South Russell — The South Russell Village Council recorded multiple formal actions at its Nov. 10 meeting. Key outcomes:

• Cost‑share agreement with Chequenne River Watershed Partners: Council introduced and adopted an ordinance authorizing a cost‑share agreement for a HiFi water double sensor network covering Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2026; mayor authorized to execute the agreement.

• Resolution requesting advance real estate tax distributions for 2026: Council introduced, suspended further readings and adopted the resolution by roll call.

• Hemlock Road culvert contract: Council introduced and adopted an ordinance approving a contract with CMG Contracting LLC for the Hemlock Road culvert replacement in the village, with the contract amount stated as $97,650 and the mayor authorized to execute it; the ordinance was declared an emergency and adopted.

• Sugarbush silt pond ordinance: Council adopted an emergency ordinance to contract CMG Contracting LLC to excavate the Sugarbush silt pond (amount of $32,950) and included language requiring homeowner association reimbursement or an upfront 20% payment.

• Payment application: Council approved construction progress payment application No. 1 to Specialized Construction Inc. in the amount of $311,740.94 for the 2025 pavement repair program.

All the above items passed during the meeting as recorded in the transcript; several were adopted as emergency ordinances or by roll call as noted in the meeting records.