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At a glance: appointments, franchise agreement and routine approvals from Beacon workshop

Beacon City Council (workshop) · July 21, 2026
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Summary

Council appointed John Testerman as motor equipment operator, approved a cable franchise agreement with Verizon New York, and approved minutes; votes were taken by voice with no recorded objections in the transcript.

The council approved several routine and operational items during the workshop.

Appointment: The council moved, seconded and approved the appointment of John Testerman to the position of Motor Equipment Operator after staff said the highway superintendent and HR director recommended him based on relevant experience. Multiple council members voted "Aye," and Zach recorded his vote on the record.

Verizon cable franchise: The council approved a cable franchise agreement with Verizon New York; staff said the agreement is fully negotiated and will be filed with the Public Service Commission once signed. The vote passed by voice with no objections recorded.

Minutes approval: The council approved the July 6 minutes by voice vote.

These outcomes were routine approvals consistent with the workshop agenda; no recorded dissent or roll-call tallies were published in the transcript beyond members saying "Aye."