Southtowns Record

TB 2026-07-15 Agenda & Minutes

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Town of Boston
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Jul 15, 2026
Posted by publisher
Aug 20, 2026
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Minutes
Topics
Water, sewer and drainage, Public safety, Roads and traffic, Energy and data center siting, Moratoriums, Parks and recreation, Zoning and land use

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Same meeting

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REGULAR BOARD MEETING  TOWN HALL
JULY 15, 2026  7:30 P.M.

Councilwoman Selby reported on the following:
  Expressed appreciation to Skylighters for the July 4th fireworks display,
  to the Boston Town Band for their performance, and to the firefighters
  and Deputy Miller for their roles in ensuring public safety at the event.
  Reminded residents that Tuesday evening concerts in the town park
  begin at 7:00 PM and encouraged community members to attend.

Councilman Penders reported on the following:
  Had a prior commitment and was unable to attend the July 4th fireworks
  but relayed that all feedback he received indicated it was an exceptional
  event, better than the City of Buffalo.

Councilman Stephan reported on the following:
  For the past 8 years his family have attended the Town hall fireworks and
  this year had stayed in the back yard to see the fireworks and enjoyed.
  Echoed positive comments about crowd management and parking. He
  encouraged the Board to carry forward lessons learned this year and keep
  that going for future events.

Councilwoman Martin reported on the following:
  Unfortunately, was also out of town on July 4th and extended
  appreciation to all involved.

Town Clerk Quinlan reported on the following:
  The most recent blood drive earlier in the month, 25 units collected,
  helping to save the lives of up to 75 local patients. The next blood drive
  will be on Tuesday, August 4th, held in memory of Trooper David
  Brinkerhoff, and encouraged community members to register. She also
  noted that the lights in the Town Hall display case have been updated.
  The current display, America 250, presented by Dick and Diane
  Helmbrecht.

Supervisor Keding reported on the following:
  Meeting Schedule Reminder: With the summer schedule, there will be no
  meeting on August 5th, the next Town board meeting will be August 19th.
  July 4th Fireworks: The Supervisor acknowledged that he, like several
  board members, was away for the event, but praised the planning work
  done in coordination with Deputy Miller and the Town's Emergency
  Manager and commended the outcome based on widely positive public
  feedback.
  Mobile DMV Unit: Announced that a mobile DMV unit operated by the
  Erie County Clerk's office will be present at Town Hall on September 11th,