TRR photo by Fritz Mayer Activist Bruce Ferguson responds sharply to a charge of “witch hunt” leveled by lawmaker Leni Binder at a meeting at the government center on October 14.

Activists, Partnership clash

Gas drilling and more at issue

By FRITZ MAYER

MONTICELLO, NY—Bruce Ferguson, recently one of the most prominent activists in Sullivan County, called for the defunding of the Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development at a meeting at the government center on October 14.

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Damascus considers “conditional” drilling

Zoning change would require site visits

By FRITZ MAYER

DAMASCUS TOWNSHIP, PA—A zoning change being considered by the Damascus Township Planning Commission would alter the status of gas drilling in most of the town from a special exception use to a conditional use.

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Hinchey’s challenge

A real race this time around

By FRITZ MAYER

NEW YORK STATE, NY—With a district that includes such relatively progressive population centers as Ithaca and Kingston, and with a long history of bringing federal dollars back to the 22nd Congressional District, Congressman Maurice Hinchey has not had a truly competitive campaign in more than a decade.

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Other stories in this issue:

• Flooding and gas top topics at UDC
• Town says clean up dump
• Gas drilling and tourism
• DRBC drilling regulations postponed
• The coming budget shock
• Correction
• IDA CEO supports Narrowburg School development

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