The Moose River Commons Development project, located between the Strand Theatre and Adirondack Pizzeria, in Old Forge has made a lot of progress in the past month.
Moose River Commons
Photo by Gina Greco
As of Thursday, July 3, four foundations had been positioned and two homes lowered into place.
There is space on the property for fifteen to nineteen residential dwellings, said Karen Mitchell, wife of development owner Mike Mitchell. Continue reading
Mike Mitchell’s Proposed Planned District Subdivision at the old lumber yard in Old Forge was discussed by the Town of Webb Board at a Monday meeting, as the town considered changes to the proposed water and sewer arrangement.
The original plan had been for the property association to own and maintain its own water and sewer piping infrastructures on development property, according to Webb Supervisor Ted Riehle.
Housing development land having been cleared at the old lumber yard site in Old Forge, just below the Strand Theatre on Route 28. Photo by Gina Greco
However, the New York State Department of Health, as a result of its oversight and approval process, has informed the Town of Webb that it requires the local sewer and water districts to assume control of that main line infrastructure, according to Riehle.
“[Mitchell’s] initial idea of having the association be in charge of it didn’t fly with the state agencies,” he said.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) communicated concerns as well, according to Riehle. Continue reading