Begins with most recent articles
May 2005

Hyde Park Zoning plan is almost complete Poughkeepsie Journal
Town board ponders wetland measure Voice Ledger
Casino shouldn't be built over host community's objection, lawmakers say Daily Freeman
Deal Saugerties Out. Mayor and supervisor plan to introduce anti-casino resolutions Saugerties Times
Saugerties leaders oppose casino Daily Freeman
Pataki: Add tax to save open space
Charge would affect buyers of real estate Poughkeepsie Journal
Developers tout gated community in Hurley  Daily Freeman
A three-hour tour A Clearwater-load of activists takes on
Kingston's ambitious waterfront development plans Kingston Times
As the Wheel Turns
Legislature may have final say over casino Saugerties Times
Walking the walk, not talking the talk
Planning board views Carvel site Register Herald
Town clears building ban
Board votes 6-1 to pass moratorium Poughkeepsie Journal
Saugerties pursues casino talks Daily Freeman
Zoning panel quandry: What to release, what to hold Register Herald
Hyde Park open space protection considered
Draft zoning may be ready for July vote Poughkeepsie Journal
Hyde Park to discuss zoning changes
Revised plans seek to address county worries Poughkeepsie Journal
Port Ewen developer touts fiscal benefits of proposed housing Daily Freeman
Hyde Park must resolve growth Poughkeepsie Journal editorial

April 2005
Hyde Park sets public hearing for moratorium Hyde Park Townsman
Conservationist: environment is responsibility of all Millbrook Round Table
LaGrange downsizes business district plan
Residents' opposition spurs move Poughkeepsie Journal
Cement firm abandons plant bid St. Lawrence won't appeal state's denial Poughkeepsie Journal
Pataki pushes more protection for smaller wetlands Poughkeepsie Journal
Cement project should R.I.P. Poughkeepsie Journal editorial
Economic group hawks 'shovel ready' sites on Web Daily Freeman
Faithful join efforts toward conservation Poughkeepsie Journal
Planners: Smart building needed Focus on town centers, group agrees Poughkeepsie Journal
County wise on Hyde Park plan Poughkeepsie Journal
Poughkeepsie Town building ban amended Board split on decision to change Poughkeepsie Journal
Poughkeepsie town moratorium amendment is floated Council takes up issue Poughkeepsie Journal
State says no to plant cement project appears dead Poughkeepsie Journal
Growth clogs roadway New residents, commuters lead to congestion Poughkeepsie Journal
Millbrook discusses ways to save open space Speakers urge joining Greenway Poughkeepsie Journal
Health officials warn against eating Catskills fish Daily Freeman
Tribe wants to build casino in Saugerties Daily Freeman
Towns' codes not friendly to watersheds Poughkeepsie Journal
In valley, people still piling in Newcomers fuel totals Poughkeepsie Journal
Beekman Open space plan gets green light Voice Ledger
Poughkeepsie Town board is firm on moratorium plan Poughkeepsie Journal
Public access law needs fix Poughkeepsie Journal
Milan residents can have say on growth plan Poughkeepsie Journal
(Town of Poughkeepsie) Building ban is on town agenda Poughkeepsie Journal
Tivoli moves to create joint board Daily Freeman N/A
Subdivision gets nod in Rosendale Daily Freeman
Hundreds jam town hall for zoning hearing
Hearing to offers another chance for comment Hyde Park Townsman
DEC rules Palumbo mine plan needs full review Harlem Valley Times
(Town of Poughkeepsie)Town Building Moratorium Had NUMEROUS Fans submitted letter
(Town of Poughkeepsie)Town building moratorium has few fans
Some want it extended, or rejected Poughkeepsie Journal
Sides to square off over town building moratorium
Golf course plan at stake Poughkeepsie Journal N/A
Town Board gags outspoken critic Indenews
Sprawl's effects creep into county Indenews

March 2005
Assessment complaints pile up in Saugerties Daily Freeman 
Zoning change sought in Wappinger
Development fight brewing in Pine Plains 275 sign up for residents' group Poughkeepsie Journal
Over-55 housing is proposed  Poughkeepsie Journal
Golf courses, homes proposed in Lloyd. Projects come as master plan revised  Poughkeepsie Journal
Hyde Park residents throng to zoning hearing
Rampant growth likely, some say Poughkeepsie Journal
Information law needs fix in N.Y.Poughkeepsie Journal
Ulster County helps protect two farms Daily Freeman
Ghent adds build freeze  Indenews
Beekman Residents praise open space plan Voice Ledger
Chatham adopts build ban  Indenews
Town of Poughkeepsie weighs ban on building Poughkeepsie Journal
Hyde Park Comprehensive plan hearing goes ahead minus two members Hyde Park Townsman
(Copake) Town hears call for stricter zoning Indenews
Hyde Park zoning hearing questioned
Group claims procedure was not followed Poughkeepsie Journal
Public takes advantage of law to access info
Zoning, building plans most requested Poughkeepsie Journal
Liable to Libel... Town threatens legal action against Saugerties assessor Saugerties Times
Hyde Park's plan needs help Poughkeepsie Journal
Deadly diesel State, county, suffer from worst diesel particle pollution in nation Highland Mid Hudson Post
Air will soon be cleaner EPA sets new caps Poughkeepsie Journal
Open space issues dog development in Amenia Hudson Valley Times
Subdivisions tell story of local growth Pawling News Chronicle
Village of Red Hook will add wind energy to power supply Daily Freeman
Homes planned on scenic Beacon site Poughkeepsie Journal
Wawarsing may televise meetings Daily Freeman 
Saugerties threatens to sue assessment activist  Daily Freeman
Residents call for hearing on light Hyde Park Townsman
Protesters greet zoning review committee Hyde Park Townsman
No backing down on Olive Daily Freeman
New proposal calls for 50 senior condos in village Pawling News Chronicle
Ulster County accepting ag district applications Daily Freeman
Awosting Reserve developer wins round in court Daily Freeman

