Old Albany Post Road – Philipstown / FEMA project to pave and improve drainage

The Town of Philipstown applied to FEMA to repair damage from repeated storms, and additional improvements to prevent future damage

The improvements include paving

The project was approved prior to the required historical review, which determined that it would harm the historical landmark road

A FEMA procedure called a Section 106 process is nearing completion

Section 106 Outline (FEMA)

Section 106 Citizens Guide

Here is the “final” Memorandum of Agreement dated April 10

MOA Cover Letter April 14

Here is the previous draft Memorandum of Agreement that consulting parties are working on

Here is a report that the Old Road Society commissioned from Penn State Dirt Roads

Additional notes from the Penn State report

Penn State Cover Letter

When to pave