Washington County, NY

Public Safety

The Washington County Public Safety Committee will review departmental reports and budget requests on September 1, 2026. Key items include a request to purchase tablets and radios for the jail and a new budget amendment for a DCJS contract. The Public Defender's office will also present staffing requests and updates on unexecuted contracts.

• Sheriff: Budget amendment request to purchase tablets and radios for the jail
• Youth Bureau: Budget amendment request for a new DCJS contract
• Public Defender: Staffing request to backfill a vacant full-time attorney position
• Public Defender: Report on unexecuted ILS contracts

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will meet to review three referrals under General Municipal Law 239. They will consider a proposed local law by the Town of Salem that would prohibit commercial battery energy storage systems, and two site plan applications in the Village of Fort Edward. The meeting is open to the public and can be viewed online.

• Town of Salem: Local law prohibiting commercial battery energy storage systems in all town parcels
• Village of Fort Edward: Site plan for a martial arts academy at 123 Broadway (Tax ID# 171.5-2-18)
• Village of Fort Edward: Site plan for a retail thrift store and home decor at 128 Broadway (Tax ID# 171.6-1-36)

Health & Human Services

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Health & Human Services Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on several department requests and reports. Items include a revenue recognition resolution for a diabetes program, staffing backfill requests, a youth resource allocation plan, and updates from various departments. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed online.

• Resolution to recognize $1,350 revenue for Diabetes Self-Management Program
• Backfill request for a Registered Nurse (RN) position in Public Health
• Overnight stay authorization request in Public Health
• Youth Bureau Resource Allocation Plan for program year 10/1/26-9/30/27
• Staffing backfill requests and AI updates from Dept of Social Services

Public Works

The Washington County Public Works Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a request to purchase a sign shop truck, budget amendment requests, staffing backfills, and an auction list. The committee will also consider sewer district items, including a request for quotes and SEQRA review for FE-1A, and a budget amendment for the Drifting Ridge/Argyle PS capital reserve. The meeting is open to the public and can be viewed online.

• Request to purchase Sign Shop Truck
• Budget amendment: Carpool (CM) -.4 to .2 for Crane-Sign Shop Truck - $900
• Budget amendment: County Road (D) - .2 to .4 for repairs - $25,000
• Staffing backfills: Mechanic (Car Pool) and Carpenter II
• Sewer District: Request for Quotes and SEQRA for FE-1A; Budget amendment for Drifting Ridge/Argyle PS

Government Operations

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

Information Technology

Board of Supervisors

This is a notice for the regular meeting of the Washington County Board of Supervisors on August 21, 2026. The agenda is procedural, providing details on the meeting time, location, and resolution submission deadlines. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed.

• Regular meeting scheduled for August 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM
• Location: Supervisors' Chambers, County Office Building B, Fort Edward, NY
• Resolution submission deadline: August 13, 2026
• Public viewing available via YouTube

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Audit Committee is meeting to approve minutes from July 15, 2026, and to audit and vote on paying monthly bills. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or individual expenditures listed.

• Motion to pay all bills as audited
• Accept minutes from July 15, 2026 meeting

The Washington County Audit Committee approved payment of $2,409,292.58 in monthly bills across all funds, plus $1,867.30 in stale vouchers to Kimberly Van Wormer, Esq. The committee also approved sending a letter to the Office of Mental Health requesting clarification on CPL Article 730 invoices. All actions were approved unanimously, with one abstention on the July minutes.

• Approved payment of all bills as audited totaling $2,409,292.58 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,867.30 in stale vouchers to Kimberly Van Wormer, Esq. (unanimous)
• Approved sending letter to Office of Mental Health requesting clarification on CPL Article 730 invoices (unanimous)
• Accepted July 15, 2026 meeting minutes (Tall abstained)

Sewer District Board of Commissioners' Meeting

The Washington County Sewer District Boards of Commissioners for Districts 1 and 2 will meet to handle routine business, including approving minutes and holding public hearings if needed. Key discussion items include the 2027 budget, the HF-1A and FE-1A projects, an RFP for FE-1A, the John St CSO line, 2027 billing, and the Verizon Tower. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.

