Cold Spring accepts initial flood-resiliency memo; applies for state grant for vulnerability/adaptation work

Jan 14, 2026

Trustees accepted an initial flood-resiliency investigation by O'Neal and discussed a $75,000 Hudson River Estuary Program grant to fund a vulnerability and adaptation study and community engagement walkshops; the board noted the grant will not cover final engineered construction designs.

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Laura presented an initial flood-resiliency memo from O'Neal that summarized on-the-ground observations following the 2023 floods and recommended next steps, including targeted field work, mapping, and community engagement. Trustees accepted the memo into the public record.

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