Noise ordinance changes considered in New Paltz
Support for revisions to the Village of New Paltz’s noise ordinance has grown, with Mayor Tim Rogers moving from skepticism
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New Paltz will review zoning change that paved the way for Zero Place
The change was designed to encourage commercial development on Rt. 32. The idea of reviewing the zoning that makes a large project possible is also being promoted on the other side of town, with the CVS/Five Guys proposal.
In New Paltz, large senior housing proposal proves controversial
The 60-unit, 120-bed development pits proponents of senior housing and “aging in place” with residents who have lived on a quiet street for years and would like to keep it that way.
New Paltz developer outlines vision of pedestrian friendly “inviting corridor” on Rt. 32
Zero Place developer David Shepler said the new four-story building should not be thought of in isolation, but as the first of its kind in that part of town, which will eventually become “aesthetically inviting and vibrant with life.”
The perennial winter clash: Mailbox vs. snow plow
A few are smashed or upended each year, then the questions begin: was it the plow or flying snow? Was the mailbox securely attached to a solid post, or held fast to a rotten post by a single Eisenhower-vintage bolt?
New Paltz outlines review process for controversial Rt. 32 mixed-use development
At four stories, with commercial development on the ground floor and 48 apartments above, the Zero Place development is large by New Paltz standards, but appears to be in keeping with zoning designed to encourage and concentrate mixed-use development in that part of the village.
Village of New Paltz considers runoff system for voting
The change would allow voters to make several choices in order of preference. If no candidate received a majority of votes, the lowest vote-getter is removed and the total is tallied again with second choices taken into consideration.
New Paltz considers contracting with single trash hauler
As it stands now, different waste-carting companies pick up from their customers on different days. That means there’s almost always garbage cans at the side of the road, adding to visual and odor pollution, as well as large, noisy trucks rumbling up and down streets.
New Paltz village to review mixed-use zoning
A group called the Friends of New Paltz has criticized the law, saying it paves the way for overdevelopment.
New Paltz mayor Tim Rogers optimistic about 2017
This year comes to a close with Village of New Paltz officials singing a happy tune, after more than $1.2 million in state funding was awarded for community projects.