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REGULAR BOARD MEETING TOWN HALL FEBRUARY 4, 2026 7:30 P.M. Alan Haungs Dave Magill Jay Jackson Deputy Miller, Community Engagement Team, Erie County Sheriff’s Office Supervisor Keding stated the floor is closed. A motion was made by Councilman Stephan and was seconded by Councilman Penders, RESOLUTION 2026 -15 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PRO-HOUSING COMMUNITIES PLEDGE WHEREAS, the Town of Boston (hereinafter “Local Government”) believes that the lack of housing for New York residents of all ages and income levels negatively impacts the future of New York State’s economic growth and community well-being; WHEREAS, the housing crisis has negative effects at regional and local levels, the Local Government believes that every community must do their part to contribute to housing growth and benefit from the positive impacts a healthy housing market brings to communities; WHEREAS, the Local Government believes that supporting housing production of all kinds in the community will bring multiple benefits, including increasing housing access and choices for current and future residents, providing integrated accessible housing options that meet the needs of people with sensory and mobility disabilities, bringing economic opportunities and vitality to our communities, and allowing workers at all levels to improve their quality of life through living closer to their employment opportunities; WHEREAS, the Local Government believes that evidence showing that infill development that reduces sprawl and supports walkable communities has significant environmental and public health benefits; and WHEREAS, the Local Government believes that affirmatively furthering fair housing and reducing segregation is not only required by law, but is essential for keeping our community strong and vibrant; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Town of Boston, in order to take positive steps to alleviate the housing crisis, adopts the Pro-Housing Communities pledge, which will have the Local Government endeavor to take the following important steps: 1. Streamlining permitting for multifamily housing, affordable housing, accessible housing, accessory dwelling units, and supportive housing. 2. Adopting policies that affirmatively further fair housing. 3. Incorporating regional housing needs into planning decisions. 4. Increasing development capacity for residential uses. 5. Enacting policies that encourage a broad range of housing development, including multifamily housing, affordable housing, accessible housing, accessory dwelling units, and supportive housing.