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Town board tables adoption of Ulster County 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan for further review

Town Board, Town of Marlborough · September 23, 2024
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Summary

Deputy Supervisor Gael Appler Jr. summarized the Ulster County 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan and work with Cornell Cooperative Extension; the board voted to table Resolution #75 to allow more time for review.

Gael Appler Jr. explained that the Ulster County NY 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies mitigation goals and actions to reduce long‑term risk to people and property; he said the town will post the plan on its website and provide a shortened version that pertains to Marlborough. Appler said he is working with county staff and Cornell Cooperative Extension to include more emergency information, and that FEMA guidance discourages building in risk areas.

Councilwoman Sessa moved to table Resolution #75 to give the board more time to review the plan; the motion was seconded by Councilman Molinelli and passed unanimously. Appler said he is working with Michael Madison from the county to designate the Community Center as a Red Cross shelter.

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