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
misc · Meeting of October 1, 2026
NY CATHARINE — 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 Falls about fire protection costs potentially lower than the current arrangement with the Village of Odessa and requested a formal quote, with a response expected by October 20.
Lewis noted volunteer staff shortages affecting multiple fire departments. The board also referred proposed wind farm legislation to town counsel and discussed a possible moratorium.
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Source: the misc meeting of October 1, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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