Pledge of Allegiance
1. Approval of minutes of July 20, 2026 meeting
2. Highway Superintendent’s Report
3. Budget Officer’s Report
4. Approval to pay vouchers
5. Clerk’s Report
6. Other Business
7. Public comment
Adjournment.
Next meeting: Regular Monthly Meeting – Monday, September 21, 2026, 6:00pm
The July 2026 Finance Report can be found here.
See the July 2026 Town Board Meeting Minutes below.
Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes – Halcott Grange
July 20, 2026, 6:00pm
Present: Town Supervisor Samantha Wickham, Council Members Alan Reynolds, Greg DiBenedetto, Innes Kasanof, Highway Superintendent Russell Bouton, Town Clerk Patricia Warfield. Webmaster Lorraine Marsh Absent: Eric Fronckowiak
Call to Order at 6:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion to Open the Public Hearing on Local Law 1-2026 at 6:04 pm by Councilwoman Innes Kasanof, 2nd by Councilman Greg DiBenedetto, Councilman Alan Reynolds: aye, Supervisor Samantha Wickham: aye. With there being no input from the public and no questions from board members, Motion to close the Public Hearing on Local Law 1-2026 at 6:06 pm by Councilman Greg DiBenedetto, 2nd by Councilwoman Innes Kasanof, Councilman Alan Reynolds: aye, Supervisor Samantha Wickham: aye.
Motion to Adopt Local Law 1-2026: Motion to adopt Local Law 1-2026 by Councilman Alan Reynolds, 2nd by Councilman Greg Dibenedetto, Councilwoman Innes Kasanof: aye, Supervisor Samantha Bouton: aye.
Approval of the Minutes of the June 15, 2026, meeting: Motion to approve by Councilwoman Innes Kasanof, 2nd by Councilman Greg DiBenedetto, Councilman Alan Reynold: aye, Supervisor Samantha Wickham: aye.
Highway Superintendent’s Report: (A) The Highway Department worked on Townsend Hollow Rd. after an early July storm caused flood damage from plugged ditches and culverts. Crews also maintained the winter turn-around used by the Town of Middletown plow truck. The Town is on track for early CHIPS reimbursement, stone and oil work is progressing, and the Department is now working on Silas Lake Rd. (B) Highway Superintendent Bouton reported that landowner Eric Salmeron appeared to be preparing to close access to the old Turkey Ridge Road loop. Although the loop is generally used only by hunters during hunting season, Superintendent Bouton asked whether Mr. Salmeron could legally restrict access to it. (C) Highway Superintendent Bouton emphasized that he has no control over when the County comes to Halcott to collect the dumpsters and he is tired of receiving residents’ complaints about the timing.
Budget Officer’s Report: (A) Supervisor Samantha Wickham presented the finance report for June.
Voucher vote: General Abstract #G0726 – vouchers 78–86 = $7,954.07. Highway Abstract #H0626 – vouchers 87–92 = $65,624.70. Motion to pay bills by Councilman Greg DiBenedetto, 2nd by Councilman Alan Reynolds: Councilwoman Innes Kasanof: aye, Supervisor Samantha Wickham: aye.
Clerk’s Report: Building Permits: 1 @ 100.00, BP Renewal: 1 @ 150.00. Transfer Station (June): 340.00. The Town collected and disbursed $590.00 for the month of June.
Other Business: (A) Town Webmaster Lorraine Marsh provided an update on the Town website. She reported that the site has 96 subscribers, with Wednesday as the most active day and 11:00 a.m. as the most active time. She has been cleaning up the website and looks forward to updating its information. (B) Greene County will not be starting bridge work on County Route 3 this year.
Next Meeting: Regular Meeting Monday, August 17, 2026, 6:00 pm.
Motion to Adjourn at 6:29 pm by Councilwoman Innes Kasanof, 2nd by Councilman Greg DiBenedetto, Councilman Alan Reynolds: aye, Supervisor Samantha Wickham: aye.
The Town of Halcott is looking to hire a full-time Highway Superintendent. This hands-on position requires applicants to be physically able to perform all work. The Highway Superintendent maintains Town roads and coordinates with Greene County on the maintenance of County roads within the Town. In winter, the Superintendent must inspect roads daily to ensure they are safe before school buses and morning commuters begin traveling. In summer, the Superintendent manages the topping schedule, tracks labor hours, equipment use, and materials, and is also responsible for maintaining highway vehicles.
The following is a list of specific qualifications:
1. Mechanical ability
2. Management experience
3. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required
4. Computer knowledgeable
This position offers health insurance, retirement benefits, paid holidays, and sick and vacation days. Salary will be determined by the Town Board and based on experience. Resumes can be emailed to: patwarfieldhtc@yahoo.com. For questions, please call 845-254-5736 and leave a message.
