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Granville Board outlines budget schedule, approves community coin drops and accepts DPW resignation
Summary
The Granville Village Board set its 2026–27 budget calendar and a target of roughly a 3% tax increase, approved three community coin-drop fundraisers for 2026, audited $100,888.81 in claims for payment, and accepted a DPW laborer’s resignation effective Jan. 29.
The Granville Village Board on Jan. 5 set the schedule for its 2026–27 budget, approved three community coin-drop fundraisers, audited and authorized payment of $100,888.81 in claims, and accepted the resignation of a Department of Public Works laborer effective Jan. 29.
Mayor Paul Labas outlined the budget timeline that will guide the village through adoption: department-head meetings in January, a working budget copy to the board in February followed by budget workshops in mid-February, publication of a tentative budget in March for a 30-day review period, and a public hearing at the April board meeting before the board votes on any changes. Labas said his office is aiming to limit the overall tax increase to about 3 percent and to keep any water and sewer increases in the range of $10–$15 per household, consistent with inflation.
The board audited claims totaling $100,888.81 across village funds (General $42,638.66; Water $15,510.52; Sewer $29,243.19; Senior Shuttle $1,413.08; Unaudited Vouchers $12,083.36). Trustee Heather Leaman moved authorization for payment; Trustee Denise Davies seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
The board also approved three coin-drop requests for 2026: the Granville Central School’s After-Prom/Trap Club fundraiser on April 11 (approved on a motion from Deputy Mayor Dean Hyatt), the Granville Youth League’s fundraiser on April 25 (approved on a motion from Deputy Mayor Hyatt), and a VFW Post 1653 Auxiliary drive set for Saturday, Nov. 7 (approved on a motion by Trustee Paul Garrone). Each approval passed unanimously.
Clerk-Treasurer Richard H. Roberts presented final reports on December holiday events. The Tree Lighting on Dec. 5 drew an estimated 700–900 attendees and 194 children visited Santa; activities included horse-and-wagon rides, a hat-and-mitten giveaway, and food booths. Trustee Paul Garrone reported the 8th Lighted Tractor Parade on Dec. 13 drew 57 entries and an estimated 5,000–6,000 spectators; Garrone thanked public-safety and support partners including the Granville Fire Department, North Granville Fire Company, New York State Police, Washington County Sheriff’s Department, and the Village DPW.
During public comment Trustee Dean Hyatt raised a traffic-and-safety concern about trailers and equipment parked at the corner of Bulkley Avenue and Quaker Street. Mayor Labas and Local Ordinance Officer Curtis Pedone said the Police Department and ordinance officer have been engaged with the property owners, and Labas said he will follow up with police to seek final resolution.
At 7:25 p.m. the board moved into an executive-session discussion concerning the CSEA collective-bargaining matter; Village Attorney Michael Martin attended the executive session and the board returned to public session at 7:40 p.m. The board then accepted, by unanimous vote, a resignation letter from DPW Laborer Matthew Bushman effective Jan. 29 after Mayor Labas read the letter into the record.
Trustee Heather Leaman moved to adjourn at 7:45 p.m.; Trustee Paul Garrone seconded and the meeting ended by unanimous consent.
The board will continue budget workshops and publish the tentative budget in March before the April public hearing and final decision.
