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REGULAR BOARD MEETING TOWN HALL MARCH 18, 2026 7:30 P.M. Supervisor Keding Yes Councilman Penders Yes Councilman Stephan Yes three (3) Yes Carried A motion was made by Councilman Penders and was seconded by Supervisor Keding to reappoint Dr. Paul Ziarnowski as Chairman to the Planning Board, term through December 31, 2026. Supervisor Keding Yes Councilman Penders Yes Councilman Stephan Yes three (3) Yes Carried A motion was made by Councilman Stephan and was seconded by Councilman Penders to approve the Use of Facility application from Boys and Girls Club, for Day Camp, July 15, 2026, 10:00 am to 3:30 pm, Boston Town Park, Lions Shelter, and bathroom facilities. Use of Facility fee has been waived. Supervisor Keding Yes Councilman Penders Yes Councilman Stephan Yes three (3) Yes Carried Old business: Supervisor Keding stated that there is no Old business. Reports and Presentations: Highway Superintendent Telaak reported on the following: Thanked Legislator Mills for the proclamation tonight and for their 21- year working relationship, it has been a pleasure. Highway workers out plowing, including Monday night, and have been out several times during recent weeks. The department has sufficient salt supplies while other towns were experiencing shortages. Significant drainage issues during last week's heavy rainfall, with the worst problem on Aspen and Pin Oak where land clearing for a next subdivision appeared to have changed some of the drainage ditches back in the fields, causing unprecedented water flow. The 2025 International truck had been at the dealer for over a month with unresolved issues, frustrated with new truck reliability. On Rice Road, several issues with the accidents and the County is supposed to be doing a study. Highway department installed new "stop ahead" signs with orange triangular markers on each side of the road and reduced recommended speeds to 15 mph going down the hill. Street sweeping was mostly complete on town roads. Reported on illegal dumping issues along West Tillen Road (a county road) where residents had pulled discarded items up from ravines. Expressed frustration about widespread dumping throughout the town despite available waste management services. The highway building was struck by lightning,