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Huntington board approves short-term extension for certain positions, 4-1 amid objections over staff contracts
Summary
The Huntington Town Board approved a resolution authorizing the comptroller to amend the 2025 operating budget to extend the end date of certain positions to March 21, 2025, passing 4-1 after a councilmember criticized contract terms offered to a longtime legislative aide and questioned replacing staff with a call center.
At a special meeting called after a notice dated Feb. 18, 2025, the Huntington Town Board approved a resolution authorizing the comptroller to amend the 2025 operating budget and its special districts to extend the termination date for certain positions to close of business on March 21, 2025.
The measure was offered by Supervisor Edmund J. Smith and seconded by Councilman Bernardo. The board adopted the resolution in a 4-1 vote; the presiding officer noted Councilman Farrow was absent.
A councilmember who opposed the measure said they had voted against the underlying…
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