Haines Falls pedestrian trail connection
Summary
New sidewalks along Route 23A and North Lake Road would connect Haines Falls to the Hunter Regional Trails and boost the revitalizing hamlet. The county is stepping in as lead agency for the environmental review, with funding from a 2025 federal TAP grant.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded through a 2025 TAP grant the county already authorized applying for last year.
Haines Falls residents, hikers, and local businesses in the revitalizing hamlet.
Four legislators argued the county commitment was not warranted; no direct county cost if conditions hold.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Greene County Legislature - Regular Legislature Meeting No. 8 — August 19, 2026
The county will serve as lead environmental reviewer for new sidewalks along Route 23A and North Lake Road plus a trail connection completing the core link of the Hunter Regional Trails in Haines Falls.
Economic Development & Tourism - Committee Meeting — August 17, 2026
New sidewalks along Route 23A and North Lake Road would connect Haines Falls to the Hunter Regional Trails and boost the revitalizing hamlet. The county is stepping in as lead agency for the environmental review, with funding from a 2025 federal TAP grant.
Greene County Legislature - Regular Legislature Meeting No. 2 — February 18, 2026
The county is applying for a $914,300 state grant to build a short but key sidewalk/trail extension in Haines Falls linking the Hunter Regional Trail to businesses. The 20% local match is expected to come from outside sources, not county taxes.
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