2027-2031 Capital Plan and Infrastructure Funding
Town of Bethlehem
Summary
The board locked in nearly $6 million in state agreements to build the Delaware Avenue Complete Streets project, including sidewalks and roadway resurfacing. The town fronts the money from its capital reserve and expects 80% federal/state reimbursement.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
$5.9 million appropriated from the capital reserve, most of it expected back through federal and state aid.
Everyone who walks, bikes, or drives on Delaware Avenue gets safer, more complete streets.
Taxpayers funding capital reserves and operating budgets.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Town Board - Regular Meeting — October 14, 2026
The town reviewed its $73.6 million five-year capital plan, which focuses on water, sewer, highway, and general fund investments. Officials discussed how grants, capital reserves, and careful borrowing help minimize tax impacts while maintaining critical town infrastructure.
Town Board - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026
Engineers and public works officials presented a condition assessment for the 75-year-old New Salem water plant, outlining short-term priority projects and a long-term choice between facility renovation and replacement.
Town Board - Regular Meeting — August 12, 2026
The town is moving ahead with engineering services for a new $1 million water line along Lasher Road and Route 9W to provide backup water security for Selkirk and serve 27 new properties.
Town Board - Regular Meeting — April 8, 2026
The board approved a series of equipment and vehicle acquisitions for the highway, water, sewer, and public works departments, totaling over $700,000 using capital reserves and operating budgets.
Town Board - Regular Meeting — January 28, 2026
The board locked in nearly $6 million in state agreements to build the Delaware Avenue Complete Streets project, including sidewalks and roadway resurfacing. The town fronts the money from its capital reserve and expects 80% federal/state reimbursement.
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