• 2027 Budget discussion for Sewer District No. 2
• HF-1A and FE-1A projects
• FE-1A RFP
• John St CSO Line
• Verizon Tower (old business, District No. 1)

The board agreed to a 2027 budget recommendation with no increase to the Ad Valorem tax levy, continuing the 5% O&M rate increase, and a 3% salary raise for sewer employees. It approved an RFQ for the FE-1A project, a $55,000 budget amendment for the John St. CSO line, and a $76,565 amendment for the Drifting Ridge/Argyle Pump Station. The board also agreed to take over sewer billing from the Treasurer's office, saving over $40,000 annually.

• Approved 2027 budget with 0% Ad Valorem increase, 5% O&M rate increase, 3% salary raise (unanimous)
• Approved RFQ for FE-1A engineering design and construction administration (unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 budget amendment from capital reserve for John St. CSO Line (unanimous)
• Approved $76,565 budget amendment from capital reserve for Drifting Ridge/Argyle Pump Station (unanimous)
• Agreed to take over sewer billing from Treasurer's office, saving $40,000+ annually
• Approved minutes of 06/09/26 as written (unanimous)

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet to discuss filling vacancies caused by resignations, a promotion, and a termination. The committee will also consider a title change in the County Clerk's office and discuss an interim Superintendent of Public Works.

• Backfill requests for Buildings & Grounds, Treasurer, Department of Social Services, and Veterans
• Proposal to remove one Clerk and add one Account Clerk in the County Clerk's office
• Discussion regarding an Interim Superintendent of Public Works

The Washington County Personnel Committee approved five backfill requests, a staffing pattern change for the County Clerk's office, and the appointment of Jim Hogan as Interim Superintendent of Public Works, forwarding it to the full Board. All motions passed, with Mrs. Clary opposing the interim appointment. No action was taken in executive session.

• Approved backfill for Buildings & Grounds Building Maintenance Helper
• Approved backfill for Deputy County Treasurer
• Approved backfill for DSS Caseworker
• Approved backfill for DSS Community Services Worker in OFA/ADRC
• Approved backfill for DSS Senior Social Services Examiner
• Approved backfill for Veterans Motor Vehicle Operator PT
• Approved staffing pattern change: remove 1 Clerk, add 1 Account Clerk in County Clerk's Office
• Appointed Jim Hogan as Interim Superintendent of Public Works, forwarded to full Board (Clary opposed)

Finance

The Finance Committee will review department reports and budget amendments. The body is discussing several grant allocations and the creation of a large-scale capital project for the Sewer District.

• Sewer District: Create Capital Project for HF-1A & FE-1A - $25M
• Statewide Interoperable Comm. Grant SFY 2025 & SFY 2026 - $1,270,600
• PSAP Operations Grant SFY 2025 & SFY 2026 - $281,552
• Planning: EFC Septic Grant - $300,000
• Hire Consultant for Discrimination/Harassment Policy

The Finance Committee approved transferring five county-owned properties to the North Country Rural Development Coalition land bank for rehabilitation or demolition. The committee also approved several budget amendments, including recognizing grants for elections, tourism, public safety, and septic systems, and creating a $25.9 million capital project for sewer district improvements. A procurement waiver was granted to hire Bond, Schoeneck, and King for a discrimination and harassment policy.

• Approved transfer of 5 county-owned properties to land bank (unanimous)
• Approved waiver to contract Bond, Schoeneck & King for discrimination/harassment policy
• Approved $54,000 Netwrix cyber-security license renewal via Sourcewell
• Approved $13,279 election grant and $15,378 mail ballot grant budget amendment
• Approved $2,500 WIC budget transfer from equipment to contractual
• Approved $15,000 tourism grant for 250th celebration
• Approved $1,270,600 Statewide Interoperable Communications grant budget amendment
• Approved $300,000 EFC septic grant budget amendment

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to consider a resolution regarding the appointment of an Interim Superintendent of Public Works.

• Resolution to appoint Interim Superintendent of Public Works

The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting and adopted Resolution No. 189, appointing an interim Superintendent of Public Works. The vote was 12 in favor, 2 against, with 3 supervisors absent. The appointment was made to fill the position on an interim basis.

• Appointed interim Superintendent of Public Works (Resolution 189, 12-2, 3 absent)

Health & Human Services

The Health & Human Services Committee will discuss updates from Social Services and Public Health departments. Key items include the Rural Health Transformation Project, the Early Intervention Wait List, and a WIC budget modification. No binding votes are scheduled; the committee hears reports and may take future action.

