Friday, March 9, 2012

JCC Article X forum Thursday draws a crowd of 100 concerned citizens

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By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER

FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2012

New York’s Article X energy law is not flawless and indeed was passed “surprisingly fast” but addresses both statewide energy needs and local concerns, according to a sponsor of the state rule.

Addressing more than 100 people gathered Thursday in Jefferson Community College’s Jules Center Amphitheater, Assemblyman Kevin A. Cahill, D-Kingston, said Article X allows the state to override municipal zoning laws only if local rules are deemed “unreasonable” by a siting board.

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