Conklin seeks New York Rising funds to extend water/sewer, add evacuation route and drainage district

Supervisor James Finch told the Board the town received a site visit from the Chief Planner for New York Rising and is pursuing a $3,000,000 application aimed at three priorities: expanding water and sewer districts (targeting mobile home parks and route expansions up Route 29), creating a drainage district to reduce flood risk near Carlin Road, and designing an evacuation route from the center of town.

Comprehensive Plan Committee Chair Hal Cole said the committee is focusing on a vision to reverse an 8% population loss by improving infrastructure to support new housing and "senior type housing." Finch said applications were due by Jan. 31 and Governor Cuomo was expected to announce awards by March 1. The Board discussed coordination with the Joint Sewage Board and noted that DEC citations and sewer capacity would affect scope and feasibility.