Southtowns Record

TB 2026-07-15 Agenda Packet (full text)

Town of Boston Town Board Jul 15, 2026 114 pages

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AGENDA REGULAR BOARD MEETING - TOWN OF BOSTON July 15, 2026 – 7:30 P.M. ITEM NO. I PRELIMINARY MATTERS 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance and Opening Prayer 4. Other Preliminary Matters ITEM NO. II REGULAR BUSINESS 1. Correction and Adoption of the Minutes from June 17, 2026 2. Consideration of all Fund Bills ITEM NO. III CORRESPONDENCE 1. Town Clerk’s Report for June 2026 2. Dog Control Officer Reports for May and June 2026 3. Code Enforcement Officer Reports April, May, June 2026 4. June Income Statement & Cash Balances 5. Erie County Sewer District No. 3, Board of Managers draft meeting minutes June 10, 2026 6. NYSEG Completes Upgrades at Cobble Hill Substation in Western New York 7. NYSEG and RG&E Respond to Outages Caused by Winds and Heavy Rain 8. Comp Alliance – Recommendations for Town of Boston 9. Firefly Admin Inc., Fire Protection District LOSAP Annual Report, January 1, 2026 10. Application for Use of Meeting Facility – Town of Boston, Justice Court 11. Patchin Fire Company – 2026 Officer List, Roster, and Verified Certificate 12. Boston Fire Company – 2026 Roster, Bylaws, and Verified Certificate 13. Boston Fire Company – 2025 form 990 Extension ITEM NO. IV NEW BUSINESS 1. Requests from the Floor (3-minute time limit per person) 2. Resolution 2026 – 54 Authorizing Expenditure from the Drainage Reserve Fund for the Anthony Gulf Streambank Stabilization Project 3. Resolution 2026 – 55 NYS Water Infrastructure Improvement Act – 2026 NYS Water Grant

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4. Code Enforcement Officer Reed request to attend Code Training Conference 5. Letter from Director on behalf of Boston Free Library Association – request waiving the building permit and variance fees 6. Refer Todd Gallagher, 8325 Cole Road to Planning Board 7. Application for Use of Facility – Scott Fellows, Celebration of Life ITEM NO. V OLD BUSINESS ITEM NO. VI REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Highway Superintendent 2. Councilmembers 3. Town Clerk 4. Supervisor ITEM NO. VII ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING 1. Adjournment of Meeting

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Town of Boston Income Statement: 2026 For the Period Ending 6/30/26 General Account Number Account Description Original Budget Amount Amended Budget Amount Actual Rev/Exp YTD % YTD Revenues A00-1001-0000-0000 REAL PROPERTY TAXES $ 143,692 $ 143,692 $ 143,692 100.00% A00-1030-0000-0000 SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 3,446 3,446 3,445 99.98% A00-1090-0000-0000 INT.& PENALTIES REAL PROP.TAX 24,000 24,000 19,506 81.28% A00-1120-0000-0000 NONPROPERTY TAX DISTRIB BY CTY 1,025,000 1,025,000 374,927 36.58% A00-1170-0000-0000 FRANCHISES 120,000 120,000 24,311 20.26% A00-1255-0000-0000 CLERK FEES 3,800 3,800 1,405 36.98% A00-1550-0000-0000 DOG CONTROL FEES 200 200 40 20.00% A00-1972-0000-0000 PROGRAM FOR AGING 1,500 1,500 586 39.05% A00-2001-0000-0000 PARK & RECREATION INCOME 5,000 5,000 2,470 49.40% A00-2025-0000-0000 SPECIAL RECREATIONAL FACILITY 3,000 3,000 2,875 95.83% A00-2089-0000-0000 CULTURAL & REC INCOME - - - 100.00% A00-2110-0000-0000 ZONING INCOME 2,500 2,500 1,400 56.00% A00-2150-0000-0000 Sale of Electrical Power - - 489 100.00% A00-2401-0000-0000 INTEREST AND EARNINGS 75,000 75,000 25,573 34.10% A00-2410-0000-0000 RENT / REAL PROP INCOME 98,964 98,964 41,235 41.67% A00-2420-0000-0000 NATURAL GAS LEASES & ROYALTIES 500 500 277 55.32% A00-2530-0000-0000 GAMES OF CHANCE INCOME 200 200 20 10.00% A00-2544-0000-0000 DOG LICENSES 5,500 5,500 2,689 48.89% A00-2545-0000-0000 LICENSES- OTHER 300 300 300 100.00% A00-2555-0000-0000 BUILDING PERMIT INCOME 60,000 60,000 28,409 47.35% A00-2590-0000-0000 OTHER PERMIT INCOME 1,000 1,000 835 83.50% A00-2610-0000-0000 FINES/FORFEITED BAIL 175,000 175,000 36,467 20.84% A00-2665-0000-0000 SALE OF EQUIPMENT - - - 100.00% A00-2680-0000-0000 INSURANCE RECOVERIES - - - 100.00% A00-2701-0000-0000 REFUND-PRIOR YR EXPENDITURE - - 4,434 100.00% A00-2705-0000-0000 GIFTS AND DONATIONS - - 7,129 100.00% A00-2705-0100-0000 DONATIONS FOR DOG SHELTER - - 25 100.00% A00-2770-0000-0000 OTHER UNCLASSIFIED REVENUES - - - 100.00% A00-3001-0000-0000 STATE AID - PER CAPITA 49,689 49,689 - 0.00% A00-3005-0000-0000 STATE AID - MORTGAGE TAX 180,000 180,000 102,186 56.77% A00-3060-0000-0000 STATE AID - RECORDS 74,965 74,965 37,482 50.00% A00-3089-0000-0000 STATE AID- OTHER 5,000 5,000 - 0.00% A00-3097-0000-0000 STATE AID - CAPITAL PROJECTS - - - 100.00% A00-3809-0000-0000 GEN GOV'T GRANTS - JCAP - - - 100.00% A00-3897-0000-0000 CULTURAL GRANTS 7,500 7,500 - 0.00% A00-5031-0000-0000 INTERFUND TRANSFERS - - 130 100.00% $ 2,065,756 $ 2,065,756 $ 862,335 Expenditures A00-1010-1000-0000 TOWN BOARD-PER SVC $ 42,140 $ 42,140 $ 21,070 50.00% A00-1010-4000-0000 TOWN BD-CONTR 3,000 3,000 1,675 55.83% A00-1110-1000-0000 TOWN JUSTICE- PER SVC 145,993 145,993 69,373 47.52% A00-1110-2000-0000 JUSTICE - EQUIP 500 500 - 0.00% A00-1110-4000-0000 TOWN JUSTICE-CONTR 5,700 5,700 2,397 42.06% A00-1220-0100-0000 SUPERVISOR- PER SVC 192,862 192,862 85,099 44.12% A00-1220-0200-0000 SUPERVISOR- EQUIP 500 500 - 0.00% A00-1220-0400-0000 SUPERVISOR- CONTR 7,000 7,000 2,590 37.00% A00-1320-0402-0000 SPECIAL AUDITS 20,000 20,000 - 0.00% A00-1321-0400-0000 ACCOUNTANT-CONTRACTUAL 1,500 1,500 - 0.00% A00-1321-0401-0000 ACCOUNTING FEES 3,500 3,500 1,754 50.13% A00-1340-0100-0000 BUDGET DIRECTOR- PER SVC 4,490 4,490 2,072 46.15% A00-1355-0100-0000 ASSESSOR-PERSONAL SVC 64,518 64,518 23,596 36.57% A00-1355-0200-0000 ASSESSOR - EQUIPMENT - - - 100.00% A00-1355-0401-0000 ASSESSOR- CONTR 3,000 3,000 550 18.32% A00-1380-0400-0000 FISCAL AGENT- CONTRACT 10,000 10,000 - 0.00% A00-1410-0100-0000 TOWN CLERK- PER SVC 137,502 137,502 54,054 39.31% A00-1410-0200-0000 TOWN CLERK- EQUIP 500 500 - 0.00% A00-1410-0401-0000 TOWN CLERK- CONTR 3,250 3,488 1,260 36.14% A00-1420-0100-0000 TOWN ATTORNEY- PER SVC 20,775 20,775 10,388 50.00% A00-1420-0401-0000 ATTORNEY- CONTR 47,500 47,500 28,023 58.99% A00-1430-4000-0000 PERSONNEL- CONTR 8,100 8,100 3,475 42.91% A00-1440-0400-0000 ENGINEER- CONTR 20,000 22,146 5,538 25.00% A00-1460-0100-0000 RECORDS MGT- PER SVC 18,884 18,884 7,599 40.24% A00-1460-0200-0000 RECORDS MGT- EQUIP - - - 100.00% A00-1460-0401-0000 RECORDS MGT- CONTR 4,700 4,700 2,155 45.85% A00-1460-0402-0000 RECORDS MGT - GRANT CONTR 74,965 74,965 - A00-1620-0101-0000 BUILDINGS -PER SVC 36,823 36,823 14,663 39.82% A00-1620-0200-0000 BUILDINGS- EQUIP 50,000 50,000 - 0.00% A00-1620-0400-0000 BUILDINGS- CONTR 88,000 88,000 36,268 41.21% A00-1620-0402-0000 BUILDINGS- CONTR-REC CENTER 10,000 10,000 3,711 37.11% A00-1620-0403-0000 BUILDING- CONTR- HIGHWAY 16,000 16,000 5,180 32.37% A00-1620-0404-0000 BUILDING- CONTR- TROOPER BARRACKS 16,000 16,000 4,271 26.70% A00-1650-0200-0000 CENTR COMM- EQUIP 15,000 17,027 2,099 12.33% A00-1650-0400-0000 CENT COMMUNICATIONS- CONTR 35,000 35,000 23,639 67.54% A00-1670-0200-0000 CENT PRINT/MAIL- EQUIP - - - 100.00% A00-1670-0403-0000 CENT PRINT/MAIL- CONTR 22,000 22,000 10,399 47.27% A00-1910-0000-0000 UNALLOCATED INSURANCE 107,000 107,000 100,135 93.58% A00-1920-0000-0000 MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION DUES 4,300 4,300 2,600 60.47% A00-1930-0000-0000 JUDGEMENT AND CLAIMS 500 500 459 91.86% A00-1950-0000-0000 TAXES & ASSESSMNTS ON PROPERTY 5,000 5,000 6,181 123.63% A00-1989-0400-0000 OTHER GENERAL GOV'T SUPPORT 21,600 21,600 11,400 52.78% A00-1990-0000-0000 CONTINGENT ACCOUNT 5,000 5,000 - 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A00-3310-0400-0000 TRAFFIC CONTROL-CONTR 6,000 6,000 1,787 29.79% A00-3510-0100-0000 DOG CONTROL- PER SVC 16,896 16,896 8,448 50.00% A00-3510-0200-0000 DOG CONTROL- EQUIP 250 250 - 0.00% A00-3510-0400-0000 DOG CONTROL- CONTR 3,000 3,000 156 5.21% A00-3620-0100-0000 SAFETY INSPECT-PER SVC 175,569 175,569 37,379 21.29% A00-3620-0200-0000 SAFETY INSPECT- EQUIP 500 500 - 0.00% A00-3620-0400-0000 SAFETY INSPECT- CONTR 9,000 9,000 2,616 29.07% A00-3989-0400-0000 Public Safety, Other - Cont. 1,400 1,400 - 0.00% A00-5010-0100-0000 HIGHWAY SUPT-PER SVC 109,995 109,995 50,609 46.01% A00-5010-0200-0000 HIGHWAY SUPT - EQUIPMENT 500 500 - 0.00% A00-5010-0400-0000 HIGHWAY SUPT-CONTR 5,000 5,000 1,508 30.15% A00-5132-0400-0000 GARAGE-CONTR 26,000 26,000 13,698 52.69% A00-5182-0400-0000 STREET LIGHTING-CONTR 30,000 30,000 11,864 39.55% A00-6772-0100-0000 PROGRAM FOR AGING-PER SVC 4,000 4,000 1,098 27.45% A00-6772-0200-0000 NUTRITION EQUIPMENT & CHAIRS 40,383 40,383 19,128 47.37% A00-6772-0400-0000 PROGRAMS FOR AGING-CONTR 9,000 9,000 1,259 13.98% A00-7110-0100-0000 PARKS- PER SVC 156,336 156,336 47,971 30.68% A00-7110-0201-0000 EQUIPMENT 22,000 22,000 21,101 95.91% A00-7110-0400-0000 PARKS- CONTR 25,000 25,000 5,152 20.61% A00-7270-0100-0000 EVENT COORDINATOR - PER SVC 3,206 3,206 1,288 40.18% A00-7270-0400-0000 BAND CONCERTS- CONTR 8,500 8,500 2,891 34.01% A00-7310-0400-0000 YOUTH PROGRAMS-CONTR 75,000 75,000 75,000 100.00% A00-7510-0100-0000 TOWN HISTORIAN-PER SVC 4,552 4,552 2,276 50.00% A00-7510-0401-0000 HISTORIAN- CONTR 700 700 200 28.61% A00-7520-0400-0000 HISTORIAN PROP-CONTR 3,000 3,000 - 0.00% A00-7550-0400-0000 CELEBRATIONS- CONTR 25,000 25,000 3,698 14.79% A00-7620-0400-0000 ADULT REC- BOSTON SRS. 15,000 15,000 8,080 53.87% A00-7620-0402-0000 ADULT REC- BOS YOUNG @ HEART 15,000 15,000 4,815 32.10% A00-7989-0400-0000 OTHER CULTURE/REC- CONTR 1,000 1,000 1,000 100.00% A00-8010-0100-0000 ZONING- PER SVC 7,868 7,868 2,275 28.91% A00-8010-0400-0000 ZONING-CONTR 5,000 5,000 1,041 20.82% A00-8020-0100-0000 PLANNING-PER SVC 6,294 6,294 1,143 18.17% A00-8020-0400-0000 PLANNING- CONTR 8,000 8,000 3,849 48.11% A00-8410-0200-0000 ELECTRIC & POWER - EQUIP - - - 100.00% A00-8410-0400-0000 ELECTRIC & POWER - CONTR. - - 480 $240.00 A00-8540-0400-0000 DRAINAGE-CONTR - - - 100.00% A00-8710-0100-0000 CONSERVATION-PER SVC 3,147 3,147 101 3.22% A00-8710-0400-0000 CONSERVATION- CONTR 6,550 6,550 1,959 29.91% A00-8745-0400-0000 FLOOD & EROSION CONTROL-CONTRA - - - 100.00% A00-8810-0100-0000 CEMETERY- PER SVC. - - - 100.00% A00-8810-0400-0000 CEMETERY-CONTRACTUAL 300 300 - 0.00% A00-8989-0400-0000 OTHER HOME/COM SVC-CONTR 71,000 71,000 - 0.00% A00-9010-0800-0000 STATE RETIREMENT 135,000 135,000 31,226 23.13% A00-9030-0800-0000 SOCIAL SECURITY 91,000 91,000 34,958 38.42% A00-9040-0800-0000 WORKERS' COMPENSATION 19,000 19,000 18,444 97.07% A00-9050-0800-0000 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 6,000 6,000 3,123 52.06% A00-9055-0800-0000 DISABILITY INSURANCE 1,000 1,000 404 40.43% A00-9060-0800-0000 HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE 95,000 95,000 35,888 37.78% A00-9730-0600-0000 BAN PRINCIPAL 50,000 50,000 50,000 100.00% A00-9730-0700-0000 BAN INTEREST 16,410 16,410 8,830 53.81% A00-9950-0900-0000 TRANSFERS TO CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 40,000 110,754 110,754 100.00% $ 2,626,458 $ 40,000 $ -

