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Residents urge climate‑vulnerability survey participation and suggest Ashokan rail‑trail for preservation
Summary
During public comment residents urged the town to promote a Climate Smart Task Force survey with Cornell Cooperative Extension to identify vulnerable areas and suggested the Ashokan rail trail as a potential preservation site for the proposed community fund.
Several residents used the public‑comment period to encourage participation in local planning efforts. Kristen Shar, who identified herself and her street (Hillsong Drive), reminded residents that the Climate Smart Task Force is working with Cornell Cooperative Extension on a climate vulnerability assessment and asked people to take the survey; printed copies are also available at town hall.
Another resident suggested the Ashokan rail trail and nearby open space as candidates for preservation purchases under any future community preservation plan. The board and staff acknowledged the suggestions and said they would factor them into plan development and outreach.
"We're gonna try to get the link on the website so you can find it easier," Kristen Shar said, urging digital participation to make data collection simpler for Cornell Cooperative Extension.
