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Town Board Member· January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028

Maureen Cunningham

Town of Bethlehem

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
18
Total speaking time
1:21:54
Avg per meeting
4:33
Segments
1162

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↓Jan 2026[81]

Comprehensive Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations Update

Not yet quantified; speakers warned of rising infrastructure and service costs.

high→Jan 2026[30]

Drinking Water Quality and Infrastructure

Millions have been spent on plant improvements the speaker calls wasted; the town says the investments fixed compliance problems.

medium↑Sep 2026[28]

Front Yard Fence Variance at 73 Darroch Road

None for the town; entirely funded by the property owner.

high↑Feb 2026[24]

Variance Rescission and Litigation at 50 Adams Place

Private investment in property rehabilitation and increased housing availability.

high↓Jan 2026[24]

Traffic Safety and Corridor Infrastructure

$2 million total appropriated, largely reimbursable through the Transportation Alternatives and Carbon Reduction programs.

medium↑Oct 2026[23]

200 West Yard Road Warehouse Reapproval

high→Jan 2026[21]

2027-2031 Capital Plan and Infrastructure Funding

$5.9 million appropriated from the capital reserve, most of it expected back through federal and state aid.

high↓Apr 2026[20]

McCormack Hollow Subdivision Amendment

Burying the lines would cost the developer over $1.3 million per National Grid, a cost that would be spread over just three homes if required.

medium↑Oct 2026[18]

Gregory Subdivision (Waldemar Road)

high↓Feb 2026[15]

Subdivision and Stormwater Management at 55 McCormack Road

Ongoing costs for the basins fall on future homeowners, who will be restricted by deed from altering or filling them.

medium↓Aug 2026[15]

Accessory Structure Coverage Variance at 3807 Delaware Avenue

None on town funds; standard application fees apply.

critical↑Sep 2026[15]

2027 Preliminary Budget Review

About $22.46 more per year for a $250,000 home; overall budget up $1.95 million.

critical↓Feb 2026[13]

WAWEB Senior Housing Resolution at 152 Rockefeller Rd

Potential future municipal capital improvements for road geometry and traffic mitigation.

critical↑Mar 2026[12]

Police Department Oversight and Leadership Concerns

Salary adjustments totaling pay increases for top police command staff.

medium↓Apr 2026[11]

Side-Yard Variance at 47 University Street

Will increase the property assessment and tax contributions to the town.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Delmar Reformed Church Canopy Extension

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Multifamily Residential Density and Site Plan at 7785 Delaware Avenue

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Police Department Donation

A minor revenue increase of $100 for the police department gift fund.

critical↑Oct 2026[10]

Glenmont Traffic Safety

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Settlement of Bethlehem Associates LLC and Nigro Companies Inc. litigation

The town pays $12,500 to the claimants, plus avoids the cost of continued litigation.

Decisions during term (401)

Recorded while Cunningham was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (70)

50 yes0 no20 abstained

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AbstainedOct 14, 2026

THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REQUESTS THE TOWN BOARD CONSENT TO A CERTIFICATE OF ABANDONMENT OF RARICK ROAD EXTENSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEW YORK HIGHWAY LAW SECT. 205 (1).

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

REQUEST FROM THE COMPTROLLER TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2027 PRELIMINARY BUDGET ON OCTOBER 28, 2026, AT 6:00PM.

AbstainedOct 14, 2026

REQUEST FOR THE TOWN BOARD TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN FORM HUD-50077-CR, PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL CIVIL RIGHTS CERTIFICATION, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 2027.

AbstainedOct 14, 2026

THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS REQUESTS THE TOWN BOARD TO APPROVE THE RE-LEVY OF $378,224.07 IN DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER RENT TO TAXES AND ADD THESE TO THE 2027 PROPERTY TAX BILLS OF THE SUBJECT P

AbstainedOct 14, 2026

THE COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE REQUESTS THE TOWN BOARD TO APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFERS/MODIFICATIONS, AS ATTACHED, TO THE 2026 ADOPTED BUDGET.

AbstainedOct 14, 2026

I'll move to set a public hearing.

