TRR photo by Sandy Long Participants at the “Goodbye, NYRI” event lit candles to symbolize their continued commitment to working together to protect the Upper Delaware region.

‘Grassroots’ at a glance

Community activism defines Upper Delaware Region

UPPER DELAWARE RIVER REGION—Since 1975, The River Reporter (TRR) has consistently covered the key environmental issues affecting the river valley and its inhabitants. From the days when the Upper Delaware Council was formed following several decades of unrest and activism ( see UDC: at the hub ), to the current challenges that accompany growth, powerlines and natural gas extraction, TRR has brought its readers extensive coverage related to these issues.

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If the land is so special, buy it

Golf course controversy continues

By FRITZ MAYER

KAUNEONGA LAKE, NY - “If we’re to assume that it is as environmentally important as is being presented here, really you should go out and acquire this property.” That was attorney Larry Wolinsky’s advice to the Bethel town board about the old Smallwood golf course and adjoining property at a public hearing on May 1.

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PA court ruling on gas drilling discussed

Municipalities have limited control

By TOM KANE

HAWLEY, PA - Municipal officials gathered at the PPL Learning Center on May 4 to learn more about the recent PA Supreme Court decisions on cases between two gas drilling companies and two municipalities.

For two and a half hours, Hawely, PA attorney Tony Waldron discussed land-use policy and gas exploration and attempted to clarify the recent court decisions on a municipality’s ability to control gas drilling within its boundaries.

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Other stories in this issue:

• PA senators want to help dairy farmers
• Honesdale hotel revives past glory
• Landfill permit remains unresolved
• Pipe of Power; cup of fame
• UDC: at the hub
• Creditors at township door
• Careers galore

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