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Wallkill Valley Times , Wednesday , May 3 , 2017
Ed Diana begins political comeback
The Town of Wallkill Republican Committee announced their 2017 slate of candidates with former Orange County Executive Edward A . Diana leading the ticket for Town Supervisor . In addition to Diana , the committee endorsed Joe Owen for Town Justice , Louisa Ingrassia for Town Clerk , Mark Coyne , Councilman - Ward 1 , and Eric Johnson , Councilman - Ward 4 .
“ I began my career in government as a councilman , almost 40 years ago , right here in the Town of Wallkill
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The planning board also spent some time trying to choose the right path for a 4-lot residential subdivision proposed for Borden Road .
The applicant ’ s engineer , Larry Marshall , presented the board with four possible layouts for the project , with various incarnations of common driveways and even a private road .
Marshall explained that they would like to preserve the stone walls and open space , as well as avoid bisecting flag lots with a road or driveway . After some discussion , he proposed repackaging the subdivision as a clustered subdivision with a private road .
“ You need to show that it ’ s a cluster that benefits the town ,” said Planning Board attorney Richard Hoyt .
Hoyt further explained that a private road can only be granted if the project is approved for a cluster or gains approval from the ZBA .
Marshall told the board that as a clustered subdivision
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We are a Spanish-speaking office . and I am excited to return to my roots and seek the office of Town Supervisor ,” said Diana . “ I am honored , proud , and humbled that the Town of Wallkill Republican Committee has unanimously endorsed me as your candidate for town supervisor this November ,” said Diana at this week ’ s Committee meeting . “ I look forward to utilizing the skills and knowledge I have gained from my years of public service to make the Town of Wallkill the best place to live , work , and raise your family .”
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it would reduce disturbance , impervious surfaces , stormwater runoff and curb cuts , as well as conserve open space . The applicant was also willing to donate land to the town .
Marshall also represented Ken Van Norstrand , who has proposed an 11,920 square foot office building on Route 52 . Since they last appeared before the planning board , they have received a variance on the sight distance from the ZBA and the NYSDOT has signed off on their entrance . The project will now also feature deceleration and acceleration lanes on Route 52 , as well as a sign warning motorists of the upcoming entrance .
Plans for the project also showed two loading docks and two roll-up doors . Planning Board Chairman Fred Reichle broke the news that the plans would have to be changed as the zone only allows two total , not two of each .
The board was also approached by Kyle Venetis of Fusion Graphix , who was looking to move forward on his project located at Route 17K and Bailey Road . He was directed to submit a formal site plan .
In other business , the board granted extensions for the prior approvals of three projects : the Ponds at Montgomery , a 14-lot major subdivision including one commercial lot ; St . Andrews Place , a 9-lot clustered major residential subdivision ; and Montgomery Corporate Park , located on Bracken Road .
Police Blotter
WALDEN POLICE Zeffiro Sylvester 51 of Walden was arrested March 29 on a bench warrant out of Ellenville . He was turned over to Ellenville Police .
Ishmael Gonzalez 37 of Walden was charged March 29 with aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd . He was scheduled to appear in village court on April 12 .
Emily Cunningham 28 of Walden was charged March 30 with aggravated unlicensed operation 2nd . She was scheduled to appear in village court on April 12 .
Gregory Ladson 48 of Middletown was arrested March 30 on a bench warrant out of the Village of Walden . He was scheduled to appear in village court on April 12 .
Jude Thumann 35 of Walden was charged April 1 with attempted criminal trespass 2nd , criminal contempt 2nd and stalking 4th . He was arraigned and scheduled to appear April 12 .
Richard Purdy 64 of Walden was charged April 4 with criminal contempt 2nd . He is scheduled to appear in village court on April 26 .
Christopher Davoult 35 of Massepequa was arrested April 7 on a bench warrant out of Walden . He was arraigned in village court .
David Brown 47 of Walden was arrested April 8 on a bench warrant out of the City of Newburgh . He was turned over to the City of Newburgh Police .
Jason Wright 39 of Naples was charged April 13 with aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd , fail to surrender license and unlawful possession of marijuana . He is scheduled to appear in village court on May 24 .
James Terpening 20 of Walden was charged April 12 with disorderly conduct . He is scheduled to appear in village court on April 26 .
TOWN OF CRAWFORD POLICE
Jose Alvarez , 24 , of Pine Bush , was charged April 20 , with Grand Larceny in the 4th , Assault 3rd , Obstruction of Breath / circulation . He was arraigned in town court and remanded to Orange County Jail on $ 5,000 cash bail to return to town court at a future date .
Chimene Payne , 44 , of Pine Bush , was charged April 23 with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle . She was released to appear in town court on May 2 .
Fredrick M Picciano , 29 , of Middeltown , was charged April 24 with Assault in the third , and Endangering the Welfare of a Child . According to police , he was involved in a physical argument that caused an injury . This occurred in the presence of children . He was arraigned in Town Court and remanded to Orange County Jail on $ 5,000 cash bail to return to town court at a future date .
Sandy Biggs , 69 , of Bullville was charged April 24 with attempted obstruction of breath / circulation , and harassment . He was released to appear in Town Court on April 24 .
Alessandro Roma , 20 , Bloomingburg , was charged April 24 with unlawfully fleeing a police officer , reckless driving , unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle , and numerous vehicle and traffic violations . He was issued numerous tickets and released to appear in Town Court on May 1 .
Frank Taylor , 25 , of Montgomery , was charged April 29 with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle , Suspended Vehicle Registration , No Interlock device . He was released to appear on May 8 .
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Timothy Turner , 32 , of Wallkill , was charged April 30 , with the misdemeanors of Driving While Intoxicated and Driving with a Blood Alcohol Content in Excess of 0.08 %, as well as the traffic infraction of parking on pavement .
Turner was released with tickets to appear in the Town of Shawangunk Court at a later time .
Deputies were assisted by the Town of Shawangunk Police .
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