Patty Hammond
When people drive down a beautiful street or walk into a gorgeous new building the last thing most think about is code enforcement. That’s likely because a lot of us have no idea what code enforcement entails or how it makes our lives better.
If it weren’t for code enforcement officers our communities would be far less attractive, properly maintained, lawful or safe. That’s because communities simply don’t run well when ordinances, rules and regulations aren’t enforced.
In New York State, code enforcement officers are responsible for enforcing all the provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code and the local law surrounding issuing Building Permits, including Certificates of Occupancy and Certificates of Compliance; Temporary Certificates; and Operating Permits. That includes reviewing and approving all the plans, specifications and construction documents submitted with those applications to ensure they meet building codes and zoning regulations.
Body found in submerged car followed a cult leader in 1989
UPDATE 2/2/21: Brenda Berbers death was ruled a suicide by authorities.
A vehicle found in the Muscoot Reservoir off Route 100 is believed to be connected to the disappearance of Brenda K. Berber, who went missing in 1989, reports lohud.com. Berber, 40, from Oregon went missing on October 8, 1989 from Alex Drive in the Rosedale section of White Plains, New York.
Brenda was last seen near the Katonah Fire Station asking for directions on Sept 28, 1989. She was on her way to see her friend, Tony Chester, in Mount Kisco. No verification if she made it there or not. Tony talked with Brenda again on Oct. 1, 1989. No clarification whether it was by phone or in person. She went missing 7 days later.
PATTY HAMMOND
Many believe solar power is better than using fossil fuels for energy. They argue solar technology has the potential to help the environment and make communities more energy independent. Federal and state incentives have also made renewable energy very attractive to developers.
As with any relatively new technology, solar energy is not all sunshine and rainbows. There are downsides and potential pitfalls to consider. It is only by addressing all the issues up front, and by planning carefully, that communities will benefit and avoid problems.
One of the first things people mention when considering solar energy in our area is the sun. There are significant seasonal variations in daylight hours in our region and, thanks to cloud cover from the Great Lakes, the sun doesn’t always shine brightly here. There’s no doubt that a solar panel in a cloudless Nevada desert will generate much more electricity than a panel in Western New York based simply on how often solar ene