• Rural Health Transformation Project update
• Early Intervention Wait List discussion
• WIC Budget Modification
• Social Services Department Update/Finance & Homeless Reports
• Public Health Program Updates

The Health & Human Services Committee approved a 3.5% rate increase for Durrin Transportation, the county's vendor for early intervention and preschool transportation, with an estimated net county cost of $13,000. The committee also forwarded three Social Services backfill requests to the Personnel Committee and approved a $2,500 WIC budget transfer. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational updates.

• Approved 3.5% increase to Durrin Transportation contract
• Authorized Chairman to sign Durrin contract amendment
• Forwarded three Social Services backfill requests to Personnel Committee
• Approved $2,500 WIC budget transfer from equipment to contractual
• Accepted June 24, 2026 meeting minutes

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will discuss department reports and grant recognitions. The body will consider a conflict policy for ACO/PD offices and review contract revisions for the Public Defender.

• Acceptance of Crime Victim Grant for the District Attorney
• Approval of ACO/PD Offices Conflict Policy
• Recognition of SICG-Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant
• Recognition of PSAP – Public Safety Answering Point Operations Grant
• Review of ILS updates, contract revisions, and funding processes

The committee approved a new conflict of interest policy for the Public Defender and Assigned Counsel offices. It also recognized over $1.5M in state grants for public safety communications and personnel. Travel requests for the Director and probation officers were approved.

• Approved Conflict of Interest Policy for Attorneys of the Assigned Counsel Office and the Public Defender Office
• Approved recognizing $1,270,600 SICG grant and forwarded to Finance Committee
• Approved $281,552 PSAP grant for personnel
• Approved out-of-state travel for Director to attend conference in Parsippany, NJ
• Approved two Probation Officers to attend active shooter training in Oriskany, NY at no cost
• Approved acceptance of Crime Victim grant for the District Attorney
• Accepted minutes of June 30, 2026 meeting

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will meet on July 28, 2026, to review a referral under General Municipal Law §239 regarding a proposed expansion of a self-storage facility in the Town of Kingsbury. The project would add a 30'x100' building at 1335 State Route 196. No other substantive business is listed; the agenda includes only standard procedural items.

• Town of Kingsbury: review of site plan approval for expansion of existing self-storage facility at 1335 State Route 196 (Tax ID 1553-2-4) by applicant Jason Halliday, Advance Storage LLC; adding a 30'x100' building

The Washington County Planning Agency voted unanimously to classify two projects as matters of essentially local concern: a proposed expansion of a self-storage business in Kingsbury and zoning amendments in Salem. The agency also reviewed final actions from Granville and Fort Ann, both approved by local boards.

• Found expansion of self-storage at 1335 State Rte. 196 to be essentially local concern (2-0)
• Found Salem zoning amendments to be essentially local concern (2-0)
• Reviewed Granville final action: approval with comments
• Reviewed Fort Ann final action: approval

Public Works

The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss sewer district project updates (FE-1A/HF-1A and LTCP WWTP Upgrade Change Order #10) and proposed purchases of two 2027 International dump trucks and four Joma Systems for 2025 trucks, all under the 2026 budget. The meeting will also consider approval of minutes from June 30, 2026. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM on July 28, 2026, and can be viewed online.

• Accept minutes from June 30, 2026
• Receive updates on FE-1A / HF-1A sewer district projects
• Consider Change Order #10 for LTCP WWTP Upgrade Projects
• Authorize purchase of 2- 2027 International Dump Trucks (2026 Budget)
• Authorize purchase of 4 initial Joma Systems for 2025 trucks (2026 Budget)

The committee approved the purchase of two dump trucks and four plow systems from the 2026 budget. It also authorized a change order for the LTCP WWTP grit system. Updates were provided on two sewer separation projects funded by a $25M grant.

• Approved minutes of June 30, 2026 meeting
• Authorized Chairman to sign LTCP WWTP Upgrade Projects Change Order #9
• Approved purchase of two 2027 International Dump Trucks (2026 Budget)
• Approved purchase of four Joma systems plow blades (2026 Budget)

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to consider a resolution authorizing action regarding Sewer District No. 2. No additional details about the resolution are provided in the agenda. The public can view the meeting via YouTube.

