Union Board approves capital purchases, schedules park law hearings

Union Board schedules park law votes, approves capital spending. The Town Board voted to schedule public hearings on August 12 for two park law amendments restricting motorized vehicles and allowing dogs in parks. The dog parks amendment passed 4-1, with Councilman Frank J. Bertoni dissenting;

Union appoints town justice, restricts battery storage

Union Town Board appoints justice, approves equipment spending. The board unanimously appointed Thomas Dellapenna Jr. as Town Justice, effective upon pre-employment testing, and approved capital projects and equipment totaling $278,373, including a 2026 Caterpillar mini excavator (net cost

Planning Board approves special permit for North Brookside Avenue development

Planning Board approves special permit for North Brookside Avenue mixed-use development. The five-member board voted unanimously to grant Onijust Holdings LLC a special permit and approve its site plan for a two-family residence and indoor recreation facility at 33 North Brookside Avenue in the

Union Board approves medical cannabis exemption in employee drug testing policy

Town of Union Board unanimously approves medical cannabis exception in drug testing policy. The board voted unanimously to amend the town's drug and alcohol testing policy, clarifying that a verified positive THC test attributable solely to lawful medical cannabis use shall not constitute a policy

Planning Board clears environmental review for floodplain development, approves four projects

Union Planning Board approves hydrological study, clearing regulatory hurdle for mixed-use development. The board unanimously approved the analysis for 600 Main Street and called a public hearing for June 9, 2026. The study concludes redevelopment would not increase flood risk to surrounding

Town board adopts four local laws

The Town Board unanimously adopted four local laws on May 6, including regulations governing timber management, temporary portable structures, residential property maintenance, and unsafe buildings. The board also approved approximately $405,000 in capital equipment expenditures, including a

Union Board approves infrastructure projects totaling $1.1 million

Union Town Board approves $1.1 million in capital construction and engineering projects. The board unanimously awarded contracts for curb and gutter/sidewalk replacement to Tre-Gen Concrete Corp ($651,716), underdrain installations to R.B Magliocca Construction ($72,502), and a recycling truck

Union Planning Board approves three commercial applications with conditions

Union Planning Board clears path for propane expansion and two new businesses. The board unanimously approved an Aquifer Permit for Amerigas Propane to add two automated LPG cylinder exchangers at 798 Main Street, raising storage to 2,720 pounds with fire-code compliance and protective barriers

Union Town Board approves deputy comptroller hire, capital improvements

Union Town Board unanimously approves Deputy Town Comptroller at $55,000 annually. Kristen Barker will begin April 13, 2026, pending pre-employment testing. The board authorized $150,000 in CDBG transfers: $50,000 to Southern Tier Community Center Capital Project and $100,000 for emergency utility

Union board approves capital projects, schedules unsafe buildings hearing

Town of Union Board approves $14,500 Glendale Park backstop replacement and multiple capital projects. Supervisor Robert Mack and Councilmen Joseph P. Nirchi Sr. and David Kudgus approved $21,000 for lawn maintenance at flood buyout properties, a $2,373 increase to the truck purchase budget

Union Planning Board approves steel mill with aquifer protections

Union Planning Board approves steel manufacturing with environmental controls. The board unanimously granted an Aquifer Permit and environmental clearance for The Steel Company's operation at 1239 Campville Road, where owner Matt Obeid will manufacture steel products including anchor bolts and

Town Board appoints new Comptroller; authorizes infrastructure projects

Union Town Board appoints new Comptroller, authorizes infrastructure spending. Heidi Ranger assumes the Town Comptroller position at $90,000 annually beginning February 21, replacing Jennifer Lindsay who resigned and will remain through June providing transition training at $55 per hour. The board

Union Planning Board approves permits and solar project transfer

Planning Board approves multiple permits and solar project transfer. The Union Planning Board unanimously approved a Special Permit and Site Plan Review for One Key Auto Repair and Sales at 19 Delaware Ave, approved revised site plan stipulations for St Athanasius Church at 1801 Utica St including

Union Board authorizes nearly $2 million in capital bonds

Union Town Board authorizes nearly $2 million in capital bonds for infrastructure. Supervisor Robert Mack and the five-member board approved bond resolutions totaling $1.97 million for highway equipment ($718,144.70), park improvements ($346,800), street and sidewalk upgrades ($350,000), recycling