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Town Board Meeting 6.24.26
Published: Jun 24, 2026
Town Board Finalizes Plans for July 4th Freedom Fest and Parade
The Town Board discussed and approved plans for the July 4th festivities, including a Freedom Fest on July 3rd and a parade on July 4th. The event on July 3rd will feature live music, food trucks, and fireworks in Town Park, starting at 5:30 PM. The parade will commence at noon on July 4th, starting at the Thruway Plaza and ending at the Harlem Road entrance to Town Park, with activities including food trucks and music at the park afterwards. The board is still accepting registrations for parade participants.
Town's 2026 Paving Program Underway with Focus on Integrated Infrastructure Repairs
The Town Board discussed infrastructure improvements related to an aggressive paving program for 2026, which includes 49 roads, with 17 already completed. The process involves a year-long planning phase that integrates storm sewer and sewer repairs to avoid re-digging roads shortly after paving. Specific areas mentioned for drainage work include Rowan off Ivanhoe/Preston and the federal neighborhood. The board also addressed concerns about the quality of paving and driveway integration.
Town Board Approves Two-Year Administrative Services Rate for Health Insurance
Resolution 2026-447 was approved by the Town Board, finalizing a two-year administrative services rate agreement with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York. The cost will be $56.66 per person per month starting August 1st, 2026, increasing to $57.16 for 2027. The town is self-insuring its health insurance, with Highmark serving as the administrator and Lawley Insurance as the health broker.
Town Board Approves Expansion of Flock ALPR Camera System Amidst Privacy Debates
The Town Board approved Resolution 2026-342, which amends the current agreement with Flock Group Inc. for Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras. The resolution passed with a 4-3 vote after extensive discussion and public comment. Councilmember Eldricken, Councilmember Thompson, Councilmember Pularski, and Supervisor Nowak voted in favor, while Councilmember Bukowski, Councilmember Lewis, and Councilmember Thompson voted against it. The debate centered on the benefits of ALPRs for crime-solving versus concerns about data privacy, potential misuse, and the overall surveillance implications of the technology.
Angela Wakalski Appointed Senior Clerk in Highway Department
Resolution 2026-445 appointed Angela Wakalski to the position of Senior Clerk in the Highway Department, effective June 25th, 2026, in accordance with the town's collective bargaining agreement with the Town of Chicktawaga Employees Association.
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