The long overdue dredging of the Stony Clove Creek has finally begun. Since the NYS DEC is waiving it's permit requirements during this disaster, the work in the creek to prevent Phoenicia from flooding has begun in earnest. All other homeowners who need to repair their properties from the damage done by Irene can also take advantage of these same permit waivers. I am unclear how long this situation will last so if you need stream side repairs you might want to think about making them sooner rather than later.
Meanwhile, there was an article in today's NY Times with people broaching the subject of moving the town. If I hadn't promised you all that I wouldn't talk about politics on this site I would be ranting right now. But here is a link to the article so you can read it for yourselves:
NY Times - On the Flood Plain, Pondering the Wisdom of Building Anew
While the town of Phoenicia is looking dusty but pretty well on it's way to a full clean up, the Bridge St bridge still hasn't been addressed. The county and town are still dealing with roads that are impassable and residents who cannot easily travel from their homes. Once those more urgent needs are addressed I am sure that the bridge repair (or replacement) will be tackled. But for now that end of town is still a mess.
