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Drainage easement restrictions on private property

McKay's shed sits over a 20-foot drainage easement containing a 48-inch main drainage pipe. The conditions show how restrictive building near town drainage infrastructure can be — no permanent foundation, and the homeowner pays if the town needs access.

1 mentionLast discussed Aug 25, 2026

MediumWater Utilities

Possible loss of federal E-Rate broadband funding

The federal government may limit or sunset E-Rate, a program that has subsidized library internet costs since 1996 and pays up to 85-90 percent of broadband bills. If it disappears, it's unclear whether New York State would step in to cover the gap.

1 mentionLast discussed Jul 30, 2026