Advocating for a better future for Fallsburg, New York
The town of Fallsburg can prioritize conservation and sustainability, only if we help ensure that direction.
Large scale developments and over extended land and water use threaten our rural community. If we want to conserve Fallsburg’s most important resource, our natural environment, citizens like us must take action.
Our Vision
We envision an attractive, well-planned town that is a thriving network of hamlets where residents and visitors alike are welcome to enjoy its natural beauty. There is a deep respect for nature and the environment that is reflected in the protection of its rivers, streams and forests. Residents take pride and are active in its town affairs and a diverse local culture. Opportunities for high quality education and economic growth exist for all its residents.
Our Mission
The mission of Fallsburg’s Future is to guide the urban development of the town’s hamlets, promote its sustainable economic development, protect the fragile beauty of its natural habitats and enhance the opportunities and quality of life for all its residents and visitors.
Learn more about our past efforts
Fallsburg’s Future has been a coalition of concerned citizens since 2016.
Our main goals
Protecting Natural Resources
We believe there is nothing of greater importance to the well-being of all people and creatures than the protection of the water, air and natural environment that supports them. We will always act in the interest of that well-being and we will partner with all other organizations that share this objective.
Getting out the Vote
Our community is diverse and strong. We seek to ensure that our town boards are actively representing all year-round citizens in the interests and issue areas we present here and beyond.
Promoting Local Eco-Tourism
The Town of Fallsburg has many recreational features and we believe there is great opportunity for more. We support pursuing and promoting all recreational opportunities, especially those relating to eco-tourism. We support the development of the Rail Trails and will work to encourage the creation of new hamlet neighborhood parks and improvements to all existing parks.
Expanding Municipal Services
It is imperative to maintain proper standards and sufficient capacity to provide basic water and sewer systems for the benefit of all. We believe that a larger percentage of the costs to expand services for new developments should be paid for by developers, either by direct fees or by requiring such expansions be included as part of those projects.
Supporting Responsible Residential Development Only
We will advocate for stricter limitations on residential development to bring about reasonable and responsible growth. We will work to establish more restrictive zoning laws to achieve this goal.
Supporting Economic Development
We believe the residents of Fallsburg wish to see a more active, viable and year-round business environment. We support small, local businesses that want to operate year-round in our hamlets and village. And, we support the initiation of a tax incentive program to promote and stimulate such businesses.