Sardinia Watchdog

Welcome! This website was created for the benefit of all Town of Sardinia residents. It is our goal to stimulate citizen involvement in local affairs, and provide a means for community members to share information and express opinions regarding issues facing out Town. We believe democracy is best served by informed decision making.

Latest News:

	Suggestions that landfill fees cover all Town General fund and Highway Department expenses fails to point out nearly $500,000 of those expenses are paid by other revenues that would be received by the Town even if the landfill was closed. see 2006 tentative Town Budget.
	Town Board Passes New Zoning Ordinance at October meeting
	Concerned citizens group continues opposition to landfill expansion.
	SEQRA Negative Declaration passed by Sardinia Town Board - Pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, the Town Board has submitted their finding that the new Zoning Ordinance will not have a significant impact on the environment. more information
	Town Board review of Proposed Zoning Ordinance completed - see final documents i ncluding ordinance, zoning map, and prime soils overlay map
	Demand a referendum Should Sardinia residents get to vote on allowing a landfill expansion?
	Discuss the landfill expansion Share your thoughts, pro and con, about this issue in an online discussion for Sardinia residents.
	Town Board passes revised comprehensive plan which rezones over 1000 acres of agricultural land against the recommendation of it's own Comprehensive Planning Committee, and a majority of local residents.
	What's Wrong with this picture
	Would you play Russian Roulette with your children's health for $150/year?

Our special thanks to those who take the time to get involved in community issues in attempt to make the world a better place for us all. It truly is a giving thing...please know it is appreciated.

What's Inside:

	We want to bring to your attention certain factual information regarding the landfill expansion controversy facing our Town. There is shocking information regarding our current Town Board actions that you need to know. Go to the TOWN BOARD link for more information.
	Go to the LANDFILL page for general information about the landfill controversy.
	The *HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE* may be of special interest to newcomers and residents who have not followed this controversy closely.
	*LETTERS TO THE EDITOR* is your opportunity to express your opinions about Sardinia issues. Feel free to submit your contribution to us at SardiniaWatchdog@hometic.com
	Q&A is your opportunity to raise your questions regarding local issues. We will attempt to track down the appropriate official to obtain your answer for you.
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