A Gansevoort man has been arrested after he allegedly strangled someone and attempted to prevent them from calling for help.
Michael Blair, 34, was arrested by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office on the morning of Dec. 4, 2025 on Hatchery Road in Moreau. He was arrested on charges of 2nd degree strangulation —a class D felony, 1st degree unlawful imprisonment — a class E felony, 3rd degree assault and 4th degree criminal mischief — both of which are class A misdemeanors.
Blair is accused of applying pressure to the victim’s neck in order to cause loss of consciousness. He is also accused of assaulting and lawfully restraining the victim. When the victim tried calling for help, Blair is alleged to have taken their phone in an attempt to prevent help from coming.
The victim was transported to Glens Falls Hospital for treatment and evaluation. Blair was arraigned in the Moreau Town Court and held at the Saratoga County Jail pending further charges.
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced the completion of a $3.4 million project that enhances motorist safety and improves traffic flow along a crucial travel route in Saratoga County that serves as a key gateway to the historic City of Saratoga Springs.
The project successfully reconfigured the former four-way, signalized intersection of New York State Route 29, Rowland Street, and Petrified Sea Gardens Road in the Town of Milton into a modern, single-lane roundabout. This new design effectively reduces congestion and minimizes potential points of vehicle conflict at a location less than three miles from Saratoga Springs’ bustling downtown district.
“Thanks to Governor Hochul’s unwavering leadership, New York continues to invest in smart, innovative infrastructure solutions that enhance safety and quality of life for communities across the state,” New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said. “The completion of this roundabout is a significant milestone that will improve traffic flow and safety for thousands of motorists daily, while directly addressing the need for better connectivity along a vital corridor. It also ensures that visitors and residents can travel more efficiently to popular destinations like the Saratoga Race Course and Saratoga Performing Arts Center – two of the Capital Region’s premier tourist destinations.”
State Route 29, also known as Washington Street, is a major east-west artery that connects neighborhoods in the Town of Milton to popular attractions and job generators in Saratoga Springs. Rowland Street is a key north-south local connector that provides access to residential communities and the Saratoga County Airport.
The new roundabout improves overall traffic conditions by reducing idling time and allowing vehicles to navigate the intersection more efficiently.
Roundabouts are engineered to maximize safety and minimize congestion. Compared to traditional intersections, traffic flows more freely, cutting congestion and commute times. Crashes at roundabouts tend to be less severe because they typically occur at slower speeds, with head-on and right-angle (T-bone) crashes essentially eliminated. They also remove the need for electric-powered traffic signals. Watch a video about how to safely navigate a roundabout.
The New York State Department of Transportation worked to minimize disruptions throughout the construction process to ensure smooth travel for all summer visitors and no impact on the start of the race season at the Saratoga Racecourse.
“The intersection of Rowland Street and Petrified Sea Gardens Road is part of one of Saratoga’s most vital routes,” U.S. Senator Chuck E. Schumer said. “Thanks to $1 million in federal funding from my Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law, we’ve paved the way for a safer roundabout that will improve traffic flow. Now, it will be easier for residents and visitors to reach the historic Saratoga Springs and travel throughout Saratoga County more easily and safely. I’m grateful that Governor Hochul is putting these federal dollars to good use to improve safety along this key gateway.”
“This new roundabout will improve traffic flow and enhance safety for Milton and Saratoga County residents at this important arterial for the 44th Senate District,” State Senator Jim Tedisco said. “Thanks to the NYS DOT for their work on this project.”
“The introduction of the new roundabout at NY Route 29, Rowland St., and Petrified Sea Gardens Rd. marks an important step in improving safety and easing congestion at one of Milton’s busiest intersections,” Assemblymember Mary Beth Walsh said. “By providing smoother, more predictable traffic flow, it will help residents and visitors reach our area’s local attractions with greater ease. While any change to familiar routes can take time to adjust to, I believe this improvement will serve the community well in the years ahead.”
