What is the purchase approved by the Pottersville Fire District?

The board approved buying one 2026 5/6-passenger 4x4 fleet truck at a maximum estimated cost of $50,000.

Who pays for the truck purchase?

The cost will be expended from the Pottersville Fire District's 2026 annual budget upon Board authorization.

Can residents challenge this purchase?

Yes — a permissive referendum can be requested within 30 days of adoption to force a public vote.

When was the resolution adopted and published?

The resolution was adopted May 4, 2026, and published May 14 and May 16, 2026.

Public Hearing — Chester

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The Pottersville Fire District adopted a resolution to buy one 2026 5/6-passenger 4x4 fleet truck at a maximum estimated cost of $50,000, to be paid from the 2026 budget. The purchase is subject to a 30-day permissive referendum under state law.

Key Takeaways

Board approved purchase of one 2026 5/6-passenger 4x4 fleet truck
Maximum estimated cost: $50,000 from the 2026 budget
Purchase subject to 30-day permissive referendum
Resolution adopted May 4, 2026; published May 14 and 16, 2026

Published: May 16, 2026 · 3 days ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Chester

Research context

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If you don't respond

If no permissive referendum is filed within 30 days from adoption (May 4, 2026), the resolution will take effect and the Board may authorize expenditure from the 2026 budget; failure to act does not stop the purchase.

What to do next

1
File a permissive referendum petition
If you oppose the purchase, organize and file a permissive referendum petition within 30 days of May 4, 2026 per General Municipal Law.
2
Contact the Board of Fire Commissioners
Reach out to the Pottersville Fire District Board Secretary, Cathy Bump, for details or to request records about the purchase.
3
Attend or monitor district meetings
Watch for Board of Fire Commissioners meetings where authorization to expend the 2026 budget will be considered.

Frequently asked questions

What is the purchase approved by the Pottersville Fire District?: The board approved buying one 2026 5/6-passenger 4x4 fleet truck at a maximum estimated cost of $50,000.
Who pays for the truck purchase?: The cost will be expended from the Pottersville Fire District's 2026 annual budget upon Board authorization.
Can residents challenge this purchase?: Yes — a permissive referendum can be requested within 30 days of adoption to force a public vote.
When was the resolution adopted and published?: The resolution was adopted May 4, 2026, and published May 14 and May 16, 2026.

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Legal terms in this notice

permissive referendum: A process allowing voters to petition for a public vote to approve or reject a local government decision.
Section 6-g of the General Municipal Law: State law authorizing local governments to purchase equipment and follow referendum rules for certain expenditures.

Full Notice Text

LEGAL NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE POTTERSVILLE FIRE DISTRICT




NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Pottersville Fire District, Town of Chester, County of Warren, State of New York, on the 4th of May 2026, subject to permissive referendum as provided for by the General Municipal Law.

An extract of the resolution is as follows:

WHEREAS, thepurchase of One (1) 2026 - 5/6 passenger 4X4 Fleet Truck,in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Labor Law, is deemed necessary to meet the emergency services needs of the residents of the POTTERSVILLE FIRE DISTRICT,and

IT IS RESOLVEDthat pursuant to the laws and regulations applicable, and in particular Section 6-g of the General Municipal Law, that thepurchase of One (1) 2026 - 5/6 passenger 4X4 Fleet Truck, be purchased and that the cost and expenses for thepurchase of One (1) 2026 - 5/6 passenger 4X4 Fleet Truck,shall be expended from the 2026 Annual Budget upon authorization of the Board of Fire Commissioners, at the maximum estimated cost of $50,000.00.

This resolution shall not take effect until thirty (30) days unless in the meanwhile a permissive referendum as provided by the General Municipal Law is required to be held.

BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

POTTERSVILLE FIRE DISTRICT

TOWN OF CHESTER

Cathy Bump, Board Secretary

PUB: MAY 14, 16, 2026 

COL-NY-4435

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