Summary
State-bid salt jumped from $69 to $99 a ton, costing the county at least $435,000 just to meet its minimum winter allocation. Legislators are frustrated that Albany County pays $75 a ton for salt from the same nearby port and want the state to explain the difference.
At a glance
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Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Meeting the minimum salt allocation alone will cost about $435,000 — roughly 43% more per ton than last year.
Winter road safety keeps everyone moving, but taxpayers foot the bigger bill.
County taxpayers, and small towns that must also meet the 60% state minimum at the inflated price.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Greene County Legislature - Regular Legislature Meeting No. 9 — September 16, 2026
The county locked in sand and grit prices from five vendors for the coming winter, running September 2026 to September 2027.
Public Works - Committee Meeting — September 14, 2026
State-bid salt jumped from $69 to $99 a ton, costing the county at least $435,000 just to meet its minimum winter allocation. Legislators are frustrated that Albany County pays $75 a ton for salt from the same nearby port and want the state to explain the difference.
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