Town Board pursues state EV charging station grant
New Lebanon Town Board unanimously backs electric vehicle charging station grant. The board voted to pursue a Department of Environmental Conservation grant offering up to $16,000 for charging infrastructure with 80 percent state funding, the town's 20 percent share covered by a prior renewable
misc · Meeting of March 17, 2026
NY NEW LEBANON — New Lebanon Town Board unanimously backs electric vehicle charging station grant. The board voted to pursue a Department of Environmental Conservation grant offering up to $16,000 for charging infrastructure with 80 percent state funding, the town's 20 percent share covered by a prior renewable energy rebate. The decision advances progress toward state Clean Energy Communities status, potentially unlocking $80,000 more in funding for renewable energy projects at Town Hall.
Supervisor Colleen Teal, Councilmembers Kevin Smith Sr., Mark Baumli, Norman Rasmussen, and Jesse Newton also unanimously approved routine appointments including Tistrya Houghtling as Registrar and David Farren to the Zoning Rewrite Committee.
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Source: the misc meeting of March 17, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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