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Residents press Hudson Falls trustees over Wheelabrator odors and safety; mayor says board is "at the mercy of DEC"
Summary
Several residents raised persistent odor, dust and malfunction concerns about the nearby Wheelabrator plant; Mayor John Barton said the board has raised issues with the company and is relying on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for regulatory response.
During the public comment period, residents urged the Board to act on ongoing odor and dust problems tied to the Wheelabrator facility near Hudson Falls.
Audrey Kirby of River Street described a fire-damaged nearby house that she said is a safety and nuisance concern and asked whether code enforcement committee members were monitoring the situation; Mayor Barton said the village is working with the Department of Labor on demolition plans. Ron Atkinson of Burgoyne Avenue summarized a recent public information session on Wheelabrator and said the meeting produced many "very negative comments." He said he had identified inconsistent reports about incidents and asked what steps the Board would take.
Mayor Barton said he has spoken with Wheelabrator about a recent malfunction and "what they are doing to repair and prevent" future problems. He added that the Board is "at the mercy of DEC," and said he thinks public pressure on the Department of Environmental Conservation is helping. Residents also discussed inviting outside presenters to a community meeting (Mike Ewall and Tracy Frische) to share additional information.
