Government Meetings

Port Chester

Mon., Aug. 5

PORT CHESTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Town of Rye Justice Court, 350 N. Main St., Port Chester. 6 p.m.: Closed session consultation with village attorney. 7 p.m.: Public meeting. Draft Agenda: 1) Presentation by Rye Town Supervisor Gary Zuckerman. 2) Public hearing to consider adopting a local law amending the code imposing a temporary development moratorium on self-storage facilities. 3) Public hearing to consider adopting a local law amending the code to increase the maximum weight of vehicles parked on residential premises. 4) Public hearing to consider adopting a local law amending the zoning code to establish a Public Parking Incentive Zone. 5) Public hearing to amend the code imposing a temporary development moratorium on battery energy storage systems in order to review and make necessary changes to the zoning code. 6) Public hearing to consider adopting a local law amending the code on Senior Citizen Tax Exemptions to increase the extent of exemptions. 7) Public hearing to consider approving the Village of Port Chester’s CDBG application for the purchasing and installation of traffic controls and other improvements at the Westchester Avenue and Bowman Avenue intersection. 8) Public hearing to consider approving the Village of Port Chester’s CDBG application for the design and installation of a sanitary sewer relief pipe to be located at the intersection of Willett Avenue and Broad Street. 9) Presentation by Carver Center which is in the process of completing a CDBG application for the purchase and installation of security cameras. 10) Presentation by the Rye YMCA which plans to apply for a CDBG to support the development of a full-day, licensed childcare center at All Souls Community Center in Port Chester. 11) Presentation by Caritas of Port Chester which is intending to apply for a CDBG to hire a volunteer coordinator, mobile pantry driver and pantry associate and cook for their expanded kitchen in 2025 and in 2026, they would like to expand their cooler capabilities. In 2027, they would like to open another hub to support their growth. 12) Discussion on park patrol activity, ticketing and enforcement. 13) Public comments. 14) Report of the village manager. 15) Recommending Westchester County Board of Legislators renew and reaffirm, with updates, the Terminal Use Agreements of commercial airlines operating at Westchester County Airport. 16) From the Fire Patrol & Rescue Co. on the election of Ethan Ortiz to active membership. 17) From the Harry Howard Hook & Ladder Co. on the election of James Quinones to active membership. 18) Award RFP Third Party Plan Review Program to SAFEbuilt. 19) Adopting the NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal Pro-Housing Communities Pledge. 20) Approving a Sister City affiliation with the town of Saladillo, Argentina and authorizing the village manager to negotiate and execute all necessary documents to effectuate said Sister City affiliation. 21) Adopting the Master Transportation Study. 22) Awarding bid for firehouse HVAC improvements. 23) Correspondence: a) From First Baptist Church of Mamaroneck requesting the use of the Port Chester Senior Center for their annual fashion show on Aug. 24 from 3-6 p.m. 24) From Laura Ianello, co-president, Park Avenue PTO requesting street closure for the section of Park Avenue in front of the school from 4-30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27 for a back to school picnic. 25) From Alexander Rovello requesting permission to block off Indian Road at the corner of 23 Haines Blvd. to 116 Indian Road on Sept. 21 from 1-8 p.m. for their granddaughter’s wedding reception. 26) Public comments and board comments. Regular monthly meeting. Open to the public. For information, final agenda and backup, call 914-939-5202 or visit portchesterny.gov

Tues., Aug. 6

PORT CHESTER TAXI COMMISSION. Village Hall Conference Room, 222 Grace Church St., Port Chester. 6:30 p.m. Regular monthly meeting. Open to the public. For information, agenda, call the Village Clerk’s Office at 914-939-5202.

Thurs., Aug. 8

PORT CHESTER HOUSING TASK FORCE. Village Hall Conference Room, 222 Grace Church St., Port Chester. 7 p.m. Meeting of this task force appointed by the village board to study housing options in the village and to make suggestions on how to improve them. Open to the public. For information, agenda, call the village clerk’s office at 914-939-5202.

