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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TOWN BOARD AND BOARD OF
FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN
OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 6TH
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III DAY OF JANUARY 1988 IN THE
COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER,
740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD,
MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
CONVENE REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by
Supervisor Battalia at 6:30 p.m. in the Court Room.
Present were the following members of the Board:
Supervisor Dolores A. Battalia
Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone
Councilman Stephen C. Chapin
Councilwoman Elaine Price
Councilman Henry Korn
Also present were:
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
III Edward M. Lieberman, Counsel to the Town
Carol A. Acocella, Deputy Town Clerk
P. Thomas Leddy, Highway Superintendent
On motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved that
the Board recess into Executive Session in Conference Room A.
Discussion ensued on matters of personnel and contract negotia-
tions.
Thereafter, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously
resolved to adjourn the Executive Session at 8 :25 p.m.
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by
Supervisor Battalia at 8 :30 p.m. in the Court Room.
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CALL TO ATTENTION
Supervisor Battalia pointed our to those assembled the location of
exits as required by law for public gatherings.
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BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Battalia at 8 :35
p.m. in the Court Room.
Present were the following members of the Commission:
Commissioner Dolores A. Battalia
Commissioner Caroline Silverstone
Commissioner Stephen C. Chapin
Commissioner Elaine Price
Commissioner Henry Korn
1. Fire Claims
Commissioner Chapin presented fire claims for authorization of
payment and on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Silverstone,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby
authorizes payment of the following
Fire Department claims as approved by
the Fire Chief and audited by the
Comptroller' s office:
AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. $ 177.90
AT&T 166.56
Richard C. Baumblatt 11.00
Consolidated Laundries, Inc. 31 .00
ESCO 23.36
Grant' s of Larchmont 122.50
Interstate Fire & Safety Equipment Co. 82.77
NYNEX 9 .00
Proftech 66.56
The State Insurance Fund 435.03
$1 ,125.68
There being no further business to come before this Commission, on
motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone
it was unanimously declared that this meeting be adjourned at 8 :42
p.m.
ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS
Board of Ethics
On motion of Concilman Korn, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that David Wiley is
hereby appointed as a member of
the Board of Ethics, to serve a
term of office of one year,
effective January 1 , 1988;
and be it further
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RESOLVED, that David Willey is
hereby appointed as Chairrman of
the Board of Ethics for the year
1988 .
On motion of Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman
Korn, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that John Herz is
hereby appointed as a member of
the Board of Ethics to serve a
term of office of one year,
effective January 1 , 1988 and
terminating on December 31 ,
1988;
On motion of Councilman Korn, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Anna Reisman is
hereby appointed as a member of
the Board of Ethics, to serve a
term of office of one year,
effective January 1, 1988 and
terminating on December 31,
1988;
On motion of Councilman Korn, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Carol Gristina
is hereby appointed as a member
of the Board of Ethics, to
serve a term of office of one
year, effective January 1, 1988
and terminating on December 31,
1988;
On motion of Councilman Korn, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Marilyn Reader
is hereby appointed as the
liaison member of the Board of
Ethics, to serve a term of
office of one year, effective
January 1, 1988 and terminating
on December 31, 1988;
Civil Officers:
On motion of Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Korn,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Marianne Robino
is hereby appointed as Civil
Officer of the Town of
Mamaroneck to serve a term of
office of one year, effective
January 1, 1988 and terminating
on December 31 , 1988 .
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On motion of Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Korn,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Dominick Forti
is hereby appointed as Civil
Officer of the Town of
Mamaroneck to serve a term of
office of one year, effective
January 1, 1988 and terminating
on December 31 , 1988 .
On motion of Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Korn,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Jay Reynolds
is hereby appointed as Civil
Officer of the Town of
Mamaroneck to serve a term of
office of one year, effective
January 1, 1988 and terminating
on December 31 , 1988.
Supervisor Battalia requested that anyone interested in becoming a
Civil Officer should submit a resume as there is still one position
open.
Conservation Advisory Commission
On motion of Councilman Korn, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Robert Komitor is
hereby appointed as a member of the
Conservation Advisory Commission,
to serve a term of two years,
effective January 1, 1988 and
terminating on December 31, 1989
and be it further
RESOLVED, that Robert Komitor be,
and hereby is appointed Chair of
the Conservation Advisory
Commission for a two year term.
