The Shaker Preservation Committee advanced demolition protections and approved new permitted uses in historic zones. Chair Winfried Fuchshofen led committee members Rae Gilson and John Dax through proposed amendments to the town's demolition permit regulations, including changes to what constitutes
Shaker Preservation Committee is advancing a demolition protection effort with a multi-step review process. Chair Winfried Fuchshofen and committee member John Dax are developing a town law revision to strengthen demolition protections in the historic district, with the proposal moving through
Shaker Preservation Committee restricts event venues to red zones in historic district. The committee approved prior meeting minutes and spent the session debating zoning guidelines for cultural event venues across preservation zones of the district. Committee Chair Winfried Fuchshofen reported
New Lebanon Recreation Commission approves donated pavilion sign and park improvements. Pat Mittnight-Metzler moved to accept the new pavilion sign, seconded by Ayannah Meyson, with all five commission members voting in favor. The commission discussed ongoing park projects including playground
Community advisory committee advances Bog and Knob conservation easement; water testing seeks funding. The CAC is moving forward on conservation easement agreements for three property owners: Gerety and Moore, Rattoballi, and Resnick, with Canaan Supervisor Brenda Adams handling contact with the
Town Board authorizes substantial equipment purchases and repairs following January highway fire. The New Lebanon Town Board approved purchases totaling over $204,000 for highway equipment damaged in a January fire at the town garage, including a $192,323.08 Caterpillar Model 926 Wheel Loader and
New Lebanon Playground Design Committee approves plaque design and sets ribbon-cutting date. The committee finalized the design for a commemorative plaque with carved letters listing sponsors who contributed $5,000 or more and decided to mount it in the ground in front of the gazebo. Members
New Lebanon Playground Design Committee approves donor-recognition plaque, tentatively schedules ribbon-cutting for late June. Tistrya Houghtling, Town Supervisor, led the meeting with committee members Chris Patterson, Stacey Breads, Beth LaGrange, and Courtney Potter. The committee approved final
New Lebanon Town Board launches new outreach, marketing and communications committee at special forum. Supervisor Tistrya Houghtling led the special meeting on May 21 at the New Lebanon Community Center, with all five councilmembers present: Joanne Amlaw, Chris Patterson, Steve Powers, and Susan
New Lebanon Town Board advances sewer district study, hires bond attorney for $5,500. The board voted 3-2 to hire bond attorney Hodgson Russ to develop a fee-based public sewer system allowing property owners to opt in, fully grant-funded with no taxpayer cost. Councilmembers Steve Powers and
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