Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Clinton County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in environment
Clinton County Landfill Host Community Agreement
The Legislature signed off on the SEQRA consistency analysis so New England Waste Services can file its state Part 360 permit application for the landfill's Phase VI expansion. This moves a major regional waste project one step closer.
Soil and Water Conservation District budget
The district may ask the legislature to grow its board from five to seven members so an interested attorney and technical experts like engineers can serve. No decision yet on bringing it forward.
Landfill leachate pretreatment grant withdrawn
A resolution seeking a state Water Quality Improvement Project grant for the landfill leachate pretreatment plant was pulled from the agenda, though it may return.