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Town of Junius reappoints Colleen Smith as registrar for vital statistics
Summary
The board reappointed Town Clerk Colleen Smith to serve as registrar of vital statistics for 2026, as required by the New York State Department of Health; the motion passed unanimously (Aye 4; Absent 1).
The New York State Department of Health requires jurisdictions to name a registrar for vital statistics. At the Dec. 30 meeting, the board reappointed Town Clerk Colleen Smith, who had been re-elected for 2026, to serve in that role. Councilman Randy Wadhams moved to appoint Colleen Smith as registrar; Councilman James Patsos seconded. The motion carried by voice/roll-call vote: Aye 4; NAY 0; Absent 1; Abstain 0.
The appointment is a statutory administrative responsibility tied to recordkeeping of births, deaths and related vital records; the clerk will perform registrar duties for 2026 unless the board later changes the appointment.
