Residents ask town to pave Killearn Road

WASHINGTON — The Town of Washington (TOW) Town Board held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, April 8, at 6 p.m. via Zoom due to the health crisis, with a large group of participants in anticipation of more discussion on Janet’s Farm LLC, also known as the Second Mountain project to redo the Migdale property in Mabbettsville (for more on that, go to www.tricornernews.com). 

Killearn Road

In non-Migdale related news, a petition was submitted to the Town Board from residents Courtney and David Albert that supported the renovation of Killearn Road. While many in the community favor the rural aspect of dirt roads, others support the town of black-topping the roads or taking measures to meet stricter safety standards. 

Those in favor of improving the roads argue they should be passable throughout the year and in various weather conditions to allow for the passing of ambulances, firetrucks and other emergency vehicles. 

A motion was made to prepare and circulate a Request for Proposals (RFP) among engineering firms, seeking a  proposal for the renovation of Killearn Road. The motion  passed unanimously. About 20 residents signed the petition, noting specific problems that have been caused at various times when the road has been impassable due to it not being paved.

Investment policy

A motion was made to adopt a TOW investment policy that applies to all monies and other financial resources for the purpose of investment, singly or on behalf any other entity or individual. This is to safeguard the principal; to conform to all applicable federal, state and other legal requirements; to enable the ability to liquefy to meet operating expenses if needed; and to earn a reasonable rate of interest. The board approved the motion.

More town news

Tim Marshall resigned from the Conservation Advisory Committee (CAC), and a request for applicants has been posted on the TOW website, www.washingtonny.org. CAC Chair David Greenwood sent a letter to Marshall thanking him for his many years of service.

The next Town Board meeting will be on Thursday, May 13. Go to www.washingtonny.org for details and the Zoom link.

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