Press Releases
Dec 20, 2017
Educational Opportunity for January 17, 2018: Comprehensive Planning & Land Use Moratoria
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation is hosting an educational session on two topics: Comprehensive Planning and Land Use Moratoria. Staff from the New York State Department of State (NYS DOS), Division of Local Government Services will present these two topics.
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation is hosting an educational session on two topics: Comprehensive Planning and Land Use Moratoria. Staff from the New York State Department of State (NYS DOS), Division of Local Government Services will present these two topics.
Oct 26, 2017
Federation Hosts Presentation Using Sloatsburg Complete Streets Project As Case Study
As part of its ongoing "A Year of Transportation" programs, the Rockland Municipal Planning Federation offered an educational session on October 25, 2017 entitled When Main Street is a State Highway. The presentation was given by Sandra D. Jobson, RA, RLA, AICP - Regional Planning & Program Manager for NYS DOT Region 8.
As part of its ongoing "A Year of Transportation" programs, the Rockland Municipal Planning Federation offered an educational session on October 25, 2017 entitled When Main Street is a State Highway. The presentation was given by Sandra D. Jobson, RA, RLA, AICP - Regional Planning & Program Manager for NYS DOT Region 8.
May 16, 2017
Planning Federation Conducts 2017 Certification Courses
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation held its 2017 Spring Certification Courses on April 25 (Session I - Overview of the Boards), May 3 (Session II - Update of Case Law) & May 15 (Session III - Working Group Discussions). All planning & zoning board of appeals members are required to attend all three courses once, & then attend Session II, Update of Case Law, every two years.
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation held its 2017 Spring Certification Courses on April 25 (Session I - Overview of the Boards), May 3 (Session II - Update of Case Law) & May 15 (Session III - Working Group Discussions). All planning & zoning board of appeals members are required to attend all three courses once, & then attend Session II, Update of Case Law, every two years.
Apr 17, 2017
"Rethinking our Streets" Educational Session Held as part of Federation's "A Year of Transportation" Program
The Federation held a session on April 13th focused on streets - a vital part of livable, attractive communities, and included expert presentations. Rethinking Our Streets The Human Side of Complete Streets
The Federation held a session on April 13th focused on streets - a vital part of livable, attractive communities, and included expert presentations. Rethinking Our Streets The Human Side of Complete Streets
Feb 28, 2017
Planning Federation's 29th Annual Dinner Meeting: March 29, 2017
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation will hold its 29th Annual Dinner Meeting on Wednesday, March 29, 2017.
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation will hold its 29th Annual Dinner Meeting on Wednesday, March 29, 2017.
Feb 26, 2016
Planning Federation Hosts 28th Annual Dinner Meeting on March 30, 2016
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation will host its 28th Annual Dinner Meeting on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at the Nyack Seaport. Rick Struck of REDC will give the keynote presentation entitled, "Building on Economic Success," which will discuss issues that affect strategies for creating, attracting, retaining and expanding business and job growth.
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation will host its 28th Annual Dinner Meeting on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at the Nyack Seaport. Rick Struck of REDC will give the keynote presentation entitled, "Building on Economic Success," which will discuss issues that affect strategies for creating, attracting, retaining and expanding business and job growth.
Mar 02, 2015
Federation hosts 27th Annual Dinner Meeting on March 30, 2015
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation will host its 27th Annual Dinner Meeting on Monday, March 30, 2015 at Town & Country in Congers. A presentation will be given entitled, "Avoiding Peril", discussing the importance of accommodating emergency planning and response within the land use approval process.
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation will host its 27th Annual Dinner Meeting on Monday, March 30, 2015 at Town & Country in Congers. A presentation will be given entitled, "Avoiding Peril", discussing the importance of accommodating emergency planning and response within the land use approval process.
Feb 27, 2015
Integrating Downtown Revitalization & Complete Streets Planning Using Street Trees, Porous Pavement and Structural Soils
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation will host a free training opportunity for planning and zoning board of appeals members, planners, landscape architects, arborists and others on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at the Nyack Library from 10:00 AM to 4:15 PM.
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation will host a free training opportunity for planning and zoning board of appeals members, planners, landscape architects, arborists and others on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at the Nyack Library from 10:00 AM to 4:15 PM.
Jan 06, 2015
Planning Federation Hosts Educational Session on Zoning
On Thursday, January 22, 2015, the Rockland Municipal Planning Federation will host an educational session on two topics: Enforcement of Zoning and Revising Zoning.
On Thursday, January 22, 2015, the Rockland Municipal Planning Federation will host an educational session on two topics: Enforcement of Zoning and Revising Zoning.
Apr 22, 2014
Planning Federation Hosts Spring Certification Courses
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation will sponsor a series of Certification Courses on April 24, April 28 and May 13, 2014. The courses are free and fulfill the certification requirement for municipal, planning and zoning board members as well as provide three hours of training for each course for each member towards their four-hour State training requirement.
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation will sponsor a series of Certification Courses on April 24, April 28 and May 13, 2014. The courses are free and fulfill the certification requirement for municipal, planning and zoning board members as well as provide three hours of training for each course for each member towards their four-hour State training requirement.