“Since our town is the third largest town within the county, it has become a very busy place,” Milton Town Supervisor Scott Ostrander said. “The traffic seems to have doubled in volume because of the growth explosion we are facing. Having NYS DOT put a roundabout on State Route 29 & Rowland Street in Milton has kept the traffic flow steady and without any backups. We are very fortunate for the roundabout, and we look forward to more roundabouts within our town because it is a very desirable town that lies just outside the City of Saratoga Springs. It’s a great place to live and raise a family.”
The DEC is advice alternative snow melt procedures due to corrosion caused by road salt.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today joined State and local officials to encourage New Yorkers to reduce the overuse of rock salt when possible, with “Don’t Be Salty, New York.”
Although applying rock salt on roadways, parking lots, and sidewalks helps to ensure the safety of those traveling by vehicle or foot, overuse of salt can be costly for consumers, degrade infrastructure, contaminate runoff that enters streams and waterbodies, and impact drinking water.
“It only takes one teaspoon of salt to pollute five gallons of water,” Commissioner Lefton said. “We’re asking all New Yorkers to take common-sense precautions before using too much rock salt on their sidewalks, driveways, and other places around their homes and businesses to help prevent unknowingly harming our environment. ‘Don’t Be Salty’ can help save your money, keep you safe, and protect our waterbodies.”
To help protect water quality while maintaining public safety, DEC launched the “Don’t Be Salty, New York” public awareness campaign to help educate property owners, managers, communities, and snow and ice removal professionals about the impacts of rock salt and the various strategies that can be implemented to reduce salt use.
Consistent with a recommendation in the 2023 Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Task Force report, DEC conducted a public survey in 2024 to better understand perceptions surrounding rock salt usage and make appropriate recommendations for reduction strategies to be applied throughout New York. Working with ADK Action’s “Clean Water Safe Roads” campaign, DEC developed the State’s multimedia campaign to expand beyond Adirondack communities and reach all New Yorkers.
In addition to increasing public awareness, DEC coordinates with colleagues at the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and the New York State Department of Health to ensure New York’s salt reduction priorities are incorporated and considered within agency programs. State agencies collaborate to align the work of programs and coordinate outreach and mitigation efforts.
In August 2025, NYSDOT announced a statewide expansion of its road salt management pilot program for the 2025-26 snow and ice season. NYSDOT takes the issue of road salt management very seriously, and for more than a decade has been a national leader in the effort to reduce the use of salt while still maintaining a safe and reliable transportation system. These efforts include but are not limited to enhanced training for snowplow operators, direct liquid applications in place of road salt, continuous evaluation of innovative equipment, and utilization of best management practices for reducing road salt. As a result, the statewide average application rate for granular salt was reduced to 172 pounds per lane-mile during the 2024-25 snow and ice season, down from the seven-year statewide average application rate of 194 pounds per-lane-mile.
State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said, “Our crews are among the finest snow fighting forces in the nation and part of what makes them so good is the commitment to not only maintain public safety but also to be good stewards of the environment. For more than a decade we have been working to minimize road salt use as much as possible, and the results speak for themselves. Now, it’s time to expand the battle. We encourage everyone to implement judicious salt management practices that minimize salt use while still maintaining safety. A less salty winter will mean a greener, healthier future for us all.”
DEC encourages all New Yorkers to use these “Don’t Be Salty, New York” best practices to save money, reduce rock salt pollution, and stay safe:
• Use Rock Salt Sparingly
• Shovel first, if possible, to clear snow and ice before applying rock salt. The less snow and ice there is to melt, the less rock salt is needed;
• Apply rock salt strategically. A 12-ounce cup full of rock salt is enough to treat 250 square feet, a 20-foot single car driveway, or approximately 10 standard sidewalk squares;
• Apply rock salt only where it is needed most, such as walkways, driveways, and steps;
• Use a spreader to evenly distribute salt. Avoid piling it in one area, as this can lead to more salt runoff.
• Monitor Weather Conditions
• Rock salt loses effectiveness below 15°F. Sand can be used for traction on ice during a cold snap (and can be swept up in the spring for reusing) or switch to a deicer made for colder temperatures.
• If a snow or ice storm is predicted, consider pre-treating surfaces with rock salt to prevent ice from forming.