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Highway Account Number Account Description Original Budget Amount Amended Budget Amount Actual Rev/Exp YTD % YTD Revenue DB0-1001-0000-0000 REAL PROPERTY TAX $ 877,124 $ 877,124 $ 877,124 100.00% DB0-1120-0000-0000 NON-PROPERTY TAX DIST. BY CNTY 225,000 225,000 225,000 100.00% DB0-2401-0000-0000 INTEREST AND EARNINGS 65,000 65,000 27,456 42.24% DB0-2650-0000-0000 SALE OF SCRAP - - - 100.00% DB0-2665-0000-0000 SALE OF EQUIPMENT - - - 100.00% DB0-2680-0000-0000 INSURANCE RECOVERIES - - - 100.00% DB0-2701-0000-0000 REFUND-PRIOR YR EXPENDITURES - - - 100.00% DB0-2770-0000-0000 OTHER UNCLASSIFIED - - - 100.00% DB0-2770-1000-0000 OTHER UNCLASSIFIED - FUEL REIMBURSEMENTS - - - 100.00% DB0-2801-0000-0000 INTERFUND REVENUES 71,000 71,000 - 0.00% DB0-3501-0000-0000 STATE AID 205,435 205,435 - 0.00% $ 1,443,559 $ 1,443,559 $ 1,129,580 Expenditure DB0-5110-0100-0000 GENERAL REPAIRS-PER SVC $ 248,745 $ 248,745 $ 132,030 53.08% DB0-5110-0400-0000 GENERAL REPAIRS-CONTR 203,647 203,647 189,382 93.00% DB0-5110-0410-0000 GEN REPAIRS-FUEL & DIESEL 60,000 60,000 32,587 54.31% DB0-5110-0420-0000 GEN REPAIRS- DRAINAGE 30,000 30,000 2,665 8.88% DB0-5112-0200-0000 CAPITAL OUTLAY 205,435 205,435 - 0.00% DB0-5130-0200-0000 MACHINERY- EQUIPMENT 258,000 436,476 - 0.00% DB0-5130-0400-0000 MACHINERY- CONTRACTUAL 65,000 65,000 33,159 51.01% DB0-5140-0100-0000 BRUSH & WEEDS-PER SVC (General Fund to Reimb) 33,235 33,235 6,634 19.96% DB0-5140-0400-0000 MISC BRUSH & WEEDS-CONTRACTUAL 5,000 5,000 - 0.00% DB0-5142-0100-0000 SNOW REMOVAL-PER SVC 220,182 220,182 113,780 51.68% DB0-5142-0400-0000 SNOW REMOVAL- CONTRACTUAL 130,695 130,695 64,772 49.56% DB0-9010-0800-0000 STATE RETIREMENT 75,000 75,000 18,229 24.31% DB0-9030-0800-0000 SOCIAL SECURITY 40,000 40,000 18,527 46.32% DB0-9040-0800-0000 WORKERS' COMPENSATION 39,000 39,000 38,320 98.26% DB0-9050-0800-0000 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - - - 100.00% DB0-9060-0800-0000 HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE 92,000 92,000 24,955 27.12% $ 1,705,939 $ 1,884,415 $ 675,040 Lighting Account Number Account Description Original Budget Amount Amended Budget Amount Actual Rev/Exp YTD % YTD Revenue L30-1001-0000-0000 REAL PROPERTY TAX $ 17,923 $ 17,923 $ 17,923 100.00% L30-2401-0000-0000 INTEREST AND EARNINGS 700 700 258 36.82% $ 18,623 $ 18,623 $ 18,181 Expenditure L30-5182-0401-0000 CONTRACTS $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 7,716 38.58% $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 7,716 Fire Account Number Account Description Original Budget Amount Amended Budget Amount Actual Rev/Exp YTD % YTD Revenue SF0-1001-0000-0000 REAL PROPERTY TAX $ 945,104 $ 945,104 $ 945,104 100.00% SF0-1120-0000-0000 NONPROPERTY TAX DIST 220,000 220,000 220,000 100.00% SF0-2401-0000-0000 INTEREST EARNINGS 20,000 20,000 10,232 51.16% $ 1,185,104 $ 1,185,104 $ 1,175,336 Expenditure SF0-3410-0401-0000 CONTRACTS $ 756,204 $ 756,204 $ 391,031 51.71% SF0-9025-0400-0000 SERVICE AWARDS PROGRAM - Cont. 14,800 14,800 3,796 SF0-9025-0800-0000 SERVICE AWARDS PROGRAM - Benefits 400,000 400,000 110,754 27.69% SF0-9040-0800-0000 WORKERS COMP INSURANCE 14,100 14,100 11,846 84.01% $ 1,185,104 $ 1,185,104 $ 517,426 Refuse Account Number Account Description Original Budget Amount Amended Budget Amount Actual Rev/Exp YTD % YTD Revenue SG0-1001-0000-0000 REAL PROPERTY TAX $ 1,028,140 $ 1,028,140 $ 1,028,140 100.00% SG0-2130-0000-0000 REFUSE AND GARBAGE CHARGES 5,000 5,000 3,675 73.49% SG0-2401-0000-0000 INTEREST EARNINGS 20,000 20,000 10,680 53.40% $ 1,053,140 $ 1,053,140 $ 1,042,495 Expenditure SG0-8160-0401-0000 GARBAGE CONTRACTUAL BFI $ 1,053,140 $ 1,053,140 $ 413,623 39.28% $ 1,053,140 $ 1,053,140 $ 413,623 Ambulance Account Number Account Description Original Budget Amount Amended Budget Amount Actual Rev/Exp YTD % YTD Revenue SM0-1001-0000-0000 REAL PROPERTY TAX $ 103,165 $ 103,165 $ 103,165 100.00% SM0-1120-0000-0000 NONPROPERTY TAX DISTRIBUTION 50,000 50,000 50,000 100.00% SM0-2401-0000-0000 INTEREST INCOME 11,000 11,000 4,163 37.85% $ 164,165 $ 164,165 $ 157,328 Expenditure SM0-4540-0200-0000 AMBULANCE- CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $ - $ 137,664 $ - 0.00% SM0-4540-0400-0000 CONTRACTUAL 148,165 148,165 101,327 68.39% SM0-9025-0800-0000 LOCAL PENSION FUND 10,000 10,000 11,200 112.00% SM0-9040-0800-0000 WORKER'S COMP 6,000 6,000 4,906 81.77% $ 164,165 $ 301,829 $ 117,433

