The county has a very big and very costly plan. It would connect all the sewage treatment plants in Putnam to a network of pipes and pumps leading to the Hudson River and emptying just North of Peekskill. These pipes would be large enough to also accept sewage ' from homes around Putnam's larger lakes. The project is designed to solve the problem of failing septics which add to the pollution problems of the Croton River System which supplies 10% of NYC's drinking water. Contrary to recent press releases, this diversion scheme is NOT dead, just slightly revised & re-submitted

The County does not discuss the home owners share in financing their plan It is clear however, that, before connecting to their diversion pipes, each lake must locate and construct it's individual sewage treatment plant and the homeowner must finance the pipes which connect to that plant. The County also has given small attention to the impact on ground water level when all those millions of gallons of water are diverted out of our Croton system and into the Hudson. The county also has not investigated the possibility that there are alternatives to diversion which may be more effective, less costly and kinder to the water level in your well.

Alternatives to the County's diversion plan will be discussed at the Kent Town Hall beginning at 7:30 Monday April 2 nd . A professional who has constructed a number of these alternative systems in New York will make a half hour presentation. He was hired by PLAN-Kent, a group of tree-huggers who want to encourage better planning in Kent. Your are cordially invited, especially if you live in a lake community or a housing development large enough to consider the County plan or its less, costly alternatives.

REGARDING ASSESSMENT

The re-assessment going on now in Kent is part of an attempt to base your taxes on the fair market value of your home. If it is not done we end up paying more school taxes. (the school multiplies each home's taxes based on estimated gross value of total property in Kent.) If you fee that you possibly sell your home for the amount it is assessed, your first step is to go to the Town Assessor at the Kent Town Administration Building. He will give you the evidence upon which they based their assessment. Take this evidence to the informal hearings held at Kent Town Hall 9AM to 1 PM each day of the week ending April 6 th ; or, call the Town Supervisor 225- 3943. If you are still not satisfied you may ask for a hearing with Kent's Assessment Review Board. You may also want to consult a professional Assessor and explain your concerns. You may want him to present your case to the KARB.

Plastic Bags: Once again we are taking them thanks to the A & P on Route 6.