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Legislature adopts negative declaration for Rosendale public‑safety radio tower after debate on timing and outreach
Summary
After presentations from emergency services and county staff, the committee adopted a negative declaration under 6 NYCRR Part 617 for a proposed public‑safety radio tower in Rosendale, citing limited environmental impacts in the SEQR analysis; members discussed timing, town hearings, visibility, EME study results, and required town easements and bonding steps before construction.
Ulster County’s legislative committee voted to adopt a negative declaration under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (6 NYCRR Part 617) for a proposed public‑safety radio tower at the Rondout Municipal Center in Rosendale, concluding the SEQR short form did not indicate significant environmental impacts but leaving procedural steps for towns and later construction approvals.
Everett Erickson, director of emergency services, told the committee the Rosendale site is one of 16 planned tower sites needed to create a simulcast public‑safety radio system. He said the site provides a crucial microwave link to ensure interoperability across fire, police and EMS channels and…
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