Wed., Aug. 14

PORT CHESTER INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY. Village Hall Conference Room, 222 Grace Church St., Port Chester. 6:30 p.m. Regular monthly meeting. Open to the public. For information, agenda, call 914-937-6780 or visit portchesternyida.org

PORT CHESTER PARK COMMISSION. Port Chester Senior Center, 220 Grace Church St., Port Chester. 7 p.m. Regular monthly meeting. Open to the public. For information, agenda, call 914-939-2354.

Thurs., Aug. 15

PORT CHESTER ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. Town of Rye Justice Court, 350 N. Main St., Port Chester. 7 p.m. Agenda not available as of press time. Regular monthly meeting. Open to the public. For information, agenda, call 914-937-6780 or visit portchesterny.gov

Rye Brook

Tues., Aug. 6

RYE BROOK ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. Meeting Room, Village Hall, 938 King St., Rye Brook. 7:30 p.m. Agenda: 1) Application to widen the full length of the driveway and install storm water management system at 9 Country Ridge Dr. (Adjourned from 6/4). 2) Application to construct a second story addition and interior alterations at 43 Rock Ridge Dr. (Adjourned from 7/2). 3) Application to construct a front portico, deck, circular driveway, legalize patio and remove concrete patio at 21 Country Ridge Circle. Regular monthly meeting. Open to the public. For information, agenda, backup, call 914-939-0668 or visit ryebrookny.gov

Mon., Aug. 12

RYE BROOK PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COUNCIL. Conference Room, Village Hall, 938 King St., Rye Brook. 8 p.m. Regular monthly meeting. Open to the public. For information, agenda, call 914-939-3235 or visit ryebrookny.gov

Tues., Aug. 13

RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Meeting Room, Village Hall, 938 King St., Rye Brook. 7:30 p.m. Draft agenda as of press time: 1) Considering approving two applications for Community Development Block Grants to the Westchester County Consortium of Communities for improvements to the AJP Senior Center. 2) Considering awarding a proposal for village t-shirts and apparel for Recreation Dept. programs. 3) Considering accepting a stock donation for the AJP Senior Center. 4) Considering modifications to the village safety policies. 5) Considering approving contract for fire sprinkler service. 6) Administrator’s report. Regular monthly meeting. Open to the public. For information, final agenda and backup, call 914-708-7242 or visit ryebrookny.gov.

Rye Town

Thurs., Aug. 15

RYE TOWN BOARD. Crawford Mansion Community Center, 122 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook. 6 p.m. Regular monthly meeting. Open to the public. Agenda not available as of press time. For information, agenda, call 914-939-3570 or go to townofryeny.com This will be a hybrid meeting. The Town will also be using Zoom to host those who wish to join. You can also see the video and hear the audio of the live session on the Town of Rye’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/townofryeny. Email Town Clerk Hope Vespia at [email protected] for the Zoom link.

Schools

Wed., Aug. 7

BLIND BROOK BOARD OF EDUCATION TOWN HALL AND REGULAR MEETING. Blind Brook Middle/High School Library, 840 King St., Rye Brook. 6:30 p.m. The Board of Education is hosting a Town Hall to continue the dialogue regarding proposed capital improvements. The Board is sensitive to the budgetary impact of these proposed upgrades and improvements and will be providing additional information on anticipated costs. The Board is requesting community input on the scope of work. The Town Hall will be followed by the board’s regular monthly meeting. Open to the public. For information, agenda, call District Clerk Vivian Groccia at 914-937-3600 x1001, email her at [email protected] or visit blindbrook.org

Thurs., Aug. 15

PORT CHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION. Port Chester Middle School Auditorium, Bowman Avenue, Rye Brook. 5 p.m. Regular monthly meeting. Open to the public. For information, agenda, call District Clerk Cathy Maggi at 914-934-7922, email her at [email protected] or visit portchesterschools.org.

Westchester County

Mon., Aug. 5

WESTCHESTER COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS. Board of Legislators Chambers, 148 Martine Ave., 8^th Floor, White Plains. 10 a.m. Regular monthly meeting. Open to the public. For information, agenda, call 914-995-2800 or visit westchesterlegislators.com