Mar 14, 2014
Planning Federation Annual Dinner set for March 31st
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation will host its 26th Annual Dinner Meeting on Monday, March 31, 2014 from 7-10 PM at The Clubhouse at Patriot Hills in Stony Point. This year's dinner will include a keynote presentation by Art Collins, President of Collins Enterprises, who will discuss Residential and Commercial Development Trends in the Hudson Valley region.
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation will host its 26th Annual Dinner Meeting on Monday, March 31, 2014 from 7-10 PM at The Clubhouse at Patriot Hills in Stony Point. This year's dinner will include a keynote presentation by Art Collins, President of Collins Enterprises, who will discuss Residential and Commercial Development Trends in the Hudson Valley region.
Oct 21, 2013
Federation Hosts Ethics Session
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation will host an educational session entitled "Ethics, E-Mail and the Social Media" on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at the Town of Ramapo Town Hall from 7-9 PM.
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation will host an educational session entitled "Ethics, E-Mail and the Social Media" on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at the Town of Ramapo Town Hall from 7-9 PM.
Sep 25, 2013
October 15th Educational Session on the new SEQR Environmental Assessment Forms
A representative from the NYS DEC will present on the new version of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) Environmental Assessment Forms. This educational session will include a demonstration of the new forms and participants will learn how to use the improved online access.
A representative from the NYS DEC will present on the new version of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) Environmental Assessment Forms. This educational session will include a demonstration of the new forms and participants will learn how to use the improved online access.
Sep 25, 2013
September 30th Certification Course: Update on Case Law
SESSION II offers an update of case law and will cover: Zoning and Land Use Case Law, State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) Case Law, Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), Telecom, and the Religious Land Use & Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) Case Law.
SESSION II offers an update of case law and will cover: Zoning and Land Use Case Law, State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) Case Law, Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), Telecom, and the Religious Land Use & Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) Case Law.
May 28, 2013
Planning Federation Presents Distinguished Service Award to Chuck Frankel
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation recently honored Charles Frankel of New Hempstead with the Federation's Distinguished Service Award.
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation recently honored Charles Frankel of New Hempstead with the Federation's Distinguished Service Award.
Apr 23, 2013
Planning Federation Dinner Meeting to Discuss Tappan Zee Bridge Replacement Project
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation will host its 25th Annual Dinner Meeting on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 7 pm at the New York Country Club, located at 103 Brick Church Road in New Hempstead. A special presentation about the "New NY Bridge" project that will replace the Tappan Zee will be given by Brian Conybeare, Special Advisor to the Governor.
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation will host its 25th Annual Dinner Meeting on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 7 pm at the New York Country Club, located at 103 Brick Church Road in New Hempstead. A special presentation about the "New NY Bridge" project that will replace the Tappan Zee will be given by Brian Conybeare, Special Advisor to the Governor.
Dec 06, 2012
Planning Federation Hosts 2012 Certification Course Session 2
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation is only offering Session II of the certification courses again this fall. This course is free and will help fulfill the certification requirement for municipal, planning and zoning board members, as well as provide three hours of training for each member towards their four-hour State training requirement. Interested members of the public are also welcome...
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation is only offering Session II of the certification courses again this fall. This course is free and will help fulfill the certification requirement for municipal, planning and zoning board members, as well as provide three hours of training for each member towards their four-hour State training requirement. Interested members of the public are also welcome...
Oct 29, 2012
Educational Session on the Importance of Coordinating Land Uses with Emergency Services
Link to Emergency Services Educational Session Flyer
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federationwill sponsor an educational sessionon Monday, October 29, 2012, regarding Emergency Services in the Planning Imperative. Thesession, which is being co-hosted by the...
Link to Emergency Services Educational Session Flyer
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federationwill sponsor an educational sessionon Monday, October 29, 2012, regarding Emergency Services in the Planning Imperative. Thesession, which is being co-hosted by the...
Sep 27, 2012
Educational Session Regarding Fair Housing
Link to Educational Session regarding Fair Housing Flyer
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation and the Rockland Independent Living Center are co-sponsoring an educational session on Tuesday, September 27, 2012, regarding Fair Housing. The session, which will be...
Link to Educational Session regarding Fair Housing Flyer
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation and the Rockland Independent Living Center are co-sponsoring an educational session on Tuesday, September 27, 2012, regarding Fair Housing. The session, which will be...
May 15, 2012
Planning Federation Presents Distinguished Service Award
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation recently honored Steven M. Silverberg of Piermontwith the Federation's Distinguished Service Award. Mr. Silverberg is a partner in the Tarrytown, N.Y. law firm, Silverberg Zalantis LLP. He has extensiveexperience in representing developers and municipalities in land use, zoning and environmental law mattersincluding litigation and appeals in the New York...
The Rockland Municipal Planning Federation recently honored Steven M. Silverberg of Piermontwith the Federation's Distinguished Service Award. Mr. Silverberg is a partner in the Tarrytown, N.Y. law firm, Silverberg Zalantis LLP. He has extensiveexperience in representing developers and municipalities in land use, zoning and environmental law mattersincluding litigation and appeals in the New York...