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TOWN OF BOSTON – RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03 ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN WHEREAS, the Town of Boston previously abolished the salaried office of Town Attorney to save the costs associated with a Town employee and to secure efficient, responsive, competent professional legal services from a contract Attorney for the Town pursuant to Town Law § 20(2)(b); and WHEREAS, Ryan F. McCann, Esq., with assistance from his affiliated law firm, Attea & Attea P.C. has served as Attorney for the Town pursuant to the terms of a retainer agreement dated July 1, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Town Board desires to reaffirm and continue said attorney-client relationship; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized, on behalf of the Town of Boston, to reaffirm and continue the Town’s attorney-client engagement with Ryan F. McCann, Esq. and Attea & Attea, P.C. pursuant to the existing engagement agreement, through December 31, 2026; and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ryan F. McCann, Esq. shall continue to serve as the duly designated Attorney for the Town of Boston for the duration of said engagement and shall, in addition to any other contractually specified duties, perform all tasks and duties required of the Town Attorney pursuant to the Town of Boston Code and applicable law. On January 7, 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 Penders [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Councilmember Stephan [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Councilmember Martin [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Councilmember Selby [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Supervisor Keding [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]