On motion of Councilman Korn, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Elinor Fredston is
hereby appointed as a member of the
Conservation Advisory Commission,
to serve a term of two years,
effective January 1 , 1988 and
terminating on December 31, 1989
On motion of Councilman Korn, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Gloria Allen is
hereby appointed as a member of the
Conservation Advisory Commission,
to serve a term of two years ,
effective January 1, 1988 and
terminating on December 31, 1989
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On motion of Councilman Korn, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Charles Bernstein is
hereby appointed as a member of the
Conservation Advisory Commission,
to serve a term of two years ,
effective January 1 , 1988 and
terminating on December 31, 1989
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
January 6 , 1988
Board of Plumbers
On motion of Councilman Korn, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Francis Lanza is
hereby appointed a member of the
Board of Plumbers for a term of one
year commencing January 1, 1988 and
and terminating on December 31 ,
1988;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that Dennis Tortorella is
hereby appointed a member of the
Board of Plumbers for a term of two
years commencing January 1, 1988
and terminating on December 31 ,
1989.
On motion of Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Korn,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Dr. William Conway
is hereby appointed as the
Physician to the Board of Plumbers
for a term of one year commencing
January 1 , 1988 and terminating on
December 31 , 1988 .
Zoning Board of Appeals
On motion of Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Korn, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Joel Negrin is
hereby appointed as Chair of the
Zoning Board of Appeals to serve an
expired term of office. Effective
date of term is immediate and
expires May 1990 .
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Comptroller:
On motion of Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilman Korn, i
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unanimously
RESOLVED, that Carmine DeLuca is
hereby appointed Comptroller of the
Town of Mamaroneck for a term of
two years commencing January 1,
1988 and terminating on December
31, 1989
Receiver of Taxes:
On motion of Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Carmine DeLuca is
hereby appointed Receiver of Taxes
for the Town of Mamaroneck for a
term of two years commencing
January 1, 1988 and terminating on
December 31, 1989
Superintendent of Highways:
On motion of Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that P. Thomas Leddy is
hereby appointed Superintendent of
Highways for the Town of Mamaroneck
for a term of two years commencing
January 1 , 1988 and terminating on
December 31 , 1989
Police Pension:
On motion of Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilwoman
Silverstone, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Stephen Chapin
and Henry Korn hereby are appointed
Trustees of the Police Pension Fund
of the Town of Mamaroneck for the
year 1988;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that Carmine A. DeLuca
be, and he hereby is, appointed
Treasurer of the Police Pension
Fund of the Town of Mamaroneck for
the year 1988 .
Registrar of Vital Statistics:
On motion of Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman
Price, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Patricia A. DiCioccio
be hereby appointed Registrar of
Vital Statistics for a term of office
of two years commencing January 1 ,
1988 and terminating on December 31 ,
1989, without additional salary.
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Deputy Registrars of Vital Statistics:
On motion of Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman
Price, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Carol A. Acocella
and Lillian Robustelli hereby are
appointed Deputy Registrars of
Vital Statistics for a term of
office of two years commencing
January 1, 1988 and terminating on
December 31 , 1989, without
additional salary compensation.
Deputy Town Clerks:
On motion of Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that in accordance with
the recommendation of the Town
Clerk, Carol A. Acocella be, and
she hereby is, appointed Deputy
Town Clerk, to be compensated at
the annual rate of
and be it futher
RESOLVED, that in accordance with
the recommendation of the Town
Clerk, Lillian Robustelli be, and
she hereby is, appointed Deputy
Town Clerk, to be compensated at
the annual rate of
Deputy Supervisor:
Supervisor Battalia informed the Board that her appointment as
Deputy Supervisor was Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone, who will
serve in the absence of the Supervisor.
Town Board Meetings:
On motion of Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman
Silverstone, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the regular meetings
of the Town Board will be held in
the Court Room of the Town Center,
740 West Boston Post Road,
Mamaroneck, at 8:15 p.m. on the
first and third Wednesdays of each
month except during the months of
July and August, during which
months meetings will be held on
July 13, 1988 and August 17, 1988;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that said meetings, dates
and places may be changed at the
pleasure of the Board upon adequate
notice being given.
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Official Newspaper ,
Supervisor Battalia; stated that she wanted to give special
recognition to the Soundview News and to commend them for their
coverage of the Town meetings. She further stated that
although she would like to designate them an official newspaper
of the Town, she was unable to do so now because the legalities
were not clear on the publishing of notices.
On motion of Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman
Silverstone, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that The Daily Times is
herby designated as the official
newspapers of the Town of
Mamaroneck for the purpose of
publishing legal notices during
1988 .
Depositories of Funds:
On motion of Councilman Korn, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the following banks
and trust companies are hereby
designated as depositories for
funds of the Town of Mamaroneck for
the year 1988 to be continued in
their present status:
The Bank of New York County Trust
Region, Mamaroneck;
The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A. ,
Larchmont;
Barclays Bank of New York,
Mamaroneck;
Marine Midland Bank, Mamaroneck
Sound Federal Savings and Loan
Association, Mamaroneck; and
Chemical Bank, New Rochelle.