• Consider authorizing resolution – Sewer District No. 2

The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting and adopted Resolution No. 188, authorizing Washington County Sewer District #2 Project HF-1A. An amendment was added to allow repurposing of ESD funds if additional grant funding is received. The resolution was adopted as amended.

• Adopted Resolution No. 188 authorizing Sewer District #2 Project HF-1A (as amended)
• Adopted amendment to allow repurposing of ESD funds if additional grant funding is received

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will discuss budget updates and staffing changes for the County Clerk. The body will also review two election-related grants and a discrimination/harassment policy.

• Proposed change of staffing pattern from Clerk to Account Clerk for the County Clerk
• 2026 Election Grant for $13,278.60
• 2026 Mail Ballot Grant for $15,378.44
• County Administrator Discrimination/Harassment Policy
• County Clerk 2026 Budget Update

The Government Operations Committee approved an amendment to the FOIL policy regarding unpaid reproduction fees and recognized two new election grants. Several staffing and appointment requests were forwarded to the Personnel Committee or the full Board for further action.

• Approved FOIL policy amendment to deem requests abandoned if fees are not paid within 30 days
• Approved budget amendments for 2026 Election Grant ($13,278.60) and Mail Ballot Grant ($15,378.44)
• Forwarded County Clerk staffing change (Clerk to Account Clerk) to Personnel Committee
• Forwarded Building Maintenance Helper backfill request to Personnel Committee
• Forwarded appointment of County Treasurer to the full Board
• Authorized backfill of Deputy County Treasurer and forwarded to Personnel Committee
• Forwarded request to hire outside counsel for Discrimination/Harassment Policy to Finance Committee

Information Technology

The Washington County Information Technology Committee will meet to review operational reports. The agenda includes updates on projects, ticketing, and cyber security.

• Projects Report
• Ticketing Report
• Cyber Security Report

The committee accepted the minutes from the June 23, 2026 meeting. The IT CIO provided reports on ticketing, projects, and cybersecurity, noting that AI has made phishing emails more difficult to detect.

• Accepted minutes of the June 23, 2026 meeting

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee will meet to accept minutes, review the Tri-County Workforce Development Board budget, discuss tourism updates, and review new septic grant funding.

• Accept minutes from June 23, 2026
• Review Tri-County Workforce Development Board PY26 Budget
• Discuss Tourism Updates
• Review New Septic Grant Funding
• Review Ag District #3 & #24

The committee approved the PY26 Workforce Development Board budget and appointed three members to that board. It also authorized a budget amendment for $300,000 in new septic grant funding and referred land bank property acquisitions to the Finance Committee.

• Approved PY26 Workforce Development Board budget and forwarded to full Board
• Reappointed Laura Oswald and Mary Ann Spiezio to Workforce Development Board (3-year terms)
• Appointed Kyle C. Ferris to Workforce Development Board to fill unexpired term
• Approved $300,000 budget amendment for new septic grant funding and forwarded to Finance Committee
• Moved identified properties for the land bank to the Finance Committee
• Accepted minutes of the June 23, 2026 meeting

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet again on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Room B214, County Office Building B. The notice does not list specific agenda items, indicating the meeting will continue work from the July 9 session.

The Washington County Personnel Committee reconvened on July 17, 2026, after recessing on July 9. The committee entered executive session to discuss personnel matters but took no action after adjourning. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

• Entered executive session to discuss personnel matters (moved by Skellie, seconded by Rozell and Clary)
• Adjourned from executive session with no action taken

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting on July 17, 2026, at the County Municipal Center in Fort Edward. The meeting will be conducted in the Supervisors' Chambers and is open to the public via a live YouTube stream.

• Meeting scheduled for July 17, 2026
• Public viewing available via YouTube
• Deadline for resolutions: July 9, 2026
• Deadline for typed resolutions: July 16, 2026

The Board of Supervisors adopted the 2026-2027 Adirondack Community College budget (Resolution 172) by a 13-2 roll call vote, with Supervisors Baker and Hogan voting no. All other resolutions were adopted, including agreements for sheriff patrols in Whitehall and Fort Edward, a solid waste management plan submission, and a $14.5M sewer district grant announcement. The meeting was procedural with no public comments at the budget hearing.

