ยง 145. Purchase of gravel pits. The town board of a town may contract
for and purchase land in the name of the town containing a gravel bed or
other material for use on the public highways and bridges of the town.
No such land shall be purchased except at an agreed price with the
owner. No such land shall be resold to any private corporation. The
purchase price of such land shall be a town charge and be paid from
moneys levied or collected therefor, as provided by law. All such
property so acquired shall vest in and become the property of such town.
Structure New York Laws
Article 7 - Town Superintendents
140 - General Powers and Duties of Town Superintendent.
141 - Estimate of Expenditures for Highways and Bridges.
142 - Machinery, Tools, Equipment and Implements.
142-C - Removal of Snow and Ice From Streets and Repair of Sidewalks in Villages.
142-D - Rental or Hiring of Town Highway Machinery, Tools or Equipment.
143 - Town Superintendents May Hire Machinery.
145 - Purchase of Gravel Pits.
147 - Entry Upon Lands by Town Superintendent.
148 - Damages to Owners of Lands.
149 - Drainage, Sewer and Water Pipes, Cattle Passes or Other Crossings in Highways.
151 - Expenditures for Sidewalks.
154 - Erection of Guide Boards.
155 - Application for Service of Prisoners.
156 - Penalty, and Notice on Bridge.
157 - Assessment of Cost Against Owners and Occupants.