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Water #1 Account Number Account Description Original Budget Amount Amended Budget Amount Actual Rev/Exp YTD % YTD Revenue HA0-1001-0000-0000 REAL PROPERTY TAX $ 226,977 $ 226,977 $ 226,977 100.00% HA0-2401-0000-0000 INTEREST EARNINGS 10,000 10,000 4,959 49.59% $ 236,977 $ 236,977 $ 231,936 Expenditure HA0-8340-0400-0000 CONTRACTUAL $ 32,653 $ 32,653 $ 30,552 93.57% HA0-9730-0600-0000 BAN'S- PRINCIPAL 102,377 102,377 - 0.00% HA0-9730-0700-0000 BAN'S- INTEREST 101,947 101,947 - 0.00% $ 236,977 $ 236,977 $ 30,552 Water #2 Account Number Account Description Original Budget Amount Amended Budget Amount Actual Rev/Exp YTD % YTD Revenue HB0-1001-0000-0000 REAL PROPERTY TAX $ 51,711 $ 51,711 $ 51,711 100.00% HB0-2401-0000-0000 INTEREST & EARNINGS 4,500 4,500 1,994 44.31% $ 56,211 $ 56,211 $ 53,705 Expenditure HB0-8340-0400-0000 CONTRACTUAL $ 38,445 $ 38,445 $ 13,025 33.88% HB0-9730-0600-0000 BAN'S - PRINCIPAL 9,000 9,000 - 0.00% HB0-9730-0700-0000 BAN INTEREST 8,766 8,766 - 0.00% $ 56,211 $ 56,211 $ 13,025 Water #3 Account Number Account Description Original Budget Amount Amended Budget Amount Actual Rev/Exp YTD % YTD Revenue HC0-1001-0000-0000 REAL PROPERTY TAX $ 263,295 $ 263,295 $ 263,295 100.00% HC0-1028-0000-0000 SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 733 733 733 HC0-2401-0000-0000 INTEREST AND EARNINGS 25,000 25,000 11,115 44.46% $ 289,028 $ 289,028 $ 275,143 Expenditure HC0-8340-0400-0000 CONTRACTUAL $ 26,800 $ 26,800 $ 17,045 63.60% HC0-9710-0600-0000 Serial Bonds - Principal 130,200 130,200 - HC0-9710-0700-0000 Serial Bonds - Interest 100,671 100,671 50,085 HC0-9730-0600-0000 BAN'S- PRINCIPAL 15,885 15,885 - 0.00% HC0-9730-0700-0000 BAN INTEREST 15,472 15,472 - 0.00% $ 289,028 $ 289,028 $ 67,130 Water Ext 1 Account Number Account Description Original Budget Amount Amended Budget Amount Actual Rev/Exp YTD % YTD Revenue HD0-1001-0000-0000 REAL PROPERTY TAX $ 3,006 $ 3,006 $ 3,006 100.00% HD0-2401-0000-0000 INTEREST AND EARNINGS 1,750 1,750 858 49.05% $ 4,756 $ 4,756 $ 3,864 Expenditure HD0-8340-0400-0000 CONTRACTS $ 1,339 $ 1,339 $ 687 51.32% HD0-9730-0600-0000 BAN's - PRINCIPAL $ 1,712 $ 1,712 $ - 0.00% HD0-9730-0700-0000 BAN'S - INTEREST $ 1,705 $ 1,705 $ - 0.00% $ 4,756 $ 4,756 $ 687 Water Ext 2 Account Number Account Description Original Budget Amount Amended Budget Amount Actual Rev/Exp YTD % YTD Revenue HE0-1001-0000-0000 REAL PROPERTY TAX $ 29,275 $ 29,275 $ 29,275 100.00% HE0-2401-0000-0000 INTEREST AND EARNINGS 5,000 5,000 2,999 59.99% $ 34,275 $ 34,275 $ 32,274 Expenditure HE0-8340-0400-0000 CONTRACTUAL $ 31,736 $ 31,736 $ - 0.00% HE0-9730-0600-0000 BAN- PRINCIPLE 1,286 1,286 - 0.00% HE0-9730-0700-0000 BAN INTEREST 1,253 1,253 - 0.00% $ 34,275 $ 34,275 $ - Water #3 Ext. 1 Account Number Account Description Original Budget Amount Amended Budget Amount Actual Rev/Exp YTD % YTD Revenue HF0-1001-0000-0000 REAL PROPERTY TAX $ 10,978 $ 10,978 $ 10,978 100.00% HF0-2401-0000-0000 INTEREST AND EARNINGS 1,200 1,200 618 51.52% $ 12,178 $ 12,178 $ 11,596 Expenditure HF0-8340-0400-0000 CONTRACTUAL $ 3,237 $ 3,237 $ - 0.00% HF0-9710-0600-0000 Serial Bonds - Principal 6,250 6,250 - 0.00% HF0-9710-0700-0000 Serial Bonds - Interest 1,225 1,225 - 0.00% HF0-9730-0600-0000 PRINC PMTS- BANS 743 743 - 0.00% HF0-9730-0700-0000 INTEREST PMTS. BANS 723 723 - 0.00% $ 12,178 $ 12,178 $ -

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Capital Projects Waterline Replacements - Phase 1 Account Number Account Description Project Budget Current Yr Rev/Exp Total Project Rev/Exp % Complete Revenue H04-2401-0000-0000 INTEREST & EARNINGS $ - $ 6,294 $ 97,226 H04-5031-0000-0000 INTERFUND TRANSFERS - - - $ - $ 6,294 $ 97,226 Expenditure H04-8340-0200-0000 WATERLINE REPLACEMENTS - PHASE 1 Construction $ 2,415,741 $ - $ 2,141,597 88.65% Engineering 355,000 1,380 351,220 98.94% Advertisment for Bids - - 466 Permit Fees - - 110 $ 2,770,741 $ 1,380 $ 2,493,393 Town of Boston Comprehensive Plan Update Account Number Account Description Project Budget Current Yr Rev/Exp Total Project Rev/Exp % Complete Revenue H05-2706-0000-0000 GRANTS FROM LOCAL GOVT $ 25,000 $ 25,000 $ 25,000 H05-3097-0000-0000 STATE AID CAPITAL PROJECTS $ 63,000 $ - $ 63,000 100.00% H05-5031-0000-0000 INTERFUND TRANSFERS $ 6,870 $ - $ 7,000 101.89% $ 94,870 $ 25,000 $ 95,000 Expenditure H05-8020-0200-0000 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE $ 94,870 $ - $ 94,870 100.00% H05-9901-0900-0000 TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS $ - $ 130 $ 130 $ 94,870 $ 130 $ 95,000 Town Hall Generator Account Number Account Description Project Budget Current Yr Rev/Exp Total Project Rev/Exp % Complete Revenue H06-2401-0000-0000 INTEREST & EARNINGS $ - $ - $ 4,655 H06-5031-0000-0000 INTERFUND TRANSFERS - - 276,439 $ - $ - $ 281,094 Expenditure H06-1620-0200-0000 TOWN HALL GENERATOR Construction $ 253,546 $ - $ 253,546 100.00% Engineering 20,000 - 20,000 100.00% Advertisment for Bids - - 732 100.00% National Fuel Hookup - - 6,816 $ 273,546 $ - $ 281,094 Town Hall Entryway Account Number Account Description Project Budget Current Yr Rev/Exp Total Project Rev/Exp % Complete Revenue H07-2401-0000-0000 INTEREST & EARNINGS $ - $ - $ 33 H07-5031-0000-0000 INTERFUND TRANSFERS 64,125 - 59,760 $ 64,125 $ - $ 59,793 Expenditure H07-1620-0200-0000 TOWN HALL ENTRYWAY Construction $ 46,525 $ - $ 41,625 89.47% Engineering 17,600 - 17,600 100.00% Advertisment for Bids - - 568 $ 64,125 $ - $ 59,793 Fuel Tank Replacement Account Number Account Description Project Budget Current Yr Rev/Exp Total Project Rev/Exp % Complete Revenue H08-5031-0000-0000 INTERFUND TRANSFERS - - 417,691 $ - $ - $ 417,691 Expenditure H08-1620-0200-0000 FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT - NEW FUEL ISLAND Engineering (Res. 2025-26) 64,020 22,914 58,104 90.76% Removal $ 75,560 $ - $ 60,671 80.30% Mis. Exp. - Bidding / Paving Open Ground - 104 3,723 Construction 293,000 263,997 263,997 90.10% $ 432,580 $ 287,015 $ 386,495 Holiday Lights Account Number Account Description Project Budget Current Yr Rev/Exp Total Project Rev/Exp % Complete Revenue H09-5031-0000-0000 INTERFUND TRANSFERS - - 12,500 $ - $ - $ 12,500 Expenditure H09-1440-0200-0000 ENGINEERING - HOLIDAY LIGHTS $ 12,500 $ 1,416 $ 10,625 85.00% $ 12,500 $ 1,416 $ 10,625 Waterline Replacements - Phase 2 Account Number Account Description Project Budget Current Yr Rev/Exp Total Project Rev/Exp % Complete Revenue H10-5031-0000-0000 INTERFUND TRANSFERS - - - $ - $ - $ - Expenditure H10-1440-0200-0000 ENGINEERING - WATER PHASE 2 $ 991,130 $ 280,704 $ 309,600 31.24% H10-8340-0200-0000 WATERLINE REPLACEMENTS - PHASE 2 $ - $ 20,272 $ 20,272 $ 991,130 $ 300,976 $ 329,872