• Adopted Adirondack Community College budget (13-2, Baker and Hogan no)
• Authorized submission of draft solid waste management plan to NYS
• Authorized NYSDOT highway work permit commitment
• Approved sheriff patrol agreements with Villages of Whitehall and Fort Edward
• Supported Sewer District No. 2 grant application
• Accepted Champlain Hudson Power Express corridor management plan
• Amended snow and ice agreement and budget
• Awarded mini-bid for 4 small SUVs for DSS

Audit

The Audit Committee will meet to accept minutes from June 16, 2026, and audit monthly bills. The committee will consider a motion to pay all bills as audited.

• Audit of monthly bills

The committee accepted the June 16 minutes, approved payment of $24,709.88 in stale vouchers, approved prepaying a $106,277.96 camera‑licensing bill and a $77,555.50 culvert bill, and adopted a motion to pay all audited bills. All motions were adopted without recorded vote tallies.

• Accepted June 16, 2026 Audit Committee minutes (adopted)
• Approved payment of stale vouchers totaling $24,709.88 (adopted)
• Approved prepaying Shi International camera‑licensing bill $106,277.96 (adopted)
• Approved prepaying Fort Miller culvert bill $77,555.50 (adopted)
• Adopted motion to pay all bills as audited (adopted)

Finance

The Finance Committee will consider three budget amendments: a $379,862 amendment for snow and ice services by the Department of Public Works, a $175,000 contract for a sheriff's social worker funded by an opioid settlement grant, and a request for AI/EVA software for the Department of Social Services. The committee will also discuss a title‑by‑grade schedule change for Highway Worker positions, pending Personnel Committee approval, and a Standard Work Day & Reporting Resolution.

• Public Works – Snow & Ice Amendment – $379,862
• Sheriff – Social Worker Contract – Opioid Settlement Grant – $175,000
• DSS – AI/EVA Software request
• Amend Title by Grade Schedule for Highway Worker (seasonal) – pending Personnel Committee
• Standard Work Day & Reporting Resolution

The committee accepted the June 11 minutes and approved several budget amendments, including a $379,862 amendment to the Department of Public Works snow and ice agreement, a $175,000 contract for a licensed social worker for the Sheriff’s Office, and a $262,282 nursing services contract for the county jail. It also approved a $95,082.72 mini‑bid for a DSS SUV, an $82,807 budget amendment for AI caseworker software, title changes for Highway Worker (summer seasonal) and a part‑time Caseworker Assistant, and a Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution. A motion directing backfill requests to department oversight committees before Personnel Committee review was adopted. No final decision was made on a proposed sales‑tax increase.

• Approved $379,862 amendment to DPW Municipal Snow & Ice Agreement
• Authorized $175,000 contract for a licensed Sheriff’s Office social worker
• Authorized $262,282 nursing services contract for Washington County Jail
• Awarded $95,082.72 mini‑bid for DSS small SUV to G and H Auto Group
• Amended DSS budget $82,807 for AI Powered Caseworker Assistant software
• Amended Title by Grade Schedule: Highway Worker (summer seasonal) title change
• Amended Title by Grade Schedule: added Caseworker Assistant Part‑Time (Grade 12)
• Adopted Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for officials

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet to review staffing requests and title adjustments. The body will consider a backfill for a Youth Bureau intern and a change to a highway worker title.

• Backfill request for Youth Bureau Youth Intern
• Removal of Highway Worker I (seasonal) title
• Addition of Highway Worker (summer seasonal) title

The committee accepted the June 11, 2026 minutes and approved several backfill appointments. It amended the non‑union Title‑by‑Grade schedule to replace a Highway Worker I (seasonal) with a Highway Worker (summer seasonal) and added a part‑time Caseworker Assistant at Grade 12. The committee also authorized the Treasurer to create payroll slots for temporary appointments approved by the Personnel Officer.

