The Clinton Town Board introduced a local law on Dec. 1 to update the town code governing freshwater wetlands, watercourses, lakes, ponds and floodplains and scheduled a public hearing for Jan. 13, 2026 at 6:25 p.m. at Clinton Town Hall.

Speaker 2 said the draft law arose from state Department of Environmental Conservation rule changes that altered which wetlands are regulated at the state level; the town’s update seeks to clarify local code and simplify language for planning and zoning boards. Speaker 2 described the process as long-running and said the substance includes both compliance with DEC changes and internal cleanups to make enforcement and review easier.

The motion to introduce Resolution No. 47 of 2025 and set the hearing was seconded and approved by voice vote.