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County proposes match for feasibility study on Northeast Rail assets; board approves forward application
Summary
Washington County staff proposed applying for an Empire State Development feasibility study to explore reusing Northeast Rail assets for tourism and economic development, asking the county to commit up to $10,000 from the tourism reserve if a potential Greenway program match is not awarded. The board approved moving forward with the plan.
County staff proposed applying for an Empire State Development (ESD) feasibility study to evaluate reusing assets owned by Northeast Rail, including rail corridors and former train stations, for tourism and economic development.
Staff said the study would cost about $60,000 and requires a 50% match (approximately $30,000). The county intends to…
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