Goshen board discusses creation of community preservation fund backed by senator Supervisor introduced a proposal—backed by Senator Scoopis—to create a community preservation fund funded by a small transfer tax on property sales (modeled on Chester/Warwick). The board discussed whether the fee would be paid by buyer or seller, referendum requirements, exemptions, and next steps to develop an adoption plan.

Goshen's board is exploring a groundbreaking community preservation fund that could transform local open space funding with a small transfer tax—what's your take?

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Goshen board debates Middletown water/sewer IMA, costs and who pays for pipeline and plant upgrades Board members and residents pressed for a completed map, plan and cost analysis before committing tax dollars or contesting Amy’s infrastructure ownership; Middletown’s proposed allocation and conditioning of hookups were central concerns.

The Goshen town board is grappling with crucial decisions on a water and sewer agreement with Middletown that could reshape local infrastructure and finances.

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Water District Budget Controversy Sparks Heated Debate Among Council Members Council members clash over transparency issues regarding the water district's budget and application.

Tensions erupted in Goshen as residents confronted board members over transparency issues surrounding the controversial water district, leaving the community hungry for answers.

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Planning Board Reviews Dilapidated Buildings and Upcoming Public Hearings in Goshen Board discusses dilapidated buildings, public hearings, and modifications to site plans.

Goshen's Planning Board is tackling urgent safety concerns as dilapidated buildings threaten the community, sparking a crucial discussion on infrastructure and development.

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Quarrystone LLC seeks amended site plan for truck storage and office spaces on Quarry Road Quarrystone LLC presents an amended site plan for storage and office use on County Road 68.

Quarrystone LLC's proposed changes to a once-troubled site could reshape the landscape of Goshen, but environmental concerns loom large!

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Solar Project Developers Present Revised Planting Plan to Millburn Board Developers propose new tree plantings to mitigate glare from solar panels in Millburn.

A revised planting plan featuring over 300 new trees aims to tackle glare issues from a proposed solar panel installation, sparking heated discussions among board members.

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Mobile Medical Imaging Service Plans Return to Original Site with New Tenant New tenant proposes mobile imaging service while complying with site plan and regulations.

A new mobile medical imaging service is poised to transform Goshen's commercial landscape, but will it meet the city's strict safety standards?

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Goshen Town Board Deems DEIS Incomplete and Approves New Planning Board Attorney Town board votes to return DEIS as incomplete and hires Lino Scarretta as attorney.

The Goshen Town Board has declared a crucial environmental document incomplete and welcomed a new planning board attorney—what does this mean for the community's future?

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Residents question IWS special permit legitimacy during planning board meeting Residents challenge IWS on special permit compliance and site expansion issues.

Goshen residents are raising serious questions about the legitimacy of IWS's special permit as concerns grow over potential violations and transparency in local governance.

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Warwick officials initiate emergency response plan for battery development concerns Warwick starts emergency response planning amid battery development safety discussions.

Goshen's Planning Board is taking bold steps to ensure community safety with a new emergency response plan for battery storage facilities following past safety concerns.

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Goshen Town Board approves traffic consultant RFP and mourns Sergeant Ramsey's retirement Goshen Town Board adopts RFP to update traffic analysis and accepts Sergeant Ramsey's retirement.

The Goshen Town Board is taking bold steps to enhance community safety while bidding farewell to a beloved police sergeant after two decades of dedicated service.

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