Bank Signatures:
On motion of Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman
Price, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that all authority
heretofore granted to withdraw
funds from, and to draw
checks,drafts and other orders upon
the Town of Mamaroneck accounts
maintained at the aforesaid banks
hereby is rescinded and revoked and
hereafter such withdrawals, checks ,
drafts and other orders shall be
authorized when signed by signature
or facsimile signature of the Town
Supervisor or Deputy Supervisor and
Comptroller, or Deputy Comptroller,
or Assistant to the Comptroller.
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and be it further
RESOLVED, that all withdrawals,
checks, drafts and other orders
relative to the Community Services
Discretionary Fund located at the
Bank of New York shall be
authorized when signed by the
signatures of Helen Mohan, Director
of Community Services, and Stephen
V. Altieri, Town Administrator.
Deputy Town Clerk Signature:
On motion of Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman
Chapin, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Carol A. Acocella
be, and she hereby is authorized to
sign on the Town Clerk' s checking
account with the Bank of New York,
Mamaroneck, New York.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
III1. Authorization - Westchester Shore Humane Society Contract
Town Adminstrator Altieri stated that this was an annual contract
for dog control services, and the contract price is $11,628 . , which
has remained constant for the last five years.
Councilman Korn asked about the municipality being charged for
proper feeding and care of the impounded dogs, and that he thought
the owner should reimburse the Town for that type of expense. The
administrator explained that there is an impoundment fee of $10.
that the Town charges.
Councilwoman Silverstone asked about the quality of the services
received. Administrator Altieri replied that there have been no
complaints about the service or of dogs running loose.
Dr. Alan Mason stated that he had a problem with a racoon in his
yard and he did not get a satisfactory response when he called the
Humane Society. Administrator Altieri explained that racoons are
not a part of the contract, but whenever possible the Humane
Society will advise solutions.
Councilman Chapin said that the racoon problem is serious and
wanted to know if there was any way to expand the contract to cover
racoons. The Administrator said that he would check into it.
On motion of Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Korn,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does
hereby authorize the Town
Administrator to enter into the
Agreement with the Westchester
Shore Humane Society at the cost of
$11,628. for the year beginning
January 1 , 1988 and terminating
December 31, 1988 .
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2. Deputy Town Clerk Signature
On motion of Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman
Chapin, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Carol A. Acocella
be, and she hereby is authorized to
sign on the Town Clerk's checking
account with the Bank of New York,
Mamaroneck, New York.
3. Report of Bids - Fuel Oil
- Street Painting
Administrator Altieri explained that this year there was a problem
with bids for fuel oil because the vendors did not include service
as part of their bids, which made evaluating them difficult. He
therefore recommended that the Board reject the bids so that he may
prepare a procedure for more detailed specification, eliminating
any confusion on the part of the bidders.
Councilman Chapin asked if the Town would be without a contract
during the process, to which Administrator Altieri replied that the
present vendor would continue service until re-bidding occurs.
On motion of Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman Price ,it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
rejects all bids for supplying of
fuel oil for Town buildings until
specific bids, including service
are bid upon, using the prepared
format indicated.
On the bids for street line painting, the Administrator informed
the Board that only one bid was received. Councilwoman Price
asked if this was the only bid received last year, to which Mr.
Altieri responded that yes and that he recommended using M & S
Striping again since their price is identical to the price
submitted in 1987. On motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by
Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
accepts the bid of the lowest
responsible bidder meeting
specifications for street and
parking lot painting, namely M & S
Striping, in the amount of 5-1/2
cents per lineal foot for reflectorized
lines and 4 cents per lineal foot for
non-reflectorized lines;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is
hereby authorized to enter into
contract with M & S Striping for
said painting.
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4. Authorization - Consent Order-New Rochelle Sewer District
The Administrator reported that the Town' s sewer district
runs not only to the treatment plant in the Village of
Mamaroneck but to the treatment plant in the City of New
Rochelle as well and, for this reason, a portion is within
III Westchester County's New Rochelle Sewer District. He noted
that as part of the ongoing program to reduce inflow and
infiltration, we are required to make certain improvements to
that portion of the sewer district running to the New Rochelle
treatment plant, which includes the replacement of sewer
manhole covers, reconstruction of catch basins and minor
repair to one sewer main at an estimated cost of about
$30 ,000.
Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Korn, seconded by
Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Administrator to
execute consent order #3-1110/8512D
with the New York State Department
of Environmental Conservation.
5. Establishment of Martin Luther King Trust Fund
Administrator Altieri informed the Board that Peter Fousek, a
member of the Town's Human Rights Commission had passed away
and that Mrs. Fousek and Cora Rust, the Chairman of the Human
Rights Commission, had contacted him regarding the
establishment of a Martin Luther King Trust Fund in memory of
Mr. Fousek. On motion by Councilman Korn, seconded by
Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the establishment of a
a, trust fund where donations would
be made for use in the celebration
of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and
that this Trust Fund be established
in memory of Mr. Peter Fousek.
