Shaker Preservation Committee moves demolition standards forward as separate town law. The New Lebanon committee voted five to one with one abstention to release new demolition standards outside the broader Shaker Preservation Proposal, with Chair Winfried Fuchshofen calling the standards ready to
New Lebanon Town Board authorizes $200,000 interfund loan for highway fire repairs. Supervisor Tistrya Houghtling brought Resolution #15, which the board unanimously approved, authorizing a temporary transfer from the highway insurance fund to the general fund for immediate fire-damage repairs at
New Lebanon Recreation Commission plans pollinator garden and identifies maintenance priorities. The commission meeting heard that bathroom painting at the community center is nearing completion, with tennis court bathrooms awaiting paint work. Members identified multiple deferred maintenance items
New Lebanon board adopts separate interest accrual for reserve funds, reducing annual revenue by $22,000. The Town Board unanimously approved Resolution #17 to accrue interest separately on four capital reserve funds, following New York State Comptroller guidance; the change will reduce general
New Lebanon planning committee receives 267 community surveys, moving forward with priority action items. The Zoning and Comprehensive Planning Committee received 191 online and 71 paper survey responses from the community. Chair Ted Salem said submissions appeared representative of the overall
New Lebanon Town Board approves $4,600 highway fire bills and launches comprehensive plan recruitment. Supervisor Tistrya Houghtling moved approval of General Bills Nos. 182-183 totaling $4,600 for the highway garage fire, with all five board members voting unanimously in favor. In a second
New Lebanon Town Board approves redesign of $1.778 million Walkable Downtown project. The board voted 4-1 to authorize Creighton Manning to change the project from stone dust to concrete sidewalks after state Department of Transportation requirements changed. The board accepted four insurance
Playground Design Committee appoints Houghtling as chair, plans ribbon cutting ceremony. The committee met at Town Hall with four members present: Tistrya Houghtling (Town Supervisor), Chris Patterson (Town Board Member), Stacey Breads, and Beth LaGrange. The group unanimously elected Houghtling
New Lebanon Town Board approves highway garage fire bills at special meeting. The board unanimously authorized $4,600 in bills, identified as General Nos. 182 through 183 on Abstract No. 3E. The board also unanimously opened letters of interest for the Comprehensive Plan Update Committee, seeking
New Lebanon Town Board approves highway garage fire bills, manages insurance reimbursement. The board voted unanimously to approve General Bills Nos. 168 through 176, totaling $21,266.50, as listed on Abstract No. 3C dated March 24, 2026. Supervisor Tistrya Houghtling reported that insurance
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