TRR photo by Fritz Mayer A water main in Youngsville, NY that runs beneath Panther Rock Creek was unearthed by recent flooding. Town workers could not enter the creek to repair the damage until they received a permit from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), which was delayed because town crews were ordered out of the creek.

Supervisor spars with DEC official

Visit from state legislators yields emergency permit

By FRITZ MAYER

YOUNGSVILLE, NY—In the aftermath of a meeting between state and local officials, the NY Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) arranged for “emergency authorization” for debris and gravel deposits to be removed from creeks in the Town of Callicoon.

That word came in the form of a press release from Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther on August 17, following a meeting between various officials on August 13 arranged by Town of Callicoon Supervisor Linda Babicz to discuss recent flooding and what actions town officials may and may not take in response to it.

It was clear that there is a difference between what the town considers an emergency and what the DEC considers an emergency.

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Carney listens at noisy town hall meeting

Opponents attack healthcare reform

By TOM KANE

HONESDALE, PA—They had to turn away about 100 people at Congressman Chris Carney’s first town hall meeting during the August recess.

In all, around 300 crammed into the court room at the Wayne County Courthouse on Monday, August 17.

The majority of the questions centered on the proposed Health Care Bill that is moving through Congress.

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Eagle electrocuted in Narrowsburg

Final journeys to Albany and Denver, CO underway

By SANDY LONG

NARROWSBURG, NY—An immature female bald eagle, estimated to be approximately five months in age, was found electrocuted near Art Peck’s shop in the Narrowsburg Flats recently. The bird is believed to be one of two eagles that fledged from a nest in the Flats earlier this year. Her male sibling was not harmed.

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Other stories in this issue:

• New planning commissioner
• Highland launches website, sets hearing for possible closure of Clark Road
• Community impacts of natural gas
• Lumberland primary set for September 15
• Hawley Silk Mill seeks clients
• Frack chemical contamination
• Private wind power in Wayne

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