Public Hearing – Renewable Energy Generating Systems

Please Take Notice. The Town of Callicoon will hold a public hearing on July 12, 2021 at 7:15 PM, at the Town Hall, 19 Legion Street, Jeffersonville, NY, to solicit comments on proposed Local Law #1 of 2021 – A Local Law Amending the Zoning Law (Chapter 203) to add Section 203-59-Renewable Energy Generating Systems. This is a second hearing to solicit comments on the April version since updated. The proposed law establishes regulations for both small-scale and commercial-scale solar and wind systems and geothermal systems. A copy of the local law is available for viewing at www.townofcallicoon.org or at the Town Hall. Verbal comments may by made by the public in person or written comments on the proposed law will be accepted until Monday, July 12, 2021 till 5:00 PM at PO Box 687, Jeffersonville, NY 12748.

Town Highway 17 (DeWitt Flats Rd.) Road Closure

The Sullivan County Division of Public Works will be closing Town Highway 17 (DeWitt Flats Rd.) to through traffic starting on Monday, June 1st, at 8:00 AM and the road will remain closed for approximately 4 months. The period of time may be extended as needed due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances which may affect the replacement of Bridge 241.

The detour route shall utilize Town Highway 17 (DeWitt Flats Rd.), State Route 52, County Road 14 (Briscoe Rd.), and Bethel Town Highway 50 (Huff Rd.)/Callicoon Town Highway 33 (Hubert Rd.). The Sullivan County Division of Public Works will post the necessary signage.