Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Greene County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in parks rec
Senior and Veteran Services Funding
Three human services contracts were refreshed: homemaker/companion care for seniors gets a rate clarification, the senior shopping shuttle keeps running with added medical transport for veterans, and youth sports programs get nearly $24,000 in state money.
Veterans Memorial Expansion at Catskill Point
The county is expanding the veterans memorial at the Catskill Point with new pavers and hardscape, honoring local veterans past and present. It's funded almost entirely by endowment and donor paver money, so it costs taxpayers almost nothing beyond a small miscellaneous line transfer.
Youth Sports and Recreation Funding
State funding of $23,664 is being divided among four local youth programs — Athens rec, Cairo summer sports, Durham swimming and Hunter's Mountain Top youth sports — keeping summer recreation and swim lessons going.
Greene County Cultural Fund regranting increase
A $3,000 county contribution helps the October comedy festival with marketing and staging — last year's event drew about 1,200 visitors to Catskill businesses.
Greene County Libraries Association budget request
The county's nine libraries asked for $7,843 more to keep up with booming demand — e-book checkouts up 20 percent, programs up 30 percent. E-books cost libraries three to five times more than print, so digital growth drives the budget.
Cairo Senior Center Renovation Moving to Bid
The long-planned Cairo Senior Center renovation is being put out to bid, and a related CDBG amendment could fund a commercial kitchen and congregate dining space for seniors and homebound meals.