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Town of Aurora | Working Session | March 17, 2026 into town code. Councilmember Wrazen concurred having had the same idea; formalize the committee, set recurring meetings and align goals. Councilmember Wochensky said it would be advisable to officially form that committee through board action. NYForward Grant Selection Committee Supervisor Snyder teed up a quick chat about his recommendations for the NYForward Grant Selection committee. In addition to himself, he suggested Councilmember Wochensky, Code Enforcement Officer Cassidy, Kathleen Moffatt, William Heidt, Meaghan Tent, Conor Schneider, Donna Schwarzewholzer and Adam Zaremski. This committee will propose how to implement the funds awarded to the town. Invasive Hemlock Aphid Owens Falls Councilmember Wrazen discussed the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA), an invasive, aphid-like insect which has been identified as a threat to the trees in the vicinity of Owens Falls Park. The Land Conservancy recently treated hemlocks at J.P. Nicely Park providing a 5-7 year stave off period. Councilmember Wrazen expressed the need to go to the next level of treatment which introduces insects native to the Northwest US to eradicate the issue long term. He is in contact with the Land Conservancy about what needs to be done to advance matters proactively. Executive Session Supervisor Snyder made a motion to enter executive session to discuss an ongoing litigation at 7:49 PM, Councilmember Wochensky seconded. At 8:15 PM, Councilmember McCann moved to exit executive session and Councilmember Wrazen seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 8:16 PM. Jeanne H. Viger Town Clerk 3