County approves change in Garrison water projects

The Putnam County Legislature on Tuesday (June 4) approved a request by Philipstown to redirect $370,000 in sales-tax revenue to connect a well for the Garrison Landing Water District.

The county originally approved the funds — which are part of $740,000 in sales taxes and American Rescue Plan Act pandemic funding allocated to Philipstown — to connect the Garrison Institute to the water district. 

Instead, Philipstown will use it for the well, which is expected to eliminate the need to purchase water for residents and businesses on Garrison’s Landing. According to the town, trucking in water costs $25,000 to $30,000 a month. 

Under state law, the fees collected from the 84 water district customers for operations and maintenance are capped at $20,000 annually; the town has been spending reserve funds to cover the remainder.

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