Climate Smart Communities Task Force reports plastic collection milestone in latest update. The Climate Smart Communities Task Force reported that its plastics collection program has accumulated 1,712 pounds of plastic since launching and has earned a bench for placement behind the Community
New Lebanon Conservation Advisory Committee meets on wastewater and projects. The CAC discussed the still-incomplete wastewater feasibility study and fuel oil spill mitigation, with Peg Munves coordinating testing at $120 per test through CRENV lab. The committee plans collaboration with the
New Lebanon walkable downtown committee rejects additional grant application. The Walkable Downtown Committee reached consensus on January 27 to reject pursuing a second Transportation Alternatives Program grant for its downtown corridor project. Committee member Tistrya Houghtling presented the
The New Lebanon Recreation Commission holds its first organizational meeting and establishes monthly schedule. The six commission members met on January 27 to establish meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m., with the next meeting scheduled for February 17. Members outlined numerous
New Lebanon Conservation Council takes over wastewater study. Council member Peg Munves announced the shift from joint committee to CAC oversight, citing the project's water quality implications. The council will obtain cost estimates with and without Tilden Commons development and research water
New Lebanon Comprehensive Plan Committee launches public survey for February 1. Chair Ted Salem's ZRC/Comprehensive Plan Committee brought on new members Joanne Amlaw as the Town Board's second representative and Michael Crosby as the Planning Board representative replacing Greg Hanna. The survey
New Lebanon Town Board enacts new garbage regulation and pursues downtown project grant request. The board enacted Local Law No. 1 of 2026, which requires refuse containers be placed to avoid obstructing traffic, placed no earlier than noon the day before collection, and removed by noon the day
Town Board holds interviews for Planning Board and Recreation Commission positions. The special January 13 meeting, called by Supervisor Tistrya Houghtling and attended by Councilmembers Joanne Amlaw, Chris Patterson, Steve Powers, and Susan Tipograph, consisted entirely of closed executive session
New Lebanon Board hears public comment on garbage container placement rules. Supervisor Tistrya Houghtling presented a proposed amendment to Chapter 170 requiring refuse containers to not obstruct traffic and be placed no earlier than noon the day before collection and removed by noon the day
New Lebanon Conservation Council leads wastewater contamination study. Testing of 40 wells in the commercial district found 11 positive for E. coli and 22 positive for coliform, with all contamination deemed remediable. Council members voted unanimously to lead the feasibility study, with cost
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