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Monthly Cash Balances 2026 Fund Acct # Account 1/31/2026 2/28/2026 3/31/2026 4/30/2026 5/31/2026 6/30/2026 General (A) A00-0201-0000 General Fund Cash $ 1,173,467 $ 1,078,342 $ 1,053,030 $ 972,238 $ 872,058 $ 1,130,770 General (A) A00-0210-0000 Petty Cash $ 500 $ 500 $ 500 $ 500 $ 500 $ 500 General (A) A00-0878-0300 Reserve for Tri-Seq $ 8,179 $ 8,202 $ 8,226 $ 8,250 $ 8,275 $ 8,299 General (A) A00-0878-0600 Reserve for Sr. Facility $ 70,066 $ 70,258 $ 70,469 $ 70,673 $ 70,884 $ 71,089 General (A) A00-0878-0700 Reserve for Tax Stable $ 96,875 $ 97,141 $ 97,433 $ 97,715 $ 98,006 $ 98,290 General (A) A00-0878-0800 Reserve for Bldgs & Parks $ 143,767 $ 144,161 $ 144,594 $ 145,013 $ 145,446 $ 145,867 General (A) A00-0878-0900 Reserve for Recreation $ 42,442 $ 42,558 $ 42,686 $ 42,810 $ 42,937 $ 43,062 General (A) A00-0878-1000 Reserve for Drainage $ 144,101 $ 144,496 $ 144,930 $ 145,350 $ 145,783 $ 146,206 $ 1,679,397 $ 1,585,657 $ 1,561,868 $ 1,482,550 $ 1,383,890 $ 1,644,083 Highway (DB) DB0-0201-0000 Highway Cash $ 952,909 $ 886,166 $ 1,885,007 $ 1,833,993 $ 1,770,869 $ 1,505,102 Highway (DB) DB0-0878-0100 Reserve or HWY Equipment $ 331,755 $ 332,664 $ 333,663 $ 334,631 $ 335,628 $ 336,601 $ 1,284,664 $ 1,218,829 $ 2,218,670 $ 2,168,624 $ 2,106,497 $ 1,841,703 Capital Projects (H) H00-0201-0000 Capital Projects Cash $ 296,631 $ 296,631 $ 216,726 $ 164,111 $ (201,607) $ (267,905) Capital Projects (H) H03-0231-0000 Restricted Cash - Water Tank BAN $ 155,674 $ 156,101 $ 156,570 $ 157,024 $ 157,492 $ 157,948 Capital Projects (H) H04-0231-0000 Restricted Cash - Waterline Repairs BAN $ 358,400 $ 355,177 $ 355,649 $ 356,686 $ 356,974 $ 358,014 $ 810,705 $ 807,909 $ 728,945 $ 677,820 $ 312,858 $ 248,057 Fire Protection (SF) SF0-0201-0000 Fire Fund Cash $ 151,041 $ 151,341 $ 1,287,781 $ 930,629 $ 822,099 $ 959,484 Fire Protection (SF) Nationwide Restricted - LOSAP Fair Market Value $ 2,850,919 $ 2,868,223 $ 2,701,954 $ 2,814,398 $ 2,968,148 $ 2,930,819 $ 3,001,960 $ 3,019,565 $ 3,989,735 $ 3,745,027 $ 3,790,247 $ 3,890,303 Lighting (SL) L30-0201-0000 Lighting Fund Cash $ 9,272 $ 9,294 $ 24,115 $ 22,602 $ 21,152 $ 19,712 $ 9,272 $ 9,294 $ 24,115 $ 22,602 $ 21,152 $ 19,712 Ambulance (SM) SM0-0201-0000 Ambulance Fund Cash $ 103,312 $ 102,803 $ 241,014 $ 200,828 $ 186,023 $ 186,364 Ambulance (SM) SM0-0878-0001 Reserve for Ambulance $ 145,303 $ 145,701 $ 146,139 $ 146,562 $ 146,999 $ 147,425 $ 248,615 $ 248,504 $ 387,153 $ 347,390 $ 333,022 $ 333,789 Garbage (SG/SR) SG0-0201-0000 Garbage & Refuse Fund Cash $ 238,740 $ 240,478 $ 1,104,502 $ 1,025,037 $ 946,346 $ 866,955 $ 238,740 $ 240,478 $ 1,104,502 $ 1,025,037 $ 946,346 $ 866,955 Water (SW) HA0-0201-0000 (HA) Water District #1 $ 205,462 $ 205,952 $ 403,174 $ 404,212 $ 405,309 $ 406,282 Water (SW) HB0-0201-0000 (HB) Water District #2 $ 108,916 $ 109,176 $ 148,155 $ 148,537 $ 148,940 $ 149,297 Water (SW) HC0-0201-0000 (HC) Water District #3 $ 150,529 $ 91,815 $ 339,468 $ 340,343 $ 350,137 $ 350,978 Water (SW) HC0-0878-0100 Reserve for Debt - Dist. 3 $ 405,007 $ 406,117 $ 407,337 $ 408,518 $ 409,736 $ 410,923 Water (SW) HD0-0201-0000 (HD) Water Ext. 1 $ 56,241 $ 56,375 $ 58,810 $ 58,961 $ 59,121 $ 59,263 Water (SW) HE0-0201-0000 (HE) Water Ext. 2 $ 182,709 $ 183,146 $ 212,841 $ 213,389 $ 213,968 $ 214,482 Water (SW) HF0-0201-0000 (HF) Water Dist. 3 Ext. $ 34,435 $ 34,517 $ 45,585 $ 45,703 $ 45,827 $ 45,937 $ 1,143,299 $ 1,087,098 $ 1,615,370 $ 1,619,663 $ 1,633,037 $ 1,637,161 Total held by Town $ 5,565,733 $ 5,349,111 $ 8,928,404 $ 8,274,315 $ 7,558,900 $ 7,550,943 Total held at Nationwide (Fire LOSAP) $ 2,850,919 $ 2,868,223 $ 2,701,954 $ 2,814,398 $ 2,968,148 $ 2,930,819 $ 8,416,652 $ 8,217,335 $ 11,630,358 $ 11,088,713 $ 10,527,049 $ 10,481,762

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2026 NYSEG Completes Upgrades at Cobble Hill Substation in Western New York Substation serves more than 3,700 customers in Boston, Colden, East Concord, and Glenwood Upgrades will improve energy reliability and capacity for customers LANCASTER, N.Y. — June 16, 2026 — New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) has completed its upgrades to the Cobble Hill Substation, which will improve reliability, resilience, and capacity for customers in the towns of Boston, Colden, East Concord, and Glenwood. This substation serves approximately 3,700 customers in Western New York. The investment is part of Avangrid and NYSEG’s investment plan to improve grid infrastructure through 2030 to meet the growing energy demands on homes and businesses and protect the community against severe weather events. “This substation was a priority for us because it supports energy capacity and reliability for our customers in Erie County,” said Marc Geaumont, president of NYSEG. “For some time, customers in this community were reliant on a mobile substation to power their homes and businesses. Now that the work is completed, we can use our mobile substation to improve reliability in other communities in need.” The substation is located on Hunn Road and is approximately 50 years old. This spring, NYSEG procured a 56 MVA transformer which will provide the energy load for the community.

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“Reliable electric service is essential to the safety, economy, and quality of life of the Town of Boston,” said Jason Keding, Town of Boston supervisor. “NYSEG’s investment in the Cobble Hill Substation represents a significant upgrade to critical infrastructure that serves many residents and businesses in our community and neighboring towns.” “This is fantastic for our residents in this part of the Town of Concord,” said Phil Drozd, Town of Concord town supervisor. “Knowing that NYSEG recognized a problem area and invested dollars to remedy shows me they care about their customers. Myself and the other Supervisors from the towns this substation services were treated to a tour of the facility and had the upgrades explained to us. The NYSEG staff was very professional and answered all of our questions.” With growing demand, more extreme weather, and increased electrification, the Companies are focused on making smart investments in the energy system. These upgrades replace older equipment with newer, more reliable technology to improve service, reduce outages, and keep communities better prepared for severe weather. ### About NYSEG: New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) is a subsidiary of Avangrid, Inc. Established in 1852, NYSEG operates approximately 35,000 miles of electric distribution lines and 4,500 miles of electric transmission lines across more than 40% of upstate New York. It also operates more than 8,150 miles of natural gas distribution pipelines and 20 miles of gas transmission pipelines. It serves approximately 894,000 electricity customers and 266,000 natural gas customers. For more information, visit www.nyseg.com. About Avangrid: Avangrid, Inc. is a leading energy company in the United States working to meet the growing demand for energy for homes and businesses across the nation through service, innovation, and continued investments by expanding grid infrastructure and energy generation projects. Avangrid has offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, and Oregon, including operations in 25 states with approximately $50 billion in assets, and has two primary lines of business: networks and power. Through its networks business, Avangrid owns and operates seven electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.4 million customers in New York and New England. Through its power generation business, Avangrid operates more than 80 energy generation facilities across the United States, and the company has a capacity of over 11 GW capable of powering over 3.1 million customers. Avangrid employs approximately 8,500 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America’s best corporate citizens – in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. The company was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2025 for the seventh consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information, visit www.avangrid.com. Media Contact: Michael Baggerman [email protected] 716.368.1284

