Southtowns Record

Village Board minutes — August 17, 2026

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Village of Hamburg
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Village Board
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Aug 17, 2026
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Parks and recreation, Public safety, Zoning and land use

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AUGUST 17, 2026

STAFF REPORTS:
Recreation Dept.: Recreation Leader Jacie Schmid reported that the summer Kids Play program ended
last week and the fall/winter Afterschool Program is now full.

Police Dept.: Police Chief Rick Schara let the public know that they are looking to hire PT Crossing
Guards. Anyone interested should stop in the Police Department at Village Hall for an application.

Department of Public Works: Nothing to report this evening.

MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Tallman thanked Gene Majchrzak of Senator Pat Gallivan’s office for coming tonight on behalf of
the Senator and said he appreciates state and local government working together.

The Mayor also announced several meeting dates coming up with regard to the NY Forward grant that the
Village was awarded earlier this year: September 3rd - public workshop at the Hamburg Library;
September 9th - Local Planning Committee (LPC) Meeting #2 at a location TBD; September 14th - an Open
Call for Projects Informational Session at a location TBD.

Finally, Mayor Tallman reported that the Summer Concert Series has wrapped for the season, with 10 great
performances and no weather cancellations. He also announced that tickets are available for the annual
Progressive Dinner event to be held in the village next Wednesday, August 26 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

FURTHER PUBLIC EXPRESSION: None this evening.

A Special Work Session of the Board of Trustees will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026.

The next Regular Work Session of the Board with department heads and staff will be held at 5:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Pending matters, including agenda items for the Regular Board Meeting,
will be discussed.

The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8,
2026. These meetings are open to the press and public.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary McKee
Mary McKee
Deputy Clerk

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