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Thurston Board introduces local ban on commercial sewage-sludge composting, schedules May 21 hearing
Summary
The Thurston Town Board introduced Local Law No. 5 of 2025 to prohibit commercial sewage-sludge composting in town, accepted an EAF Part 1 prepared by Earthjustice under SEQRA, named itself lead agency, and set a public hearing for May 21, 2025 at 6:45 p.m.
The Town of Thurston Town Board introduced Local Law No. 5 of 2025, a proposed local law that would prohibit the construction, operation, or maintenance of a commercial sewage-sludge composting facility within the town.
The board accepted an Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) Part 1 prepared by Earthjustice and classified the action as an Unlisted action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). The board declared itself lead agency for the SEQRA review and identified the Steuben County Planning Department as an involved agency; the New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation and Agriculture & Markets were listed as interested agencies. The resolution directed referral to the county planning department for an advisory opinion and scheduled a public hearing for May 21, 2025, at 6:45 p.m. at the Thurston Town Hall.
The resolution cites the board's authority under New York Municipal Home Rule Law and Town Law in introducing the local law. The board also directed the Town Clerk to publish notice and post the proposed law on the town website and make a paper copy available at town hall for public review. No final adoption was voted at this meeting; the matter was set for the public hearing and further consideration.
