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7/23/2026 Town Board Workshop Meeting

Published: Jul 23, 2026

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Community DevelopmentAll

Town Board Addresses Vacancy, Cemetery Maintenance, and Community Training Initiatives

The board initiated a discussion on filling a town board vacancy and decided to solicit letters of intent, aiming for an appointment by the first meeting in September. There was also a discussion about cemetery maintenance and potential expansion, with a volunteer actively working on restoring two neglected cemeteries. Additionally, the board discussed planning community trainings for rural safety and emergency preparedness.

Public SafetyOther

Town to Equip Constables with Vests and Tasers

The town board discussed the provision of equipment for constables, specifically bulletproof vests and tasers. Quotes for these items are being obtained, and the ballistic vests are considered a priority purchase, with grant funding available to offset costs.

Transparency And GovernanceOther

Town Board Establishes Process for Board Vacancy and Refund Policies

The board addressed the vacancy of a town board seat, deciding to solicit letters of intent and conduct public interviews. They also discussed the process for handling refund requests, proposing a policy with clear parameters, and debated the criteria for filling the vacant seat in light of upcoming budget season and elections.

OtherInfrastructure

Bridge Replacement Contract Awarded; EBO Portal Access Authorized

The town board approved a resolution awarding a construction contract for the Boyce Mill Road bridge replacement project to ING Civil, Inc. for their bid of $1,915,400, contingent upon NY DOT approval. They also authorized the town supervisor to sign a certification form for an equitable business opportunities (EBO) portal account, allowing the engineering consultant access.

Zoning And Land UseCommercial

Food Truck Regulations and Energy Storage Siting Under Review

The town board reviewed draft local laws concerning food trucks, agreeing to schedule public hearings for them. There was also a discussion about zoning and sighting considerations for battery energy storage systems, with the town planner expected to provide an initial assessment.

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