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Lou Grant
315-536-2736

Government :: Boards

Board of Trustees

Meets in the 6:00 pm, Board Room of the Municipal Building, 101 Main Street, Somewhere, NY

Anyone wishing to place a specific item on the agenda may do so by contacting the Town Clerk by 4 pm on the Friday prior to the scheduled meeting.

The Board of Trustees is an elected local government board of officials who ensure all areas of their jurisdiction is being maintained and cared for.

Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees include:

  • Attend Board meetings, hearings and workshops and vote on all matters and questions before the Board.
  • Oversee and vote upon disbursement of town funds.
  • Oversee and vote upon public works issues in the best interest of the town, review/vote upon all bids for associated work.
  • Review monthly reports from Department Heads.
  • Work with planning, zoning, and public health officials in the best interest of the town and its citizens.
  • Accept committee assignment for overseeing departments.



Relevant People


Lou Grant

Lou Grant

  Town Supervisor
  315-536-2736
  315-536-2736 (cell)

  

  • Elected to a four year term in March 2019 which expires March 2023
  • Retired Executive Producer
  • Retired from the Navy reserves as an officer after 23 years
  • Married with two daughters and a grandson

    Phyllis Lindstrom

    Phyllis Lindstrom

      Town Board Member
      315-536-2736
      315-536-2736 (cell)

      

    • Appointed Trustee September 2018. In March 2019 she was elected to a four year term, which expires March 2023.
    • Native of New York who returned after a 35-year career in other parts of the state and country.
    • Educator for over 40 years--teacher and school administrator.  Currently an educational consultant after retiring .
    Rhoda Morgenstern

    Rhoda Morgenstern

      Town Board Member
      315-536-2736
      315-536-2736 (personal)

      

    • In March 2016 he was elected to a four year term, which expires March 2020.
    • VP, Branch Manager of Community Bank.
    • Lifelong resident of Somewhere.
    • Syracuse University

    Murray Slaughter

    Murray Slaughter

      Town Board Member
      315-536-2736
      315-536-2736 (cell)

      

    •   In March 2016 she was elected to a four year term, which expires March 2020
    •   Lifelong resident of the Village
    •   Head Writer of the News
    •    Education and leadership training, Cornell University and Empire State College
    •   Certified Professional in Human Resources and Society for Human Resources
    •   Trained facilitator and conflict mediator


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