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Franklin County Legislature authorizes acceptance of $250,000 state septic replacement grant

Franklin County Legislature · July 16, 2026
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Summary

The Legislature authorized acceptance of $250,000 from the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation for a septic replacement fund to assist homeowners and small businesses in replacing cesspools and septic systems that affect designated waters; appropriations were specified and the resolution passed unanimously.

The Franklin County Legislature authorized its Grant Coordinator on July 16 to accept $250,000 from the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation for Septic Replacement funds. According to Resolution No. 168, the award is intended to help local homeowners and small businesses replace outdated cesspools and septic systems that negatively affect designated bodies of water in the county.

Appropriations were established in the county accounts (01-81-3989.10 and 01-81-8668-10-4000, each for $250,000) as part of the resolution. Legislator Lockwood moved, Legislator Dumas seconded, and all members present voted in the affirmative.