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2 issues in environment
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Scarlet Oak Tree Preservation at 123 Grand Street
The city proposes spending $2,500 on soil reinvigoration to preserve the landmark scarlet oak tree at 123 Grand Street.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 9, 2026
HighEnvironment
Stewart Air National Guard Base Environmental Investigation
The Army wants to install monitoring wells and take soil and water samples on four more city-owned parcels as it investigates PFAS contamination from firefighting foam at the base. Same terms as the city approved in 2023 and 2024.
3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026