Town of Rush

The Rush Town Board will hold a public hearing to discuss the 2026 Preliminary Budget. The preliminary budget includes proposed salaries for elected officials for 2026.

The Rush Town Board is holding a public hearing to authorize a property tax levy in excess of the limit established in General Municipal Law §3-C.

The Zoning Board Meeting primarily focused on reviewing and approving minutes from a previous meeting and addressing two variance requests. One request, concerning a property near the Lehigh Valley Trail, faced opposition from the Conservation Board due to density concerns and proximity to environmentally sensitive areas. The board discussed the property's size and setback requirements, exploring alternative solutions such as a private road to accommodate multiple houses. The board also clarified the process for variance requests and their interaction with the planning board.

The Planning Board meeting included two public hearings. The first hearing involved a lot line alteration application to adjust property lines for easier maintenance. The second hearing was a tabled application from September 26, 2023, which involved concerns about the proximity of wells and septic systems to neighboring properties. Discussion also included review of the applicant's responses to the engineer and conservation board's letters, and the accuracy of the contour lines on the site plan.

The Conservation Board meeting addressed several key issues. Minutes from the March 14, 2024 meeting were reviewed and approved with corrections. Discussion included the tree advisory committee's organizational meeting and the selection of its chair. A land exchange application (2024- ) between Summers and Cousies was approved, with the board finding no significant environmental impact. A zoning board issue regarding a property subdivision was discussed, noting concerns about lot size compliance and potential storm runoff issues. The board also reviewed a plan application for a property subdivision, noting concerns about setbacks and the narrow width of the lot.