After years of negotiation, the date set for Port Jervis to annex two Deerpark properties is Sept. 30, said Mayor Kelly Decker. In 2016, he had estimated that full development of annexed properties could generate over $1 million in revenue that would be split between the two municipalities, as new businesses would have access to Port Jervis infrastructure unavailable in Deerpark. He had also pointed out the 18.1% Port Jervis poverty rate at the time that new higher paying employment opportunities could offset. Residents cited concerns such as threats to snapping turtle habitat, runoff, conflict of interest and a liquor store opening in their neighborhood.
Annexation Set for Sept. 30
Annexation Set for Sept. 30
Annexation Set for Sept. 30
After years of negotiation, the date set for Port Jervis to annex two Deerpark properties is Sept. 30, said Mayor Kelly Decker. In 2016, he had estimated that full development of annexed properties could generate over $1 million in revenue that would be split between the two municipalities, as new businesses would have access to Port Jervis infrastructure unavailable in Deerpark. He had also pointed out the 18.1% Port Jervis poverty rate at the time that new higher paying employment opportunities could offset. Residents cited concerns such as threats to snapping turtle habitat, runoff, conflict of interest and a liquor store opening in their neighborhood.