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Capital Program and Bond Authorizations

The county added about $52,000 in combined contingency to two contracts after the arena requested changes mid-project, including a new entrance door and unbidded fire sprinkler work. The money comes from an existing bond; unspent contingency stays in the bond.

5 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026

HighInfrastructure

New Coeymans salt shed

The county's Coeymans salt shed has passed its useful life, and the committee advanced a $951,181 contract to build a replacement. This keeps winter road salt operations running for the hilltowns and river towns.

1 mentionLast discussed May 26, 2026