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REGULAR BOARD MEETING TOWN HALL MARCH 4, 2026 7:30 P.M. unresolved problem, leaving the department down one vehicle. The salt barn remained well-stocked while other Towns had depleted their supplies. Street sweeping will begin in a couple weeks, weather permitting. Thanked Rich Hawkins and the Patchin Fire Company for inviting him and his wife to their installation dinner. Councilman Penders reported on the following: Thanked Highway Superintendent Telaak for excellent work during a challenging winter with heavy snowfall, acknowledging the long hours and off-schedule work required. Expressed appreciation to all fire companies and emergency services personnel who invited him to their installation ceremonies as liaison, noting positive dialogues and upcoming spring meetings. Councilman Stephan reported on the following: Nothing to report. Councilwoman Martin reported on the following: Welcomed Joel Wind to the Conservation Advisory Council and congratulated Larry Rogers on his retirement from the Highway Department. Town Clerk Quinlan reported on the following: Town Clerk reported that the Connect Life blood drive collected 31 units, with the next drive scheduled for Tuesday, April 7th in the community room. Legal notice: notice is hereby given that the Tax Roll and Warrant for the County of Erie and the Town of Boston for the year 2026 has been received and all persons and corporations named herein are required to pay the taxes on said rolls. I will maintain office hours to receive tax payments at the Boston Town Hall, 8500 Boston State Road, Boston, New York 14025. On all taxes paid on or before March 16, 2026. General Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pm Extended Hours: Friday 3/13, 9 am - 6 pm, Saturday 3/14, 9 am – 12 Noon, Monday 3/16, 9am – 6 pm. Drop box to the left of the front door at Boston Town Hall, 8500 Boston State Road, is for your convenience. After March 16, 2026 the U.S. postmark is considered the payment date when paying by mail. IF PAID ON OR AFTER March 17, 2026 – April 30, 2026 will include a 7.5% penalty. On May 1, 2025, the 7.5% penalty fee is added to the unpaid levy, forming the new base tax then due. Thereafter, interest is added to the base at the rate of 1.5% per month, on the 1st of each month, making 18.78% in all, when unpaid taxes are sold in November 2026. Taxes unpaid by the close of business on June 30, 2026 will be returned to Erie County Commissioner of Finance, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York 14202. PARTIAL PAYMENT OF TAXES IS AVAILABLE. If you have any questions, please call 941-6113 ext 5. Tax information may be obtained from our website,