Beech-Nut plan approved
The Leader-Herald/Bill Trojan Florida Supervisor Bill Strevy asks the town Planning Board to approve the plans for the Beech-Nut project during Thursday’s meeting in the town.
FLORIDA — Beech-Nut officials said groundbreaking at the company’s new site in the Florida Business Park will begin next week after the site plan was approved by the town Planning Board Thursday night.
Applause broke out as the Planning Board unanimously approved the project, which does require Beech-Nut to meet 14 conditions of approval along the way.
Wetlands permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers still have not been approved, meaning Beech-Nut can’t work on the creation of wetlands to replace ones that will be disrupted by the construction of the facility. The company also won’t be allowed to do any work near the 1.19 acres of wetlands until the permits are approved.
The 14th condition was added during Thursday’s meeting after concerns were brought forth about the timeline for creating a barrier between the facility and the Mohawk Mills housing development.
Property owners pay bill
GLOVERSVILLE — Eight properties owned by Two Great Guys Realty will not be put up for public auction because the company has paid its tax bill, according to an official with the Fulton County Treasurer’s Office.
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Bridge work set in Canajoharie
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The bridge going over the Canajoharie Creek is scheduled to be replaced next year.
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GLOVERSVILLE — The Political Action and Governmental Affairs committees of the Fulton County Regional Chamber of Commerce & Industry has concerns regarding local school district budgets, many of which include property tax increases for 2008-09.
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