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Town Board accepts highway superintendent Frank Petramol's retirement and appoints Matthew Molina to finish term
Summary
The Town Board approved the retirement of Highway Superintendent Frank Petramol, effective Sept. 19, 2026, and appointed Matthew Molina to fill the unexpired term through Dec. 31, 2027, with the appointment taking effect Sept. 20; the votes were recorded by roll call.
The Town of Ulster Town Board on July 2 accepted Highway Superintendent Frank Petramol’s retirement, effective Sept. 19, 2026, and voted to appoint Matthew Molina to fill the unexpired term through Dec. 31, 2027, with the appointment effective Sept. 20, 2026.
Board members recorded their attendance and unanimously approved the appointment by roll call. Members praised Petramol’s years of service to the department and thanked him for his work while noting that his successor will face substantial responsibilities maintaining town roads and related infrastructure.
The personnel committee said it conducted three interviews and recommended Molina as the outstanding candidate. The board moved to insert Molina’s name into the resolution and approved it by roll call. The meeting record shows all four recorded members — Councilman Shatzel, Councilwoman Hartman, Councilwoman Degrroot and Supervisor Quigley — voted yes on the appointment.
The appointment fills the remainder of the term ending Dec. 31, 2027. No additional details about a transition plan or interim staffing were specified at the meeting. The board adjourned after taking public comment and brief additional business.
