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Albion Trustees Back Federal 'Energy Choice' Act, Reject EDA Lease Renewal

2025-10-08 · 1531 words
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Key Actions & Decisions

  • Trustees voted 4-1 to support Congressman Nick Langworthy’s Energy Choice Act (H.R. 3699) opposing state-mandated natural gas bans; Trustee Joyce Riley voted nay.
  • The Board rejected a counter-offer from the Orleans County Economic Development Agency (EDA) to extend their lease through 2029.
  • Brian Vagg was appointed Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator; the Board voted 4-1 to eliminate a Maintenance Worker position at the plant.
  • Approved $65/month for Bullard Park security cameras; Spectrum will install equipment at no cost.
  • Requested an RFP for "pigging" water mains to clean infrastructure.
  • Scheduled a Halloween Movie Night in the North Main Street municipal lot for Oct. 24.
  • Voted to cancel meetings on Nov. 26, Dec. 10, and Dec. 24; a meeting is set for Dec. 17.

The Village Board voted to support federal legislation overturning New York's natural gas bans and declined to extend a lease with the Economic Development Agency. The board also adjusted staffing in the Water Department and approved new security cameras for Bullard Park.

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Joyce Riley (Village Trustee / Deputy Mayor) Angel Javier Jr (Village Mayor) Greg Bennett (Village Trustee / Deputy Mayor) William Gabalski (Village Trustee / Deputy Mayor) Angel Javier (Former Mayor, Village of Albion) James Pahura (Village DPW Superintendent) Kathy Hochul (New York State Governor) Jay Pahura (DPW Superintendent, Village of Albion) Timothy McMurray (Mayor, Village of Albion) Claudia Tenney (United States Congresswoman) Michael Massaro (Albion Planning Board member) Janet Navarra (Albion Planning Board member) Levi Boyer (Village Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator (former)) Kirsten Gillibrand (United States Senator)