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 18, 2026 NYSEG and RG&E Respond to Outages Caused by Winds and Heavy Rain More than 115,000 customers affected by Thursday thunderstorms and continuing wind event BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — June 18, 2026 — New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) crews are responding to scattered service interruptions caused by strong thunderstorms and winds that moved through portions of New York State today. Approximately 115,000 customers have been affected by the storm, with outages occurring primarily across portions of western New York, particularly in Central (Monroe and Orleans counties), Ithaca (Cayuga, Chemung, Cortland, Schuyler, Seneca, Tioga, and Tomkins counties) and Lancaster (Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Erie counties). where the greatest impacts have been. To support restoration efforts, more than 600 line and tree crews have been mobilized across the Companies’ service territories.. These crews are working to restore service to impacted customers as quickly as possible. They continue to assess damage, make conditions safe across affected areas, and transition into restoration activities. Current forecasts indicate the potential for additional showers and thunderstorms through this evening, with additional storms, isolated wind gusts and heavy rainfall possible in some areas tomorrow. NYSEG and RG&E continue to monitor weather conditions closely and to strategically position crews and resources throughout their service areas to respond safely and restore service as quickly as possible should additional outages occur. NYSEG and RG&E urge customers to remain away from storm debris as it may contain downed wires or other hazardous equipment. Customers should assume all downed wires are energized and dangerous and should be reported by calling NYSEG’s emergency line at 1.800.572.1131, RG&E’s emergency line at 1.800.743.1701, or contacting 911. NYSEG and RG&E will continue to provide updates to customers and the general public through the Companies’ social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, and X). The Companies also offer customers the following reminders to stay safe during a power outage: OUTAGE INFORMATION: • Sign up for Outage Alerts to receive updates automatically by phone, text or e-mail as the Companies updates the status of the restoration process in their area. Customers can sign up for outage alerts by visiting here for NYSEG and here for RG&E • Customers can use the NYSEG or RG&E mobile app to report and check the status of outages. To download the application, customers should search “Avangrid” in the Apple or Android app stores and select “NYSEG” or “RG&E.” The application is free to download.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 18, 2026 STAY AWAY FROM DOWNED WIRES: • Stay at least 30 feet from a downed power line. • If a downed wire comes in contact with your vehicle, stay inside and wait for help. If you must get out because of fire or other danger, jump clear of the vehicle to avoid any contact with the vehicle and the ground at the same time. Land with your feet together and hop with feet together or shuffle away; don’t run or stride. • NYSEG customers should call 1.800.572.1131 and RG&E customers should call 1.800.743.1701 to report downed power lines or other hazardous situations. DURING A POWER INTERRUPTION: • Contact neighbors to see if their power is off. A loss of power may be the result of a blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker. • To report a power interruption, contact NYSEG at 1.800.572.1131 or RG&E at 1.800.743.1701. • Keep refrigerators and freezers closed as much as possible. Most food will last 24 hours if you minimize the opening of refrigerator and freezer doors. POWER RESTORATION PRIORITIES: The companies’ first priorities are to respond to reports of downed power lines to keep the public safe. NYSEG customers are asked to call 1.800.572.1131 and RG&E customers are asked to call at 1.800.743.1701 to report downed wires. Once this vital public safety work is complete, the Companies will: • Assess the damage to the electricity delivery system. • Develop a detailed restoration plan. • Make repairs as quickly as possible. For additional information, including storm preparation tips, storm safety information, generator safety information, restoration priorities and emergency resources, visit Outage Central at NYSEG.com or RGE.com and on the Companies’ social media pages: • Facebook: @NYSEandG • X: @NYSEandG • Instagram: @nyseg.co • Facebook: @RochGandE • X: @RGandE • Instagram: @rochestergasandelectric ### ____________________________________________________________________________________________ About NYSEG: New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) is a subsidiary of Avangrid, Inc. Established in 1852, NYSEG operates approximately 35,000 miles of electric distribution lines and 4,500 miles of electric transmission lines across more than 40% of upstate New York. It also operates more than 8,150 miles of natural gas distribution pipelines and 20 miles of gas transmission pipelines. It serves approximately 894,000 electricity customers and 266,000 natural gas customers. For more information, visit www.nyseg.com.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 18, 2026 About RG&E: Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation (RG&E) is a subsidiary of Avangrid, Inc. Established in 1848, RG&E operates approximately 8,800 miles of electric distribution lines and 1,100 miles of electric transmission lines. It also operates approximately 10,600 miles of natural gas distribution pipelines and 105 miles of gas transmission pipelines. It serves approximately 378,500 electricity customers and 313,000 natural gas customers in a nine-county region in New York surrounding the City of Rochester. For more information, visit www.rge.com. About Avangrid: Avangrid, Inc. is a leading energy company in the United States working to meet the growing demand for energy for homes and businesses across the nation through service, innovation, and continued investments by expanding grid infrastructure and energy generation projects. Avangrid has offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, and Oregon, including operations in 25 states with approximately $50 billion in assets, and has two primary lines of business: networks and power. Through its networks business, Avangrid owns and operates seven electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.4 million customers in New York and New England. Through its power generation business, Avangrid operates more than 80 energy generation facilities across the United States, and the company has a capacity of over 11 GW capable of powering over 3.1 million customers. Avangrid employs approximately 8,500 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America’s best corporate citizens – in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. The company was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2025 for the seventh consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information, visitwww.avangrid.com. Media Contact: Adam Gaber [email protected] 917.224.6176

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900 Stewart Avenue, Suite 600 Garden City, NY 11530-4869 Phone: (516) 227-2300 • Fax: (516) 227-2352 Jason Keding Supervisor Town of Boston 8500 Boston State Road Boston, New York 14025 Re: Recommendations for Town of Boston Dear Jason Keding, Enclosed are the results of the workers’ compensation Loss Control Survey of your municipality for the Comp Alliance. I would like to thank you and your staff for affording us the opportunity to perform a loss control survey of your municipality, which included a meeting to review recent workplace injury losses and a safety inspection of various municipal facilities to identify potential workplace hazards. As a result of this survey, there are no workers’ compensation loss control recommendations to report. The municipality continues to maintain a safe work environment for your staff and we congratulate you on your efforts. Our review of your loss history did not result in any specific recommendations and we encourage you to continue your efforts on controlling workplace injuries and keeping staff safe. If I can be of any further assistance, please call me at 516-254-2143. Yours truly, Todd Higley Senior Risk Control Specialist cc: First Niagara Risk Management, Inc These recommendations are not to be considered a safety inspection and ought not alter your duty to provide a safe environment. We assume no responsibility for implementing these recommendations. Our observations relate only to insurability and the premiums to be charged and do not warrant that conditions are safe or healthful, or comply with laws, regulations, codes or standards. Page: 1/1

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CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS of the BOSTON FIRE COMPANY, INC. Boston, New York ARTICLE I Sec. 1 – Name The name of this organization shall be: BOSTON FIRE COMPANY, INC., herein after referred to as BFC. Sec. 2 – Purpose The objectives of this organization shall be: (1) to protect life and property from fire and other threats to public safety, and (2) to promote social relations among the members. Sec. 3 – Territory The territory in which the operations of this organization shall be principally conducted is as follows: The Town of Boston, the northern portion of the Town of Concord as defined in the contract between BFC and the Town of Concord, and elsewhere as called for under the County of Erie Mutual Aid Plan. Sec. 4 – Dissolution Clause If BFC should dissolve, all assets and properties shall be turned over to the Town of Boston. Amended 1 Feb. 2012 as follows: Upon dissolution of the BFC, hereinafter “the Company”, assets of the Company shall be sold or otherwise disbursed to satisfy any and all outstanding debts of the Company. Any assets of the Company remaining after all debts have been satisfied shall be, at the majority direction of the Company’s active and exempt membership present at a special meeting called, donated to an exempt organization or organizations, as defined in Part 3, paragraph 2a of the Internal Revenue Service Form 1023, “Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Sec. 5 – Fire District In the event that the Town of Boston changes to a Fire District, any and all equipment shall be turned over to the Fire District. The Buildings and grounds would be kept by the membership with the engine houses rented to the district. 2

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ARTICLE II Sec. 1 – Membership Membership in this organization shall be divided into six classes: ACTIVE, INACTIVE EXEMPT, HONORARY, JUNIOR and LIFE. Active membership shall be limited to fifty (50). Members will receive at the Annual Meeting a Certificate of Recognition for each five (5) Full years of membership in the Boston Fire Company, Inc. Active members will receive an award, such as a pin, or medal for recognition of each five (5) FULL years of honorable active service. Active members completing a FULL year of honorable service based on their date of entry into the BFC, will receive credit for one year’s service. Consecutive accumulation of service is not required. Upon attainment of twenty (20) FULL years of honorable service, all subsequent years of membership will be considered years of service. Sec. 2 – Active Membership Active Membership shall be confined to persons who: - Are at least 18 years of age. - Are of good moral character and sound body - Shall meet such additional requirements as may be contained in any law or regulation applicable to the organization. After a period of five (5) years continuous, honorable service, a member in good standing may acquire his or her “Exempt Certificate” , and if he or she so desires may continue as an Active Member. In the event of an accident or injury covered by compensation or disability benefits, The Chief and members of the Executive Board are to be informed, and said member is not to respond to any calls of fire, or mutual aid, or drills until a release in writing is obtained from his or her doctor and given to the Chief. He or she may attend any and all social functions and meetings. They may not work at any fund raising events. Sec. 3 – Inactive Exempt Membership Any Active Member who shall have served as such for a period of at least five (5) year shall become entitled to a Certificate as an Exempt Volunteer Fireman under provisions contained in the General Municipal Law. Inactive Exempt members shall enjoy all social privileges of Active members, but are not permitted to drive or operate equipment or apparatus, or actively participate in fighting fires or any other emergency. Inactive Exempt members shall not be permitted to vote for any Line Office position (i.e. Chief, etc.) in the BFC. They may, if they so wish, attend drills, schools of instruction, and serve in an administrative capacity; assist in fund raising activities; and assist in maintenance of buildings and grounds, and at social functions, but 3

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they are not required to do so. Inactive Exempt members with twenty years of service, shall retain keys and enjoy the same access privileges to BFC buildings and grounds as Active Members. Sec. 4 – Honorary Membership Any person who has performed one or more notable services to volunteer firemen, or to the BFC may become eligible for Honorary Membership by a majority vote of the members present at any regular or special meeting. Such Honorary Members shall not have any rights or privileges of the organization, except upon invitation of the organization. Sec. 5 – Life Membership Life Membership may be granted by a majority vote of the members present at any regular or special meeting to a member in recognition of a major contribution or bequest to the BFC. Annual dues are waived for Life Members. Sec. 6 – Duties of Active Members (a) It shall be the duty of Active Members, when in the BFC territory to respond to all alarms. (b) Active Members shall report to the Officer-in-Charge. When at a fire, no member is to leave the scene until excused by the Officer-in-Charge. (c) Only Active Members or other authorized persons may ride the apparatus and participate in operations when the BFC is called for a fire or other emergency. (d) Every Active Member must attend six (6) meetings per Boston Fire Company year which shall run from October 1 to September 30 calendar year commencing annually on the first day of January*, unless excused for sickness, working at the member’s regular job, or other reasons approved by the Executive Board. If a member is unable to satisfy the minimum meeting requirement due to job schedule, sickness, or other reasons approved by the Executive Board, he/she must obtain a letter from their employer, doctor, and/or other supporting documents requested by the Executive Board; and then review the minutes of the missed meeting with a board member before a meeting point is granted. A maximum of six (6) company points may be granted yearly to a member to a member under the provisions of this paragraph. (e) Every Active Firefighter must report for and participate in at least six (6) fire drills per Boston Fire Company year (from October 1 to September 30) per calendar year commencing annually on the first day of January*. (f) All Active Members must maintain residency as defined in Article III, Sec. 1 of this Constitution (g) All Active Members should participate in all fund-raising activities. (h) If any member in good standing suffers an injury or illness that renders them incapable of fulfilling their obligations and duties of membership. They may apply for a medical leave of absence, regardless of length of service and/or eligibility for exempt membership. Such application shall be made in writing to the executive board through 4

