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Ulster County committee approves SEQR negative declaration for Rosendale public‑safety radio tower
Summary
Committee approved a SEQR negative declaration for a public‑safety radio tower at Lucas Avenue in Rosendale after presentations from Emergency Services and county staff about coverage gaps, EME testing and NEPA/SHPO review; members debated a one‑month delay request but ultimately passed the resolution.
The Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Committee voted to adopt a State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) negative declaration for construction of a public‑safety radio tower and associated site work at 1915–1925 Lucas Avenue in Rosendale.
Everett Erickson, director of Emergency Services, described the proposed tower as part of a 16‑site county public‑safety radio system intended to fix coverage gaps and improve interoperability among fire, police and EMS. Erickson said the upgrade is needed so different agencies can communicate…
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