Town Boards

Town Board

The Town of Washington is governed by the elected officials and the elected boards for discussion of town business and legislative decision making. The Town Board is the lead organization.

Town Board Members:

  • Gary Ciferri - Town Supervisor
  • Robert Audia - Member
  • Stephen Turletes - Member
  • Karen Mosca - Member
  • Al De Bonis - Member
  • Laura Hurley - Bookkeeper to the Supervisor
  • Mary Alex - Town Clerk

(The Town Board meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00pm)

 

Planning Board

The Planning Board is charged with administering land use regulations and land subdivision for the orderly, efficient and economical development of the Town. The Planning Board advises the Town Board on legislation concerning growth and development of the Town.

Planning Board Members:

  • Joshua Mackey - Chairman
  • Donald Hanson - Member
  • Edvard Jorgenson - Member
  • Lisa Schwartz - Member
  • Paul Schwartz - Member
  • James Shequine - Member
  • Michael Shepley - Member
  • Nikki Caul - Secretary

(The Planning Board meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm)

 

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board hears and decides on appeals from and reviews any order, decision and determination made by the Building Inspector. The board is empowered to modify the strict requirements of zoning adding flexibility to land use regulations through the exercise of administrative discretion concerning the unique aspects of a given lot, home location, or project.

Zoning Board of Appeals Members:

  • Jeremy Baker - Chairman
  • Peter Audia - Member
  • Fletcher Coddington - Member
  • Diane Parker - Member
  • John Parsi - Member
  • Nikki Caul - Secretary

(The Zoning Board of Appeals meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm)

Board of Assessment Review

The Board of Assessment Review(BAR) is a lay body of citizens who live in the town or municipality. Their purpose is to listen to the grievances of property owners and possibly make changes in the assessments.

Board of Assessment Review Members:

  • Donald Fegan
  • Jeff Feigelson
  • Ronald Galente
  • Charles Leven
  • Diane Parker

(The Board of Assessment Review meets the 4th Tuesday in May)

 

Conservation Advisory Commission

The Conservation Advisory Commission is tasked with advising the Town Board on matters effecting pollution and conservation of natural resources within the Town.

Conservation Advisory Commission Members:

  • David Greenwood - Chair
  • John Asklidsen
  • Walter Jacob
  • Timothy Marshall
  • Howard Schuman

(The Conservation Advisory Commission meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm)