Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Greene County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues in roads
Highway and Bridge Repairs Funded
The Route 67 culvert in Greenville will be repaired for up to $44,016.40 by Town and County Bridge and Rail.
Greene County Transit future operations
ARC Mid-Hudson was the only bidder to keep operating the county's bus system, and the county just took delivery of ten new buses. The two-year deal starting January 2027 keeps service running countywide.
Coordinated Transportation Plan public hearing
The county updated its transit plan using over a hundred public survey responses, and you can weigh in at a hearing November 18 before it goes to the state.
Greene County Transit Operating Agreement
County bus service keeps running: ARC Mid-Hudson won the only bid to operate the transit system and lease its vehicles, on a two-year deal starting January 1, 2027 with three possible one-year extensions.
Snow & Ice Control Supply Contracts
The county locked in bids for sand and abrasives for snow and ice control — including some very low prices — keeping winter roads clear.
CR 23B Rehabilitation Project Costs Grow
The Main Street, Leeds rehab project picked up $13,500 more for pipe camera inspections and archaeological monitoring — part of the cost of working on a historic roadway.
Haines Falls pedestrian trail connection
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.
County Route 13 Storm Closure
Heavy August rains (8–10 inches, comparable to Hurricane Irene) blew out two structures in the Jewett area. Route 23C is open with monitoring, but Route 13 remains closed with a short detour while a repair is designed.