2027 budget discussions were at the heart of October’s brief and convivial meeting of the Town of Marble’s Board of Trustees, serving up an abundance of good news for residents and visitors alike. Presenting the Treasurer’s Report, Amy Rusby announced that, as of the end of the third quarter, town revenues stood at 97% of […]
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Marble Report: Town General Fund expected to grow
While roads, fire mitigation and personnel costs dominated the Town of Marble’s estimated spending this year and next, the Town’s General Fund balance is projected to grow. The trustees discussed a first draft of a 2027 General Fund budget on Thursday, Sept. 3, which accounts for a 7.7% estimated expenditure increase, from $337,207 in 2026 […]
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Marble Report: Mixed-use zoning, part two
The centerpiece of August’s Board of Trustees meeting was the second public hearing on a proposal to create a mixed-use corridor through Marble. On the heels of an executive session to discuss ongoing negotiations with Marble Water Company, Mayor Ryan Vinciguerra outlined the fundamentals of the proposal to the30-or-so people present, many of whom had […]
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Freight Farm fracas, more groaning about zzzoning
The July 10 meeting of the Town of Marble’s Board of Trustees began well enough, but soon turned fractious. Noting a welcome change in the weather, Mayor Ryan Vinciguerra declared, “Bring on the rain!” in welcoming the dozen or so attending residents. Presenting the Treasurer’sReport, Amy Rusby cheerfully proclaimed that the Town’s reserves stood at […]
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Marble Report: Business or congestion: Public discusses mixed-use zoning proposal
Flanked by a full Marble Board of Trustees, Mayor Ryan Vinciguerra extended a warm welcome to all who had turned out for the initial mixed use zoning public hearing on Thursday, June 4. The proposed amendment of the town’s zoning code endeavors to extend mixed use (business and residential) zoning rights to all properties in […]
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Marble meeting focuses on wildfire mitigation, evacuation planning
A crowd of some 60 people gathered on May 16 at the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District (CRFPD) firehouse in Marble to hear a presentation on wildfire behavior, mitigation and preparedness and evacuation strategies in the event of a wildfire. The Saturday-morning gathering was a follow-up to a planning meeting on March 31 at […]