AbstainedOct 14, 2026

THE DIRECTOR OF SENIOR SERVICES REQUESTS THE TOWN BOARD AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF TRACY DREW AS ASSISTANT COORDINATOR OF BOTH TRANSPORTATION AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF OCTOBER 15

AbstainedOct 14, 2026

THE CHIEF OF POLICE REQUESTS THE TOWN BOARD TO AUTHORIZE THE PROMOTION OF CHRISTOPHER KOWALSKI TO THE POSITION OF SENIOR TELECOMMUNICATOR WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF OCTOBER 15, 2026, AT AN ANNUAL SALAR

AbstainedOct 14, 2026

THE DIRECTOR OF SENIOR SERVICES REQUESTS THE TOWN BOARD TO AUTHORIZE THE PROMOTION OF NANCY KOSZYK TO THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT COORDINATOR RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COORDINATION OF THE SENIOR TRANSPORTATIO

AbstainedOct 14, 2026

THE DIRECTOR OF SENIOR SERVICES REQUESTS THE TOWN BOARD ACCEPT THE DONATION OF THREE VEHICLES FROM FRIENDS OF BETHLEHEM SENIORS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS BETHLEHEM SENIOR PROJECTS, INC.).

AbstainedOct 14, 2026

THE CHIEF OF POLICE REQUESTS THE TOWN BOARD TO AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF COLLEEN THOMPSON TO THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 23, 2026, AT AN ANNUAL SALARY OF $72,922.

AbstainedOct 14, 2026

THE CHIEF OF POLICE REQUESTS THAT THE TOWN BOARD AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF ZACHARIE GREEN TO THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 25, 2026, AT AN ANNUAL SALARY OF $62,758.

AbstainedOct 14, 2026

CORRECTION TO THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2026, REQUEST FROM DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES TO APPOINT FAIZA WARSI, AMANDA SUMMERS, AND SHARON RICHARDS AS CLERK I-PART-TIME IN THE POOLED CLERKS, PER THE ATTACHED ME

AbstainedOct 14, 2026

THE CHIEF OF POLICE REQUESTS THE TOWN BOARD AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF JONATHAN SCHLUTOW TO THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 25, 2026, AT AN ANNUAL SALARY OF $62,758.

AbstainedOct 14, 2026

THE ADMINISTRATOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION REQUESTS THE TOWN BOARD TO APPROVE SEASONAL PERSONNEL, PER ATTACHED.

AbstainedOct 14, 2026

I'll make a motion to amend the zoning per the text in front of us and ask if there is a second?

AbstainedOct 14, 2026

Amendment to Conservation Subdivision Regulations

Wanted to further explore potential unintended consequences before voting.

AbstainedOct 14, 2026

Set Public Hearing for Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations Update

Expressed reservations about setting the hearing before traffic study results are available.

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Request for the Town Board to designate Councilmember Tom Schnurr as the Town of Bethlehem's voting designee at the 2026 Annual Legislative Priorities Session of the Association of Towns of the State

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

Request from Director of Planning for the Town Board to adopt a resolution authorizing the use of up to $65,000 from the General Fund Capital Reserve Fund for the Feura Bush Road Area Traffic Assessme

Voted yesJun 24, 2026

REQUEST BY COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS TO AWARD THE CHEMICAL BID OF PEROXIDE-BASED ALGAECIDE TO THE COMPANY BIOSAFE SYSTEMS, LLC.

Voted yesJun 24, 2026

REQUEST FROM THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES TO ADOPT THE STANDARD WORKDAY AND REPORTING RESOLUTION FOR NYS LOCAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS.

Voted yesJun 24, 2026

REQUEST FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN BOARD TO EXECUTE THE SECTION 284 AGREEMENT FOR THE 2026 ROAD MAINTENANCE PROGRAM.

Voted yesJun 24, 2026

ADOPT A LOCAL LAW ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY TWELVE-MONTH MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT OR CONSTRUCTION OF DATA CENTERS WITHIN THE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM.

Voted yesJun 24, 2026

REQUEST BY COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS TO AWARD THE ZINC ORTHOPHOSPHATE & POLY ORTHOPHOSPHATE CONTRACT TO SHANNON CHEMICAL CORP.

