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Town of Union board adopts 2026 policies, meeting schedule and appointments
Summary
The Town of Union Board unanimously adopted its 2026 reorganizational resolution on Jan. 7, setting meeting dates, naming official depositories and approving deputies, department heads and committee assignments; the meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
The Town of Union Board adopted a reorganizational resolution on Jan. 7 that sets the town’s official procedures, meeting schedule, bank depositories and appointments for 2026.
The resolution, moved by Councilman Thomas R. Augostini and seconded by Councilman Frank J. Bertoni, passed unanimously. It takes effect Jan. 1, 2026, and establishes regular board meetings for the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7 p.m., with the Feb. 18 session moved to Feb. 25 and July and August meetings scheduled for July 8 and Aug. 12. Meetings will be held at Town Hall, 3111 East Main Street, Endwell.
The resolution names a roster of official depositories for town funds in 2026, including M&T, NBT Bank, Bank of America, Citibank, Key Bank/KeyBanc Capital, JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A., Tioga State Bank, NYCLASS and other institutions listed in the motion. It also designates the Press & Sun-Bulletin as the town’s official newspaper for legal and public notices and authorizes the Supervisor to invest town funds consistent with law.
Supervisor Robert Mack made a slate of deputy and department-head appointments for the year, including Louis V. Caforio as Commissioner of Public Works; Daniel A. Schofield for DCPW environmental services and occupational safety; Sarah White for DCPW recreation; Brian J. Lucas as Building Official and codes; Jennifer Lindsay as Comptroller; Heidi M. Ranger as Deputy Comptroller; Joseph M. Moody as Economic Development Director; John Mase as Highway Superintendent; Christopher Kylor as Planning Director; Conor Johns as Deputy Planning Director; and town attorneys and deputies as listed in the resolution.
Committee assignments were announced: Councilman Joseph P. Nirchi Sr. was named chair of Environmental/Laws & Legislation and Employees/Safety; Councilman Thomas R. Augostini was named chair of Finance; Councilman Frank J. Bertoni was named chair of Capital Projects & Public Works; Councilman David Kudgus was named chair of Parks & Recreation and Planning, Zoning & Economic Development. Supervisor Mack also appointed Thomas R. Augostini as Deputy Supervisor for 2026.
The board reappointed members to multiple advisory bodies and commissions, including Mark Jaros as Planning Board chairman and Mark Woodruff as Zoning Board of Appeals chairman, and confirmed terms for several committee members and advisory panels as recorded in the minutes.
The meeting concluded with a motion by Councilman Augostini, seconded by Councilman Bertoni, to adjourn. The board adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
The reorganizational resolution and the accompanying appointment lists and procedural rules were filed as part of the meeting minutes.
