The State DEC today announced a new 15-day public comment period on the re-submitted Water Quality Certificate application for the proposed, federally regulated Constitution Pipeline. Public comments on the proposed project will now be accepted until close of business on Thursday, May 14. Those who submitted comments during the first comment period which ended February 27, 2015 do not need to resubmit their comments. Written comments should be submitted to the DEC Division of Environmental Permits, 625 Broadway, 4th Floor, Albany, 12233. or email to dec.sm.constitution@dec.ny.gov. Copies of the documents can be viewed online at constitutionpipeline.com. Printed copies are available at libraries in Afton, Bainbridge, Franklin, Sidney, Deposit & Oneonta
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A City of Cortland resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for DWI and other traffic offenses. 27 year old Libny Torres was charged with DWI & unsafe lane change following an investigation into a motor vehicle accident on I-88 in the Town of Afton. TORRES allegedly fell asleep at the wheel prior to veering off the roadway and into a guide rail. Torres was arraigned in the Town of Afton court and is being held ON $5,000 cash bail & is scheduled to reappear in the Town of Afton Court at a later date.
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Delaware County Public Health is holding a “Medical Countermeasures” drill on Today, to practice and test the ability to dispense large amounts of medicine in the event of a public health threat such as a disease outbreak or bioterrorism threat to the community.All are welcome to attend the drill. There is no pre-registration required. No medications are actually being dispensed. The drill!! will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Delhi American Legion Hall, 41 Page Avenue, more information is available at 832-5200