Voted yesJun 24, 2026

THE COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE REQUESTS THE APPROVAL OF THE TOWN BOARD TO MAKE BUDGET TRANSFERS/MODIFICATIONS, AS ATTACHED, TO THE 2026 ADOPTED BUDGET.

Voted yesJun 24, 2026

REQUEST FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS FOR THE TOWN BOARD TO EXECUTE THE SECTION 284 AGREEMENT FOR THE 2026 ROAD MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, AS ATTACHED.

Voted yesJun 24, 2026

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Voted yesJun 24, 2026

REQUEST FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS TO PURCHASE A 2026 CHEVY EQUINOX EV FOR USE BY THE SENIOR SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

REQUEST FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS TO PURCHASE A FORD F-350 FOR USE BY THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT. THIS PURCHASE IS BEING MADE USING THE ONONDAGA COUNTY PURCHASING CONTRACT AND WILL UTILIZE THE H

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

REQUEST FROM SENIOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPER TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 8, 2026, AT 6:00PM REGARDING THE 2026 BEST GRANT PROJECT APPLICATION FOR PERFECT BLEND.

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

RESULT: CLOSED [UNANIMOUS]

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

THE CHIEF OF POLICE RESPECTFULLY REQUESTS THAT THE TOWN BOARD AUTHORIZE THE PROMOTION OF OFFICER LUKE MARA TO THE POSITION OF SERGEANT, EFFECTIVE JUNE 11, 2026, AT AN ANNUAL SALARY OF $101,458.

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

Data Center Moratorium Public Hearing

Voted yesApr 22, 2026

Adopt a resolution authorizing lease agreement for viable farmland for agricultural use consisting of approximately 21 acres bearing tax map parcel #'s: 122.00-1-1.11, 122.00-1-2.11, and 122.00-1-2.12

Voted yesMar 11, 2026

THE CHIEF OF POLICE REQUESTS THE TOWN BOARD TO AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF EMILY KAINER TO THE POSITION OF PART TIME TELECOMMUNICATOR, EFFECTIVE MARCH 12, 2026, AT AN HOURLY RATE OF $25.23.

Voted yesMar 11, 2026

THE COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE REQUESTS THE APPROVAL OF THE TOWN BOARD TO MAKE BUDGET TRANSFERS/MODIFICATIONS, AS ATTACHED, TO THE 2025 ADOPTED BUDGET.

Voted yesMar 11, 2026

REQUEST FROM THE DIRECTOR OF RECYCLING & COMPOSTING TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM WHICH AUTHORIZES THE USE OF UP TO $140,670 FROM THE GENERAL FUND CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR THE

Voted yesMar 11, 2026

REQUEST FROM THE DEPUTY TOWN PLANNER TO APPOINT 6 MEMBERS TO THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN COMMITTEE: JEFF BAKER, JONATHAN BENN, SEAN GARRITY, DAN LIEBERT, STEVE REDLER, AND PETER THOMAS.

Voted yesMar 11, 2026

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Voted yesMar 11, 2026

REQUEST FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR THE APPROVAL OF SEASONAL PERSONNEL, PER ATTACHED.

Voted yesMar 11, 2026

Approval of Conservation Easement Public Hearing Opening

Voted yesMar 11, 2026

Approval of February 11, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Voted yesMar 11, 2026

Approval of February 25, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Voted yesMar 11, 2026

Appointment of Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee Members

Voted yesMar 11, 2026

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Voted yesMar 11, 2026

REQUEST FROM OPEN SPACE COORDINATOR TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL FARMLAND ALONG WEISHEIT ROAD IN REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 FARMLAND OPPORTUNITIES.

Voted yesMar 11, 2026

REQUEST FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND THE TOWN ENGINEER TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION ASSOCIATED WITH THE NYSDOT FEDERAL AID AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT D041773 (CARBON REDUCTION PROGRAM) AND AUTHORIZE THE T

Voted yesMar 11, 2026

Proposed perpetual Conservation Easement Agreement on +/- 7.919 acres of land located at 79 Retreat House Road Glenmont (tax parcel ID #:87.03-2-32).