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REGULAR BOARD MEETING TOWN HALL SEPTEMBER 2, 2026 7:30 P.M. Supervisor Keding Yes Councilwoman Martin Yes Councilman Penders Yes Councilwoman Selby Yes Councilman Stephan Yes five (5) Yes Carried A motion was made by Councilwoman Martin and was seconded by Councilman Penders, RESOLUTION 2026 - 60 MAPLEWOOD CEMETERY WHEREAS, Maplewood Cemetery located on Boston State Road across from the Town Hall has identified a small to medium-size tree which needs to be removed; and WHEREAS, over the years some of the trees have fallen creating damage to headstones, while other trees are weakened thus remaining a liability; and WHEREAS, the cemetery is run as a non-for-profit organization with limited income to fix the damages and obtain proper tree removal to avoid further damage that will most likely be caused in storms typically exhibited in the town if left untreated; and WHEREAS, the caretakers of Maplewood cemetery are seeking assistance from the Town; and WHEREAS, Town Law Section 165-A allows municipalities to provide funding, goods, and/or services to public cemeteries as defined by the not-for-profit corporation law; and WHEREAS, under Town Law Section 291 the town would be required to take over the cemetery if abandoned by the current caretakers; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Boston Town Board hereby authorizes the Highway Superintendent and Parks Department to coordinate public service(s) for the requested assistance for Maplewood cemetery; and Supervisor Keding Yes Councilwoman Martin Yes Councilman Penders Yes Councilwoman Selby Yes Councilman Stephan Yes five (5) Yes Carried A motion was made by Supervisor Keding and was seconded by Councilwoman Selby to schedule a public hearing for the Federal Community Development Grant (CDBG), September 30, 2026 at 7:35 pm. Supervisor Keding Yes Councilwoman Martin Yes Councilman Penders Yes Councilwoman Selby Yes Councilman Stephan Yes five (5) Yes Carried A motion was made by Councilman Penders and was seconded by Councilwoman Selby to appoint Sean Kelly to the Machine Equipment Operator (MEO) position in the Highway Department, amended by Supervisor Keding to include approval as set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, MEO1.