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Tuesday, October 27, 2026 New Lebanon, New York · Change town
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Town Board Halts Sidewalk Project Based on Public Opposition

New Lebanon Town Board halts Route 22 Sidewalks Project over public opposition. Supervisor Colleen Teal led the 4-1 vote, citing her analysis of 2013 public hearings showing 150 residents opposed the project versus 41 in favor. The decision allows the town to avoid repaying state funds by invoking

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Town Board approves $67,965 tennis court reconstruction at Shatford Park

Town Board approves $67,965 tennis court reconstruction at Shatford Park, splitting along party lines. Supervisor Colleen Teal recommended HMA Contracting Corporation at $67,965 over W.E. Williams Paving's $86,180 bid, citing superior references and lower cost. The vote was 3-2, with Teal, Dan

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Board approves work day reporting resolution, two new local laws

New Lebanon Town Board approves three compliance resolutions and two new local laws. The board unanimously adopted a Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution addressing three years of accumulated errors in the state retirement system after the New York State Comptroller threatened to suspend

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Town Board holds hearing on telecommunications facilities law

New Lebanon Town Board holds unattended hearing on telecom regulations. The board held a public hearing on July 14, 2015, to consider amendments to Chapter 189 (Telecommunications Facilities) of the town code, including changes to tax compliance, notification procedures, and zoning classifications.

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New Lebanon Town Board holds zoning amendment hearing

New Lebanon held a public hearing on zoning amendments at its May 13 meeting. The proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2014 would add fence standards, update accessory structures to match state building codes, establish 60-foot road frontage minimums in rural districts, and consolidate residential use

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New Lebanon enacts zoning amendments, OKs EMS chargeback

New Lebanon enacts zoning amendments clarifying cellular tower permitting and fence regulations. The Town Board unanimously approved Local Law No. 1 of 2014, which establishes new fence definitions, modifies setback and height requirements, and mandates special permits for cellular towers across

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Town Board awards backhoe contract to Monroe Tractor

New Lebanon Town Board selects Monroe Tractor bid for $55,000 backhoe loader. The board voted 3-0, with one abstention, to accept the bid for a CASE 580SN WT loader with a trade-in of the existing equipment. Highway Superintendent Jeff Winestock recommended the CASE model over competing bids from

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New Lebanon Board holds public hearing on sidewalk project options

New Lebanon Board weighs two paths forward on Sidewalk Project. Supervisor Colleen Teal presented Option 1, a scaled-down plan from the property line between Valley Plaza and EZ Mart to Tilden Road requiring an estimated $20,000 to complete design and right-of-way acquisition with 80 percent

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New Lebanon town board approves annual officer appointments and salary structure

New Lebanon town board makes all annual officer appointments at organizational meeting. The board unanimously approved the appointment of officers including accountant Pattison Koskey Howe & Bucci CPAs, attorney Andrew Howard, and building department administrator Hazel Hernandez, while tabling

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Town Board Appoints Officers and Establishes 2013 Salary Schedule

New Lebanon Town Board conducts annual reorganization meeting and appoints officers for 2013. Supervisor Michael Benson and Councilmembers Bruce Baldwin and Karl B. Chittenden unanimously appointed Michael Bucci as Town Accountant, Kent Pratt as Code Enforcement Officer, Tistrya Hamilton as Court

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