• Consider Using Alternative Products
• Consider making your own brine solution at home by combining 3.5 cups of rock salt per gallon of hot tap water and stirring until all salt is dissolved. Let any gravel settle to the bottom. Pour the brine into a regular garden sprayer and spray in a zig-zag pattern over desired area. Save extra brine to use later.
• Use products from the GreenNY specifications listed on the OGS website.
Among the many impacts of rock salt overuse:
• Rock salt can run off into surface waters through snow melt and stormwater or leach into groundwater.
• Excessive rock salt in surface water can cause stress to, or kill, fish and other aquatic organisms.
• Rock salt washed off surfaces will accumulate in soils, which can kill vegetation or deplete plants of nutrients. Eventually, non-native salt-tolerant vegetation could move in and disrupt ecosystems.
• Salty roads attract animals like deer and moose (who love licking up the salt), increasing the probability of accidents and roadkill.
• The presence of sodium in drinking water is problematic for individuals with low-salt or limited-salt dietary restrictions. People on a sodium-restricted diet can experience health risks when exposed to elevated levels of sodium in their drinking water.
• Rock salt has corrosive properties that can corrode metals, including lead, copper, iron, and steel, from pipes and other infrastructure.
• These corrosive effects also impact cars, trucks, bridges, and roads resulting in approximately $5 billion dollars in annual repairs in the U.S. alone (USEPA)
• Households using private wells and small unregulated water systems are at the greatest risk of negative impacts from corrosion. Regulated public water systems sample for lead and copper and reduce corrosion if required.
Twelve years ago, on a biting winter day, our city suffered a loss that would forever change its conscience. Nancy Pitts, a 54-year-old former teacher and mother of two, froze to death on the steps of the Saratoga Senior Center. Her death was not just a statistic; it was a profound, preventable human tragedy that laid bare the gaps in our safety net. At the time, Saratoga Springs had just 33 sober shelter beds on Walworth Street—a number starkly insufficient for the hidden population struggling with homelessness, addiction, and despair.
Nancy’s story was one of vibrant potential shadowed by hardship. Those who knew her describe a woman of intellect and warmth, a dedicated educator who loved her children. Yet, like so many, she battled the isolating grip of alcohol addiction. In her final years, she became a familiar, solitary figure pushing a shopping cart laden with her meager belongings through the city’s streets—a heartbreaking symbol of a life displaced. Her death on those cold steps was a silent alarm that a community could not ignore.
In the immediate, grief-stricken days following Nancy’s death, something remarkable happened. City leaders, advocates, and concerned citizens refused to let her passing be in vain. They mobilized with urgent purpose. Within days, Shelters of Saratoga opening the first Code Blue shelter —a critical emergency refuge providing warmth and safety on nights when temperatures plummeted to life-threatening lows. That first winter, the shelter served 69 individuals, proving the desperate, unmet need. It was a raw, compassionate beginning, born directly from a collective resolve: Never again.
What began as an emergency response has, over twelve years, matured into a cornerstone of local social services. Today, the program operates from its dedicated location at 120 South Broadway Street, a symbol of its permanence and integration into the community’s fabric. Code Blue has evolved beyond just a warm floor on a cold night. It now often represents a gateway—a point of trusted, non-judgmental contact where individuals can connect with case management, mental health resources, addiction services, and pathways toward more stable housing.
The numbers tell a powerful story of impact. From those initial 69 guests, the program has since served hundreds of our neighbors. Each number is a person: someone escaping the lethal cold, finding a moment of respite, or taking a first, tentative step toward recovery and stability.
As we look ahead to 2026 and beyond, Nancy Pitts’ story remains the soul of this mission. Her untimely death was the catalyst, but her ultimate legacy is one of life and hope. She is remembered not for how she died, but for how her story ignited a movement that has saved countless others facing similar struggles with addiction, poverty, and homelessness.
The Code Blue shelter stands as a living memorial—a testament to what a community can achieve when it chooses compassion over complacency. It challenges us to see the individual behind the statistic, the potential within the struggle, and our shared responsibility to protect the most vulnerable among us.
This winter, and every winter, the doors at 120 South Broadway remain open because of Nancy. Her memory fuels a simple, powerful promise: that in our community, no one will be left out in the cold.
