Climate Smart Task Force marks plastic-collection milestone
New Lebanon Climate Smart Communities Task Force reaches plastic-collection benchmark, earns bench. The task force achieved 1,712 pounds of collected plastic since program inception, earning a bench for placement behind the Community Center, according to minutes from the February 4 meeting. The
misc · Meeting of May 13, 2026
NY NEW LEBANON — New Lebanon Climate Smart Communities Task Force reaches plastic-collection benchmark, earns bench. The task force achieved 1,712 pounds of collected plastic since program inception, earning a bench for placement behind the Community Center, according to minutes from the February 4 meeting. The group collected 108 pounds this year and continues expanding the program.
Additional initiatives include downtown walkability improvements under bid, an electric vehicle charger forthcoming at the Community Center, and a hazard-mitigation flyer in development. Steve and Marc are coordinating with Cornell's student outreach coordinator to bring students into the Community Climate Action Plan.
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Source: the misc meeting of May 13, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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