Mayor Timothy McMurray officially took the helm of Albion village government Monday, April 6, marking a new chapter for the Orleans County seat. McMurray was sworn in alongside Trustees Jami Allport and Kevin Sheehan during the Organizational/Regular Meeting at Village Hall. The meeting marked the first official action for the new administration, which moved quickly to establish its legal and financial framework. Approximately 20 residents attended the session to witness the transition. **New Leadership and Legal Counsel** In one of his first acts, Mayor McMurray moved to solidify the village’s legal representation. The board unanimously appointed John S. Sansone, Esq., as the Attorney for the Village of Albion via Resolution 2026-09. The vote was 4 to 0, with Trustee Kevin Sheehan abstaining. The resolution authorizes the Mayor to execute a Legal Services Agreement with Sansone, effectively immediately. The board also approved a slate of annual appointments, ensuring continuity in the village’s day-to-day operations. Tracy VanSkiver was reappointed as Village Clerk-Treasurer, a term expiring in April 2030. Jessy Holz was appointed Deputy Clerk and Deputy Registrar of Vital Records, and Michelle Martin Rice was named Deputy Treasurer. **Financial Frameworks and Depositories** With the organizational business settled, the board turned its attention to the village’s financial health. A significant portion of the evening was dedicated to establishing where and how public funds will be managed. By a unanimous 5-0 vote, the board adopted Resolution 2026-04, designating four financial institutions as official depositories for village monies: Key Bank, 5Star, JP Morgan Chase, and NYCLASS. This designation is required by Village Law to ensure the proper handling of funds collected by the Treasurer, Clerk, and Receiver of Taxes. Simultaneously, the board adopted an updated Investment Policy (Resolution 2026-06). This policy mandates that the village’s investment priorities be, in order: legality, safety of principal, liquidity, and yield. The policy places a cap on deposits to manage risk, authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer and their deputies to hold up to $5 million at each of the four designated banks. It also requires that any deposits exceeding Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) limits be secured by a pledge of eligible securities, safeguarding taxpayer money against loss. **Administrative Updates** The board also codified how the village conducts business and tracks expenses. Trustees approved the adoption of Chapter 66 of the Village Code, known as the Procurement Policy, which guides how the village purchases goods and services. Additionally, a new Access Control Policy was approved to manage security protocols for village facilities. Following a brief public hearing regarding the 2026-2027 budget—which opened at 6:02 PM and closed at 6:04 PM—the meeting continued with annual committee appointments. **Committee Assignments** The Mayor appointed a slate of residents to various volunteer boards: * **Zoning Board of Appeals:** Marie Gabalski (term expires 2031). * **Library Representative:** David Warren (term expires 2027). * **Planning Board:** Karen Conn (term expires 2031). * **Recreation Committee:** A large slate of nine members, including John Grillo, Bernie Baldwin, and Lisa DeCarlo. The board noted that the Grievance Committee currently has one vacancy, and the Water Committee is actively seeking three new members. The meeting concluded with the administration taking the oath of office, officially launching the 2026-2030 term for the Village of Albion’s leadership.