The Saratoga Torch Club will recognize Matt Veitch, longtime Saratoga Springs representative on the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, for his 18 years of distinguished public service at a dinner and program on Monday evening, December 15, at the Saratoga Springs Holiday Inn.
“The Supervisor & the City: An Evening with Matt Veitch” will open with dinner at 6:00 p.m., followed by remarks from Supervisor Veitch at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $40 per person, payable by cash or check at the door. To reserve a seat, go to Smartacus.com/events.
First elected in 2007, Veitch has been a steady and respected presence in local government for nearly two decades. Representing Saratoga Springs on the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, he has earned a reputation for pragmatism, collaboration, and long-term civic stewardship. During his 18 years of service, he has played a pivotal role in initiatives that improved infrastructure, expanded public safety, promoted environmental sustainability, and strengthened city–county cooperation.
Mayor John Safford, in recognizing Veitch’s decision not to seek reelection in 2025, called it “the end of an era,” noting his consistent dedication to the city and his rare ability to “build bridges instead of barriers.”
Among his many achievements, Veitch championed the Geyser Road Trail project that first drew him into public service and went on to found the Saratoga County Trails and Open Space Committee, which established new grant and reserve funds for conservation. He helped secure county support for the city’s third fire station and new EMS facility, led efforts to modernize government transparency through meeting livestreams, and advocated for the creation of a permanent Code Blue shelter to assist the city’s homeless residents.
Beyond his policy work, Veitch also has emerged as one of Saratoga’s leading public historians, dedicating time to documenting the city’s experience with urban renewal and the communities displaced by it. His lectures and research have shed light on a complex period in Saratoga’s history—one that saw progress mixed with loss—and he continues to lead efforts to commemorate the neighborhoods, churches, and Black-owned businesses erased during that era.
While Veitch is leaving elected office, he will remain in public life as the newly appointed City Historian and CEO of the Saratoga County Capital Resource Corporation.
The Saratoga Torch Club is a nonprofit forum that brings together professionals and citizens from across disciplines to exchange ideas, foster understanding, and promote civic dialogue. The Saratoga chapter was established in 2021 to encourage dialogue among leaders in business, education, government, and the arts throughout the Capital Region.
Village of Ballston Spa will sparkle brighter than ever as the Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association (BSBPA) hosts its 40th Annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting on Friday, December 5, along Milton Avenue. First held in 1985, this beloved tradition has grown into one of the community’s most anticipated events of the year.
For four decades, the parade has brought families, neighbors, and visitors together to celebrate the magic of the season. The 2025 parade steps off at 6:30 PM from the north side of Milton Avenue and proceeds to West High Street. The festivities culminate in Wiswall Park, where Mr. and Mrs. Claus will arrive aboard an Eagle-Matt Lee Fire Company fire truck to light the village’s holiday tree.
This milestone year also continues the event’s longstanding support of the Toys for Tots Campaign, presented in partnership with the Ballston Spa Community Emergency Corps, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department, and the U.S. Marine Corps. Volunteers will collect new, unwrapped toys along the parade route and during the tree lighting ceremony to help brighten the holidays for local children.
“We’ve been working hard on this event for months, and celebrating the parade’s 40th anniversary makes it even more special,” said Dana Womer, Holiday Parade Committee Chairperson. “This parade has been part of Ballston Spa’s story since 1985, and watching Santa light the tree from a fire truck never loses its magic.”
To enhance the festivities, the BSBPA’s First Friday celebration will take place the same evening. Local shops and businesses will extend their hours and offer holiday treats, hot cocoa, hot chowder, festive activities, and more. Free parking is available throughout the village.
The 2025 Holiday Parade is made possible through the generous support of The Mangino Group, Curtis Lumber, Pompa Bros., Ballston Spa National Bank, and SlicFiber. The event is free and open to the public.
For more information about the Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting, visit www.ballston.org.
Editors Note- This story contains reference to suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, resources are available through the National suicide and crisis hotline by calling or texting 988. An online chat is available at 988lifeline.org.
One person is dead, and another was injured in a Thanksgiving shooting in the town of Galway.
