PEEKSKILL – A group of Westchester County legislators said on Wednesday they will attempt to stop what they believe to be the harmful impacts of the Spectra pipeline recently authorized by County Executive Robert Astorino.
Both the existing pipeline and the new, wider line, run through northern Westchester communities and the legislators said the larger line would have adverse effects on local property values and harmful impacts on the environment.
Members of the Board of Legislators have introduced a resolution urging the state to freeze any air and water quality permits. They will also submit a petition to the US EPA appealing the decision to issue air permits for the pipeline’s compressor station.
The resolution was introduced by Legislator Catherine Borgia of Ossining, the majority leader.
“Natural gas pipeline infrastructure can expose us to many dangerous materials and as a result of the frequently documented evidence of accidents related to these projects, I believe we need to take any action possible to advocate on behalf of the homeowners … and fight to protect their homes, property and the natural environment,” Borgia said.
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