Court reserves decision on whether quarry mine needs further review By Megan Plete Postol The decision whether to mandate a formal hearing on the White Lake quarry project is on hold, pending a judge’s deliberations. At issue: The Adirondack … [Read more...] about Will the White Lake quarry project get a hearing?
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Residents sue APA, Forestport quarry owner
By Gwendolyn Craig Members of the Adirondack White Lake Association told the Adirondack Park Agency board in January that they didn’t “plan on rolling over and playing dead” after the board issued a granite mining permit in northern Oneida County. … [Read more...] about Residents sue APA, Forestport quarry owner
APA approves White Lake quarry project, with some conditions
Residents opposing project mull options going forward By Gwendolyn Craig Despite thousands of public comments against a granite mining project on White Lake in Forestport, a town in northern Oneida County, the Adirondack Park Agency unanimously … [Read more...] about APA approves White Lake quarry project, with some conditions
White Lake quarry application deemed complete
Controversial project to appear before APA board this year By Megan Plete PostolThe White Lake quarry project application has been deemed complete and is being reviewed by the Adirondack Park Agency and the New York State Department of … [Read more...] about White Lake quarry application deemed complete
As White Lake quarry application moves forward, opposition grows
Signs for and against a proposed quarry in White Lake. Photos by Megan Plete Postol More than 1,000 letters to date, community members, consultants speak out at public hearing By Megan Plete Postol As the application for a granite quarry in … [Read more...] about As White Lake quarry application moves forward, opposition grows
DEC to hold Sept. 2 public hearing on proposed White Lake quarry project
Independent consultant deems application 'insufficient' By Megan Plete Postol The DEC is holding an online public hearing via Webex at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2. Those wanting to deliver public comments at the online meeting must register by … [Read more...] about DEC to hold Sept. 2 public hearing on proposed White Lake quarry project