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May 9th, 2008

RiverCityMalone.com (RCM) is a discussion forum on the issues that matter in Malone and surrounding region.  Simple as that.  We aim to cultivate what’s vibrant and interesting about this little town and region, chiefly through editorials, feature articles, letters to the editor and other reader commentary.

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Wind developers avoid taxes & damage property value

May 2nd, 2008

—Op-Ed by Boyce Sherwin, MBA 

 Silos, by Sabra Field
“Silos,” ©Sabra Field

Last week, at the invitation of the group, Keep Burke Beautiful, I made a presentation to the Burke town board on the effects of industrial wind turbines on property values. I discussed, as well, the actual PILOT income to Chateaugay and Bellmont. During my presentation I was heckled by some in the audience.

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Burke wind lease map

April 30th, 2008

—by Keep Burke Beautiful

Sabra Field, Farmscape
“Farmscape II,” ©Sabra Field

Click here to see a map showing the parcels of land which have been leased to wind companies in Burke. 

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Birds returning, frogs waking up: A (nearly) daily guide to what’s back in Malone and nearby

April 25th, 2008

—by Nina Pierpont

 Pine warbler (photo by Bill Garland)
Photo ©Bill Garland

This is a blog for people who like to go outside and see what’s coming up or coming back or singing now that it’s spring. Please add your own observations and pictures, of whatever kind of animal, plant, or fungus you enjoy finding or watching.

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Fly fishing the Salmon

April 20th, 2008

—by John Miletich

John Miletich 
Photo courtesy of Neil Seymour

“My father was very sure about certain matters pertaining to the universe.  To him, all good things—trout as well as eternal salvation—come by grace and grace comes by art and art does not come easy.”

—Norman Maclean, A River Runs Through It

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The Brownsville Diaries: A Wisconsin family’s day-to-day life with wind turbine noise

April 16th, 2008
Wendy Todd, Mars Hill, Maine 
“People bought property here specifically for the silence.”
—Wendy & Perrin Todd, Mars Hill, Maine (Photo ©Boston Globe)

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Town Law Manual and Model Code of Ethics

April 16th, 2008

Town Law Manual cover 

As a taxpayer, you do yourself a disservice if you are not familiar with this publication.   

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Where the buck stops

April 9th, 2008

—Op-Ed by Calvin Luther Martin

Derek Champagne
©Press Republican

Last week, Burke’s prayers were answered. 

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Burke bought and paid for?

March 30th, 2008

Burke cartoon
©Ben Sargent, NYTimes.com (edited)

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The Natural: A true story

March 22nd, 2008

—Op-Ed by Calvin Luther Martin

  

RE:  Immediate Termination

Dear Mr. Moll: 

Effective Friday, February 8, 2008, you are terminated for cause from ComLinks, Inc., for incompetence and improper performance of duties….

Sincerely, 

Nancy Reich, CEO

“The Natural”
The Natural 

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