February 2005
Neighbors balk at Hunter condo proposal Daily Freeman
Saugerties senior development key to expanding affordable empire Kingston Times
Too dense... New PaltzTown board votes not to sign letter of support for affordable housing proposal New Paltz Times
Woodstockers hear case for affordable housing Daily Freeman
Building on green areas is possible Hyde Park floats changes to '97 zoning Poughkeepsie Journal
Housing review will leave no gate unopened Daily Freeman
Central water will play key role in LaGrange housing plan's size Poughkeepsie Journal
Water pipeline could guide growth Poughkeepsie Journal
Milan supervisor sees busy future for town Daily Freeman
Stissing Farms gets town OK Daily Freeman
Dutchess a step closer to well-testing regulations Daily Freeman
Rhinebeck won't OK big projects Freeze will last until zoning code revision cleared Poughkeepsie Journal
Rhinebeck enacts building protections Daily Freeman
Development plans in works for Clermont Daily Freeman
Cleanup guidelines lag Health-risk assessment under review Poughkeepsie Journal
Land proposal sent by mail to land owners in Red Hook document
Residents worry big project is too much for Pine Plains Poughkeepsie Journal
Hidden fortress Development plans for the woods of Old Hurley Woodstock Times
Hidden Forest' is revealed 652-unit housing development Daily Freeman
Fending off sprawl. Region's forests are endangered Poughkeepsie Journal
Hurley housing proposal 'enormous', A 652-unit housing development has been proposed for 400 acresDaily Freeman

January 2005
Solve water issues regionally Poughkeepsie Journal
Dutchess to get to get tough on water Poughkeepsie Journal
Salt goes off road and into water Poughkeepsie Journal

2004

December 2004

Rhinebeck seeks to protect its history Daily Freeman
Milan votes to halt large residential projects Poughkeepsie JournalNovember 2004
Dutchess explores new fees...Mortgage tax hike is likely Poughkeepsie Journal
Mine owner drops suit filed against Saugerties Freeman Story
Growth expected to strain resources Poughkeepsie Journal
Hyde Park councilwoman has conflict, anti-sprawl group says Freeman Story
Conflicts of interest issues continue to plague town Hyde Park Townsman
Rhinebeck mulls Homestead tax proposal Freeman Story
Hyde Park pressed to ban building , zoning draft hearing is delayed Poughkeepsie Journa

lOctober 2004
Cleaner Water, Fewer Homes .NY Times
Steps taken to preserve rural character.Register Herald
When it rains it storms.Register Herald
Stone Ridge Planner urges economic forethought  Kingston Freeman
Saugerties resident calls for building moratorium Saugerties Times Editorial
Residents taunt board about zoning Hyde Park Townsman
Pro-moratorium group forms Hyde Park Townsman
New Paltz is refining wetlands draft Poughkeepsie Journal
BOOM TOWN: Saugerties growing at breakneck pace Freeman Story

September 2004
Wawarsing residents assist town in drafting a development plan Kingston Freeman
Gardiner board passes six month building moratorium New Paltz Times
Wetlands law is much needed Poughkeepsie Journal
Open space makes gains Poughkeepsie Journal
Building Boom in Fishkill Poughkeepsie Journal
Related information... AVR Realty    Toll Brothers Developers
Towns can protect land Poughkeepsie Journal editorial
Town may limit ban on building Kingston Freeman

August 2004
Developer and buyer beware of farms priorities Poughkeepsie Journal Story
Gardiner moratorium draws comments Freeman Story
Slowness on Rhineson property 'intentional' " dragging our feet so we do it right" Freeman Story
Seeking approval... the processes required for building a house Poughkeepsie Journal
Town holds off on Stissing Farms decision Planners irked at delay
Register Herald
Lloyd considering purchasing farm on land crucial to protect watershed for Towns drinking water Poughkeepsie Journal

July 2004
Making Space, Survey shows residents willing to put money towards preservation New Paltz Times
Marlborough moves toward cluster development and preservation of open space Southern Ulster Pioneer
Developer challenged on ommisions in site plan Register Star
Artificial wetlands clean water story
Riverside growth threatens Hudson Valley landscapes. N/A  Poughkeepsie Journal Story
Wetlands need safeguard now..More Dutchess County towns should quicken the pace of these efforts..N/A Poughkeepsie Journal
Red Hook Land Use Plan would protect open space N/A   Freeman Story
Cluster Housing--Good Idea, Hard to Do story
Balanced growth vital story
Mayor offers incentives for new house on vacant land story
Homes as far as the eye can see story
Sprawl costs society money and ''smart growth'' saves money"N/A Poughkeepsie Journal
Conflict of interest questions on Kingston Subdivision story