Pledge of Allegiance
1. Open Public Hearing to LOCAL LAW 1-2026: A LOCAL LAW ABOLISHING THE ELECTIVE OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT AND CREATING THE APPOINTED OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT OF THE TOWN OF HALCOTT, NEW YORK,
2. Close Public Hearing to LOCAL LAW 1-2026: A LOCAL LAW ABOLISHING THE ELECTIVE OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT AND CREATING THE APPOINTED OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT OF THE TOWN OF HALCOTT, NEW YORK,
3. Approval of minutes of June 15, 2026 meeting
4. Highway Superintendent’s Report
5. Budget Officer’s Report
6. Approval to pay vouchers
7. Clerk’s Report
8. Other Business
9. Public comment
Adjournment
Next meeting: Regular Monthly Meeting – Monday August 17, 2026, 6:00pm
The June 2026 Finance Report can be found here.
See a draft of the June 2026 Town Board Meeting Minutes below.
Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes – Halcott Grange
June 15, 2026, 6:00pm
Present: Town Supervisor Samantha Wickham, Council Members Alan Reynolds, Greg DiBenedetto, Eric Fronckowiak, Innes Kasanof, Highway Superintendent Russell Bouton, Town Clerk Patricia Warfield. Public: Nancy Amy
Call to Order at 6:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of the minutes of the May 18, 2026, meeting: Motion to approve by Councilman Greg DiBenedetto, 2nd by Councilwoman Innes Kasanof, Councilman Alan Reynold: aye, Councilman Eric Fronckowiak: aye, Supervisor Samantha Wickham: aye.
Highway Superintendent’s Report: (A) Road work on Townsend Hollow should be finished in the next couple of days. CHIPS funding is expected to be about the same as last year, or slightly higher. Highway Superintendent Bouton is hoping to stone and oil roads next week. (B) The Highway Department hopes Greene County will leave the truck Halcott is currently using when it delivers a promised better truck this fall. (C) Paperwork for the new truck purchase has been signed, and the Town will be notified 30–60 days before delivery so funding can be arranged. Halcott may receive $15,000 to help offset the purchase. A representative from Michelle Hinkley’s office contacted the Town after hearing from Greene County Administrator Shaun Grodin about our need for a new truck and said the State Senate Fund may be able to provide assistance. The Town would purchase the truck, submit the required paperwork, and receive the funds as reimbursement.
Budget Officer’s Report: (A) Supervisor Samantha Wickham presented the finance report for May.
Voucher vote: General Abstract #G0626 – vouchers 65–72 = $17,793.50. Highway Abstract #H0626 – vouchers 73–77 = $3,440.40. Motion to pay bills by Councilman Eric Fronckowiak, 2nd by Councilwoman Innes Kasanof, Councilman Alan Reynolds: aye, Councilman Greg DiBenedetto: aye, Supervisor Samantha Wickham: aye.
Clerk’s Report: Grange Rental (non-local): 1 @ 100.00, Building Permits (2): 1 @ 290.00, 1 @ 50.00, BP Renewal (2): 1 @ 362.50, 1 @ 50.00, C/O Search (balance due): 1 @ 15.00, Transfer Station (May): 248.00, Dog License (spayed/neutered): 1 @ 5.00. The Town collected and disbursed $1,120.50 for the month of May.
Other Business: (A) Highway Superintendent Russell Bouton would like to retire, but the Town has been unable to find a Halcott resident interested in running for the office in the November election. The Board discussed changing the Highway Superintendent position from being elected position to an appointed position. This would require adopting a local law to abolish the elected office and create an appointed Highway Superintendent position. A public hearing will be held on July 20, 2026, at 6:00 pm, with the regular town board meeting to follow. (B) A new mailbox has been purchased and needs to be mounted. Supervisor Wickham will contact Grange Steward Bob VanValkenburgh. The Board also noted significant rotted wood at the Grange Building that should be repaired. Funds are available in the Town’s General Reserve Fund for possible repairs. The next step is to have a contractor inspect the work needed and prepare an estimate for review.
Public Comment: Nancy Amy asked if the Town issued dog licenses, as she had acquired a new dog and wanted to license him. She also asked whether anyone had spoken with the occupants of the campers parked along Streeter Hill Road and questioned whether they were authorized to camp there. The Board explained they were aware of what property she was speaking about, but the property was not in Halcott.
Executive Session: Motion to enter Executive session at 6:39 pm by Councilwoman Innes Kasanof, 2nd by Councilman Greg DiBenedetto, Councilman Alan Reynolds: aye, Councilman Eric Fronckowiak: aye, Supervisor Samantha Wickham: aye. Motion to exit Executive session at 6:54 pm by Councilwoman Innes Kasanof, 2nd by Councilman Greg DiBenedetto, Councilman Alan Reynolds: aye, Councilman Eric Fronckowiak: aye, Supervisor Samantha Bouton: aye.
Next Meeting: Regular Meeting Monday, July 20, 2026, 6:00 pm.
Motion to Adjourn at 6:56 pm by Councilman Alan Reynolds, 2nd by Councilman Eric Fronckowiak, Councilman Greg DiBenedetto: aye, Councilwoman Innes Kasanof: aye, Supervisor Samantha Wickham: aye.
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