Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Greene County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in development with medium priority
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.
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.
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.