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County rep warns of burn ban, highlights veterans program and budget status
Summary
Otsego County Representative Meg Kennedy told the Milford board a county burn ban (including agricultural burning) is in effect until substantial rain or snowfall; she also noted Operation Green Light for veterans and that the county preliminary budget is under the 2% cap but could be pushed over by new items.
Otsego County Representative Meg Kennedy briefed the Milford Town Board on county matters during the Nov. 20 meeting. Kennedy said, "There is an Otsego County Burn Ban in effect, including agriculture burning, until we receive substantial rain and/or snowfall," and urged residents to observe the restriction. She also noted that Operation Green Light is active for November to support veterans' transition to civilian life and that there was a good turnout at the Milford Central School veterans' breakfast.
Kennedy reported she attended a NYMIR meeting and said the county's preliminary budget remains under the 2% cap but cautioned that newly proposed items could push it over that cap. The minutes do not list the specific budget items under consideration or provide a revised timeline for finalizing the county budget.
