Mohawk Towpath National Scenic Byway Coalition to hold virtual workshops

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The Whipple Iron Truss Bridge, with towpath seen at far left, in Vischer's Ferry.

CLIFTON PARK — The Mohawk Towpath National Scenic Byway Coalition will hold three virtual workshops to update the Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan.

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The public is invited to participate in any or all of the sessions which will take place at 7 p.m. on May 4 and 25 and at 10 a.m. on June 15. The first workshop will focus on the eastern portion of the corridor including Cohoes, Waterford, and parts of the towns of Colonie and Halfmoon. The May 25 session will focus on the western portion of the Byway including the towns of Niskayuna, Glenville, and the city of Schenectady. The final session on June 15 will focus on the central portion of the Byway including the towns of Halfmoon, Colonie, and Clifton Park.

The Byway management plan was originally created in 2002 for the 28-mile corridor parallel to the Mohawk River, Erie Canal, and New York State Barge Canal that follows the Erie Canal route between Schenectady and Waterford/Cohoes.

For those unable to attend online, written comments and suggestions on what the next five, 10 and 20 years should look like for the Byway are also welcome and can be directed to the Coalition. To participate, visit www.mohawktowpath.org and register, call 518-406-8610 and leave a message with your contact information, or drop a note to the Mohawk Towpath Byway, P.O. Box 90, Clifton Park, NY 12065.

For information about the plan update contact Eric Hamilton, Executive Director of the Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway Coalition at [email protected]