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2 issues in environment with medium priority
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Watershed ordinance in development
The Planning Board is working with the county attorney on a revision to the Watershed Ordinance, which will come to the commissioners once adopted at the Planning Board level.
2 mentionsLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
MediumEnvironment
$570,000 Recycling Grant for the Landfill
The landfill won a $570,000 state Helene recovery recycling grant with zero local match, buying a new roll-off truck, trailers, 21 recycling dumpsters, a ton truck, education funding, and paving repairs.
1 mentionLast discussed Apr 7, 2026