The shooting occurred Nov. 27 at 7:41 pm on Consaul Road in the Town of Galway. According to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, a 54-year-old woman was shot by a 63-year-old male and fled to a neighbor’s house. Once Deputies arrived on scene, they were able to secure the victim. She was transported by Life Net to Albany Medical Center.
The shooter, later identified as Donald Keller, 63 of Galway, was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. According to Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, there were conflicting reports over whether Keller had fled to the nearby woods or barricaded himself in a structure.
The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the New York State Police, Saratoga Springs Police, New York State Parks Police, Galway Fire, Galway EMS, Saratoga Springs Fire and Life Net.
In addition, several police agencies responded to calls for service while the Sheriff’s Office was at the scene. These agencies include the Mechanicville, Waterford and Ballston Spa Police Departments.
Residents were advised to stay indoors when the first major snowstorm of the 2025-26 winter season hit the capital region this week.
The storm started around 7 a.m. on Dec. 2, with heavy snow reported across the county. Within 24 hours, several inches of snow had fallen with one report in Clifton Park seeing 10.6 inches of snow by 11:30 that night, according to the National Weather Service. The highest total for Saratoga Springs was 7.1 inches, reported on the morning of Dec. 3.
While the snowfall total was well above the 0.3 inches usually seen on Dec. 2 historically, it falls well short of the 11.2 inches seen during a snowstorm in 2019 and far below the single day record seen on Dec. 17, 2020 when 32 inches of snow fell in Saratoga Springs.
During the storm, New York State Police responded to 49 accidents and disabled vehicles in Saratoga County, the majority of which occurred on the I-87 according to a New York State Police Blotter. Conditions on the interstate got so bad that at 1 p.m., State Police asked drivers to avoid driving on the highway due to accidents between the Twin Bridges at the Saratoga-Albany County line and exit 16 in the town of Wilton.
The snow also prompted the Saratoga Springs Department of Public Works to declare a snow emergency in order to clean up from the storm. The emergency went into effect at 8:00 p.m. Dec. 2 and ended Dec. 4 at 8:00 p.m.
During the emergency, residents were required to move their vehicles to a cleared or plowed parking space every 12 hours or risk being towed or ticketed.
“I want to applaud the DPW workforce for their efforts today in keeping the roadways safe, and I am declaring this snow emergency to help with the snow removal efforts in the coming days,” said Marshall. “Please be courteous and conscientious of the DPW team while they work through the night and day to cleanup from this storm.”
It wasn’t all bad news. Due to the snow, school districts including Saratoga Springs, Ballston Spa and Schuylerville closed and declared a snow day for the students and teachers.
Got Real ID? Green Road Sign with Low Flying Airplane Just Above with Landing Gear Down.
A new rule published by the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) will make travel more expensive for those without a real ID.
Starting Feb. 1, 2026, travelers going through airport security checkpoints without a real ID or other approved document will have to pay a $45 fee under the TSA Confirm.ID program, the agency announced on Dec. 1.
Notice of the fee was first published on Nov. 20. At the time the proposed fee was $18, however it was updated due to a reevaluation of costs and historic precedent. Once the fee is paid, travelers will be able to use their ID for 10 days.
While 94% of travelers currently use a Real ID or other accepted form of ID, TSA expects those who don’t a real ID to have longer waits at checkpoints.
“Identity verification is essential to traveler safety, because it keeps terrorists, criminals, and illegal aliens out of the skies and other domestic transportation systems such as rail,” said Senior Official Performing the Duties of Deputy Administrator for TSA Adam Stahl. “The vast majority of travelers present acceptable identification like REAL IDs and passports, but we must ensure everyone who flies is who they say they are. Beginning February 1, travelers who do not present an acceptable form of ID at our security checkpoints and still want to fly can pay a $45 fee and undergo the TSA Confirm.ID process. This fee ensures the cost to cover verification of an insufficient ID will come from the traveler, not the taxpayer. The security of the traveling public is our top priority, so we urge all travelers to get a REAL ID or other acceptable form of ID as soon as possible to avoid delays and potentially miss flights.”
