The Kent Conservation Advisory Committee (CAC) is looking for people who would like to join their committee and help with arrangements for local speakers, public outreach programs, and outdoor programs. The meetings are short and friendly, and the tasks are not demanding.  They need members to continue to operate.  

The CAC would like to encourage interested persons to submit at least a letter of interest by Nov. 30. The meetings are normally held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. They do not meet in July and August. The meetings are in the Town Hall at the Kent Town Center, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

If the resume is adequate, they invite the person to their next meeting (non-members are always welcome), then they vote on whether to recommend to the Town Board the person for membership. CAC members are expected to help arrange for speakers (2-4/year), help organize hikes (2-4/year, identify conservation issues and respond to the Board on local conservation issues. Nearly all of the tasks can be done at home. The CAC’s focus is on providing to the public information on alternative energy sources, promoting a greener life style, and the enjoyment and preservation of our natural areas. 

The CAC is a volunteer organization that provides recommendations on environmental issues and promotes the enjoyment & protection of local natural areas.  Visit the CAC page on: http://www.townofkentny.gov/conservation.htm

Interested persons should send a resume to Kent CAC, Kent Town Hall, 25 Sybil’s Crossing, Kent Lakes, NY 10512

The Kent Conservation Advisory Committee was established as a volunteer organization to advise the Town Supervisor and the Town Board on environmental issues.The Committee is composed of seven appointed members who recommend one of the members to serve as chairman.

The Committee is committed to the identification, conservation, and enjoyment of the Town’s unique natural areas. We sponsor hikes, surveys, and the preservation of these areas. With the approval of New York State DEC, we have restored the fire tower on Mt. Nimham for public use, with the approval of New York City DEP, we have established a trail to Hawk Rock and are conducting preservation activities at the Mead Farm, a colonial homestead. We conduct educational programs in the use of energy efficient technologies, modern advanced waste water treatment systems, and the reduction of waste volume.

Although we receive some financial support from the Town, our special projects are supported by private donations. Donations, made out to PLAN KENT, may be sent to Sal Tripi, 64 Gleneida Ave, Carmel, NY 10512.Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Town Center and are open to the public. We welcome nonmember assistance in our programs.

The Chairman, George Baum, may be reached at alchemist3@comcast.net

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