Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Clinton County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues in roads
$2 million state award for Interstate 87 exits 38-39
Chair Mark Henry announced the state awarded $2 million for Interstate work between exits 38 and 39 in the Town of Plattsburgh, part of $11.6 million for the North Country region — good news for commuters and freight.
Guide Board Road culvert replacement
Bids will be sought to replace the Guide Board Road culvert over Middle Brook, and an engineering contract moves the Du Bois Webb Road bridge rehab forward. Bridge NY and federal/state aid may reimburse costs.
Highway Salt Reduction and CR 1 Bridge Funding
The county is pursuing a salt-reduction environmental grant and authorized about $3.36 million in federal and state aid for replacing the Standish Road bridge over the Saranac River on County Route 1. Town highway officials also flagged rising snow-and-removal costs as contract talks approach.
County transit partnership with Clinton Community College
A formal agreement lets CCC students ride Clinton County Public Transit, and spare transit equipment is being transferred to the airport.
Rock Salt Price Spike and Rebidding
Only one bid came in for winter road salt — at about $124.97 a ton versus $87.99 last year, a 43% jump. Because towns and villages buy salt through the county contract too, lawmakers rejected the bid and will rebid to try to attract more competition.
Advance Purchase of 2027 Snow Trucks
The highway superintendent found 2027 truck prices will jump about $40,000 each, so the county is ordering two trucks now to save roughly $80,000 — beating an August 21 dealer deadline.
Military Turnpike Extension Bridge rehabilitation
The board approved an engineering services agreement with Stantec to design the rehabilitation of the Military Turnpike Extension Bridge over the Saranac River.
Main Street Keeseville Bridge rehabilitation
The county awarded the big rehab bid on the Ausable River bridge. The county's share is capped at about $200,000 but it eats any overage above the federal and state maximums — and there's a push to get Essex County to chip in.