Solar developer ‘tidal wave’ anticipated in Canajoharie

Solar developer ‘tidal wave’ anticipated in Canajoharie

CANAJOHARIE — Stephen Stortecky might try to move if solar arrays appear in the sprawling backdrop of his backyard. "This is what I've woken up to since 1987," said the 229 Happy Hollow Road resident, pointing at the bucolic Canajoharie countryside.Moving is a troubling thought for Stortecky, who fears that the value of his ranch would plummet, as would the chances of finding a potential buyer should any solar farm sprout up nearby. These feelings, of course, are dovetailed with his existing attachment to a site he's called home for decades. Like many Mohawk Valley communities, the prospect of solar development has…
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Montgomery County to replace Cranes Hollow Road bridge, latest for long-term infrastructure plan

Montgomery County to replace Cranes Hollow Road bridge, latest for long-term infrastructure plan

AMSTERDAM — An outdated bridge on Cranes Hollow Road in the town of Amsterdam will be replaced next year as part of ongoing efforts to eventually repair or replace every bridge in Montgomery County.“It always has to be a priority just due to the sheer number of bridges we have in the county,” County Executive Matthew Ossenfort said. “We’ve tried to do at least one bridge a year.”Montgomery County is responsible for approximately 92 bridges within its borders. Since 1999, a total of 39 bridges will have been replaced after factoring in next year’s project, according to Eric Mead, commissioner of…
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