Greene County Solid Waste Management Investing in Sustainable Management of Food Waste
Catskill, NY – Greene County Solid Waste Management (GCSWM) is investing in the sustainable management of food waste through a launch of a pilot program, Help Greene Grow Green, to reduce waste going to landfills. This program will initially be…
Greene County Calls for NYS to End the Diversion of Local Tax Revenue to Fund State Responsibilities
The Greene County Legislature is joining with the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) to call on the Governor Hochul and members of the State Assembly and Senate to end the practice of diverting local sales taxes out of…
Greene County Legislature Seeks Mask and Testing Mandate Relief for School Districts
After County Administrator Shaun Groden heard the concerns of School Superintendents for districts serving county students, Vice-Chairman Matthew Luvera issued an official request for relief from NYS requirements to Governor Kathy Hochul. The February 16th letter requests “an urgent end”…
Statewide Mask Mandate Lifted for Private Businesses Beginning Thursday, February 10th
During a live press conference today, NYS Governor Hochul announced the lifting of the statewide mask mandate for private businesses beginning Thursday February 10th. Business owners are empowered to set their own policies regarding mask and vaccine requirements. The statewide…
Greene County Legislature Resolution Supports Limiting NYC Watershed Land Acquisition
In their first full session of 2022, the Greene County Legislature unanimously adopted a resolution designed to limit the ability of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection to purchase more land in Greene County. Resolution 13-22 adds Greene…
Notice To Bidders – 2022 or Newer Wheel Loader with General Purpose Bucket & Pallet
Nominations Sought for 2022 Youth of the Year Award
Greene County Legislature Dedicates Legislative Chambers in Honor of Frank P. Stabile, Jr.
On Wednesday, December 15th 2021, retiring legislator William B. Lawrence (District 8 -Cairo) presided over the dedication of the Greene County Legislature’s Chambers in remembrance of the man largely responsible for its planning and construction. Frank Stabile, who passed away…
Greene County Announces Plans for Design and Construction of a New Criminal Justice Center
On December 15th, 2021, the Greene County Legislature released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural and Engineering Services for the design and construction of a new Criminal Justice Center (CJC). The CJC is to be located behind the County…