New Lebanon marketing committee elects inaugural co-chairs. The Marketing, Outreach and Communications Committee unanimously selected Jim Dawson and Sharon Powers as temporary co-chairs at its first meeting on March 31. The eight-member committee, with a quorum of five, will facilitate "Community
New Lebanon raises building permit fees to $4 per $1,000. The Town Board voted 5-0 on recommendation from CEO/ZEO Hazel "Cissy" Hernandez to increase the rate from $2, aligning New Lebanon more closely with neighboring Hillsdale and Austerlitz. Interim Supervisor Margaret Robertson and
New Lebanon Town Board authorizes LVPA contract, doubles building permit fees. Interim Supervisor Margaret Robertson secured unanimous authorization to execute the 2020 LVPA contract, establishing a New York State Police satellite office at the firehouse to maintain police presence after state
New Lebanon Town Board approves October Halloween event and business district banner. The board approved a nine-night Halloween event in October at 860 State Route 20, contingent on fire safety inspection by Pete Lattanzio and building department review by CEO/ZEO Cissy Hernandez; applicant Steve
New Lebanon Town Board approves $131,696 in capital purchases and extended Supervisor term. An emergency generator and highway truck were approved unanimously at $11,499 and $120,197 respectively. The Board voted 4-1 to extend the Supervisor term from two years to four years, with Councilmember
New Lebanon Comprehensive Plan Committee launches survey for comprehensive planning update. New Town Board representative Joanne Amlaw and Planning Board member Michael Crosby, replacing Greg Hanna, joined the committee as the group prepares to administer its community survey beginning February 1.
New Lebanon Comprehensive Plan Committee shifts census data, reviews survey results. The committee agreed to use 2023 or 2024 census data instead of 2020 data for its comprehensive plan update, citing data completeness and margin-of-error concerns. Committee member Elizabeth Brutsch coordinated
ZRC committee advances comprehensive plan with survey findings and community strategy. The Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Committee compiled nearly 200 resident survey responses, with residents citing rural character and natural beauty as most valued and affordable housing and basic amenities as
New Lebanon Conservation Council approves September date for Natural Resource Plan celebration event. At its May 7 meeting, the council, including members Cynthia Creech, David Farren, Jack Lancto, Peg Munves, and Craig Westcott, agreed to hold the NRCP celebration on September 22 at Farren's home.
New Lebanon Town Board backs community grants and bicentennial celebration. The board unanimously approved co-applications with the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation for two grants: $1,700 for The Phoenix Project's website development and $2,000 for Theater Barn's summer youth program,
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