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 advocacy is working, as the board did not do what was expected and vote last night. It is predicted that ROSA will continue to fight in court while simultaneously working with our legislators and representatives in Albany who are actively supporting our cause and listening to our concerns as we seek to curb the impacts of this project and help keep our community safe.
ROSA has made it clear that we will continue to litigate this project should the board accept the current proposal or any proposal that does not comply with what we believe are the substantive environmental, health and safety issues regarding this subdivision plan.
Now is the time to help ROSA. We can’t do it without the monetary support from our community. We are a not-for profit and rely on your tax deductible contributions. If you have not made a contribution already or you are in a position to make another please do it NOW before the end of the year so you can get your tax write-off. Mail checks to ROSA 4 Rockland, Inc. – PO Box 712 – Pomona, NY 10970. Click HERE to make a donation using your credit card.
The experts that presented non-refutable testimony this week and the legal team setting up our appeal and preparing for another lawsuit cost real dollars and in exchange ROSA has gotten and will continue to get real results.
On Tuesday, December 27th the Planning Board will meet publicly to further discuss any concerns pertaining to the Patrick Farm subdivision and will have an opportunity to question the builder and present any concerns. This meeting will take place at 8:30pm and the public is invited to attend but not issue any comment. At this meeting they will have an opportunity to vote or request further information to satisfy their concerns.
If you were not present at the public hearing now is your chance to write to the Planning Board and get your comments on the record. You have till December 21st at 5pm to submit your comments. Letters should be addressed to:
Town of Ramapo Planning Board
237 Route 59
Suffern, NY 10901
Please let your voices be heard. Check our website for documents that have recently been received from the town and public officials. We are in the process of uploading this information and will send out an email blast when the documents are uploaded.
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Suzanne Mitchell
Director
ROSA
Ramapo Organized for Sustainability and a Safe Aquifer
rosa4rockland.org