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REGULAR BOARD MEETING TOWN HALL MAY 20, 2026 7:30 P.M. Councilwoman Selby reported on the following: Thanked the Conservation Advisory Council and Pam for the wonderful job on the fishing derby; the weather cooperated, many fish were caught, and the children enjoyed the lunch provided. Wished residents a safe Memorial Day weekend, and more to come on the Memorial Day service. Councilman Penders reported on the following: Attended the fire departments memorial service honoring deceased firefighters, a great presentation by all three fire companies. The Emergency Squad is looking forward to the new gas tank being available to eliminate the need to purchase fuel at convenience stores on credit. Offered extended remarks on the topic of drainage and development, drawing on a well-known incident in the Town of Cheektowaga in which a paid engineer told the assembled public that their flooding problems were a direct consequence of having paved over their land with an airport, a major mall, and an interstate. This is an example to emphasize the need for thorough drainage planning before any new development proceeds, and acknowledged the complexity of identifying responsible parties when water flows across multiple jurisdictions. Enjoy the weekend and Memorial Day, thank you to our veterans. Councilman Stephan reported on the following: Since the last meeting, visited properties in response to resident phone calls about drainage concerns. Observing conditions firsthand—including a drain running beneath properties through a space of only ten feet between houses—underscored the severity of issues that should not have been created decades ago. Actively investigating the jurisdictional complexity of county, state, and town road drainage, and that within the next one to two months the town expects to pursue state grant funding to address these longstanding problems. Personal remarks, noting that his late father was a proud World War II veteran and that he has family currently serving in the military. Town Clerk Quinlan reported on the following: Blood drive held on Tuesday, May 5th, 20 units of blood collected, helping to save the lives of 60 local patients. The next blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2nd from 2:00 to 7:00 PM in the community room. A reminder that peddlers' permits are required in the Town of Boston for all door-to-door sales and soliciting activity, noting recent soliciting related to solar and pesticide services. The permit process is straightforward, with a fee of $10.00 per person and $10.00 per vehicle. Companies soliciting in town without a permit are encouraged to contact the Town Clerk's office. Recognized the Parks department for maintaining immaculate town fields and flower beds in preparation for the season, the department's significant workload with only three staff members.