Lumberland super says, ‘sue!’

Board amends kennel law; appoints

new chief constable

By SANDY LONG

sandylong@riverreporter.com

GLEN SPEY, NY — Residents of the Town of Lumberland concerned about soaring taxes got a glimmer of hope when township supervisor John LiGreci declared during the town’s monthly meeting that the Sullivan County Association of Supervisors (SCAS) is moving ahead with its intent to sue the state legislature in order to bring about tax reform for Sullivan County citizens.

“Whether they like it or not, we are going to sue the state for taxation without representation before we’re taxed out of our homes,” said LiGreci, who serves as chairman of the SCAS. LiGreci added that Lumberland’s legal counsel, Brian Edwards, Esq., as well as Sullivan County Treasurer Ira Cohen, have expressed their willingness to assist in litigating the action. LiGreci also reported that favorable discussions are underway with Orange and Ulster counties to join the measure.

In other matters, the town board took the following actions:

• Approved amending its local kennel law to limit the allowable number of household pets to one dog or cat per half-acre, with a total of no more than four pets. Five or more pets will constitute a kennel operation and be subject to special use permitting procedures. Individuals wishing to possess more than a pet per half-acre must apply for a variance with the town zoning board.

• Appointed Vincent Czubak to replace James Thompson as chief administrative constable.