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Monday, October 26, 2026 Catharine, New York · Change town
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Town Board Approves Bills, Explores Lower-Cost Fire Protection

Catharine Town Board approved $135,718 in bills, explores alternative fire protection. At the September 15 meeting, the board unanimously approved $12,141.95 in general fund bills and $123,576.99 in highway fund bills. Supervisor Richard Lewis reported he had already contacted the Mayor of Montour

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Catharine Hires Permanent Building Inspector, Advances Wind Farm Review

Catharine Town Board hired Building Inspector Dean Hillyard permanently and advanced wind farm legislation for attorney review. Supervisor Richard Lewis hired Hillyard to the permanent position on August 18, after he had been filling an interim role. Hillyard issued four permits, conducted seven

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Catharine Town Board considers wind farm moratorium proposal

Catharine Town Board discusses wind farm regulation and considers a proposed moratorium. Supervisor Richard Lewis and Councilmembers Ronald Hoffman, C. Michael Learn, Brett Reynolds, and Glenn Bleiler unanimously approved acceptance of June reports and payment of $56,336.79 in bills. The board

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Board approves temporary highway hire, speed reduction request

Catharine Town Board approves temporary operator hire and speed reduction request. Supervisor Richard Lewis led the board to unanimous approval of Resolution 37-2026, hiring a temporary motor equipment operator to fill a vacant highway position. The board also unanimously passed Resolution 40-2026,

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Town Board approves park pavilion rental rate increase

Catharine Town Board increases park pavilion rental rates. Supervisor Richard Lewis and councilmembers Ronald Hoffman, C. Michael Learn, and Brett Reynolds unanimously approved rates rising from $10 to $50 for residents and from $25 to $75 for non-residents, effective immediately. The board noted

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Town board approves highway spending and court grant allocation

Catharine Town Board approves highway spending plan and accepts court improvement grant. The board unanimously approved Highway Superintendent Marty Vondracek's 2026 CHIPS expenditure proposal and accepted a $16,943.21 grant for courtroom improvements, including a heat pump, defibrillator unit, and

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Board directs study of wind farm legislation

Catharine town board directs planning board to study wind farm legislation following public comment. Members of the public Molly Dunton, Kyle Edele, and Luis Almeida spoke to Supervisor Richard Lewis and the Town Board about Bedrock Renewables LLC's early-stage project planned for neighboring

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