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Village Board minutes — September 8, 2026

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Village of Hamburg
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Village Board
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Sep 8, 2026
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SEPTEMBER 8, 2026

STAFF REPORTS:
Department of Public Works: DPW Superintendent Marc Shuttleworth announced that the last large trash
pickup of the year will be the week of September 21st. Electronics dropoff/recycling will be the following
Monday, September 28.

Recreation Dept.: Recreation Supervisor Josh Haeick said the afterschool program begins tomorrow. He
also announced that Little Cagers Basketball signups open at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, September 14 at either
the Village’s website or the Little Cagers website.

Police Dept.: Police Chief Rick Schara reminded everyone that school starts tomorrow and asked that
motorists be careful, especially around the school zones, where the speed limit is 15 mph. The Chief also
reiterated that motorists need to yield in both directions when a bus with flashing lights is stopped.

MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Tallman said there are a lot of things going on in the village, including meetings for the
implementation of the NY Forward grant. There is one tomorrow (Wednesday) at 6:00 p.m. at the
Community Center and the next one after that will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 14 at village
hall.

The Mayor also announced that the Canvas to Cuisine event is this Saturday, September 12 in the village,
with a mix of art and dining along Buffalo Street, between Main and Union. Oktoberfest will be held in
Memorial Park the following Saturday, September 19. He urged everyone to come out and support these
great events.

Trustee Hackathorn said there will also be a tailgate shopping event on Saturday in the village, in
conjunction with Canvas to Cuisine.

FURTHER PUBLIC EXPRESSION: None this evening.

The next Regular Work Session of the Board with department heads and staff will be held at 5:30 p.m. on
Monday, September 21, 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 Monday, September 21,
2026. These meetings are open to the press and public.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary McKee
Deputy Clerk

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