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the Chief, with supporting medical documentation as is warranted. Upon review of said application, the Executive Board may approve the medical leave which shall be in effect until either: medical release to either full or limited duty is issued in writing by the members physician, and in the case of limited duty, the activities prescribed and allowed are clearly listed; OR, the member requests in writing the change of membership status other than active, ex: Inactive, Exempt, Resignation, etc *Amendments to parts (d) and (e) ratified 1 February 2017, to take effect retroactively 1 January 2017 ARTICLE III Sec. 1 - Applications All applications for ACTIVE Membership shall be made in writing by full completion of the current application form in use by the BFC, and signed by a proposing member who is in good standing. The applicant must be a resident of the Town of Boston, or of the adjoining fire districts of East Eden, Langford, East Concord, Mortons Corners, Colden; and that portion of the Town of Concord as defined in the Fire Protection contract between BFC and the Town of Concord. Persons employed in the Town of Boston are also eligible to apply. In the event an active member moves out of the Fire Protection district, the BFC shall notify the Boston Town Board within 30 days with the members name and new address per NYS Not For Profit Corporation Law. All applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, undergo a New York State Arson Background Check, and meet all other applicable statutory regulations. The application must be read at a regular meeting and the same shall be referred to the Executive Committee to investigate the character and competency of the applicant, and report its finding to the BFC at a subsequent general meeting. The applicant, upon receiving a majority of votes by the members present, shall be entitled to admission to the BFC. Any person whose application for membership is rejected, may, after three (3) months, re-submit an application for membership under the provisions of this section. Should an applicant have or develop a medical problem before his Executive Board review, the interview shall be postponed until the applicant gets a written release form from his/her doctor; and the interview will be scheduled at the next Executive Board meeting. Sec. 2A – Probationary Period A new Active Member accepted into the BFC shall be placed on probationary status for a period of one (1) year following his initial acceptance. During this probationary period, the new Active member shall not drive any of the trucks unless by direct order of the Chief. The probationary period can be ended by the chief if the member proves they are worthy of full membership status. The new member will have a six month review conducted by the Chief or his/her appointee. The purpose of the review shall be to inform the new member of the strengths and weaknesses that have been observed as well as what the new member needs to do to 5

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complete his/her probationary period. At the end of one year, the new member shall receive full membership status only if they have sufficiently completed the training necessary as well as completed the required duties to be an active member of the fire company. Sec 2B – Initial Training Within twelve (12) months from an Active Member’s approval for membership, the Active Member shall complete an approved Firefighter I, Scene Support, or approved equivalent course. If the member cannot meet these criteria within the first year of membership, with reason approved by the Executive Committee, the member must attend at least twelve (12) in house company drills within the first twelve (12) months of membership in order to continue as an active member. Failure to do so shall be grounds for removal from BFC. In extenuating circumstances, the Active Member may be granted an extension for a reasonable length of time, not to exceed twelve (12) months, subject to Executive Committee approval. Sec. 3 – Inactive Exempt Membership Inactive Exempt Membership may be granted at any regular or annual meeting of the BFC by a majority of vote of the members present, upon written application being made by the member; providing said member shall have served as an Active Member for a period of five (5) years, and is in good standing. If going exempt for any reason, a member must stay exempt for a period for a period of at least 3 months before re-applying for active membership. Sec. 4 – Junior membership All applications for active Junior Membership shall be made in writing. The application will be evaluated by the Junior Advisors and presented to the body of the fire company to be voted into membership. Minimum age for Junior fire fighters is 14 years old maximum age will be 17. All junior firefighters will be governed by the Junior Program SOG’s. Juniors who joined before 10/24 are grandfathered in at the age they currently are. Sec. 5 – Honorary Membership Honorary Membership may be conferred at any regular, special, or annual meeting by a Majority vote of the members present in recognition of achievements and services to the Boston Fire Company. No fee may be accepted from Honorary Members. Sec. 6 – Active Members in Military Service and Full Time Non-Resident Students Any Active Member who enters active military service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America shall be carried on the rolls as an Active Member in good standing of the BFC, and dues shall be waived for the period on duty. Time in military service shall be accrued toward the member’s eligibility for Exempt status. If an Active Member had not completed the Probationary Period prior to entering military service, the remainder of that probation must be 6

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completed upon their return to the BFC. Non-Resident Full Time Students fall into the same category as military personnel. Active Members under either of these provisions are not permitted to operate fire apparatus or equipment without Chief’s authorization. ARTICLE IV OFFICERS AND THEIR SELECTION Sec. 1 - Executive Officers The Executive Officers of this organization shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Director of Fundraising Committee, and three (3) Directors elected by the body. In Addition, the President shall appoint a Health and Safety Officer, Records Management officer, LOSAP Manager, and Chaplain. Sec. 2 – Line Officers The Line Officers of this organization shall consist of Chief, First Assistant Chief, and Second Assistant Chief, elected by the body. In addition, the Chief shall appoint a minimum of a Captain and two Lieutenants; as well as a Captain and Lieutenant of Fire Police. Sec. 3 – Term of Office The term of each officer shall be for one year from the date of the Installation Dinner calendar year commencing annually on the first day of January*, except for the terms of the three Directors who shall each serve for three years, with each Director’s term being nonconcurrent with the other two. In the event of a failure to fill an office at an Annual Meeting, the member in office shall hold over until a successor is chosen. No President may succeed himself in office more than three (3) times, for a total of four (4) years. No Chief may succeed himself more than 3 times for a total of four (4) years. He is, however, eligible for election as an Assistant Chief, or appointment as a Captain or Lieutenant. *Amendment ratified 1 February 2017 to take effect retroactively 1 January 2017 A vacancy in any office may be filled by election at any regular meeting. The term of any officer not elected at the Annual Meeting shall expire at the Annual Meeting succeeding the member’s election, except when a member has been so elected to fill a vacancy for a Director with a term expiring after the date of the next Annual Meeting; in which case the member shall serve for the remainder of the term. Sec. 4 – Election of Officers 7

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All elected officers shall be elected by ballot at the Annual Meeting by a majority of the members present, but if for any reason an officer is not elected at the Annual Meeting, a special election may be held at a regular meeting, or at a special meeting called for that purpose. All officers shall be elected by a majority vote of the members present, and if no member receives a clear majority of the votes cast, the two (2) candidates with the greatest numbers of votes shall hold a run-off election. Sec. 5 – The President shall appoint two (2) tellers at the time of election, who shall receive the ballots, poll the votes, and announce the candidate elected. Sec. 6 – Voter Eligibility Only members in good standing shall be eligible to vote at any election of Officers. Inactive Exempt members are not permitted to vote for Line Officers. Active members in good standing shall be allowed to vote via absentee ballot if they are unable to make the December General meeting due to Illness, Disability, or Being required to work. To vote via absentee Ballot the member must notify the President in writing no less than 72 hours in writing of their inability to attend the December meeting. The request must be accompanied by a medical notice or letter from the employer stating that the member will not be able to at the December meeting. The request must also include in writing the candidate of choice that the member would like to vote for. The president will cast the vote confidentially for the member. Sec. 7 – Basic Candidate Eligibility Only Active Members shall be eligible to become a Line Officer; but an Executive or Fundraiser Office may be held by either an Active or an Inactive Exempt member. Sec. 8 – Forfeiture of Office Any Officer absent from two (2) consecutive regular meetings without being excused by the president or by a majority vote of the members present at the next meeting shall forfeit said office. Sec. 9 – Qualification for Officers Any Active or Inactive Exempt Member in good standing with a minimum of three (3) years of service shall be eligible to hold an Executive or Fundraiser officer. Only Active Members in good standing who have completed their probationary period shall be eligible to become a Line Officer, with the exception of Chief. To be Chief members will be required to have five years of service in good standing and two years of service as Chief or Assistant Chief in the BFC. The Fire Chief shall meet all the minimum training requirements of an interior firefighter and should have demonstrated knowledge and/or training in the operation of all firefighting apparatus/pumps and equipment currently owned by the BFC. The Fire Chief should have 8

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knowledge, skills, experience and/or training that is more comprehensive than that of the general membership. Sec. 10 – Nominations The President at the Regular August meeting, shall appoint three (3) members as a Nominating Committee. This Committee’s duties shall be: to contact qualified members for the various offices, and to submit a slate of qualified candidates for each office at the regular September meeting. At this September they will also accept nominations from the floor for each office. A person nominated from the floor must be present to accept the nomination. The Chairman of the Nominating Committee shall three (3) times call for nominations for each office separately. When the members present have had sufficient opportunity to place names in nomination, the Chairman shall declare nominations for each office be closed, after which no changes shall be made to the ballot, to be voted on at the Annual Meeting. Sec. 11 - Ballots A prepared slate of candidates for each office, nominated under Sec.11 of this Article, shall be presented at the Annual October Meeting. Each officer shall be elected in turn from the slate, starting with President, Vice President, Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, one (1) or more Directors of the Executive Committee, then the Chief, First Assistant Chief, Second Assistant Chief, Fundraiser Chairman, and Fundraiser Treasurer. If a candidate is elected to any office, their name shall be taken off the slate of any of the remaining offices. Paper ballots are to be provided by the Nominating Committee. Sec. 12 – Installation All Officers shall be installed at the Annual Installation Dinner. All Officers, upon taking the Oath of Office, shall be presented with the badge of their office, and must surrender such badge to the Secretary at the expiration of their term of office. ARTICLE V DUTIES OF OFFICERS Sec. 1 – President It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings of the BFC, and of the Executive Committee, in accordance with recognized rules of parliamentary procedure; to call special meetings when, in the President’s judgment they are necessary or upon the written request of three (3) members; to appoint all committees; to enforce observance of the BFC Constitution and By-Laws; and to negotiate and, with the approval of the body, execute all 9

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contracts for Fire Protection, Rescue, and First Aid. The President shall not vote on any question before the body (other than the election of officers and members), except where a vote on a question results in equal division, where the President’s vote shall decide. Sec. 2 – Vice President The Vice President shall assist the President in the discharge of his duties, and in the case of the President’s absence or disability, or should the office of President become vacant, he shall assume the duties of the President. The Vice President shall also serve as Chairman of both the Budget Committee and Insurance Committee. Sec. 3 – Secretary It shall be the duty of the Secretary to call the roll of Officers and Active and Inactive Exempt Members in attendance at every meeting, and to record the proceedings of the meetings. The Secretary shall also act as Secretary of the Executive Committee, and shall record the proceedings for said committee meetings. The Secretary shall keep the books and file all papers pertaining to the office. The Secretary shall notify all newly elected members of their membership and furnish them with certification of membership. The Secretary shall give written notice of all Special Meetings to all members at least twenty-four (24) hours before such meetings are held. The Secretary shall, with the assistance of the Corresponding Secretary, attend to all correspondence. The Secretary, or Secretary’s designee, shall have minutes of each Regular Meeting available for review by members no later than seven days after the meeting. The Secretary shall collect all fees and dues, and transfer the same to the Treasurer, taking a receipt therefore; make a report at each meeting of amounts due from delinquent members; and notify delinquent members within thirty (30) days following the Annual Meeting by letter. The Secretary shall record all bills which are authorized to be paid by the BFC. The Secretary shall also keep a book to be called “Resolutions” in which will be recorded all amendments to these By-Laws; and all resolutions or motions which shall have been adopted that concerns policy matters of BFC. Sec. 4 – Treasurer The Treasurer shall perform, or cause to be performed, all duties generally incident to managing and maintaining the financial assets and obligations of BFC. Specific duties shall include but are not limited to the following: a. He shall, in a timely manner, deposit to the appropriate account(s) of BFC, all funds, donations, dues, and any other monies received by the BFC. b. He shall, in a timely manner, pay all legitimate and verified obligations incurred by BFC; and make other disbursements as approved by motion during regular or special meetings of BFC. c. The Treasurer shall keep and maintain true, accurate and detailed ledger(s), recording all deposits and disbursements. At all reasonable times he/she shall make said ledgers 10

