GOSHEN – The Orange County
Legislature will meet in special session next Tuesday, September 15 to
discuss this week’s approval of the annexation of 164 acres of land
from the Town of Monroe to the Village of Kiryas Joel.
The county believes it was the wrong decision, citing several environmental
issues that they maintain were inadequately or wrongfully addressed.
Lawmakers will discuss authorizing retention of outside counsel to provide
legal advice and to represent the county should officials decide to challenge
the decision in the courts.
Legislature Chairman Stephen Brescia said the first step is to discuss
with the county attorney what options may be available to the county.
