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REGULAR BOARD MEETING TOWN HALL SEPTEMBER 2, 2026 7:30 P.M. Councilman Stephan reported on the following: Attended the first Boston Patriot’s football game of the season and remarked positively on the large community turnout, commending residents for their strong support of local youth sports. Also echoed Councilwoman Selby's message about patience with school bus routes at the start of the school year. Councilwoman Martin reported on the following: Conservation Advisory Council's (CAC), Annual LEAF event will be held on Saturday, September 12th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Town Park, featuring local vendors and environmental awareness programming. Town Clerk Quinlan reported on the following: Town Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. ConnectLife blood drive from yesterday was successful, collecting 33 units and helping 99 local patients. The next blood drive will be held on Tuesday, October 6th in the community room. Erie County Department of Health is offering free rabies vaccination clinics for dogs, ferrets, and indoor and outdoor cats at two upcoming locations: Saturday, September 12th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Erie County Emergency and Training Operations Center, 3359 Broadway, Cheektowaga; and Saturday, September 19th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Town of Hamburg Highway Garage, 2720 Lakeview Road, Hamburg. Current rabies vaccination is required for dog licensing and encouraged residents to take advantage of these clinics. Flyers are available in the Town Hall foyer and on the community corkboard. Deputy Clerk, Lisa Ranaletta, has taken the initiative to organize a Wreaths Across America event at Maplewood Cemetery, scheduled for December 19th, 2026. Residents and community members are encouraged to sponsor a wreath to be placed on a veteran's grave. A flyer with a QR code for sponsorship is available at Town Hall and will be distributed throughout town. Supervisor Keding reported on the following: Slag/NECRA Project Update: Ongoing concerns regarding slag contamination across Erie County. Acknowledged that Town Supervisors and Mayors have not been provided with information identifying which specific parcels within their communities are affected. Reported that of two days prior, standing Tuesday and Friday 9:30 AM meetings have been established for elected officials across Erie and Niagara Counties with the New York State DEC and EPA assessment teams. A public drop-in tabling session will be held on Wednesday, September 9th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Orchard Park Public Library, 4570 South Buffalo Street, Orchard Park. Residents may also contact the NECRA team helpline at 1-844-612-8144, available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Available statistical data: approximately 1,078 access forms have been signed by property owners; 847 properties have been screened; of those, approximately 514 received notifications that no additional radiological investigation is needed; and 32 parcels in Erie