The proposed local law would institute a temporary freeze on the construction of any new buildings primarily used for housing computer servers, providing the city time to study the environmental and logistical impacts of the burgeoning AI industry.…
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Given the risks, both towns should proceed with caution. The far better option is for the owner to negotiate the sale or donation of a conservation easement on the environmentally sensitive areas. The Manocherian State Natural Area has a nice ring to it.…
When a town embarks on revising its land-use plan, or when it is confronted with something that might necessitate a revision of its plan, it is standard operating procedure to adopt a moratorium on new development until such time as it can update the plan.…
Mayor Foresees Fewer Tourist-Housing Options By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – With the deadline for tourist-accommodation permits nearing and a moratorium in its fifth month, Mayor Jeff Katz updated the Village Board, saying he foresees tighter regulations on housing for visitors to the village. “Clearly, the future is going to be where tourist accommodations in the village are harder to come by,” said Katz. “We’re not saying you can’t have tourist accommodations, but we’re working on bolstering…
