Town Board introduces solar regulations, schedules April hearing
Town Board advances proposed solar zoning law and schedules public hearing for April 11. The board introduced Local Law #1, amending the town code for solar installations, and simultaneously approved a cost-sharing assessment revaluation agreement with Columbia County and a workforce agreement with
misc · Meeting of March 17, 2026
NY NEW LEBANON — Town Board advances proposed solar zoning law and schedules public hearing for April 11. The board introduced Local Law #1, amending the town code for solar installations, and simultaneously approved a cost-sharing assessment revaluation agreement with Columbia County and a workforce agreement with Columbia Greene Community College to fund an additional Summer Youth Program staff member. The board also authorized a $341 annual copyright licensing fee with ASCAP for public music performances.
Councilmember Chuck Geraldi was absent; the other three board members and Supervisor Colleen Teal voted unanimously to advance the solar amendments.
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Source: the misc meeting of March 17, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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