New Lenox Township Approves Service Pact with Catholic Charities, Honors Former Trustee Doug Boyd

New Lenox Township Board of Trustees Meeting | February 12, 2026

Article Summary:
The New Lenox Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved a formal Service Agreement with Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, to streamline client referrals and enhance cooperative family assistance. The Board also passed a resolution honoring former Trustee Doug Boyd for his 12 years of service and his role in expanding local housing access.

Township Partnerships & Resolutions Key Points:

• Catholic Charities Pact: The Board approved a non-financial agreement with the Diocese of Joliet to maintain frequent communication and coordinate social services.

• Boyd Family Resolution: Resolution 2026-01 formally recognizes the late Doug Boyd’s 12-plus years of dedicated service to New Lenox Township.

• Housing Legacy Highlighted: Trustees specifically amended the resolution to commemorate Boyd’s instrumental efforts in developing new housing and helping local families secure their first homes.

The New Lenox Township Board of Trustees on Thursday, February 12, 2026, unanimously approved measures to strengthen its regional social safety net and honor the legacy of a foundational local leader.

The Board authorized a formal Service Agreement with Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet. Supervisor Cass Wennlund presented the agreement to the Board, taking care to clarify the exact nature of the partnership.

Wennlund explicitly noted that the document is not a financial agreement. Rather, it functions as a cooperative pact establishing a framework for both entities to maintain frequent contact. The goal is to deeply acquaint both the Township and Catholic Charities with each other’s specific programs and services, allowing for seamless referrals when local clients and families require assistance.

Trustee Annette Vogt made the motion to approve the service agreement, which was seconded by Trustee Martin Boban before passing on a 4-0 roll call vote.

Following the agency partnership, the Board shifted its focus to formally recognizing the contributions of one of its own. Supervisor Wennlund presented Resolution No. 2026-01, the “Boyd Family Resolution,” honoring over 12 years of dedicated service to the community by former Trustee Doug Boyd.

Before passing the measure, the Board engaged in a brief discussion regarding Boyd’s specific impacts on the municipality. The dialogue resulted in an official addition to the resolution’s text, specifically indicating that Boyd “played a key role in contributing to new housing in New Lenox Township placing numerous families in their first homes.”

The amended resolution was motioned by Trustee Boban, seconded by Trustee Patty Deiters, and unanimously approved by the Board.