Busti Town Board members recently were briefed on the varying conditions of the Vukote Canal, and the trouble officials are having trouble spurring various homeowners along the canal to take action to repair dilapidated or in despair sections of the canal walls. Busti Code Enforcement Officer Greg Sykes said that 14 sections of the canal structure need repairs. P-J photo by Michael Zabrodsky

The New York State DEC said the vertical breakwall, at 271 E. Terrace Ave., Lakewood, is in violation of Article 15 Part 608. Kenneth Wray Jr. of 271 E. Terrace Ave., Lakewood is going to appeal the ruling. P-J photo by Michael Zabrodsky