TB 2026-07-15 Agenda Packet (full text)
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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 - 0.00%
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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.
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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
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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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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.
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Boston Fire Company
Bylaws and Constitution
Updated January 19th 2026
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
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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