Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Warren County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in roads with medium priority
Olmstedville Road culvert safety
A Lake Luzerne-area resident told the Board the Olmstedville Road culvert is a liability that needs fixing.
Route 14 safety concerns in Warrensburg
A Warrensburg resident pressed the county to install stop signs on County Route 14, hoping for spring installation.
Warren County Railroad feasibility study
The county accepted state funding for a feasibility study on the future of the county-owned railroad. Supervisor Wild wants it to measure Revolution Rail Co.'s economic impact on the northern county, which one supervisor says accounts for 70% of Johnsburg's summer economy.
CDTA ridership and cost concerns
Supervisors Beaty and Etu slammed CDTA's finances — ridership averages 3.7-11 riders per hour versus a target of 15, with the county spending about $1.1 million a year. Alternatives like smaller on-demand vans will be explored at committee.
County road and paving projects for 2026
The board awarded the Bay Road culvert replacement to Birdsall Excavation ($1.4 million bid) and split the 2026 paving program among four contractors, locking in prices before asphalt and fuel costs rose. The state covers up to $1.5 million of the culvert project.