The county’s director of Real Property Tax Services said the governor signed amendments that make the 100% disabled veterans property tax exemption mandatory (no local option) and moved the effective date to Oct. 1, 2026; the director requested state guidance on qualifying language.

The Greene County Regional Sewer District voted to hire an external reviewer to examine 90%-complete wastewater treatment plant plans after board members raised concerns about the absence of an incoming wet well and other design choices; estimated review cost discussed was up to $22,000.

Board members authorized Westler Engineering to review 90% construction plans for a new Greene County wastewater treatment plant after engineers raised concerns about the absence of an on-site wet well; members also heard a congressional funding update noting proposed earmarks of about $2 million and $15 million, with allocations not yet broken down.

County human services staff said a recent multi‑state action and lawsuit has produced a temporary freeze that could delay roughly $3.9 million in reimbursements for programs including the Social Service Block Grant, childcare and TANF, while the county must continue mandated services.

Florence Lorenz, executive director of Community Action of Greene County, told the county legislature the agency meets nearly all federal organizational standards, runs three HUD grants and VITA tax assistance that returned about $300,000 to the community last year, but faces challenges from HUD policy changes and rising rents that limit housing placements.

Public‑safety officials reported December call and response statistics, described a double murder–suicide response, and warned that an AI monitoring app misinterpreted radio traffic and spread misinformation; officials outlined reverse‑9‑1‑1 capabilities and planned training on alerts.

Emergency-management staff told commissioners a Dec. 26 storm in Linton was classified as an EF‑1 tornado with ~100 mph winds; 53 structures were damaged, 11 people displaced and the county received $18,457 in state reimbursement for mitigation planning.

Auditors delivered an unmodified (clean) opinion on Greene County’s fiscal 2025 financial statements and federal programs but reported a material-weakness finding requiring corrective action for roughly $1.4 million in aggregated adjustments; the board approved the audited statements and must file a response.

Commissioners approved a road agreement and the county-level economic development package tied to a major solar project; developer says the PDA/CDA promises $2.5 million over 10 years but payments start only after construction, and commissioners asked the council to clarify how the funds will be spent.

A commissioner announced the nearby hospital will close its obstetrics unit Jan. 31, prompting Greene County EMS to plan additional training and coordinate alternate receiving hospitals for OB and trauma patients. Speakers named Sullivan, IU, Good Sam, Vincennes and Union North as likely destinations.

Greene County EMS reported stronger revenue this year, a monthly collections total of $141,694.67 and plans to upgrade cardiac monitors across three units; the EMS leader also urged improvements to missing run reports and described transmission problems affecting patient care.

District staff heard details on Phase 1 infrastructure in the Westgate Tech Park — two new lift stations, force mains and a new treatment plant design — with Reed & Sons awarded the Phase 1 contract and project leaders seeking $15 million in congressional-directed funding and other federal grants to complete the larger plant.

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The Legislature opened public hearings on a CDBG project (Gray Road), an agency short environmental assessment form for agricultural-district reviews, senior property-tax exemptions under section 467 and a proposed amendment to disability-related exemptions; most hearings received no public comment. The body approved a slate of routine resolutions by voice vote and reappointed Sheriff Peter Kremenki as South DWI Coordinator for 2026.

The legislature approved an omnibus set of resolutions and contracts (tax exemptions, bonds, procurement and multiple capital project authorizations) and carried an extension to the Section 5311 transit agreement to allow time to update the transit plan.

County economic-development staff said a hotel closing is planned for late Feb–early March with sale proceeds to cover back taxes; officials described a 14-acre business-park option, potential Serta expansion (about 75 jobs), and a 250-job manufacturing prospect for a former Save-A-Lot building.

After a multi-hour public hearing that drew dozens of residents and detailed presentations from Geronimo Power, the Greene County Council voted to adopt a confirmatory resolution designating Worthington Solar as an economic revitalization area and granting a 10-year personal-property tax abatement.

The board approved a package of administrative actions including a lease authorization with the town of Catskill, contracts with private vendors and multiple capital-project approvals for transportation and slope stabilization; roll-call details and vote tallies were not specified in the transcript beyond voice 'Aye' approvals.

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Legislators approved contracts and grant applications including a psychiatry agreement, an EMS services contract and cultural-fund awards; members questioned a proposed $50,000 recurring increase to Community Action and asked that recipients make presentations to justify multi-year funding.

Public-safety leaders reported November call volumes, authorized purchase of a variable message board with grant funds, and asked for a county briefing on battery energy storage systems after outside-company interest and discussion of local notification/moratorium options.

Three residents credited Greene County's medication-assisted treatment program for sustained sobriety; county harm-reduction coordinator reported 93 active patients, new injectable medications used by 40% of participants, and ongoing follow-up for people leaving the program.