No more outdoor furnaces... for six months
The moratorium pertains only to furnaces designed to supplement indoor heating systems
By ROB PRICE THE COURIER-ADVOCATE

BATH - Village board members last week unanimously approved a sixmonth moratorium on the installation of wood-burning outdoor furnaces in the village. The village Planning Board will study a range of possible regulations affecting the cost-saving heating units.

The moratorium does not apply to outdoor chimneys used for recreational purposes: only furnace units that supplement gas or electrical heating systems w i t h i n i n d i v i d u a l residences.

The board's vote followed a short public hearing during which no one voiced an objection to the moratorium. Board members approved the local law without comment.

Wallace following the meeting said outdoor furnaces pose two potential problems for village municipalities: Because of the compact nature of village neighborhoods, furnace smoke may blow into nearby residences, disturbing the peace of the affected neighbors. In addition, said the mayor, certain materials, such as household waste, should be prohibited from being used as furnace fuel.

The mayor indicated the Planning Board will develop recommendations within the next two months.