Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Kerry Bennage’s organization
Oct 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Brighton Town Board Meeting
The meeting included an announcement regarding a $1.4 million grant from the New York State Department of Transportation for improvements to the Lehigh Valley Trail, which is part of the Multiversity Trail project. A proclamation was issued in honor of Indigenous People's Day, and awareness was raised regarding Domestic Violence Awareness Month, with details about the upcoming Walk for Willow event. During the open forum, a resident raised concerns about the town's tax rate increase and the assessor's budget, while another resident inquired about the town's regulations regarding the ownership of domestic ducks.
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The board meeting included the presentation of a proclamation recognizing September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The primary agenda item was the formal presentation and discussion of the proposed 2027 Town of Brighton budget, which encompasses capital improvement plans and operational costs for various departments including police, highway, sewer, and library services. The board reviewed the financial impact of health and retirement benefits, changes in taxable assessed valuation, and the implications of the state tax cap law on the upcoming fiscal year.
Sep 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Brighton Town Board Board Meeting
The board meeting featured a proclamation for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and the Turn the Town Teal project. The agenda included an open forum for public comments. Three public hearings were held: the first concerned the extension of the Brighton Consolidated Refuge District, which was approved. The second hearing regarding the proposed removal and replacement of several town trees was tabled for the next meeting. The third hearing concerning a battery energy storage system project and its associated substation was also tabled due to the lack of a published legal notice.
Aug 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Town of Brighton Budget Workshop
The board conducted a budget workshop to review departmental requests for the 2027 Town of Brighton budget. Key discussions focused on presentations by the Information Systems, Town Clerk, and Parks departments. The board examined financial impacts regarding personnel costs, health insurance premiums, and retirement contributions. Additional topics included IT infrastructure updates and cybersecurity measures, the consolidation of shared services, legal notice requirements, and capital equipment plans for town parks.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
