Alleged bickering between town and village officials in Woodbury has some residents feeling uneasy, as questions swirl about the future of municipality.

The discord recently played out in a six-figure lawsuit and, most recently, has officials allegedly fighting for control over the police department and animal shelter.

“It’s just like what’s happening with the country right now. if we don’t come together, we are definitely going to fall,” says Woodbury resident Anna Cacheiro.

In addition to those concerns, there are renewed talks about the Ace Farm property on County Route 105 possibly being annexed by the Town of Palm Tree.

“We have a problem with sewage right now. We are running out of water,” says Henry Bailey, of Woodbury. “This stuff is critical.”

Palm Tree officials did not immediately respond to News 12's request for comment.

Sen. James Skoufis represents the area and recently wrote an op-ed about concerns titled, “Woodbury Has a Problem; It’s Time for a Solution.”

“The town and village are at each other’s throats,” says Skoufis. “The fighting has to stop.”

Skoufis is proposing both boards agree to merge into a single board that governs both municipalities, which is allowed by state law. He says several municipalities statewide operate in this coterminous fashion.

“The problem here is you have two boards that are diametrically opposed to eachother and are constantly at each other’s throats. With one board, that immediately gets put to an end,” Skoufis says.

Town Supervisor Kathryn Luciani wouldn’t comment on the concerns with the way the governments are being run or the proposal to merge boards. Village Mayor Andrew Giacomazza declined to be interviewed and denied any problems between officials.

“I'm not aware of any issues between the two boards. Both boards provide vital and distinct services to our residents. Once again, I have no issues,” says Giacomazza.

Residents News 12 spoke to say a more productive dialogue between their elected representatives is needed and aren’t sure Skoufis’ plan would be best for Woodbury either.

“If we consolidate, it leaves us not having the proper checks and balances,” says Bailey.

Town and village officials are planning to discuss some of these issues at a public board Monday at Woodbury Town Hall at 6 p.m.