Board reviews three options for Bays weed-harvesting program as DEC begins two‑year testing
Councilmember Tiffany Smith presented three funding/options for the Bays weed-harvesting program for 2026 (reduce by $10,000; maintain with $10,000 increase; or expand with a one‑time $1 million capital outlay including two harvesters), and DEC plans two summers of bay water testing to establish a baseline.
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Councilmember Tiffany Smith summarized recent Facebook outreach and said the town is evaluating three alternatives for the Bays weed-harvesting program in 2026: (1) reduce the program by $10,000; (2) increase and maintain it by $10,000; or (3) expand the program substantially (one-time capital expenditure of $1 million, including roughly $400,000 for two harvesters). Smith said better communication on harvesting times and goals is needed to manage taxpayer expectations.
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