Town Boards & Committees

The Board of Ethics is an advisory board comprised of five members, a majority of such members are persons other than Town officers or employees, but at least one member is an appointed Town officer or employee. Upon the written request of any Town officer or employee, the Board of Ethics may render a written advisory opinion with respect to the interpretation or application of the Town of New Lebanon’s Code of Ethics or of Article 18 of the General Municipal Law. Any other person may similarly request an advisory opinion but only with respect to whether his own action might violate a provision of the Town’s Code of Ethics or Article 18. The opinions of the Board of Ethics are advisory, and in no event shall the identity of the Town officer or employee be disclosed.

The Town of New Lebanon is is committed to enhancing public confidence in local government. The Code of Ethics of the Town of New Lebanon is available for your review by clicking here.

If you feel there has been a violation of this code, you may file a complaint by sending a letter to:
Ethics Board Chairperson
P.O. Box 328,
New Lebanon, NY 12125

Monte Wasch
Tom Gerety
Joanna Ezinga

Robert Weber
Dale Ackley
Sharon Moon

This committee is tasked at encouraging business development and growth, supporting existing businesses to be successful, and promoting tourism and economic development throughout the town.

Josh Young, Chair
Craig Skerkis, TB Liaison
Silke Fuchshofen
Chuck Geraldi
Rae Gilson
Deborah Gordon
Chris Jansson
Danielle Kuffel
Eileen Raab
Becky Segal
Monte Wasch

2024-01-08-BEDC-meeting-minutes

2023
BEDC-2023-01-09 minutes-rev
BEDC-2023-02-06-minutes
BEDC-2023-03-06-minutes
BEDC-2023-04-03-minutes
BEDC-2023-05-01-minutes
BEDC-2023-06-03-minutes
BEDC-2023-08-07-minutes

For minutes prior to the current year, check out the Committee Archives – link

Tistrya Houghtling, Chair
Sharon Powers, Minutes Taker
Erminia Rasmussen

Mission statement:

The mission of the Town of New Lebanon Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) is to gather and disseminate information, conduct research, and advise town agencies on matters related to the conservation of natural resources within the town. The CAC considers issues of air quality, surface water and groundwater quality and quantity, soils, plants, wildlife, and habitats of conservation concern.  As well, the CAC addresses other issues bearing on the integrity of ecosystems and sustainable uses of the natural resources that support the health and well-being of the community.

The CAC’s role in policy-making and environmental reviews is advisory only. The CAC takes a science-based approach to questions related to natural resource conservation, provides information as needed, and proposes solutions and alternatives that aim to avoid, minimize, or mitigate impacts on sensitive resources.

The CAC’s basic tasks are to: 1) assist the Planning Board in reviews of land use proposals, as well as use of existing commercial properties within the town; 2) advise the Zoning Board of Appeals, as necessary, on decisions affecting land use; 3) gather and provide natural resource information to town agencies, land use applicants, and the general public; 4) update as needed the Natural Resource Conservation Plan for the Town of New Lebanon (2017) and Open Space Inventory (2014); and 5) provide recommendations for local policies, procedures, and legislation related to natural resource uses and conservation.  In this regard, the CAC advises the Town Board.

The CAC meets once monthly. Its members also serve on various town committees, including the Zoning Rewrite Committee, the Comprehensive Plan Update Committee, and the Climate Smart Community Task Force. CAC members regularly attend monthly Town Board meetings, special meetings, budget hearings, and public hearings. In addition, the CAC occasionally offers public programs on environmental issues which affect, or are of interest to, the community.                                                                                                                                                       Adopted 06.08.2020

Peg Munves, Co-Chair
William O’Neill, Co-Chair
Bob Gilson
Steve Powers
Donald Lamonaca
Tyler Fogg
Bruce Shenker

The Recreation Commission is vested with the authority to establish, equip, operate and maintain playground and community programs and facilities.  They help organize and coordinate community events such as Music in the Park and the Community Picnic.

Abbie Shoobs, Chair, [email protected]

Joanna Ezinga
Kim Favre
Joe Ogilvie
Jean-Georges Perrin
Shantel Schonour

For minutes prior to the current year, check out the Committee Archives – link

Organizations and individuals are invited to set up a table to inform people about their goods and services.  Please – no political booths.  The person or organization is responsible for bringing a table and rain/sun protection – we only provide a patch of grass.  Contact Abbie Shoobs (see below) to register.

Anyone may be a sponsor of the Doug Banker Music in the Park events.  Donation of funds are used to help pay the performers.  In-kind donations such as soft drinks, water, etc. will also be accepted.  Sponsors will be noted on the Facebook page and in other publicity (unless they request to be anonymous).

Volunteers on the day of the concerts are needed to help set up the pavilion.   Contact Abbie Shoobs at 518-794-6161 or mail to:  [email protected] for details or to sign up.

Facebook users should like and follow our page at https://www.facebook.com/NewLebMusic/ for all of the latest information.

The committee’s role is to protect locally designated historic districts and landmarks, act as a resource for owners of historic properties, approve projects proposed by owners who wish to change the exterior of their properties or build a new structure, and to ensure modifications are made in a historically sensitive manner.

Josh Young, Chair
Rae Gilson, Minutes Taker
John Dax
Winfried Fuchshofen
Deborah Gordon
Merrill Hesch
Melba Kurman
Stephen Pause
Sharon Powers
Carol Reichert
Andy Vadnais
Monte Wasch

2023-10-26-SPC-minutes
July 21, 2022 – pdf

Paul McCreary, Town Engineer, Chair
Tistrya Houghtling, Town Supervisor, Minutes Taker

Casey Lambert
Chris Ward
Stacey Breads
Beth LaGrange
Hannah DeLisle-Stall
Courtney Potter
Alia Muadin 
Craig Skerkis, Town Board Member

2024-04-02-PDC-meeting-minutes
2024-03-19-PDC-meeting-minutes
2024-03-04-PDC-meeting-minutes