Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Greene County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues in development
Coxsackie 81/9W parcel rezoned for senior and workforce housing
The rezoning at Routes 81 and 9W in Coxsackie is done; the IDA board gets a housing policy and draft RFI on September 17 to find a developer for senior and workforce housing. The IDA also has to fund a third-phase archaeology dig before anything moves forward.
Sale of encroached 0.275-acre county property
A survey found a neighbor's property encroaches on part of an 18-acre parcel the county bought in 2024, so the county plans to sell that 0.275-acre piece to the highest bidder through sealed bids. The committee cleared the required environmental review.
Cairo Senior Center kitchen equipment purchase
The $298,900 kitchen equipment award for the Cairo Senior Center was tabled, holding up the final piece of the senior center renovation project.
Approved gas station on Route 9W in New Baltimore
Legislator Martinez asked about the fuel tanks along Route 9W before the Thruway. The Town of New Baltimore approved a Cheema gas station between the dentist and Spark, with the operator responsible for its own water and sewer via a package plant since lines end at Kalkberg Commerce Park.
Cementon Smith's Landing GEIS studies
Environmental studies are moving forward on the Cementon/Smith's Landing planning area, with wetlands work wrapping up and a full environmental impact statement due June 27. Landowner participation has grown past 3,000 acres, including a newly carved-out 95-acre riverside parcel.
Cementon Redevelopment Area Conceptual Master Plan
The county is studying future redevelopment of roughly 1,700 acres of former cement plant and industrial land in Cementon and Alsen. The scoping document just adopted will guide a full environmental study of what could go there — advanced manufacturing, warehousing, mixed-use development, plus trails and conservation land.
Cairo Senior Center Water and Sewer Extension
The county awarded a $544,900 bid to extend Cairo's water and sewer system to the new senior center, a major step in the long-planned Capital Project #161. Work waits on HUD environmental clearance.
Greene County Justice Center construction cost growth
The county keeps adding to the Justice Center price tag — another $321,000 this month alone, pushing the general construction contract past $20 million. Five legislators voted no on both change orders, signaling growing unease with the project's costs.