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Bethel in
brief
By CHRIS CONROY
BETHEL — At the September 13 Town of Bethel Board
meeting, the board:
- Received a copy of correspondence originally
sent to Sullivan County Commissioner of Public Works Pete Lilholt
regarding recent accidents at the intersection of Rt. 17B and
Airport Road. It resolved to send its own letter voicing feelings
on the need for more signage before the hill to let motorist know
they will need to stop.
- Announced that the ongoing fight with the
Monticello Central School Board regarding Smallwood bus routes
had been resolved. On one side of Smallwood, Lafayette Street
will be made one way, and all other roads will be widened as much
as possible including West Oak Street, which will be paved two
feet wider than it currently is. Highway Superintendent Dick Yeomans
estimates that the work will be completed in about three weeks.
Once work is completed, the bus routes from two years ago will
be followed.
- Resolved to place two old town vehicles in
the county auction on October 22 in Barryville.
- Heard concerns from White Lake/Kauneonga
Lake residents regarding the growth of European milfoil, a non-indigenous
aquatic plant known for choking waterways through its excessive
growth. The board will look into non-chemical ways of dealing
with the plant to keep the town’s waterways clear of the nuisance.
- Resolved at the request of the highway department
to raise the road repair deposit required of contractors who dig
up town roads from $200 to $500.
- Scheduled the next town board meeting as
a joint meeting with the planning board in order to be addressed
by GF Entertainment regarding the final environmental action plan
for the proposed performing arts center. The meeting will take
place on September 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the town justice court.
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