DEC Lowers Fine Against City

In Sewage Spill At Mill Race

ONEONTA – Because of cooperation from City Hall, the state Department of Environmental Conservation is reducing a fine from $17,500 to $3,500 related to a sewage spill next to the Mill Race, according to Common Council’s agenda for its upcoming Tuesday meeting.

The DEC reduced the fine because city crews discovered the leak, notified the state of the problem and repaired it, the agenda states.

When it meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Common Council will be asked to raise the appropriation to repair the problem from $135,000 to $300,000.