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New Lebanon walkable downtown project moves forward with resubmitted state grant pending DOT funding match. The Walkable Downtown Committee reviewed the Town Board's March 12 resubmission of a Transportation Alternatives Program grant, which proposes concrete sidewalks and narrowed travel lanes to

State open government official addresses New Lebanon document-access disputes. Robert Freeman, Executive Director of the New York State Committee on Open Government, held a public forum April 29 to address resident complaints that the Town Supervisor is withholding meeting materials from board

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

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 approves $61,000 basketball court replacement at Shatford Park. The Town Board voted unanimously to award the contract to L. Browe Asphalt Services, Inc., with Town Engineer Paul McCreary confirming the bid was submitted properly and the contractor has relevant experience. The board