Red Hook board forwards expanded shared-services draft, seeks internal-control safeguards

Sep 9, 2026

The board reviewed an expanded intermunicipal shared-services agreement and voted to forward a draft with added internal-control language (logs, valuation, reimbursements) to the highway superintendent for review, aiming to finalize by October before winter operations increase.

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The Town Board discussed a proposed expansion of its intermunicipal agreement on shared services and equipment and pressed for clearer internal controls. Supervisor Robert said the goal is to preserve the informal barter and sharing arrangements used during emergencies while adding simple logs and reimbursement rules to satisfy fiduciary responsibilities and state-auditor expectations.

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