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Residents raise stormwater, zoning and runoff concerns during Cairo public comment
Summary
During public comment at the April 15 Cairo Town Board meeting, residents raised multiple development and environmental concerns: a resident asked whether the school or DEC had been contacted about a stormwater prevention plan for a solar field off William Dinger Road; others raised zoning concerns about the Langes motel and a 60-unit Cedar Terrace proposal and alleged washer runoff into the Shingle Kill; a separate commenter questioned the town's cannabis moratorium timing.
Several residents used the public comment period at the Town Board meeting on April 15 to raise land-use, environmental and policy concerns affecting Cairo.
Resident R. Pacifico told the board people are concerned about a solar field off William Dinger Road and asked whether the town had contacted the school district or the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation about a stormwater prevention plan. Council Member Brandow, who also serves on the school board, said he would mention the matter to the school.
Pacifico also raised concerns about the Langes motel on Route 23, saying residents have complained about people living there in ways inconsistent with motel zoning. He noted that Cedar Terrace had submitted plans to the Planning Board for about 60 'bungalows' and voiced worry that similar occupancy issues could arise, citing a nearby mental health facility as context for residents' concerns.
Another resident identified as Anna asked when town bathrooms would be opened for little league and was offered a key to sign out. Anna also alleged that current Cedar Terrace owners were allowing washer runoff into the Shingle Kill; the board did not resolve that allegation at the meeting.
S. Hilgendorff questioned why the town's cannabis moratorium was enacted when the state issued rules and laws about a week before the moratorium approval; the board said a person named Tal would need to answer and hoped he would attend the next meeting to respond.
At least one resident, M. Gorelick, reported good news: the library's bookmobile grant application for $20,000 resulted in $10,000 awarded and a check expected in May. The board acknowledged public comments but did not take formal action on the land-use and runoff concerns during the meeting.
