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The freshly cut roads that will accommodate the placement of the Millennium Pipeline, such as this one off Route 52 in Cochecton, are temporary. But residents are asking if they are a harbinger of much larger land disturbances that will come with gas wells.
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Partnership backs gas drilling in Sullivan
Cochecton pursues moratorium
By FRITZ MAYER
WESTERN SULLIVAN COUNTY, NYLike casinos before them, gas wells will either be the saviors of the county or its ruination, depending on whos talking. Unlike casinos, however, opponents agree there is probably no way to stop gas drilling, but wonder if it can be regulated. Some proponents believe, however, that little regulation is necessary.
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Art needs a home
Homeless bench seeks shelter
By SANDY LONG
HONESDALE, PAWhen Bill Kreighton created his art bench depicting the issue of homelessness, he never envisioned that the artwork itself would end up without a home. But thats what transpired when the appearance of the bench began to stir negative responses from community members who were bothered by its presence.
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Appellate court overturns Toronto access decision
Matter back before local judge
By FRITZ MAYER
ALBANY, NYA higher court has overruled a local judges determination that the public has no right to use a road in the gated community at the Toronto Reservoir to access the reservoir. On June 12, a five-judge panel of the New York State Appellate Court issued a unanimous ruling that Judge Robert Sackett improperly issued what amounted to a summary judgment in the case, essentially finding in favor of the Woodstone Companies, which owns the land in question.
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