Kiryas Square

Kiryas Square is a planned 400-acre (1.6 km2) Skver hasidic "shtetl" in the hamlet of Spring Glen, New York, prompted by a housing shortage in the village of New Square. The property, former Homowack Resort, was purchased by the Skver community in 2006.[1] Dedication of the site was in August 2007.[2] The New York State Department of Health cited the property which was used as a summer camp for girls for “numerous, persistent and serious violations,” including inoperable fire alarms, pervasive mold and water running over electrical boxes. The health department issued a mandatory order of evacuation. In addition to problems with the health department, some local residents have also voiced opposition to the building of a hasidic village. The site was evacuated in August 2009 as a result of a judge’s deadline.[3]

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References

  1. ↑ Adam Bosch (May 29, 2008). "Orthodox group quietly plans new village". Times Herald-Record.
  2. ↑ Dan Hust (October 12, 2007). "Planned Hasidic 'city' At Former Homowack Causes Stir in Township". Sullivan County Democrat.
  3. ↑ Rebecca Dube (August 12, 2009). "Hasidim Evacuate Catskills Camp Site, Leaving Plans for New Town in Doubt". The Jewish Daily Forward.

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