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Board approves $13,000 knotweed control program with matching funds

Town Board · June 11, 2025
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Summary

The Town Board approved a contract with certified arborist Ryan Burkel for Japanese knotweed management; total program cost announced at $13,000 with the town's share $6,500 and a matching $6,500 from the Lake George Land Conservancy.

The board moved to enter a contract with certified arborist Ryan Burkel to manage Japanese knotweed in town. The chair announced the total program cost as $13,000; the town's portion was stated as $6,500 and Lake George Land Conservancy agreed to match the remaining $6,500.

The motion was put to the board and approved with "Aye" votes. Board members discussed that matching funds had been confirmed and noted the program would address an environmental and invasive-plant management need in town.