TRR photo by Fritz Mayer Hank Gruber, chief basin planner for the Army Corps of Engineers, left, holds a map of the East Branch Callicoon Creek Watershed, as Richard Fonorow discusses the flood mitigation study, and Congressman Maurice Hinchey holds a map showing areas damaged in past flooding. The press conference was held in Youngsville, NY on May 11.

Flood study launched

Army Corps of Engineers comes to town

By FRITZ MAYER

YOUNGSVILLE, NY—The brook was babbling serenely on this bright May afternoon, providing for a starkly different scene than in the early hours of June 28, 2006. Then, its waters roared through the confluence with the East Branch Callicoon Creek and knocked several Youngsville businesses out of commission.

It was the event that focused Youngsville supervisor Linda Babicz’ attention on politics in looking for a solution to the repeated flooding in the town, and ultimately led her to run for public office. So, it was especially gratifying when Congressman Maurice Hinchey held a press conference at the Youngsville Pavilion, beside Panther Rock Brook, to announce that the long-awaited study of the Callicoon Creek Watershed is scheduled to begin next month.

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‘Firestorm’ in the valley?

UDC statement ignites private property rights proponent

By SANDY LONG

NARROWSBURG, NY—The Upper Delaware Council staff call it an “incompatible use,” while one private-property rights advocate says it is the “American dream.” At issue is the increasingly contentious issue of natural gas extraction in the Upper Delaware region, as competing interests stake their claims.

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Milk bill supported

By FRITZ MAYER

MONTICELLO, NY—A bill introduced by two Pennsylvania senators got a measure of support from Sullivan County lawmakers, who saw it as helping dairy farmers in both states and the region.

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Other stories in this issue:

• Residents protest address changes
• County explores compressed natural gas facility
• Pennsylvania DEP secretary answers complaints
• Art in the government center
• Not in the New York State watershed
• PA Primary vote on May 19
• College battle spills over into county legislature
• Tusten, towns move to protect roads

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