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Marlborough authorizes $2.45 million abstract, board notes pass‑through payments for fire departments and library
Summary
The Town Board authorized payment of an abstract totaling $2,447,328.71, with Supervisor Corcoran explaining large line items that include $1,098,400 to Marlboro Fire and $838,025 to Milton Fire and $189,200 to Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library.
The Town Board authorized payment of the abstract in the amount of $2,447,328.71. Supervisor Corcoran explained that "the bills are high this time of year because the town collects for the fire departments and library and then pays those entities," and provided a line‑item breakdown that lists Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library — $189,200; Marlboro Fire — $1,098,400; Milton Fire — $838,025; and Highway Department construction bills at $190,698, leaving $131,005 as the town abstract portion.
Councilman Cauchi moved to authorize payment of the abstract; Councilman Zambito seconded and the motion carried 3‑0. The board discussed the seasonal timing of collections and payments as the cause of the larger aggregate amount.