• Accepted June 11, 2026 Personnel Committee minutes (adopted)
• Approved backfill appointments for DPW, DSS, District Attorney, and Youth Bureau (adopted)
• Amended Title‑by‑Grade schedule: removed Highway Worker I (seasonal) and added Highway Worker (summer seasonal) at Grade 9 ($21.69) (adopted)
• Added Caseworker Assistant (part‑time) to non‑union schedule at Grade 12 ($25.08) (adopted)
• Authorized Treasurer to create payroll slots for temporary appointments approved by Personnel Officer (adopted)
• Entered executive session to discuss a specific individual's confidential information (adopted)
• Returned to regular session from executive session (adopted)

Public Safety

The Washington County Board of Supervisors Public Safety Committee will meet to review department reports, including school resource officer contracts and a waiver request for social services. The meeting will also cover homeland security grant updates and a security discussion for Building B.

• Accept minutes from May 26, 2026
• Review SRO Contracts for Argyle & Hartford Central Schools
• Review Fort Edward Police Protection Services Contract
• Discuss Waiver Request for Social Services
• Update on Homeland Security Grant

The Public Safety Committee approved several law enforcement contracts and a purchasing policy waiver for mental health services. The committee also referred the Eden Center contract to the Finance Committee for legal review.

• Approved May 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved SRO contracts for Argyle and Hartford Central Schools
• Authorized Chairman to sign Fort Edward and Whitehall Police Protection Services contracts
• Approved purchasing policy waiver for Sheriff's Department social worker services
• Referred Eden Center contract to the Finance Committee

Public Works

The Washington County Public Works Committee will meet on June 30, 2026, to accept minutes and discuss several departmental requests. Items include acceptance of the CHPE Corridor Management Plan, a resolution for an EPG grant application, approval for highway work permits and signage, and permission to prepay Fort Miller for culverts on CR 153 in Salem. No fiscal amounts or votes are specified in the agenda.

• CHPE Corridor Management Plan Acceptance (Sewer District)
• Request for Resolution – EPG Grant Application (Sewer District)
• Request Approval – Undertaking for Highway Work Permit to Put Signage on State Roads / Authorization for Chairman to Sign (DPW)
• Permission to Pre-Pay Fort Miller for Culverts for CR 153/Salem (DPW)

The Public Works Committee approved several requests including a $379,862 budget amendment for snow and ice expenses. The committee also authorized a $50,000 engineering planning grant for the Sewer District and accepted the CHPE Corridor Management Plan.

• Approved May 26, 2026 minutes
• Approved NYS DOT Highway work permit authorization
• Approved pre-payment to Fort Miller for CR 153/Salem culverts ($77,880)
• Approved $379,862 snow and ice budget amendment
• Accepted CHPE Corridor Management Plan
• Approved EPG grant application for equalization tank study ($50,000)

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will consider seven referrals under General Municipal Law 239, including zoning amendments for the Village of Greenwich and site plan approvals for projects in Fort Ann, Fort Edward, and Granville. Projects range from a warehouse and office complex to a mobile food trailer, demolition of an industrial annex, a combined law office and family daycare, and a dog boarding kennel.

• Village of Greenwich proposes zoning amendments affecting all parcels within village limits.
• AdironDock seeks permits for two 9,000 sq ft warehouses and a 1,200 sq ft office in Fort Ann.
• Irving Tissue to demolish Building 33/Mill Street Annex at its Fort Edward manufacturing site.
• Taylor and Paige Boucher to convert 171 Broadway into law offices and family daycare.
• Nathan and Abby Adams to construct two-story animal daycare and boarding facility with kennels in Granville.

The Washington County Planning Agency voted unanimously to find seven projects to be matters of essentially local concern, meaning they will not be referred to the Adirondack Park Agency. The projects include warehouses in Fort Ann, a food truck and fencing in Fort Edward, demolition at Irving Tissue, a law office/day care, zoning amendments in Greenwich, and an animal daycare in Granville. The agency also reviewed a final action by the Village of Hudson Falls, approving a project with binding recommendations, and noted no discussion on APA notices.

• Approved finding the Fort Ann warehouse project (11225 State Route 149) a matter of essentially local concern (3-0).
• Approved finding the Slickfin Brewing food truck project (147-149 Broadway, Fort Edward) a matter of essentially local concern (3-0).
• Approved finding the Grumbellies fencing project (159 Broadway, Fort Edward) a matter of essentially local concern (3-0).
• Approved finding the Irving Tissue demolition project (1 Eddy Street, Fort Edward) a matter of essentially local concern (3-0).
• Approved finding the Boucher law office/day care project (171 Broadway, Fort Edward) a matter of essentially local concern (3-0).
• Approved finding the Village of Greenwich zoning amendments a matter of essentially local concern (3-0).
• Approved finding the Adams animal daycare project (7587 NY State Route 149, Granville) a matter of essentially local concern (3-0).
• Reviewed the Village of Hudson Falls final action on 220 Main Street, approving with binding recommendations.

