Category: Swing Bridge

Swing Bridge Trees

Swing Bridge Trees

Here is a couple more current images of the trees over the swing bridge. I’m not an arborist, but it does look like the bank is eroding, and it won’t be long before that tree falls. Essex County did a nice job on the opposite side of the river last summer.

I spoke with an arborist today who mentioned that this tree is a valid concern. Another said that while the canopy looks healthy, trees like this are only going to keep getting bigger. I looked into regulations on cutting trees in NY. There are rules into what can be cut and what can not. Without pasting everything word for word…If a tree is or will pose a danger in the future it can be cut. It can also be cut down to open up and keep scenic vistas clear. I think both are in play here.

Here is a link to the regulations:

https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/engineering/environmental-analysis/landscape/trees/hazards

Perfect day to write a letter!

Perfect day to write a letter!

MAY 23, 2021 — 

HELP US SAVE KEESEVILLE’S HISTORIC BRIDGES:
Today is the perfect day to spend five minutes and write a letter of support for us! We are in the midst of many grants that we could be applying for.


Please write an email today to our representatives, letting them know that they have the power to do the right thing. Preserve History, right a wrong, and make history by choosing to save historical bridges. They could be the heroes in saving our bridges.


Copy and Paste the following addresses One at a time into one single email. It only takes a minute and we appreciate it!Please be POSITIVE and respectful. Thank you!

Essex County Board of Supervisors
townofchesterfield@gmail.com
supervisor@townofcrownpointny.gov
etown@etownny.com
supervisor@townofessexny.gov
supervisor@townofjayny.gov
supervisor1@townofkeeneny.gov
supervisor@lewistownhall.com
supervisor@townofminervany.gov
supervisor@townofmoriahny.gov
supervisor@newcombny.com
super@northelba.org
supervisor@townofnorthhudsonny.gov
davinastarmand@gmail.com
supervisor@schroon.net
supervisor@townofticonderoga.org
supervisor@westportny.net
supervisor@townofwillsborony.gov
townsupervisor@townofwilmington.org


Clinton County Legislature
hometowncable@yahoo.com
fvperyea@yahoo.com
mark.henry@clintoncountygov.com
rick.potiker@clintoncountygov.com
conroy.simon@gmail.com
KoffeeKat13@live.com
rob.timmons@clintoncountygov.com
wendellhughes.area8@aol.com
hall469@charter.net
joshua.kretser@clintoncountygov.com


Clinton County Highway Supervisor
Karl.Weiss@clintoncountygov.com


Essex County Superintendent of Public Works
james.dougan@essexcountyny.gov


Town of Ausable Supervisor
s.senecal@townofausable.net


Save Keeseville Historic Bridges
keesevillehistoricbridges@gmail.com

New Grants- Keep Sending Letters

New Grants- Keep Sending Letters

MAY 21, 2021 — 

The Following Federal grant opportunities were provided by Jonathan Carmon from Elise Stefanik’s office. I immediately forwarded them to DPW and highway department as well as our town supervisors. Thank you Jonathan! (If we were to get just ONE of these grants we would be nearly funded, and could start fund raising!)


RAISE Grant FY2021 (formerly known as TIGER/BUILD): https://www.transportation.gov/…/FY%202021%20RAISE
Posted: April 13, 2021
Closing Date: July 12, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,000,000,000
Award Ceiling: $25,000,000
Award Floor: $0


Eligible Applicants for RAISE grants are State, local, Tribal, and U.S. territories’ governments, including transit agencies, port authorities, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), and other political subdivisions of State or local governments. Multiple States or jurisdictions may submit a joint application and should identify a lead applicant as the primary point of contact and also identify the primary recipient of the award. Joint applications should include a description of the roles and responsibilities of each applicant. DOT expects that the eligible applicant that submits the application will administer and deliver the project. If the applicant seeks a transfer of the award to another agency, a letter of support from the designated entity must be included in the application.


Northern Border Regional Commission State Economic & Infrastructure Development Investment Program FY2022: https://www.nbrc.gov/…/economic-infrastructure
Not yet opened (FY2021 closed on Friday, usually this opportunity opens in March and closes mid-May, awards are announced in August).
Approximately $4.6 MM for each State
Up to a $1,000,000 maximum award to eligible infrastructure projects, up to a $350,000 maximum award for all other types of eligible projects
All funds are in the form of reimbursement for eligible expenses incurred after a Notice to Proceed has been fully executed
Eligible Applicants for NBRC SEID funding are Public bodies, IRS recognized 501(c) organizations, Native American tribes, and the four NBRC State governments.