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REGULAR BOARD MEETING TOWN HALL APRIL 1, 2026 7:30 P.M. Councilwoman Martin reported on the following: Reminded residents about upcoming CAC events: the bluebird house workshop on Saturday, April 18th, from 8 am to 2 pm, and the kids fishing derby on Saturday, May 9th, from 8 am to 2 pm. Maplewood Cemetery board meeting at North Boston Fire Hall on Saturday, May 2nd, at 10 am, encouraging property owners and those interested in helping with the local cemetery to attend. Town Clerk Quinlan reported on the following: Connect Life blood drive, Tuesday, April 7th, in the community room from 2 pm to 7 pm. HEAP event in the courtroom on Wednesday, April 15th, from 10 am to 3 pm. Thanked Councilman Penders for his kind words about her office and explained staffing changes, noting that her full-time deputy Margaret is taking on new roles as Board Clerk for the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board, and working on a records grant. I am currently conducting interviews to fill the full-time deputy position in my office. Supervisor Keding reported on the following: Community updates: Through the Erie County Water Quality Committee meetings, New York State DEC's chloroba tracking program, signs contain QR codes at State and County parks allow public reporting of the grassy- like plant growth affecting aquatic life. The growth has increased due to clearer water from zebra mussel filtering, allowing more sunlight penetration. Boys and Girls Club is looking into starting a sporting program, volleyball, flag football, youth sports for Boston residents. Wurtz Funeral Home, meeting with County Clerk Mickey Kerns and Western New York Law Center members. The property has not been placed on County auction list for two cycles and likely won't be included in the upcoming cycle. While the Town could pursue unsafe structure proceedings, the County maintains higher authority over the property. Two interested buyers have contacted the Supervisor's office, but the County has not provided a process for purchase. The Town will likely need to contract grass cutting services to maintain safety standards. Feed More and the Meals on Wheels program, increased demand due to rising grocery costs. There is an impressive Hamburg facility and encourage volunteer participation in their 4,000-volunteer network across Western New York. Ending with an update on ErieNet, the middle mile fiber optic project that will create competition among internet service providers. Without providing specific details, there is excitement about upcoming announcements, possibly at the County Executive's state of the County address, regarding true fiber optic internet service coming to Boston. A motion was made by Supervisor Keding and was seconded by Councilwoman Selby to adjourn the meeting at 8:04 p.m.