Community Service Board

The Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Subcommittees will present the 2027 Local Services Plan and provide updates on opioid settlement funds. They will also review federal actions, suicide‑prevention coalition activities, and training opportunities. The meeting is informational and includes several agency updates.

• 2027 Local Services Plan – presentation by Tom Barber
• Invitation to Change training – Judy Moffitt, Center for Motivation and Change
• Opioid Settlement Funds – current status update
• NYS OASAS Listening Tour – Commissioner Cunningham
• High Needs meeting/Core Committee – update

Health & Human Services

The Washington County Health & Human Services Committee will meet on June 24, 2026. Members will review updates from the Emergency Operations Center, the Food Pantry/OFA transportation program, and the CYSHCN community inclusion initiative. The agenda includes a waiver request for home‑care cost reporting and a request to re‑apply for the Public Health Preparedness Grant. The committee will also discuss a proposal to move forward with the AI/EVA Tip Co plan.

• Food Pantry/OFA Transportation Updates (Wash Co EOC/LEAP)
• CYSHCN Program – Intent to Participate
• Waiver Request – Accounting Services – Home Care Cost Report
• Public Health Preparedness Grant – Request Approval to Re‑Apply
• AI/EVA Tip Co request to move forward with plan

The Health & Human Services Committee approved a bid for four new Department of Social Services vehicles, with five older vehicles to be turned into the county car pool, and forwarded the purchase to the Finance Committee. The committee also approved the Public Health Director signing a Community Accessibility and Inclusion form for $30,873, a waiver to contract with McCarthy and Conlon for Home Care cost reports at $5,500, and re-applying for the Public Health Preparedness grant of $52,099. Additionally, the committee voted to send the AI/EVA software request to the Finance Committee, noting a $20,000 grant from the Glens Falls Foundation and a county share of $21,982.

• Approved bid for four DSS vehicles and turning five in to car pool, forwarded to Finance Committee.
• Approved Public Health Director signing Community Accessibility and Inclusion form for $30,873.
• Approved waiver from purchasing policy to contract with McCarthy and Conlon for Home Care cost reports at $5,500.
• Approved re-applying for Public Health Preparedness grant of $52,099 for 7/1/26-6/30/27.
• Approved sending AI/EVA software request to Finance Committee.

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee will meet to discuss waste management and workforce development. The body is scheduled to adopt the County Solid Waste Management Plan.

• Adoption of County Solid Waste Management Plan
• Farmland Protection (PDR) Grant updates from Ag Stewardship Association
• LEAP Workforce Development program updates and data
• SWW Workforce Development Board updates
• Broadband and Land Bank updates

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee voted to adopt the updated Solid Waste Management Plan and forward it to the full Board of Supervisors for approval. The plan, required by the state, was developed over six years and will be transferred to the Department of Public Works for management. The committee also received updates on farmland protection grants, workforce development, broadband, and the county land bank.

• Adopted the Solid Waste Management Plan and forwarded it to the full Board for approval.
• Accepted the minutes of the May 19, 2026 meeting.
• Heard an update on Farmland Protection (PDR) grant applications, noting increased state scrutiny and challenges.
• Received workforce development program data from LEAP, including a 12.32% funding reduction for the next program year.
• Discussed a recommendation to contract with SLIC Network for $457,000 in broadband expansion using remaining ARP funds.
• Heard that the county land bank has received its certificate of incorporation and applied for $200,000 in operating and $2 million in capital funding.

Government Operations

The Washington County Government Operations Committee will meet to discuss updates on capital projects and municipal building projects under Buildings & Grounds. The agenda includes accepting minutes from May 19, 2026, and other business. No specific votes or dollar amounts are listed; the meeting is largely informational.

