Board Approves $90,000 Excavator Purchase, Advances Solar Law
Jackson Town Board approves $90,000 equipment purchase, schedules flood prevention hearing. The Board unanimously approved purchase of a used excavator from the Town of White Creek for $90,000, saving approximately $180,000 versus purchasing a new model, according to Highway Superintendent Dan
misc · Meeting of July 9, 2026
NY JACKSON — Jackson Town Board approves $90,000 equipment purchase, schedules flood prevention hearing. The Board unanimously approved purchase of a used excavator from the Town of White Creek for $90,000, saving approximately $180,000 versus purchasing a new model, according to Highway Superintendent Dan Carney's evaluation and recommendation. The Board also unanimously scheduled a public hearing for May 6 at 7:30 pm for Local Law #2 for Flood Damage Prevention and approved payment of audited bills totaling $10,749.60.
Planning Board Chair Kelly Donahue reported that the Board's March meeting focused on revisions to the town's solar law, including adjustments to glare and noise requirements and expanded groundwater testing protocols from 1,000 feet to 2,500 feet.
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Source: the misc meeting of July 9, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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