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GENERAL GEORGE LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 12/12/2024, Office location: DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY. SSNY is designated as agent upon which process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 4957 NY-22 Amenia, NY 12501. Purpose: any lawful.
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Notice of Formation of Pretty Little Closet, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/15/24.Office location: Dutchess County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Crystal Smith 124 Sharon Road, Millerton, NY 12546. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.
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Notice of formation of Timothy Capowski LLC.
Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 2, 2023. Office location: P.O. Box 785, 42 Maple Avenue, Millbrook, NY, 12545, Dutchess County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC: P.O. Box 785, 42 Maple Avenue, Millbrook, NY, 12545. Purpose: law practice (appellate litigation and consulting).
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Notice of formation of limited liability company. Articles of Organization of BLACK BARN EVs LLC were filed on September 27, 2024 with the Secreretary of State of New York. The LLC has an office in Dutchess County, NY. The NY Sec of State is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against LLC may be served. The SSNY shall mail process to: 17 South Quaker Hill Road, Pawling NY 12564. The LLC does not have a specific date of dissolution. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act.
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NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF AMENIA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
AREA VARIANCE RELATED TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT
189 AMENIA UNION ROAD, AMENIA NEW YORK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Section 121-59(G) of the Town of Amenia Zoning Code, a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) of the Town of Amenia, New York, on January 21st, 2025 at 6:00 PM.
Applicants Michael Levin and Laurence De Segonzac-Levin (the “Applicants”) seek an area variance from the Zoning Law with regard to Applicants’ request to subdivide a 62.896-acre parcel located at 189 Amenia Union Road, Tax Parcel # 132000-7266-(the “Property,”) previously amended by a lot line adjustment filed as Map # 12830). The Property is located in the Rural Agricultural (“RA”) Zoning District and is subject to a 10-acre minimum lot size requirement pursuant to the Zoning Law Dimensional Table in Section 121-11B. Applicants seek an area variance of 1.281-acres to create an 8.719-acre parcel (“Lot 1”) and a 53.177-acre parcel (“Lot 2”).
A copy of the application is on file in the Planning/Zoning Office, 2nd Floor for public viewing and inspection, Monday-Thursday, 9-3 P.M by appointment. Please call 845-373-8860 X 122 or email jwestfall@ameniany.gov for comments or questions.
John T. Metcalfe
Chairman
Zoning Board of Appeals
Town Of Amenia
01-09-25
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF AMENIA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Amenia will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on the 16th day of January, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall, Town of Amenia, 4988 Route 22, Amenia, New York 12501, at which time all parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard as to whether the Town Board of the Town of Amenia shall adopt “Local Law No. ___ of the Year 2024, Repealing Local Law No. 1 of 2022 and Opting-In to Allow Retail Dispensaries within the Town of Amenia”.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the purpose and intent of the proposed Local Law is to repeal Local Law No. 1 of 2022, and opt-in to allow cannabis retail dispensaries within the Town of Amenia.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Proposed Action is a Type II Action pursuant to the provisions of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and the regulations adopted thereunder at 6 NYCRR Part 617 and therefore, no further review is required under SEQRA.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the proposed Local Law No. ___ of the Year 2024 is available for review and inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk during regular office hours, at the Town Hall, Town Hall, 4988 Route 22, Amenia New York and on the Town’s website at www.ameniany.gov.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the adoption of this Local Law is subject to a Permissive Referendum.
Dated: Amenia, New York
December 19, 2024
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
DAWN MARIE KLINGNER
TOWN CLERK
01-09-25
NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF TAX ROLL AND WARRANT
2025
TAKE NOTICE, that I, Dawn Marie Klingner, the undersigned Collector of Taxes of the Town of Amenia, County of Dutchess and State of New York, have duly received the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes within the Town of Amenia for the year 2025, and that I will attend at 4988 Route 22, Amenia from January 2, 2025 to February 28, 9:00 o’clock in the forenoon to 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon on each day, excepting Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays for the purpose of receiving the taxes listed on the said roll.
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that taxes may be paid on or before February 28, 2025. On all taxes received after such date, there shall be an additional one percent for each additional month or fraction thereof thereafter until such taxes are paid or until the return of unpaid taxes to the county treasurer pursuant to law.
January to February 28, 0% (percent) penalty;
March 1 to March 31- 2% (percent) penalty;
April 1 to April 30 - 3% (percent) penalty;
May 1 to June 2 - 4% (percent) penalty;
June 1 until settlement with County Treasurer, 5% (percent).
In addition, after May 15, a fee of $2.00 will be added for each parcel.
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that pursuant to the provisions of law the tax roll of the Town of Amenia will be returned to the County Treasurer of the County of Dutchess on the 2nd day of June. Dated December 27, 2024.
