Dutchess lawmakers table hydrofracking ban on county property

The Environment Committee of the Dutchess County Legislature held off on taking a vote to ban hydrofracking on county-owned land. The decision came after several residents spoke out against the process, saying it would contaminate water and lower property values.

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