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available for review by Officers and/or members of the Executive Committee of the BFC. d. At each regularly scheduled monthly meeting, the Treasurer shall have prepared, and present to the body of BFC, a Monthly Treasurer’s Report. Said report shall include, at a minimum, the following: (1) Previous month’s beginning and ending balances for all accounts (2) Amount, description, and account of each deposit made during the previous month (3) A line item listing, including amount, payee, and account, of all disbursements made during the previous month. e. The Treasurer shall keep and maintain supporting documentation for all deposits, disbursements, and account balances. f. The Treasurer shall assist as needed in the preparation of all BFC budgets and audits. Sec. 5 – Chief The Chief shall have command of BFC at all fires, drills, and schools of instruction; and shall see that members perform their duties thereat. It shall be the Chief’s duty to arrange for schools of instruction at such times desirable, and shall give notice thereof to the Secretary, who shall notify members. He shall prepare and present at each regular meeting, a report of fires, upcoming drills, and other operational issues. The Chief shall be responsible for the proper maintenance of the Engine Houses; and shall insure that the apparatus, appliances, and other firefighting equipment are in good condition and ready for service at all times. He shall have the power to suspend any member refusing to perform their duties, subject to the action of the BFC at its next meeting. Annually, the Chief shall prepare a firefighting budget for the next fiscal year which shall be presented to the Executive Committee for review. The Chief may authorize emergency repair of apparatus and repair or replacement of damaged equipment currently in service, at an amount not exceeding One Thousand, Five Hundred dollars ($1500). When such repair or replacement costs will exceed the above emergency expenditure amount, and when the situation makes it impractical to call a Special Meeting, the Chief shall seek spending authorization of the Executive Board through the President, who shall immediately poll the Board’s membership for a majority’s approval. All other major, non-budgeted expenditures (exceeding $400) are subject to the body’s approval; and no such expenditures may be made in the time period following the Annual Meeting until the Installation, unless for emergency repairs or replacement as specified in sentences 7 and 8, above, in this Section. The Chief is authorized to appoint a Mechanic and Assistant Mechanic or Assistants as deemed necessary. The duties of the above shall be to make periodic checks to see that all apparatus is in proper working condition at all times, to perform the ordinary maintenance duties such as oil changes and lubrication, test the engines and pumps at least once per month, road test vehicles monthly, and perform minor repairs. Major or more complicated repairs shall be made by the Mechanic and/or assistant(s) upon the authorization of the Executive Committee. The Mechanic and/or assistant(s) shall be paid for such repairs at a rate to be determined at the time by the Executive Committee. Sec. 6 – Assistant Chiefs Both the First and Second Assistant Chiefs shall assist the Chief in the performance of his duties. In the absence of the Chief, the First Assistant Chief shall take charge. In the absence of 11

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both the Chief and the First Assistant Chief, the Second Assistant Chief shall take charge. The First Assistant Chief shall be in charge of discipline. The Second Assistant Chief shall be in charge of Trucks and Equipment. Sec. 7 – Corresponding Secretary A. Send all condolence letters, fruit baskets and get well cards. B. Assist in taking minutes of meetings in Recording secretary absence. Sec. 8 – Assistant Treasurer Keep all financial records of all fundraising income and expenses on file, present copies to the BFC Treasurer, and any other duties designated by the Treasurer. Sec. 9 – Fund Raising Director Keep records on file of all fund raisers received from the individual fund raising committee Chairman. Help Fund Raising Treasurer with his/her duties. Sec. 10 – Health and Safety Officer Handles all member Physicals, Documentation, Workplace violence, and other tasks related to member well-being. Sec. 11 – LOSAP Manager Manages all LOSAP documentation and and Liaison with the Town for the program. Sec. 12 – Records Management Officer Manages all Red Alert, Truck Check records, and Call related documentation. Sec. 13 – Chaplain Closes all Fire Company meetings with blessing and manages member needs relating to difficult situations, and presentations at bereavement details. Sec. 14 – Firematic Captain Check SCBA’s Monthly and change batteries every 6 months, Coordinate Annual SCBA testing, manage binder containing SCBA maintenance and bottle hydrostatic testing. Sec. 15 – Firematic Lieutenants 12

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Perform monthly testing of TIC’s and Gas meters, Perform and document calibration of Gas meters and be sure Cal. Gas is not expired or coordinate replacement with Chief, Maintain all radios in Apparatus checking operation and battery condition, Maintain spare battery inventory for Minitors, Maintain and check all flashlights in apparatus monthly. Sec 16 – Fire Police Captain Maintain all fire police Supplies, radios, signage and notify Chief of any needs. Arrange Fire Police training. Sec 17 – Fire Police Lieutenant Manage inventory of Fire Police supplies, assist Fire Police Captain with any supply procurement, and assist the Captain with training. Sec 18 – Safety Officer Inspect Fire Extinguishers at each hall monthly, Check all apparatus have proper safety vests and nitrile gloves, and al are in good condition. Sec 19 – EMS Captain Maintain all AED’s, EMS supplies, and order or coordinate with the Chief of any needs. Schedule all AED/CPR training and maintain a list of all members training completions. Sec 20 – EMS Lieutenant Check AEDs monthly, assist EMS Captain with AED/CPR training and procurement of any EMS supplies. ARTICLE VI COMMITTEES Sec. 1 – Executive Committee (Also referred to herein as Executive Board) (a) The Executive Committee shall consist of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Chief (or an Assistant Chief designated by the Chief in his absence), Corresponding Secretary and three (3) Directors. One Director shall be elected at each Annual Meeting (after the first Annual Meeting) for a three (3) year term. At the first Annual Meeting, one Director shall be elected for a one (1) year term, another for a two (2) year term, and the third for a full three (3) year term. (b) The Executive Committee shall have charge of the affairs of BFC between meetings. It shall designate the bank(s) in which BFC shall be deposited. It shall have power to hear and act upon excuses for non-attendance at meetings, drills, fires, and schools of instruction. It shall examine the budget submitted by the Budget Committee and report its recommendations to the BFC. 13

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(c) The Executive Committee shall meet at such times as the President may designate. The President shall call a meeting of the Executive Committee upon the request of two (2) of its members. All business shall require a quorum of a simple majority of its members. (d) The Executive Committee shall have discretionary power to examine the books and accounts of any of the officers. It shall make a report of proceedings at each regular and annual meeting. (e) The Executive Committee shall have charge of all buildings and grounds. It shall be responsible for their upkeep and maintenance. It shall hire and supervise a Custodian under a contract drawn up by the Committee. At the beginning of the contract year, the Custodian’s salary shall be determined by the Committee. The Custodian shall not be a member of the Executive Committee. (f) The Executive Committee shall interview all prospective candidates for membership and their sponsors. It shall investigate the character and competency of the candidate and report its findings to BFC. (g) The Executive Committee shall approve all appointments by the Chief. Sec. 2 – Auditing Committee The Auditing Committee shall consist of three (3) members appointed by the Executive Committee. Immediately prior to the regular meeting following the Annual Meeting, and at least once a year in addition thereto, said committee shall examine the accounts of the Treasurer, and report at the next regular meeting. Such examination shall include verification of bank balances. The Committee shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to it by BFC or the Executive Committee Sec. 3 – Special Committees may be appointed pursuant to any resolution(s) adopted at any meeting of the BFC. ARTICLE VII MEETINGS Sec. 1 Regular meetings shall be held on the first Wednesday of each month. Executive meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of each month. Sec. 2 The Annual Meeting shall be held the first Wednesday of December. 14

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Sec. 3 All meetings will be held at the Fire Hall at 7:00 PM Sec. 4 When a Regular, Annual, or Executive Board meeting shall fall on a holiday, said meeting shall be held on the same day of the following week. Sec. 5 Ten members shall constitute a quorum for all Regular meetings. Fifteen members shall constitute a quorum for an Annual Meeting. Sec. 6 Special Meetings shall be held subject to the call of the President. The written notice thereof shall specify for what reason the meeting is called, and no other business shall be transacted thereat. The currently accepted form of inter-department messaging must be used to inform members of a special meeting with no less than 24 hours’ notice prior to said meeting. Exempt members with up to date contact will be contacted by phone. The notice thereof shall specify for what reason the meeting is called, and no other business shall be transacted thereat. (Amendment ratified 05 October 2016) Sec. 7 Meetings of the Executive Committee, or Special Committees, may be called at any time by the Chairperson of such committee, the Chairperson of the Executive Committee, or the President. Sec. 8 The rules of Robert’s Rules of Order shall be used for the governing of the proceedings of all BFC meetings when not in conflict with this Constitution and By-Laws. ARTICLE VIII DUES Sec. 1 The annual dues for Exempt Members with less than 20 years as an active fire fighter shall be Five dollars ($5), payable on or before the Annual Meeting. Exempt Members at least sixty (60) years of age are exempt from paying dues, as are Exempt Members with twenty (20) years of service. 15

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ARTICLE IX DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Sec. 1 – A Member may be removed for: a. Non-payment of dues – A member shall be automatically dropped from the BFC Membership Roll if dues are not paid before the Regular meeting in January. (See Art. V, Sec. 4 regarding notification of delinquency by Secretary). b. Insubordination at a fire or any other function of BFC c. Conduct detrimental to the name or reputation of BFC. d. Failure to meet requirements of the one (1) year probationary period (see Art. III). e. A member shall be automatically dropped from the Membership Roll if said member has been found to be consuming alcoholic beverages while under the legal age for consumption, or providing the same to any person under the legal age, while on BFC premises, or at any BFC function; OR if said member is found to be in violation of the existing BFC Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy, or BFC Sexual Harassment Policy. f. A member found to be not in good standing for failing to make their minimum drills and/or meetings will be automatically dropped from the Membership Roll on January first of year following the year that they failed to make their minimum drills and/or meetings. The member may submit a letter within 30 days of being dropped to go to Exempt status. The member must turn in all fire company property within the 30 days to be allowed to go exempt. Sec. 2 Any member dropped from the Rolls for non-payment of dues may re-apply for membership, but only as a new candidate would. Sec. 3 No suspension or dismissal shall take place without the approval of the voting members present at a Regular, Annual, or Special meeting. Sec. 4 The Executive Board shall deal with all charges and recommend disciplinary action for any officer or member of BFC charged for malfeasance, dereliction of duty in the office to which they 16

