N.Y. Landfill case argued in court

Judge says decision will be made within 60 days

This sign, carried by Joe Morrison of Lowman (right), warns that the landfill management deal might not be final. Star-Gazette Photo by Jennifer Kingsley

By Brooke J. Sherman
Star-Gazette
January 7, 2006

CHEMUNG, N.Y. - The Chemung area residents fighting Chemung County and its pact with a new landfill operator should hear within 60 days whether a judge agrees with their complaints.

Arguments were heard Friday in state Supreme Court in Elmira in a lawsuit filed by the Residents for the Preservation of Lowman and Chemung against Chemung County, the town of Chemung and Casella Waste Management. . . . Read more