• Accept minutes from May 19, 2026
• Discussion of capital project updates
• Discussion/updates on municipal building projects

The Government Operations Committee approved the minutes of the May 19, 2026 meeting. They received updates from the Buildings and Grounds Superintendent on capital projects, including the Fort Ann Barn roof fix and park operations, and discussed space needs for Public Safety. The committee also heard about staffing shortages and budget constraints, and the County Administrator will place the Workforce and Harassment Policy on next month's agenda.

• Approved the minutes of the May 19, 2026 meeting.
• Heard updates on capital projects, including the Fort Ann Barn roof fix and water pump installation.
• Discussed park operations, including a possible veterans' parking pass and the need to reapply for a SPEDES permit.
• Discussed space needs for Public Safety, with a suggestion for a Public Safety committee discussion.
• Noted staffing shortages and budget constraints in Buildings and Grounds.
• Agreed to place the Workforce and Harassment Policy on next month's agenda.

Information Technology

The Information Technology Committee will consider minutes from May 19, 2026, and receive reports on IT projects, ticketing, and cybersecurity. No action items or ordinances are on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Approval of May 19, 2026 minutes
• Review of IT projects report
• Review of ticketing report
• Review of cybersecurity report

The Information Technology Committee accepted the May 19, 2026 minutes and received reports on projects, ticketing, and cybersecurity. IT CIO Teri McNall announced plans to change the county password policy to require 16-character passwords changed once a year, and to roll out password managers with grant funding. No formal decisions were made on these proposals.

• Accepted May 19, 2026 meeting minutes (moved by Hall, seconded by Kerr)
• Heard projects report: no new projects added, none removed
• Heard ticketing report: Real Property tickets higher due to village tax bill processing
• Heard cybersecurity report: password policy change to 16-character passwords planned

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting on June 18, 2026. The agenda contains only procedural items; no specific resolutions or action items are listed in the notice.

The Washington County Board of Supervisors adopted a series of resolutions authorizing contracts for morgue services, engineering services, and brine tanks, ratifying labor agreements, and approving multiple grant and budget amendments. All resolutions were adopted by roll‑call vote with 14 supervisors voting aye and three absent. The meeting adjourned at 10:52 AM.

• Authorized Chairman to sign contract with Albany Medical Center for morgue services (adopted)
• Awarded Request for Proposal 2026‑14 for engineering services to Washington County Sewer District No. 2 (adopted)
• Authorized purchase of two brine tanks via Sourcewell Contract #031423‑VAR (adopted)
• Set time and place for public hearing on 2026‑2027 Adirondack Community College budget (adopted)
• Amended DPW Road Fund staffing pattern (adopted)
• Accepted NYS DEC Water Quality Improvement Grant and created a capital project (adopted)
• Amended budget for Sheriff’s Canal Grant (adopted)
• Ratified agreement with Teamsters Local 294 for Public Works Highway Division employees (adopted)

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors’ Audit Committee will meet on June 16, 2026. The committee will consider the monthly audit bills and a motion to pay all bills that have been audited. The meeting also includes routine items such as accepting the May 13, 2026 minutes and other business.

• Motion to approve payment of all audited monthly bills
• Accept minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting
• Other business (unspecified)

The Audit Committee approved the May 13, 2026, meeting minutes and authorized the payment of all audited bills. The committee also approved $7,894.34 in stale voucher expenses for legal services.

• Approved May 13, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approved $7,894.34 in stale vouchers for legal services
• Approved payment of all audited bills

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet to review staffing requests, including backfilling a vacant Building Maintenance Mechanic position and adding a Highway Worker I. The committee will also consider a title change for Special Patrol Officers.

• Backfill vacancy for Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Mechanic
• Add one Highway Worker I to DPW staffing pattern
• Amend title by grade schedule for Sheriff's Special Patrol Officers
• Promote Highway Worker II within DPW
• Reappoint Caseworker to Social Services Examiner position

The Personnel Committee approved adding one Highway Worker I position for the summer season. The committee also approved updated non-union hourly rates for Special Patrol Officers to be forwarded to the Finance Committee.

• Accepted May 7, 2026 minutes
• Approved Buildings & Grounds Building Maintenance Mechanic backfill
• Approved DPW Highway Worker II backfill
• Approved DSS Caseworker backfills (two resignations and one reappointment)
• Approved adding one Highway Worker I position for the summer season
• Approved Special Patrol Officer pay rates for forwarding to Finance Committee