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Ulster County Officials Hold Public Forum in Ellenville
On May 5, 2025, Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency held a public forum in Ellenville to discuss the Milk Road landfill proposal, drawing hundreds of residents and dozens of questions from concerned citizens.
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UCRRA Wants Fiscal Independence From County Legislature
On April 22, 2025, the Resource Recovery Agency asked for fiscal independence, seeking authority to issue its own bonds to finance landfill engineering and construction without legislative approval.
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UCRRA Breaks with County Lawmakers in Money Clash
On April 24, 2025, UCRRA clashed with legislators over a $100 million bond for the proposed landfill, exposing deep divides about who should control project funding.
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Landfill Resolution Sent Back to Committee
On April 17, 2025, the County Legislature sent the landfill siting resolution back to committee for further environmental review, delaying a final decision while study findings are compiled.
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Lawmakers OK UCRRA Plan to Divert Waste From Landfill
On March 20, 2025, legislature members approved a proposal to expand recycling and waste‑to‑energy pilot programs, part of UCRRA’s strategy to reduce landfill reliance.
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