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Citizens coalition forms over DRI opposition PCC looking into legal action to take By Sarah Elizabeth Morris STA FF W RITER
PLATTSBURGH | The recently formed Plattsburgh Citizen Coalition (PCC) held its first press conference July 18 to introduce the nonprofit group and present its opposition against the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). Specifically, the group has strong opposition against the Durkee Street Lot reconstruction, which will eliminate 248 spots, leaving 50 for the public. The $4.3 million taxpayergenerated funded project is getting extra funding from the only company to bid on it, Prime Companies, LLC. Since then, the project has changed significantly design-wise from the first draft, making it more unpopular among residents and business owners of downtown Plattsburgh. The PCC’s press conference took place at the LowellBowen Mansion. There were a total of four speakers that each spoke for a few minutes, including one who spoke on behalf of an anonymous government employee, who said their job could be at risk if they were to speak publicly on their opposition. President of the PCC Scott Allen introduced himself and the coalition. » PPC Cont. on pg. 3
The PCC hosted its first press conference to announce its formation. On the right is President of the PCC Scott Allen, next to him is Kevin Farrington. Allen shows off the 3D rendition of what the Durkee Street Lot building will look like in downtown. It is also available online in gif form, shown at all angles. Photo by Sarah Elizabeth Morris
Zoning board to lead DRI review
COUNTY FAIR BACK IN TOWN:
There was plenty of hesitation between the zoning board members, but they ultimately decided to make the motion, now becoming in charge of the DRI project’s lead agency. Photo by Sarah Elizabeth Morris
DRI project gets new SEQR By Sarah Elizabeth Morris STA FF W RITER
The annual Clinton County Fair returned to Morrisonville last week at the Clinton County Fairgrounds for its 71st year. From Tuesday, July 17 to Sunday, July 21, carnival rides, games and activities were available to people of all ages. Events, such as a demolition derby and concerts, were also at the fair for the entertainment of all who came. Photos by Sarah Elizabeth Morris
PLATTSBURGH | The City of Plattsburgh Zoning Board of Appeals was asked to vote on an agenda item submitted by the Common Council at the committee’s monthly meeting July 15. The appeal request asked that the zoning board act as the lead agency for the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) comprehensive review. After much conversation and hesitation, a motion was made to approve the appeal, and the request won with a vote of 3 to 1. An agenda item involving Prime Companies, LLC, which put its own money into the Durkee Street Lot project along with $4.3 million from
Thrift wins Costa FLW event on Lake Champlain Plattsburgh resident finishes 18th
PLATTSBURGH | FLW Tour pro Bryan Thrift of Shelby, North Carolina, caught a five-bass limit July 20 weighing 18 pounds, 4 ounces, to lead the event from start to finish and win the three-day Costa FLW Series on Lake Champlain presented by Polaris. The tournament was the fi rst event of the season for anglers competing in the Costa FLW Series Northern Division presented by Gajo Baits. Thrift’s three-day total of
15 bass weighing 57 pounds even was enough to earn him the victory by an 8-ounce margin over second-place angler Edward Levin of Westerville, Ohio, and earn him $89,200. “I can’t really say this win is any more special than the others – they’re all pretty great – but this event was awesome because it was the first time that I was truly in contention up north,” Thrift, a 13-time FLW Cup qualifier and considered by many to be the best angler in the world, said. “I’ve had a couple of chances to win this year and it’s seemed to slip through my fingers, so it’s a really good feeling to get one back.” » FLW Cont. on pg. 6
the city, almost half of the $10 million awarded to the city, was recently tabled at a planning board meeting. This was due to a decision to complete an environmental impact statement. The state environmental quality review (SEQR) studied the revitalization projects as a whole, rather than individually. According to the zoning board, one of the main problems the committee has with taking over as lead agency has to do with the meeting schedule. Being as the zoning board meets only once a month, it is not as up to date as those who attend Common Council meetings once a week. “We are not able to attend meetings where they are discussing the SEQR,” Kathleen Insley said regarding the zoning board’s ability to deal with a SEQR. “This agency is not familiar with handling SEQRs.” The next zoning board meeting will take place Monday, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. ■
Pro angler Bryan Thrift of Shelby, North Carolina, caught a five-bass limit weighing 18 pounds, 4 ounces, in Saturday’s finale leading to the Costa FLW Series title on Lake Champlain. Photo by Charles Waldorf
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