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Menands schedules special meeting to review village justice court after two-year financial review
Summary
A trustee who has analyzed two years of court finances asked the board to consider whether Menands should retain an independent justice court or merge with the Town of Colonie; the board set a special meeting for Feb. 12 for public input and further analysis.
A Menands Village trustee on Feb. 3 told colleagues the village’s independent justice court warrants a focused review and public discussion after the trustee’s two-year financial analysis, and the board set a special meeting on Feb. 12 to examine options, including possible consolidation with the Town of Colonie court.
The trustee presenting the review said villages are not required by state law to maintain their own justice courts, while towns are required to do so. The board agreed to a special meeting at 5 p.m.…
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