May 10th, 7-8:45 at Suffern Free Library: Consequences of Over-development
WHAT IS THIS MEETING ABOUT? An informative meeting for all residents of Rockland County concerning the future of their property values / taxes / drinking water supply and how it relates to the over-development of the Patrick Farm Property. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND! Whether you live in Ramapo or other Rockland town’s you will not want to miss an informative meeting of countywide professionals, activists and residents all poised to bring you up-to-date with the latest news affecting your quality of life and your most important investment, your home. Unsustainable Overdevelopment => Loss in...
Read MorePublic Hearing is open for written comments until 12/21/11 5:00 p.m.
The Town of Ramapo Planning Board has not yet voted on the Patrick Farm final subdivision and site plan applications. ROSA and our hired experts along with Rockland County officials, political representatives and the Department of Emergency Services presented the board with compelling documentation and evidence as to why they should carefully consider this project before voting. The board agreed and will be accepting written comments through next Wednesday. They will begin to pile through the many substantive issues raised and submitted into the record. It is apparent that ROSA’s...
Read More12/10/11 10:30 a.m.: ROSA Pre-hearing Planning Meeting at Airmont Village Hall
Please come to a planning and update meeting at Airmont Village Hall this Saturday December 10th at 10:30 a.m. This meeting is for those of you who to meet with supporters who want to get caught up with the plans and the latest information before the Tuesday meeting. Please come to get updated. We need speakers and for those that don’t want to speak we encourage you to write letters to the board. Please come get informed and get organized. We are still looking for financial support to pay for experts to come and testify at this public hearing. The preliminary site plans for this project...
Read More12/13/12 8p.m.: Public Hearing for Patrick Farm Final Subdivision and Final Site Plan
Please come to the public hearing for the Final Plans for Patrick Farm for Tuesday December 13 at 8:00p.m. at the Town of Ramapo – 237 Rt 59, Suffern NY 10901 We want to make sure everyone attends and asks the Planning not to approve this plan for specific reasons. There are many reasons why this project should not be approved and it is important that we have a large number of residents speak out against it but in a very organized manner. Whether you can come or not come, please sign our latest petition. View Larger...
Read MoreROSA IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL
ROSA VOWS TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENT, APPEALS LOWER COURTS DECISION IN CASE AGAINST THE TOWN OF RAMAPO AND SCENIC DEVELOPMENT Ramapo, NY (October 23, 2011) – On Friday, October 21st, the law firm of Tabner, Ryan and Keniry, representing the citizens Group, ROSA (Ramapo Organized for Sustainability and a Safe Aquifer), received Judge Thomas Walsh’s decision on ROSA’s Article 78 proceeding against the Town of Ramapo and the developer of the historic Patrick Farm property, Scenic Development LLC. ROSA had petitioned the Court to vacate Ramapo’s decision to grant the developer preliminary...
Read More501c3 Status is Confirmed
Great news ROSA Fans, it’s official! ROSA has gained their 501(c)3 status making all contributions to our organization tax deductible. For all our past donors, we thank you very much for your continued support. For those who are new to ROSA, or have considered or promised a donation to ROSA… Now is the time to donate – please don’t wait – we need your support now. We are counting on you to support us and to share this great news with your friends and neighbors. Our oral arguments will be heard in State Supreme Court on August 12th located at 1 South Main Street...
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