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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Albany County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Albany County Agricultural District No. 3 Review
The committee was scheduled to consider a public notice for the 30-day review period of Agricultural District No. 3, which impacts local farming and land preservation efforts.
Septic system replacement funding for homeowners
The county is taking a fifth round of state money to reimburse homeowners up to $10,000 for septic and cesspool repairs, mostly in rural hill towns near water bodies DEC has flagged.
Countywide energy efficiency audits (ESCO)
Siemens will study county buildings — from St. Rose to the arena to the jail — for savings on everything from boilers to solar and microgrids, with Siemens covering the upfront study costs. Any actual projects come back to the legislature with financials attached.
St. Rose campus energy pilot
Five county-owned buildings on the former St. Rose campus will get free energy monitoring devices under a pilot with EcoLong, giving the county data to cut energy waste. Legislators want clarity on contract language about performance savings and revenue sharing.