Dawn Marie Klingner
Amenia Tax Collector
01-09-25
RESOLUTION
NO. 130 of 2024
RE: INTRODUCING PROPOSED “LOCAL LAW NO. ___ OF THE YEAR 2024, TO AMEND CHAPTER 121 OF THE TOWN CODE, ‘ZONING’, TO REGULATE ADULT-USE CANNABIS RETAIL DISPENSARIES”
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Amenia previously opted-out of allowing the licensing and establishment of adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries within the Town of Amenia by adoption of Local Law No. 1 of 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has now determined that adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries should be permitted within the Town of Amenia and has introduced a local law to repeal Local Law No. 1 of 2022 and allow adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries within the Town of Amenia; and
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Town Board that Chapter 121 entitled “Zoning” is in need of being amended in order to regulate adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries to protect neighboring properties and the health and welfare of the community and provide provisions that govern the time, place and manner of adult-use cannabis retail dispensary operations; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board determines that the proposed action is a Type I Action pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, Part 617 NYCRR (commonly known as “SEQRA”), which requires that a Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) be completed prior to adoption; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed Part 1 of the FEAF completed by the Town’s Planning Consultant, a copy of which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Local Law is an action for which there are no other involved agencies and, therefore, the Town Board is, by default, the Lead Agency for this Action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
1.The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth and adopted herein.
2.The Town Board hereby introduces for consideration of its adoption proposed “Local Law No. ____ of the Year 2024, to Amend Chapter 121 of the Town Code, ‘Zoning’, to Regulate Adult-Use Cannabis Retail Dispensaries” in the form annexed hereto.
3.The Town Board has determined that the enactment of the aforementioned Local Law is a Type I Action pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, Part 617 NYCRR (commonly known as “SEQRA”) and reserves its obligation to make a determination of significance until after the public hearing.
4.The Town Board is the only agency having approval authority for the adoption of this Local Law and is therefore Lead Agency for the purpose of SEQRA.
5.The Town Board hereby schedules a Public Hearing regarding the proposed adoption of the annexed Local Law for 7:00 P.M., on the 16th day of January, 2025, to be held at Town Hall, 4988 Route 22, Amenia, New York, and the Town Clerk is directed to post a Notice of Public Hearing in the Town’s official newspaper, the Millerton News, and on the sign board maintained by the Town Clerk in Town Hall not less than ten (10) days prior to said public hearing date, and that such notice shall be in the following form.
6.The Town Board further directs the Town Clerk to act as follows with respect to the proposed Local Law:
a. to serve a copy of this Resolution, the annexed proposed Local Law, Part 1 of the Full Environmental Assessment Form and Notice of Public Hearing to the municipal clerk of each abutting municipality not less than ten (10) days prior to said public hearing; and
b.to serve a copy of this Resolution, the annexed proposed Local Law and Part 1 of the Full Environmental Assessment Form to the Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development for advisory review in accordance with §§ 239-l and 239-m of the General Municipal Law; and
c.to serve a copy of this Resolution, the annexed proposed Local Law and Notice of Public Hearing to the Town of Amenia Planning Board for its review and recommendation prior to said public hearing.
Motion made by C/Winters
Seconded by S/Blackman
The foregoing resolution was voted upon with all councilmembers voting as follows:
Supervisor Blackman Aye
Councilmember Rebillard Aye
Councilmember Hamm Aye
Councilmember Winters Aye
Councilmember Ahearn Absent
Dated: Amenia, New York
December 19, 2024 DAWN MARIE KLINGNER, TOWN CLERK
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF AMENIA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Amenia will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on the 16th day of January, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall, Town of Amenia, 4988 Route 22, Amenia, New York 12501, at which time all parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard as to whether the Town Board of the Town of Amenia shall adopt “Local Law No. ___ of the Year 2024, to Amend Chapter 121 of the Town Code, ‘Zoning’, to Regulate Adult-Use Cannabis Retail Dispensaries”.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the purpose and intent of the proposed Local Law is to regulate adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries to protect neighboring properties and the health and welfare of the community and provide provisions that governs the time, place and manner of adult-use cannabis retail dispensary operations.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Town Board hereby determines that the enactment of the aforesaid Local Law is a Type I Action pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, Part 617 (commonly known as “SEQRA”).
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the proposed Local Law No. ___ of the Year 2024 is available for review and inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk during regular office hours, at the Town Hall, Town Hall, 4988 Route 22, Amenia New York and on the Town’s website at www.ameniany.gov.
Dated: Amenia, New York
December 19, 2024
BY ORDER OF THE
TOWN BOARD
DAWN MARIE KLINGNER
TOWN CLERK
01-09-25
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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Equal Housing Opportunity. All real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1966 revised March 12, 1989 which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color religion, sex, handicap or familial status or national origin or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. All residential property advertised in the State of Connecticut General Statutes 46a-64c which prohibit the making, printing or publishing or causing to be made, printed or published any notice, statement or advertisement with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, age, lawful source of income, familial status, physical or mental disability or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.
