The Town of Kingston Business District is closer to Onteora Lake than the planned 850 Route 28 project. And Pickerel Pond has no easy access - only able-bodied trekers can access it walking miles from the Onteora Lake parking lot or off Morey Hill Road. Pickerel Pond is a very recent addition to the Bluestone Forest (added AFTER 850 Route 28 project was proposed to the Town of Kingston planning board). In sum - the Bluestone Forest and Onteora Lake are URBAN PARKS, not 'wilderness parks' as some contend. The 850 Route 28 is and has been zoned for commercial use, and signficant developments/commerical operations surrounds the Forest already. IMPORTANT TO NOTE: What opponents are seeking to do is REMOVE existing commercial zones in order to grow an expanding park. Is this part of the Town of Kingston commprehensive plan? Endless parks with little tax base? and few jobs? Has this 'expanding parklands' plan ever presented and discussed by the Town of Kingston community ...

 As you can see in these compare and contrast aerial photos - the first taken in 1958 and the second taken in 1978, that the 850 Route 28 site was severely damaged from open rock quarrying and mining.  This site will greatly benefit from the plans for 850 by capturing all storm water runoff capture into two large filtration ponds, and improvising overall water quality from the site's runoff.  And the site will be put back on the tax rolls for something needed locally - infrastructure for local roads and bridges.

When 850 Route 28 is built, a significant portion of its estimated $363,000 per year tax revenue contribution will go towards the Kingston school district. This will help to educate and care for our children, and offset the need to raise local taxes. Learn more about the 850 Route 28 opportunity:  https://850route28.com/opportunity-kingston #850route28 #ulstercountyjobs #build850route28

Dear Kingston Community I am very excited to share with you information about our proposed project. This opportunity will include significant benefits for the Town of Kingston, where I was born and raised. Thirty years ago I had to leave the area due to the lack of job opportunities and found myself in NYC where I learned the construction business from the ground up. Eventually, I went on to form US Crane and Rigging, a NYC based company of which I am immensely proud. I never forgot my beginnings, and still have family in the Town of Kingston. A few years ago I purchased a home locally and spend as much time here as I can. Like so many of you, I enjoy the outdoors, the beautiful landscape, and community we call home. My proposed plan for 850 Route 28 project will help locals and future generations have job opportunities I did not, and take pride in making something used in the Hudson Valley – roads, bridges and infrastructure. This project will also add very much needed tax income for ...

When 850 Route 28 is built, Rainwater Harvesting will be the predominant water source used for concrete processing. (photo shown is for reference only) THE WATER CONSERVATION BENEFITS OF RAINWATER HARVESTING The rainwater that falls on your roof and property is essentially free. All it takes is a method to harvest it into a tank or cistern for later use. Rainwater harvesting significantly reduces dependence on municipal or well water. For communities that rely on imported water to supply their needs, collecting rainwater that falls naturally in the community can reduce the need for imported water. Rainwater harvesting helps utilities reduce peak demands during summer months, saving treated water for more important and appropriate water uses. While rainwater can be a perfect primary water source for many uses and situations, it is also a great backup water supply for emergency situations. THE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF RAINWATER HARVESTING Rainwater harvesting can reduce stormwater ...