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were elected or appointed to serve, or for behaviors prejudicial to the good order and discipline of the BFC. Said charges must be in writing and signed by the member(s) making the same. A copy of said charges shall immediately be delivered to the accused in person or by certified mail with return receipt. The accused shall have fifteen (15) days to respond to the charges, except in instances where the nature of the charges warrant immediate action. In all cases, after the fifteen day period, the Executive Board shall review the charge(s), with the accused having the opportunity to refute and/or defend themselves against said charges. Upon consideration of all related evidence pertinent to the charges, the Executive Board shall have recourse to any or all of the available option: • Dismissal of charges • Acquittal of charges • Issuance of a formal reprimand • Recommendation for suspension from duties, removal of office, and/or termination of the BFC membership (subject to ratification by majority vote of a quorum present at the next General or Special BFC meeting) • Referral to appropriate law enforcement authorities where activities may be subject to civil or criminal law. • The Executive Board shall notify the membership at the next general or special meeting that the member was brought up on formal charge(s),the charge(s), the disposition of said charge(s) and make any recommendations for disciplinary actions if necessary, at that time. ARTICLE X DELEGATES Sec. 1 At the Annual Meeting a maximum of (2) delegates shall be elected to attend meetings of the Southwestern Association of Volunteer Firemen, and for the Erie County Volunteer Fireman’s Association. Sec. 2 Additional delegates or alternates may be elected or appointed at any regular meeting. Sec. 3 Each delegate shall receive his/her necessary travel expenses from BFC, if so authorized, to attend functions listed in Sec. 1 above by a majority vote of the members present at a regular meeting prior to their departure. Sec 4. 17

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The President shall fill by appointment any vacancy in the position of chartered institutional representative to any Troop, Post, Pack, or the Boy Scouts of America sponsored by the BFC. ARTICLE XI RESIGNATIONS Sec. 1 Resignations shall be presented in writing, or in person, but shall not be accepted if the member is under charges, is indebted to BFC, or has not turned over to BFC all property belonging to BFC in his/her possession. It shall be the duty of the Chief to recover all BFC property that has been issued to the resigning member. ARTICLE XII AMENDMENTS Sec. 1 This Constitution and By-Laws may be amended in whole, or by part, at any Regular or Annual Meeting, by a majority vote of more than 50% of the votes cast by members present, provided that the proposed amendment shall have been submitted in writing and read at a previous meeting and notice then being given when the same would be called for action. ARTICLE XIII BENEVOLENCE Sec. 1 In cases of sickness of a member, the Executive Committee shall visit, or appoint a committee to visit, the ill member. Sec. 2 Upon the death of a member, the membership shall be notified by the Executive Committee to assemble at the Fire Hall prior to proceeding in a body to the wake. Upon the death of a member, it shall be the duty of the President to send, or have sent, a suitable wreath or basket of flowers to the deceased member’s family, or authorize a donation to any recognized organization in memory of the deceased, if so, requested by the bereaved family. 18

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ARTICLE XIV ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Call to Order by President 2. Salute the Flag and Recitation of Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call of Officers 4. Reading of Previous Month’s Minutes 5. Treasurer’s Report 6. Reading of Bills 7. Chief’s Report 8. Proposals for Membership 9. Election of Members 10. Reports of Committees 11. Communications 12. Unfinished Business 13. New Business 14. Good of the Organization 15. Hall Monitors 16. Roll Call of Members Present 17. Chaplain’s Prayer 18. Adjournment 19

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March 4th, 2026 To Whom It May Concern: Boston Fire Company is a not for profit organization residing at 6746 Mill Street, Boston, NY 14025. Boston Fire Company has not engaged directly or indirectly with any other business other than set forth in our fire protection district contracts with the Town of Boston, NY and the Town of Concord, NY for the calendar year of 2026. The list of officers are as follows: • Chief – Dennis Emerling • First Assistant Chief – Reuben Bugenhagen • Second Assistant Chief – Ed Kane • Fire Captain – Cody Yetter • Lieutenant – Dillon Emerling • Lieutenant – Matt Sanderson • EMS Captain – Jennifer Kane • EMS Lieutenant – Jill Pitcher • Fire Police Captain – Michael McCloud • Fire Police Lieutenant – David Emerling • Safety Officer – Tracey Emerling • Captain of Personnel Health & Safety – Deb Wilby • President – Patrick Penrod • Vice President – Steve Meyer • Secretary – Tracey Penrod • Treasurer – Shawn Cramer • Assistant Treasurer – Josh Tartick • Directors – David Emerling, Bruce Brown and William Kester • Fundraising Chair – William Kester • Correspondence Secretary – Jennifer Kane • Chaplin – David Emerling All real property of the Boston Fire Company is located at its two stations; Station 1 located at 6746 Mill Street, Boston, NY 14025 and Station 2 located at 9862 Zimmerman Rd, Boston, NY 14025. Sincerely, Patrick Penrod President

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TOWN OF BOSTON - RESOLUTION NO. 2026-54 AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE FROM THE DRAINAGE RESERVE FUND FOR THE ANTHONY GULF STREAMBANK STABILIZATION PROJECT WHEREAS, the Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District has requested that the Town of Boston contribute funding toward a streambank stabilization and restoration project on Anthony Gulf, a tributary of Eighteen Mile Creek, located between 6573 and 6595 Valley View Lane within the Town of Boston; and WHEREAS, the total estimated cost of the project is Twenty-Four Thousand Dollars ($24,000.00), with the balance of the project costs to be funded through grants secured by the Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District and contributions from the benefiting landowners; and WHEREAS, the Town Board finds that the project will help reduce streambank erosion, improve drainage, protect water quality, and preserve public infrastructure within the Town; and WHEREAS, the Town Board desires to contribute up to Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) from the Town's Drainage Reserve Fund toward the project; and WHEREAS, expenditures from the Drainage Reserve Fund are subject to permissive referendum pursuant to applicable provisions of the New York General Municipal Law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Boston hereby authorizes the expenditure of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) from the Town's Drainage Reserve Fund as the Town's contribution toward the Anthony Gulf Streambank Stabilization Project being administered by the Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District; and be it further RESOLVED, that such expenditure shall be subject to permissive referendum as required by law; and be it further

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RESOLVED, that upon expiration of the permissive referendum period without the filing of a valid petition, or upon approval by referendum if required, the Town Supervisor is authorized to disburse the funds and execute any documents reasonably necessary to effectuate the Town's participation in the project. This Resolution shall take effect immediately, subject to the permissive referendum requirements of the General Municipal Law. Yes No Abstain Absent Councilmember Martin [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Councilmember Selby [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Councilmember Penders [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Councilmember Stephan [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Supervisor Keding [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] ____________________________ Sandra L. Quinlan, Town Clerk

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TOWN OF BOSTON – RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 55 NYS WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT ACT – 2026 NYS WATER GRANT WHEREAS, the Town of Boston, after thorough consideration of the various aspects of the existing conditions, problems and review of available data for the Boston drinking water system, has hereby determined that certain work, as described in the Town of Boston Water System Improvements Phase 2 map, plan and report, is required to address the repair and maintenance of the Boston drinking water system’s water main and pump station infrastructure. The Town of Boston Water System Improvements Phase 2, herein called the “Project”, is desirable, is in the public interest, and is required in order to implement the Project and address said compliance requirements; and WHEREAS, the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) authorizes State assistance to municipalities for drinking water quality improvement projects by means of a contract, and the Town of Boston deems it to be in the public interest and benefit under this law to enter into a contract therewith. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 1. Supervisor Jason Keding, or his representative or successor in office, is the representative authorized to act on behalf of the Boston Town Board in all matters related to State assistance under the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) and/or any applicable State grant provisions. 2. The Supervisor, or his representative, is authorized to submit a 2026 NYS WIIA DW grant application in the amount of $10,090,000 of which the Town is requesting the maximum of $5,000,000 or 50% of the total Project cost in grant funding; 3. The Town of Boston Town Board agrees to fund its portion of the Project, approximately $5,090,000 of the Project total, by way of a General Obligation Bond or a series of Bond Anticipation Notes, and that funds will be made available to initiate the Project efforts within 12 months of written approval of its application by the NYS Department of Health and the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation authority;

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4. The one certified copy of this Resolution be prepared and submitted with the electronic WIIA grant application to the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation; and 5. This Resolution takes effect immediately. On July 15, 2026, the question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Yes No Abstain Absent Councilmember Selby [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Councilmember Penders [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Councilmember Stephan [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Councilmember Martin [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Supervisor Keding [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] ____________________________ Sandra L. Quinlan, Town Clerk CERTIFICATION OF RECORDING OFFICER That the attached Resolution is a true and correct copy of the Resolution, as regularly adopted at a legally convened meeting of the Boston Town Board duly held on the __ day of July, 2026; and further, that such Resolution has been fully recorded in the __________________________________ in my office. In Witness thereof, I have hereunto set my hand this __ day of July, 2026 Signature of Recording Officer ____________________________________________________________ Title of Recording Officer ________________________________________________________________

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Boston Free Library 9475 Boston State Road * Boston, New York * 14025 8500 Boston State Road Boston, NY 14025 June 29, 2026 Dear Town of Boston Board, The Boston Free Library recently received a grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation for a project entitled “Connecting the Community to Nature: A Native Plant Garden and Outdoor Educational Space at the Boston Free Library." The project involves the installation of a fence and small greenhouse as integral parts of the library’s educational garden design. The garden will provide interactive and hands-on experiences for the community, emphasizing the importance of native plants, pollinator-friendly gardening techniques, and responsible environmental stewardship. The fence will delineate the rear border of the garden and create a backdrop for eventual community murals. A community greenhouse will provide space to start and raise seedlings. This space will allow community members of all ages to gain hands-on experience planting and tending a garden, learning new skills and creating a greater awareness of the ecological impact of landscaping. The library is applying for building permits for both the fence and the greenhouse. The greenhouse will require a variance due to the restrictions on square footage allowance granted for auxiliary buildings. It is our sincere hope that the variance will be granted given the community nature of this building. As the project is grant-funded, there is limited funding available to complete the project and funding received is earmarked for specific parts of the project. On behalf of the Boston Free Library Association, I wish to request your consideration for waiving the building permit fees for the construction of a fence and greenhouse, and the variance fee for the greenhouse at the Boston Free Library. We wish to make this project a true asset to the town and inspire our community to integrate responsible environmental stewardship in their own backyards. Thank you for your consideration and for your continued support! Sincerely, Lydia Herren, Director T: (716) 941-3516 * Email: [email protected] * Member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

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