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Petersburgh PFOA Meeting

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Stephen Schwarz of the firm Faraci Lange spoke at an informational meeting in Petersburgh on Monday evening about the class action lawsuit against Taconic for compensation for PFOA contamination. Taconic has agreed to pay a total of $23.5 million in compensation. Those who are eligible include homeowners of houses in the Water District or houses whose wells have PFOA contamination in the water, and residents of houses with contaminated wells, whether they are owners or renters. The settlement also includes funding for [Read more…] about Petersburgh PFOA Meeting

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Two More Wells in Poestenkill Test Positive For Higher than Permitted Levels of PFOA

This brings it to four, the number of private wells found to have been contaminated along with the Algonquin Middle School. No source of the contamination has been determined yet and more testing is underway. Read the complete story here.

The Town of Hoosick will Seek a Moratorium on Marijuana Sales Instead of Simply Opting Out

The Town Board wants more guidance from New York State and wishes to establish where such dispensaries may be located by adopting changes to the town zoning code. The Board plans to officially opt out of any on site consumption.

New Brunswick Budget Holds The Line on Taxes

Presented to the Town Board at their Thursday evening meeting, Supervisor Phil Herrington’s budget proposal calls for no change in the tax rate. Spending in the budget is up, but so are revenues, which allowed for the 0% tax change.

New Rensco Budget Calls for 10% Tax Cut

Delivered to the Rensselaer County Legislature on Thursday, the budget maintains the level of county services and is the fourth consecutive year County Executive Steve McLaughlin has proposed budgets that cut taxes. Read the complete story here.

Petersburgh PFOA Meeting Changed

The lead attorney in the PFOA Class Action suit settlement will meet with the public at 6 pm on Monday, October 18 at the PVMCC.

The Meet the Candidates forum, scheduled of Saturday, October 23 has been canceled.

Petersburgh PFOA Compensation

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If you are a property owner in the municipal water district or have a well with PFOA contamination.. 5 years ago a group of 8 Petersburgh citizens filed a Class Action Suit against Taconic over PFOA contamination. There has now been a $23 million settlement. If you are part of the group described above, YOU MAY QUALIFY for a share in this settlement!!! Come learn all about it!!

Mon. October 18 at 6 pm at the PVMCC, STEVE SCHWARTZ, lead counsel for the plaintiffs will speak about the settlement and lead a Q & A

COME LEARN IF YOU QUALIFY for one or more forms of settlement compensation

  • property devaluation
  • private well contamination
  • medical monitoring

COME LEARN HOW TO FILE A CLAIM

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Settlement in Petersburgh PFOA Suit

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The attorneys representing the Petersburgh residents that filed a class action law suit against Taconic, Inc. for alleged PFOA contamination of the drinking water not only in the town’s water district, but many private wells as well, have announced a settlement with the firm for more than $23 million. Some of the money will go toward “nuisance” complaints, involving property owners and residents [Read more…] about Settlement in Petersburgh PFOA Suit