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Ulster County approves easement for NYSEG utility pole on Herdman Road amid erosion and trail concerns
Summary
The committee authorized a permanent easement for New York State Electric and Gas Corporation (NYSEG) to install a pole on Herdman Road in Shandaken, while members raised concerns about streambank erosion, narrow corridor placement and possible trail impacts; DPW had not reviewed the latest amendments at the time of the meeting.
The Ulster County Legislature Public Works and Capital Projects Committee voted Aug. 25, 2025, to authorize the chair to sign a permanent easement with New York State Electric and Gas Corporation (NYSEG) to install a new pole and anchor on Herdman Road in the Town of Shandaken.
Legislator Donaldson described the proposed pole location as within the Ulster and Delaware corridor and near the…
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