September 17, 2020 – …. King also read a letter regarding the annual payment in lieu of taxes. The town has been allocated additional PILOT funds in the past and King urged the board to continue pushing to keep these additional funds to help the town and the residents.

“Senator [Cathy] Young said it like it is. If the intent of this supplement is only for one year and not annually, we have not gained a great deal of comfort. A lot of hard work has been put forth to get this state to recognize that the effect of their choice to take a large part of the Town of Ashford for the [West Valley] Demonstration Project has also put a large strain on the local taxpayers,” King said in the letter. “The State Legislators must realize that one time supplement will not ease our continued strain and this supplement must be an annual payment added to our existing PILOT and with future adjustments anticipated.” Link to article

September 10, 2020 – The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority will offer its annual deer hunting program at the Western New York Nuclear Service Center in the Town of Ashford Oct. 1 through Nov. 20. Approximately 1,500 acres will be open for hunting; participants must register for archery hunting online. Scouting will be available Sept. 19, 23 and 26; participants must register online for scouting. Crossbows will be allowed the last two weeks of archery season (Nov. 7 through 20). Link to article

September 10, 2020 – The United States Department of Energy (DOE) as operator of the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) has notified the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) of its intention to commence final closure of the Analytical and Process Chemistry (A&PC) Hot Cells at the WVDP facility in West Valley, NY 14171‐9799. Link to Notice

September 10, 2020 – The United States Department of Energy (DOE) as operator of the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) has notified the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) of its intention to commence final closure of the Analytical and Process Chemistry (A&PC) Hot Cells at the WVDP facility in West Valley, NY 14171‐ 9799.

The A&PC Hot Cells are one of several hazardous waste management (HMW) units at the WVDP facility that requires closure under Title 6 of the New York Code of Rules and Regulations (6 NYCRR) Part 373. Link to Notice

September 9, 2020 – As CEO of Noah Technologies, Mr. Hong’s objectives are to capitalize on the company’s existing relationships with world-class chemical clients by emphasizing scientific problem solving, outstanding quality, and exceptional customer service. Owner Sonya Blumenthal commented on her excitement about Mr. Hong’s appointment to CEO. “Jamie brings the right experience and skillset to take Noah

Technologies to the next level of innovation, quality and sustainable solutions. We look forward to having Mr. Hong build on our 40+ year foundation for the next 40+ years!” ….

… Noah Technologies has been a key partner in emerging environmentally beneficial technologies throughout its 43-year history. From the beginnings of vitrification technology in the disposal of nuclear waste at the West Valley Demonstration Project, to the modern-day use of synthetic zeolites to selectively capture radioactive cesium at the Fukushima power plant, Noah Technologies has been at the forefront of tackling major environmental endeavors. Link to Newswire