CWC offers training for planning, ZBA members

MARGARETVILLE, NY, February 11, 2008 - The Catskill Watershed Corporation will sponsor two training sessions for members of area planning boards and zoning boards of appeal on Wednesday, Mar. 19 (snow date Mar. 20) at American Legion Post #216, Main St., Margaretville.

Trainers from the NYS Department of State will lead the classes which may meet state training mandates for planners and zoning board members if their respective town boards approve. Verification forms will be provided to those who attend the classes.

"Local Planning and Zoning: Who Does What to Whom and When?" will be offered from 10 a.m. to Noon. "Making a Good Record: Minutes, Findings and Decision Documents," will follow from 1 to 3 p.m.

There is a $10 fee which covers both classes and includes lunch. Advance registration is required by March 7. Call Kim at 845-586-1400 for a registration form, or go to www.cwconline.org/news/events.html.

For more information on these and other programs designed to assist homeowners and businesses in the New York City Watershed, please call the CWC, or go to www.cwconline.org