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Regular meeting of the Town Board, Town of Schaghticoke — November 10, 2021, held at the Town Hall, 290 Northline Drive, Melrose, at 6:30 p.m. Present were Supervisor Salisbury and Councilmen Fogarty, Rustin, and Westhead. Councilman Akin was absent.
State Senator Daphne Jordan presented the Town with a New York State Senate Proclamation recognizing the Town of Schaghticoke for becoming a Purple Heart Community, honoring the nation’s heroes.
- Minutes of the October 13, 2021 meeting accepted (Fogarty · Westhead — Ayes: Salisbury, Fogarty, Westhead; Nays: none; Rustin abstaining).
Department head reports
Town Historian Chris Kelly spoke about her continued research on the veterans memorial in Melrose, including past newspaper clippings and deeds.
Business
- Town Clerk’s bills from the Scheduled Payment Report of November 10, 2021, totaling $257,951.76, approved (Rustin · Westhead — Ayes: all; Nays: none).
- Reopen the public hearings on the 2022 Town Budget and the Hoosic Valley Fire contract at 6:47 p.m. (Rustin · Fogarty — Ayes: yes; Nays: none).
- Close the public hearings at 6:48 p.m. (Fogarty · Rustin — Ayes: all; Nays: none).
- Accept the Hoosic Valley Fire contract for 2022-2024 (Westhead · Fogarty — Ayes: all; Nays: none).
- Pass the 2022 budget (Rustin · Fogarty — Ayes: all; Nays: none).
Public comment
A resident asked about tree branches hanging over Skyline Drive that needed cutting; Highway Superintendent Shawn Hayes was to be notified to add it to the Highway Department’s list.
Adjourned at 6:54 p.m. (Westhead · Fogarty — Ayes: all; Nays: none). Submitted by Jennifer Molesky.
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