6 . Set Date for Public Hearing - Amendment of Alarm Systems Law
Per memo from the Town Clerk with both the alarm system law
and the proposed changes, the Supervisor noted that a public
hearing date needs to be set and suggested that the Clerk be
certain to notify the Burglar Alarm Committee and those people
who have alarm systems. On motion by Councilman Korn,
- seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
sets January 20, 1988 as the date
for a Public Hearing on proposed
changes to the Mamaroneck Town Code
I Chapter 5 entitled Alarm Systems
Local Law No. 3-1979;
and be it further
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RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be, and
she hereby is, authorized to publish
in The Daily Times, the Notice of
said Hearing as required by law.
7. Authorization - Close of Financial Records 1987
As per memo of the Administrator and on motion by Councilwoman
Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Town Comptroller to
make appropriate journal entries and
budget transfers for the purpose of
closing the Town's financial records
for the fiscal year 1987.
8 . Request for Use of Voting Machines
The Town Clerk explained her request from Leonard Verrastro,
Clerk-Treasurer for the Village of Mamaroneck, and on motion
by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Korn, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
grants to the Village of Mamaroneck
the use of 17 voting machines for
the Village of Mamaroneck elections
to be held on March 15, 1988.
9. Request for Change of Polling Places
The Town Clerk enumerated the reasons for requesting changes
for two polling places and on motion by Councilwoman
Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
grants the change of the Town' s
voting district 22 (Mamaroneck
Village 12) and voting district 23
(Mamaroneck Village 13) to the
Court Room of the Town Center.
10.Salary Authorization - School Crosssing Guard
- Community Services
- Building Department
- Recreation
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a) Community Services
On motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman
Silverstone, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the hiring of Kathleen
Kopa of Larchmont to the position
of Office Assistant Community
Services at a starting salary of
$17,200 annually.
b) Building Inspector
On motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilwoman
Silverstone, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board,
recognizing Mr. William Jakubowski's
excellent performance as Building
Inspector for the Town, his extended
responsibilities and successful
completion of the Civil Service
examination, hereby adjusts his
annual salary from $38,000 to $40,000.
c) Building Department
On motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilman Korn,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
appoints Mr. Peter Chiodo of
Larchmont to the position of Clerk/
Typist for the Building Department,
at a salary of $7.00 per hour for
for approximately 17 hours per week.
d) School Crossing Guard
On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman
Chapin, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that, as provided for in
the 1988 Town Budget, authority is
hereby granted to hire Mr. Paul
Yizar of Mamaroneck, as a School
Crossing Guard for the Police
Department, at a salary of $31 .00
per day.
As per memo from the Superintendent of Recreation, William
Zimmermann, on motion by Councilman Korn, seconded by Councilwoman
Price, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that as provided in the
1988 Town Budget, authority is hereby
granted for the payment of salary to
Jeffrey Baumblatt, Recreation Assistant,
Hommocks Ice Rink, $4.75/hour, effective
retroactive to 12/17/87.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of November 18 , 1987 were held over and Councilman
Chapin requested that comments he made which were omitted be
inserted in the minutes.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Supervisor Battalia read a letter from State Senator, Suzi
Oppenheimer, congratulating and welcoming the new members to the
Town Board.
The Supervisor stated that a public informational meeting
regarding the group resident home on Old White Plains Road would
be held on Tuesday, January 12 in the Court Room of the Town
Center.
The Supervisor mentioned that on February 13th there would be a
special observance throughout the Town of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day and a celebration co-sponsored by the Town and Village Human
Rights Commissions, to which she wished to encourage everyone to
attend.
Supervisor Battalia commented that she and the Building Inspector
would be on a Cable TV Show slated for January 11th at 7:30 p.m.
The Supervisor reported that Councilwoman Price would be the new
liaison to the CZM and requested that she find out, at the first
meeting, when they would like to make their presentation to the
Town Board.
TOWN CLERK
Reports
The Town Clerk presented the monthly report of the Town Clerk' s
office for the month of December 1987.
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
Councilwoman Silverstone reminded the Administrator to distribute
the Code of Ethics to all Town employees and selected heads of
Boards, Committees and Commissions and mentioned that certain
department heads must sign a disclosure statement. She also
requested that the Administrator revive the question of the Rock
Ridge Road zoning which appears to have been done in error.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board,
Supervisor Battalia stated that they would now reconvene into
Executive Session to discuss a matter of litigation and labor
contract negotiations. On motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded
by Councilman Korn, the meeting was declared unanimously adjounred
in memory of Mr. Peter Fousek who served for many long years on
the Human Rights Commmission.
Patricia A. DiCioccio
Town Clerk
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