Summit Prepares Seasonal Roads

By Karen Cuccinello

The October Summit Town Board meeting began right on time at 7pm last week. A few were absences due to medical issues: Board members present were Fern Kovac and David Kearney, bookkeeper Charley Spickerman and Attorney West.

Highway Superintendent Jim Dibble reported that the abandoned cemeteries have been mowed, roadsides are almost done being mowed, submitted a list of seasonal use roads to the Board for winter 2025-26 which was approved and gave Supervisor Harold Vroman the Schoharie County snow and ice removal contract for his signature. He had a pre-build meeting about the upcoming new dump truck and found out it might be here in January 2026.

Code Enforcement Officer Jesse Wilcox reported he issued five new building permits, performed two researches and is continuing fire inspections, training classes and overseeing open building permits.

Historian Karen Cuccinello reported she purchased an assortment of past Summit History books that are available at town hall during office hours Wednesday to Friday 10:45am to 4pm and Saturday 7:45-10am. For information contact the clerk at 518-287-1430 or summitclerk@midtel.net. On a side note I visited the Eminence cemetery the day after the meeting to place an American flag at War of 1812 veteran Jeremiah Ham’s gravestone and found the cemetery looked wonderful.

Town Clerk Allison Wilson submitted a report that listed her activity. She processed 10 dog license renewals, eight building permits and three permit extensions, one marriage license, nine hunting/fishing licenses and gave out four handicapped parking permits.

Dog Control Officer Jillian Smith handled nine issues.

Meeting open to the public.

John Steitz, of Summit Community Center Inc., inquired if he could offer their program flyers in a simple display case during garbage Saturdays. His proposal was approved as long as it is there only during the normal hours 8-11am.

Board member Georgia VanValkenburgh reported the Revitalization Committee is moving along smoothly and their next meeting is November 13 at town hall 7pm.

Public hearing on the budget November 6 at town hall 7pm.

Copies of the preliminary budget are available during office hours.

Next Board meeting November 20 at town hall 7pm.

Meeting adjourned and the Board went into executive session at 7:10pm.