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Residents press Highland Falls trustees on stormwater damage, brook erosion and hydrant flushing
Summary
Multiple residents raised concerns about erosion and storm damage from the July 9 storm in the Bog Meadow area, requested engineering or mitigation measures, and reported dirty water and hydrant-flushing questions; Mayor DiSalvo said the Lower Bog Dam project is linked to a grant.
During public comment residents described lingering property damage and erosion from a July 9 storm and urged the board to address stormwater and brook erosion in Bog Meadow.
Mervin Livsey asked whether the proposed BESS would be housed in concrete structures and pressed whether engineers could slow runoff into the brook; he said some properties remain damaged and that he is planning to add a 4‑foot wall at his home. Mayor DiSalvo referenced a Lower Bog Dam project supported by a grant as part of addressing local drainage concerns.
Mr. McCormick reported dirty water at his property and said hydrants above his house had been flushed but others had not; he also asked about police efforts to stop speeding motorcyclists. Ed Dunn repeated erosion concerns and said more design and engineering would be required before the BESS project could proceed.
