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Union Allows Dogs in Most Town Parks

Union's Town Board voted 4-1 to allow dogs in town parks except West Endicott Park. Councilman Frank J. Bertoni opposed the amendment. The Board unanimously restricted electric bicycles and scooters from parks.

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Government · Agendas &

Town Board accepts 2027 tentative budget

Union Town Board accepted the 2027 tentative budget at its October 1 special meeting. Supervisor Robert Mack, Councilman Thomas R. Augostini, Councilman Frank J. Bertoni, Councilman Joseph P. Nirchi Sr., and Councilman David Kudgus were all present, along with Town Clerk Leonard J. Perfetti. The

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Government · Agendas &

Board Approves Development Agreement for North Street Project

Union Board advanced capital projects while addressing resident concerns. Supervisor Robert Mack's Town Board unanimously awarded Upstate Generator & Power, LLC a $14,722 annual maintenance contract after reviewing three competitive bids and approved $7,900 in fencing replacement at Choconut Dog

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Planning Board approves 150-megawatt battery storage facility site plan

Planning Board approves major battery storage facility and schedules fall hearings. The Union Planning Board unanimously approved a 150 megawatt battery energy storage facility site plan at 4311 Watson Boulevard within the Homestead Village planned unit development, imposing numerous conditions

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Government · Agendas &

Town Board Authorizes Emergency Ford Road Pipe Repair

Union Town Board approves $86,800 emergency pipe repair on Ford Road. Supervisor Robert Mack and the board unanimously authorized the immediate work by The Precision Group to address pipe cavity collapses. The board also unanimously approved $25,875 for bypass pumping at Reynolds Road Pump Station

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Town Board approves four staffing resolutions in special meeting

Union Town Board approves four staffing changes at special meeting. The board unanimously hired Robin McMillen as part-time Comptroller's Department assistant at $90 to $110 per hour (contingent on pre-employment testing) and Dr. Juliet Berling as Part-Time Associate Planner at $35 per hour, while

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Planning Board approves festival; cannabis variances to ZBA

Union Planning Board approves international festival and advances cannabis project to Zoning Board. The board unanimously approved a special permit for an international festival on August 29 at the Greater Binghamton Sports Complex expecting approximately 200 attendees, representing Kashou

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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;

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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

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