Government :: Boards
Board of Trustees
Meets First & Third Tuesday of each month at 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 Village 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 village funds.
- Oversee and vote upon public works issues in the best interest of the village, 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 village and its citizens.
- Accept committee assignment for overseeing departments.
Relevant People
Lou Grant
Mayor315-536-2736
315-536-2736 (cell)
email Mayor
- 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
Ted Baxter
Deputy Mayor315-536-2736
315-536-2736 (cell)
email Deputy Mayor
- In March 2019 he was elected to a four year term, which expires March 2023.
- Life long resident of Somewhere, NY
- Somewhere Fire Department volunteer from 1975-1991
- Retired Anchorman
- Married to Georgette and they have three grown children
Phyllis Lindstrom
Trustee315-536-2736
315-536-2736 (cell)
email Trustee
- 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
Trustee315-536-2736
315-536-2736 (personal)
email Trustee
- 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
Trustee315-536-2736
315-536-2736 (cell)
email Trustee
- 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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