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Harrietstown Town Board Meets Tomorrow. Here Is What Is on the Agenda.

The board convenes Wednesday, April 30 at 6pm at 39 Main Street. Plumbing repairs, airport maintenance, a new task force, and an executive session on litigation are all on the agenda.

The Harrietstown Town Board will hold its regular meeting tomorrow evening with several items on the agenda that directly affect town residents and infrastructure.

Town Hall Plumbing

The board is expected to address a plumbing issue at Town Hall. A Phase One estimate from Cornerstone Services totaling $9,664 has been submitted to run new water lines to the main floor bathrooms, replacing a leaking line that runs into the concrete. A second phase addressing the second floor is noted as a future project.

Airport Runway Maintenance

Airport Manager Corey Hurwitch is requesting approval for crack sealing at the Adirondack Regional Airport. A quote from Noel J. Brunell & Son totaling $28,420 has been submitted for 800 gallons of crack sealing material on runway 9/27 and taxiway C. The board is being asked to approve spending up to $30,000 to allow flexibility if additional material is needed.

Warrants

The board will vote to approve Warrant #8 of 2026 totaling $299,825.74 across the General Fund, Airport Fund, Highway Fund, Water and Sewer, and Trust and Agency accounts.

Climate Smart Communities Task Force

Resolution #6 of 2026 would formally establish a Climate Smart Communities Task Force and appoint its initial members: David Lynch, Cindy Woods Garso, Tim Caramore, and Diana Webster.

Fill Vacancy

Supervisor Mallach is expected to address filling an unspecified vacancy. No additional details were provided in the agenda.

Executive Session

The board will enter executive session to discuss proposed, pending, or current litigation. The subject of the litigation was not disclosed in the public agenda.

The meeting is open to the public. Agendas and minutes are available at harrietstown.gov/agendas-minutes/

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