Kristine Lashway

The Downtown Strategic Plan focuses on revitalizing Downtown Malone by creating a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood with locally-owned businesses, strong civic institutions, a thriving cultural scene, and accessible outdoor recreation. Key strategies include connecting the downtown area with the Salmon River, creating a welcoming place for people, and promoting Malone as a regional destination. Priority projects are organized around economic vitality, design, promotion, and organization, with an emphasis on community engagement and public-private partnerships.

The Malone Village Board held a work session on March 3, 2021, addressing various resolutions related to the DPW facility project. The board awarded bids for electrical, general contracting, mechanical, and plumbing work to Tel Inc., Con Tech Building Systems, Cornerstone Services, and K&L Plumbing and Heating, Inc., respectively. Discussions also included the Police Department budget, with adjustments to salaries, overtime, and equipment, and the Joint Rec Commission budget, reflecting a 5% reduction due to COVID-19. Finally, the board approved conference attendance for Rebecca Marlow-Recore and water meter applications for Stewarts Shops.

A special work session of the Malone Village Board was held on February 19, 2021, via in-person and Zoom meetings. The session included a tabled discussion on a draft letter to the PSC regarding Liberty Utilities and an executive session concerning a personnel contractual matter. The meeting adjourned at 1:56 PM.

The Malone Village Board meeting on February 8, 2021, covered various items including approval of minutes from previous meetings, payment of bills totaling $1,168,486.72, correspondence, and new business. Key decisions included authorizing the mayor to sign agreements with New Life Electric for streetlight repairs ($1,887.00) and NYMIR for municipal insurance ($108,557.26), as well as approving budget amendment #14. Public comments focused on concerns regarding the selection process for a vacant seat on the Recreation Commission.

A special work session of the Malone Village Board was held on February 23, 2021, to discuss Liberty Utilities' natural gas line project. The discussion focused on the route of the pipeline, concerns about infrastructure damage, and the need for documentation of permits and agreements. The board agreed to review submitted documents and schedule a meeting with Liberty Utilities on March 17, 2021, to discuss amending the franchise agreement.