This is not April Fools or is it?

Dear Nieces and Nephews, while we presented in a humorous form, the issue of Marijuana for medical use and the establishment of a marijuana producing farm in Orange County, we present the issue now in a more serious fashion. And while it may seem to some that Auntie and the team are randomly selecting the Town of Wallkill and Supervisor Danny Depew as subject matter, we do so because we realize that, with our concentration on happenings in Goshen and Albany, that we have neglected the happenings in Wallkill, probably the busiest commercial center in Orange County! So with that in mind, Wallkill Week continues. 

Apparently, the quest for a pot farm is not as simple as one thinks. The process involves a selection of five registered companies with four dispensaries for each company. http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/231661/amid-budget-medical-marijuana-regulations-filed/

This selection process promises to be reminiscent of the dance that the municipal leaders did when it came to the casinos site selection. (And look where that got us) 

Danny has just started the dance earlier than some. 

In the article by Richard Bayne, DANNY SAID: “But the fact that this industry is profitable and can keep the property open space is really unique.”

In the article, RB states: “…the company outlines agricultural-style barn and greenhouse facilities. The plan calls for a $10 million construction project.” http://www.recordonline.com/article/20150322/NEWS/150329839/101042/NEWS

Open space? What barn and greenhouse calls for $10m? We suspect there may be more infrastructure involved, not just acres and acres of marijuana plants waving in the wind saying: ”look at us pretty pot plants saving open space”. 

Danny, there are other ways to preserve open space if that truly is your goal.

“The state has not started accepting applications yet from organizations that want to produce marijuana in New York. The health department said it will publish information soon on its website about the application process.” http://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/medical_marijuana/regulations.htm

Millions to start up

NY law is restrictive

Not a simple approval process just on the local level

Danny will have to really do a dance for this approval. Maybe he should talk to the Governor about Wallkill’s chance for the pot farm.

Wouldn’t be funny if the Governor said “Sullivan and the Southern Tier”?