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Port Jervis council adopts SEQRA negative declaration, moves to acquire Deer Park watershed parcels

Common Council of the City of Port Jervis · October 17, 2024
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Summary

The council acted to declare lead agency status under SEQRA and adopted a negative declaration for a proposed purchase of watershed parcels in the Town of Deer Park through the Orange County Land Trust, saying city ownership would protect the drinking-water supply and serve as city match for WQIP funding.

The Port Jervis Common Council voted to act as lead agency under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and adopted a negative declaration for a proposed acquisition of watershed parcels in the Town of Deer Park.

Councilwoman Thompson presented a resolution stating the city will acquire certain parcels from the Town of Deer Park through…

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