Town of Hamburg

SAVINGS SEEN IN MERGING TAX AND CLERK OFFICES:

The proposed consolidation of the Town of Hamburg tax office into the town clerk's office is expected to save $65,000 a year.

The savings would come through the elimination of the tax manager's job and some part-time positions, according to Councilwoman Kathleen C. Hochul and Town Clerk Catherine A. Rybczynski.

The tax office has been under the Finance Department since the position of tax receiver was eliminated in 2004.

The Town Board on Monday night called a public hearing for its first meeting in October - the exact date to be determined - to consider the proposal.