Firefighter of the Year Award went to William Bason, who is also a past chief. Chief Larry Day said Bason had moved out of the area and left the department, but came back and rejoined last year. He added Bason received the award because he had left, but “decided to be energized again.” “It’s not always the one who runs into the burning building to save lives,” said Day about the recipient of Firefighter of the Year. “It’s usually someone who has been there for many, many years and is dedicated.” The Emergency Medical Services Member of the Year was Marie Kervan-Prawl. Day said she slso received the EMS award last year. She is on call during the day and makes many emergency response calls. The Service Award went to Lou Wisely for rescuing a person from a car fire. Read More ...
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Group will treat Waneta, Lamoka with herbicides
WANETA, LAMOKA LAKES—The lakes’ association for Waneta and Lamoka is proposing a partial chemical treatment of two plants, Eurasian watermilfoil and Southern naiad, this May and June. Schuyler County Legislative Chairperson Dennis Fagan explained the permit applications just need to be approved by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, which were sent one month ago. He added the county has already approved awarding the work. The lakes association is proposing treating 123.5 acres between both Waneta, Lamoka and Mud Creek Channel. Milfoil is an invasive plant species from Asia and Europe, while the naiad is actually native. According to the association, 90.5 acres of Lamoka Lake and Mud Creek Channel, and 10 acres of Waneta Lake will be treated with an aquatic herbicide called Renovate to deal with the milfoil. Fagan said the 90.5 acres will be split between Lamoka and Mud Creek. The application is currently proposed to be conducted during a two-day period in mid-May. The naiad will be targeted with the herbicide Aquathol K in a 23 acre application in Waneta Lake. Aquathol will be applied from the northern shoreline to 200 feet into the lake. Fagan said this will be two days during June 11 to 15. Read More ...
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Reed hears fracking, alternative energy concerns
WAYNE—Hydrofracking and alternative sources of energy were two recurring topics the public talked about with Congressman Tom Reed at the Wayne town hall, Saturday, March 3. Resident Amy Raab spoke to Reed and nearly 15 people in the public about protecting the Finger Lakes watershed from drilling for Marcellus Shale. She said the Finger Lakes should be included in the state’s proposed ban on drilling in the Syracuse and New York City watersheds. “Thousands drink the water from here,” she said. Raab added there are many homes along the lakes. She said because of the wineries in the area as well, this is a big tourist destination. Resident Julie Vargo explained she is moving here from Texas after years of spending just the summers on Keuka Lake. She said she has seen what has happened because of drilling for Barnett Shale in Texas. Vargo added that there aren’t large sources of water in Texas like there are in the Finger Lakes. Reed said he believes the individual states should handle if and how fracking happens. He said it is a 10th Amendment issue. Reed added he would pass the comments on to New York state representatives Tom O’Mara and Phil Palmesano. He added concerns about the dangers of fracking were why the Marcellus Shale caucus was created, which Reed is a part of. Read More ...
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New owners demolish former restaurant
WAYNE—The former Branding Iron Restaurant in Wayne was demolished Tuesday, Nov. 15. Wayne Code Enforcement Officer Gill Harrop explained the property was purchased five months ago by Lin Hough, a contractor based-in Penn Yan, and Merle Whitehead, president of RealtyUSA. He said the new owners plan to build residential structures on the property located at 987 Route 54. Hough said the 2.1 acre property has seven lots (four owned by him and three by Whitehead). He explained the plan is to build six or seven custom homes. Hough said the stick-built structures would be between 1,600 and 1,800 square feet in size and have two bedrooms and three bathrooms. Hough said he and Whitehead want to create a complimentary area to the lakefront. He said the two are planning to build the first home next year. He said his construction company, Hough Builders, will do the work when they have an opening in their schedule. He explained they will start with just one house and see what the market is like next year. Read More ...
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