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Town Board Meeting - June 16, 2026
Published: Jun 16, 2026
Chief Robert Noble Retires; Justin Foley Appointed New Police Chief
The Town Board accepted the resignation of Chief Robert Noble, who has served for 10 years, and appointed Justin Foley as the new Police Chief, effective June 29, 2026. Mark Rapasarda was appointed Police Captain and Michael Woodard was appointed Police Lieutenant, both effective June 29, 2026. All appointments include a probationary period of 12 to 52 weeks. The board also extended bids for tree removal, traffic light maintenance, street light maintenance, and materials for the highway department. Additionally, they acknowledged the filing of financial statements and accepted the audit of the Justice Court, and set a public hearing for a local law amending zoning regarding commercial regional centers.
Town Explores Kiosk Technology for Public Information and Discusses Affordable Housing Law
The town is considering the implementation of kiosks for public information and services, with a presentation by Diana and Robin showcasing a model that integrates with town software and social media. These kiosks would offer features like public Wi-Fi, charging points, transit tracking, virtual brochures, public service announcements, and emergency alerts, and could potentially allow for paying water bills. While not currently equipped for all town business transactions, the technology is adaptable. The cost for two indoor units is approximately $26,000, with an annual software fee of $5,400. The board also discussed existing affordable housing initiatives and heard public comments on the proposed housing set-aside law, which aims to address the shortage of moderately priced housing options. Several community members and religious leaders spoke in support, highlighting the need for local housing solutions for various demographics, including town employees and young families. Concerns were raised about the AMI limitations and potential legal implications of preferences. The board ultimately closed the public hearing on the housing set-aside law to further deliberate.
Town Considers Higher Fines for Parking Violations and Addresses Code Enforcement Issues
The Town Board discussed proposed increases to fines for parking violations, specifically in fire lanes and handicap spots, aiming to improve safety and quality of life. The current fines are $50 for fire lanes and $100 for handicap spots. The proposal is to increase these to $100 and $150, respectively. Concerns were raised about potentially including veteran and Purple Heart parking spaces in the fine increases. The town has been actively enforcing fire zone violations, issuing about 90 violations in recent weeks, highlighting the danger of blocked access for emergency vehicles and pedestrians. The board also discussed proposed legislation to increase fines for these violations, which is being referred for review. Additionally, the town is addressing multiple code enforcement issues, including an illegal commercial parking operation at the Fieldstone Manor property, violations at a sports facility off Navajo Road, and issues at a tree farm on Hunterbrook Road, with stop-work orders and further investigation underway.
Town Board Debates Apprenticeship Programs in Contracts and Considers Increased Parking Fines
The Town Board discussed a proposed local law to add apprenticeship program language to town contracts for large-scale projects exceeding $500,000. This aims to provide opportunities for the younger workforce, particularly in skilled trades. Councilwoman Susan Seagull expressed concerns that mandating apprenticeship programs could restrict bidders and increase costs for taxpayers. The board ultimately voted to refer the proposed local law for further review and a public hearing. Additionally, the board discussed proposed increases to fines for fire lane and handicap parking violations, increasing fire lane fines from $50 to $100 and handicap parking fines from $100 to $150, with a discussion on including veteran and Purple Heart parking spaces in the fine increases. This proposed law was also referred out for review.
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