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County discusses whether to charge municipalities for railroad easements; staff to continue outreach
Summary
Lewis County staff briefed legislators on easements acquired with the county's railroad purchase, noting municipalities and utilities historically paid annual fees; staff recommended researching records and pursuing discussions with affected villages before deciding whether to suspend charges for Lowville and others.
County staff opened a discussion about railroad easements the county acquired when it purchased a rail line, telling legislators that a third‑party contractor formerly billed municipalities for annual easement rights and that some recipients — including the Village of Lowville — currently face bills. The staff presentation said the…
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