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Owego considers leasing ‘green’ properties

3 weeks ago in Environment, Government, Local, Real Estate

Grass field in New York Photo: Saga Communications/Matt Aceto

OWEGO, NY (607NewsNow) — Lawmakers in the Village of Owego are considering a new way to generate revenue.

The Board of Trustees is looking at leasing “green” properties to residents. The goal would be to bring in money and alleviate mowing responsibilities for the Department of Public Works.

Trustees will talk about the matter tonight at 7 p.m. at 22 Elm Street in Owego.

Elsewhere in Tioga County, the Town of Richford has received state funding.

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