Acceptable forms of ID include:
• REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) State-issued Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) or Enhanced ID (EID)
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
• U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential
• Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)
The TSA is encouraging those without a Real or acceptable form of ID to pay the fee in advance of their flight with more information to come regarding how to pay at specific airports.
The Real ID law was first passed in 2005 and started roll out in 2008 buy has faced challenges due the COVID-19 pandemic and state implementation, according to reporting from the Associated Press. TSA began requiring a Real ID in May 2025 however passengers without one only got a warning and additional screening.
The Saratoga Springs Participatory Budgeting Committee announced Cycle 4 voting will be held December 6-12.
City residents aged 18 and over may vote online using the program portal at https://pbstanford.org/2025-saratoga-ny or using this QR code. The program, which was introduced to Saratoga Springs by Commissioner of Finance Minita Sanghvi, has received an overwhelmingly positive response over the four years it has operated.
“I am thrilled with the project proposals we received this year. Our theme for 2025 projects is the Year of the Child, and the response has been amazing,” Sanghvi said, “Saratoga Springs is fortunate to have such creative energy around providing services and opportunities for young people.”
Participatory Budgeting Committee Chair, Jeff Altamari, stated that the Committee volunteers put in many hours this year to make ’The Year of the Child’ theme successful. He noted they took great satisfaction in their work.
The Cycle 4 ballot includes nine projects:
Caffe Lena Folk Club Kids Concert Series ($12,700) A free and weekly concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers at Caffe Lena. A professional folk trio performs interactive songs to support early childhood development, social skills, and a love of music. The program is drop-in with no barriers to participation.
Children’s Museum Revolutionary War Education ($8,050) The Children’s Museum at Saratoga will create and present educational programs about the lives of children during the American Revolution. Programs will be offered at the museum, in Saratoga Springs classrooms, and at public spaces like the farmers’ market. It connects local history to the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
Division Street Elementary Paint and Sip Art Night ($800) A “Paint and Sip” art night for students and their families at Division Street Elementary School. Led by the school’s art teacher, families will create paintings together in a fun, guided setting. The event aims to build community and connection between families and the school.
Division Street Elementary New Art Room Kiln ($5,900) A new kiln will be purchased for the Division Street Elementary School art room to replace the aged and inefficient kiln currently in use. The new kiln will allow as many as 3,000 students to enjoy pottery projects over the next ten years.
National Museum of Racing Field Trips ($7,726) Funds field trips for hundreds of local students from Saratoga Springs and the Public Library’s Afterschool Program. The money will cover the cost of bus transportation and any related expenses. This removes financial barriers, allowing students to experience the museum’s history and art collections.
Pitney Meadows Exploration Garden Expansion ($30,000) This project will expand the children’s Exploration Garden at Pitney Meadows Community Farm into Saratoga’s first public natural play landscape. It will feature interactive zones for music, gardening, and sensory exploration, all built with natural materials. The space is designed for child-led, unstructured outdoor play and learning.
Saratoga Arts Young Writers Poetry Workshop ($8,450) A free, six-week poetry workshop for youth ages 10-18, led by the Saratoga Springs Poet Laureate, Jay Rogoff. Participants will learn writing skills and explore different poetic styles, culminating in an optional public reading at Caffe Lena. The program aims to foster creative expression and literacy in a supportive environment.
Saratoga Farmers’ Market Kids Club & Nutrition Education ($29,993)
This project expands the Farmers’ Market Kids Club to run year-round and partners with Cornell Cooperative Extension to provide nutrition education at the market and in four local elementary schools. Children can earn “produce coins” at the market to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables at the market. The goal is to increase access to healthy, local food and teach lifelong healthy habits.
Saratoga Springs Housing Authority – Jefferson Terrace Playground ($31,500) A new playground will be installed at the Jefferson Terrace housing complex. It will provide a safe and dedicated space for children living there to play, socialize, and be active. The playground is intended to foster community and support child development.
The Participatory Budgeting Committee along with Finance, Public Works, and Recreation reviewed all proposals, considered cost, public benefit, feasibility, and need. The final step in the process is for the City Council to decide which projects receive funding – an item on the agenda for the council’s December 16 meeting.