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LAGRANGEVILLE — At a ceremony to cement his win as Dutchess County comptroller, Democrat Dan Aymar-Blair was officially sworn into office on Saturday, Jan. 4, by New York State comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli as family, friends and supporters enthusiastically cheered him on.
The ceremony marked both a new beginning for Aymar-Blair and the end of a challenging chapter which pitted him in a very tight race against incumbent Republican Gregg Pulver, who was appointed to the position approximately two years ago by former county executive William F.X. O’Neil.
The well-attended event was hosted by former county comptroller Robin Lois, who stepped down from the role in 2023 prior to Pulver’s appointment to accept a position with the state as deputy comptroller. Political notables such as Sen. Michelle Hinchey, D-41, Assemblymember Didi Barrett, D-106, County Legislator Chris Drago, D-19, and Republican county executive Sue Serino joined Aymar-Blair and his family for the ceremony which emphasized integrity, accountability and bipartisan goodwill with a mindset toward the needs of Dutchess County residents.
The ceremony began with a display by the color guard as the U.S., state, and county flags were carried forth for the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the singing of the national anthem and an invocation. Robin Lois provided the opening remarks, reminding the audience of what the position entails. “The comptroller is the watchdog,” Lois said. “Dan will do a fantastic job.” The following speaker, Rebecca Edwards, the town supervisor of Poughkeepsie, agreed, listing the traits which she believes distinguishes Aymar-Blair. “Dan is the perfect person,” Edwards said. “He’s experienced, qualified … dedicated.”
Sen. Michelle Hinchey, D-41, also praised Aymar-Blair in her remarks while acknowledging the audience for making his victory possible. “Government, politics and running for office is a team sport,” said Hinchey, who conveyed her gratitude to guests at the nearly full Large Hall at Tymor Park in LaGrangeville while explaining the under-the-radar role of the comptroller who is tasked with office responsibilities, constituent outreach, oversight and operating in fair-minded, nonpartisan fashion, regardless of the obstacles ahead. “You need a comptroller with the courage to stand up to both sides of the aisle,” Hinchey said. “That is Dan Aymar-Blair.” State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli agreed with Hinchey, citing the comptroller’s need to serve as a beacon, emphatically stating “The most essential qualification is being independent.”
While independence and fearlessness are assets for the position, cohesiveness and collaboration is equally critical. Aymar-Blair feels strongly about serving all county residents in a positive, productive manner, especially when his intervention is clearly needed. “I’m motivated by the belief that government can — and must — help out,” the incoming comptroller said. “People are hurting. People are struggling … The prescription is good management.”
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COPAKE — Hecate Energy LLC has filed its intent to construct a major solar energy facility after months have passed since the Chicago-based company last June stated it would reenter the application process.
The filing of intent by Hecate, made on Dec. 19 with the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission, was followed three days later by filing of its application.
The timing — two days before Christmas — was criticized by the Town of Copake in a motion it immediately filed requesting the state reject Hecate’s filing.
The Shepherd’s Run project has a years-long history. Last spring, following the state’s rejection of Hecate’s application for the Shepherd’s Run project, the company said it would refile its application “on or about June 3.” In the months have which passed, town officials and residents have been anxiously awaiting any development. The suspense in the intervening months was chronicled in a monthly newsletter written by Richard Wolf, Copake’s Town Supervisor.
In December, he wrote “...It’s been seven months and counting since Hecate Energy announced its intention to file a new application to construct a 42-megawatt facility on more than 200 acres of prime farmland in Craryville. Rumor has it that Hecate intends to file a new application before the end of the year, although they haven’t told us about their plans.”
Shepherd’s Run is a proposed solar project near the intersection of Routes 23 and 7. It originally was designed as a 60-megawatt facility but was scaled down after the company lost control of a parcel of land that was integral to the original design.
In its motion filed with the state, the town wrote: “The Town of Copake hopes that Hecate’s surprise announcement to file its application on December 23 is not intended to deprive the public of meaningful opportunities for participation in this proceeding. “
Two local groups opposed to the project joined in opposition to the latest Hecate filing. Sensible Solar of New York noted in a letter that the “lengthy delay, followed by filing two days before Christmas, is yet another example of Hecate’s bad corporate character and ongoing disregard for public involvement in the siting process.”
The Birch Hill Road Neighbors Association in Craryville wrote: “Applicant’s decision to file its application including 247 documents on December 23, 2024, during the busy holiday season, further reduces the already limited window of time for residents to consider funding requests and organize representation.”
Attempts to reach Hecate for comment were unsuccessful.
An associate counsel at the state Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission noted that Hecate had filed a 60-day notice of intent on March 28, 2024. Referencing Hecate’s latest three-day notice, and asking that the town’s motion be denied, the counsel wrote: “It has not been the practice of the Office to require Applicants to refile a 60-Day Notice if the 60 days has elapsed before the application has been filed.”
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