Morris Matters

Toward the end of the April 30, 2024 meeting Christian a representative of Mohawk Valley EDGE rushed to the podium. Unfortunately his comments confirmed the suspicions of many in attendance, that these meetings are just for show. Planner and presenter Ms. Fu tried to save Christian from the lion's den of public opinion with her well chosen words. However, talking with people afterward those wo...

Amazing Growth of Renewables in the last 10 years. Peter Girard from Climate Central talks about this from their April 2, 2024 report. Not only is it full of facts and statistics but their graphics make them easily comprehensible. To learn more go to www.climatecentral.org In the second part.... Yes Virginia there is a Smokey the Bear? Unlike Santa this cats....uhhhh I mean bear is for real!!! In...

You think we're all idiots says the neighbor to the solar farm developer. Others at a public hearing say they do not want a green forest replaced by green energy. Developer says that the residents are misinformed. Landowner says solar farm will be built one way or the other. And so it goes with the siting of renewable energy in New York State and the rest of the US. Also in this episode our gu...

Did a bit of fact checking regarding Braedon Nanna's comments on the Morris Matters podcast and other shows. I sent this to him at 12:28 AM on 5/17/24. He responded a few hours later. Here is my initial inquiry and Nanna's response. Here is the interview we did with Braedon Nanna https://open.spotify.com/episode/2APD8ptqGAQ6RKmJfvBCB6 need response RE fact check Inbox Richard Morris <mo...

We end the episode with breaking news regarding the efforts of citizens to stop the plan to privatize the Madison County Landfill. Before that news we discuss the issues surrounding the proposal with engineer Randy Hirshey and the longtime Manager of Solid Waste for Madison County, James Zecca. We have posted the Resolution passed 4/9/24 by the Board of Supervisors for the County at our www.morris...

Neighbors discuss their ideas regarding redevelopment plans for a former hospital. Interesting to hear the varied perspective and opinions. One thing they all agree on however, is that they and their neighbors do not want a low income or affordable housing project in their neighborhood. In between episodes keep up on important news by going to www.morrismatters.com Questions and comments can be se...