{
 "city": "Amityville",
 "state": "New York",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/amityville.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board will hear two residential construction applications",
   "summary": "The Amityville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on August 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Village Hall courtroom. The board will consider an application for a 34’ x 28’ detached three‑car garage at 72 Bennett Place in a Residential A district. It will also consider an application for a new one‑family dwelling at 41 Braham Avenue in a Residential B district.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-343",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to hear fence, building, and parking variance requests",
   "summary": "The Amityville Zoning Board of Appeals will consider several applications for variances and special exceptions, including requests to install fences, convert a motor vehicle storage facility to a sports facility, and modify parking requirements for a commercial addition.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-340",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Board considers $177,020 police retirement payout and new fire department boat",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will review several budget modifications and vendor payments, including police and fire equipment. The meeting includes a public hearing on storage trailer license terms and the appointment of two new police officers.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-342",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to review sign, housing and commercial building applications",
   "summary": "The Amityville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on July 9, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. to consider three continuing applications. The agenda includes a revised CVS branding sign for Ultimate Signs & Designs Corp. at 20 Merrick Road, an amendment to a previous approval for a one‑family dwelling at 21 Norman Avenue, and a site‑plan and architectural review for a new commercial building by 44 Merrick Holding LLC at 44 Merrick Road. Each request seeks approval under the Village of Amityville Code sections cited in the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-341",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Amityville Board of Trustees to review franchise agreements and insurance payments",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will consider several franchise agreements, including those with Verizon and Cablevision. The meeting includes approvals for seasonal hires, various business licenses, and multiple vendor payments for village services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-338",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-338",
   "source": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Zoning Board reviews fence, pool, and building permit requests",
   "summary": "The Amityville Zoning Board of Appeals will consider applications for fence height exceptions, a variance for a detached garage, and a variance for a FEMA-compliant home. The agenda includes requests for special exceptions and variances regarding property setbacks and structure dimensions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-336",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Board will consider two variances for a new FEMA‑compliant home on Braham Avenue",
   "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will review multiple applications for special exceptions and variances, including several 6‑foot vinyl fence requests, a small accessory‑structure variance, a pool setback variance, and two variances for a new FEMA‑compliant one‑family dwelling. The board will also consider renewals of previously approved special exceptions for two‑family dwellings and a non‑owner‑occupied property. All items are slated for decision at this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-335",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06182026-335",
   "source": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Board will vote on a $7,325 fireworks contract for Aug. 22 display",
   "summary": "The Amityville Board of Trustees will consider authorizing the Mayor to sign a $7,325 contract with American Fireworks for a fireworks display on August 22, 2026. The meeting also includes a public hearing on Verizon New York, Inc.'s franchise request, and votes on two resolutions—one extending the village’s multiple‑dwelling moratorium and another accepting the Justice Court audit. Additional items are payments for various village contracts and license renewals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-337",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-337",
   "source": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to review new commercial building and historic designations",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider five applications for architectural review and site plans. These include a new commercial building and various renovations within the village.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-333",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06042026-333",
   "source": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Board approves hiring code enforcers and pays monthly village bills",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will approve hiring two new Code Enforcement Officers, approve a list of business license renewals, and pay monthly bills including health benefits, software maintenance, and ambulance deposits.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-334",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05212026-334",
   "source": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to review fence variances and residential structure requests",
   "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider five applications for variances and special exceptions. These include requests for fence installations, a two-family dwelling renewal, and a detached garage expansion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-331",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05212026-331",
   "source": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Board to approve payments and budget changes for village operations",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will consider approving payments for legal, engineering, and insurance services, as well as a budget modification for street maintenance. The meeting includes a public hearing to re-levy unpaid property clean-up charges.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-332",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-332",
   "source": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to review three property development applications",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider three architectural review applications. These include a commercial-to-residential conversion, a façade renovation, and the construction of a new home.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072026-329",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05072026-329",
   "source": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Amityville Board of Trustees to review licenses and village expenditures",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will consider several new and renewal business licenses, including landscaping and tow truck permits. The meeting includes requests for employee benefit payments and professional service contracts. A public hearing is being called for May 11, 2026, regarding unpaid property clean-up charges.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-330",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04272026-330",
   "source": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "ZBA to review special exceptions for mixed-use dwelling and outdoor storage",
   "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two applications for special exceptions. These requests involve the use of a mixed-use building and the outdoor storage of business materials.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162026-326",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04162026-326",
   "source": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Board to approve AFD chief nominations and landscaping license renewals",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will approve the appointment of new Fire Department leadership and a long list of landscaping license renewals. The meeting also includes requests to pay various bills, including a $78,000 traffic calming project and $43,850 for a Jumpstart Grant survey.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-328",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-328",
   "source": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-02",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to hold hearing on historic landmark designation",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider the recommendation for Historic Landmark Designation for a property at 38 Barberry Court. The board will also review an application for an 11’ x 43’ extension at 170 Broadway.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04022026-325",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04022026-325",
   "source": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Board will call a public hearing on new law regulating parked landscaping vehicles",
   "summary": "The Board will approve the March 9 meeting minutes and appoint three new junior members of the Amityville Fire Department. It will consider new and renewal licenses for landscapers and other businesses, as well as several payment and budget modification requests. The meeting also includes a public hearing call for Introductory Local Law No. 1 of 2026 to amend the village code on improperly parked landscaping vehicles.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03232026-324",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03232026-324",
   "source": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-19",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to review fence, housing, and business storage requests",
   "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider several applications for special exceptions and variances. These include requests for non-standard fencing, two-family dwelling renewals, and commercial outdoor storage.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03192026-323",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03192026-323",
   "source": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Village to approve $332,499.94 payment for new ambulance",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will approve the minutes from the February 24 meeting and consider a series of licensing renewals and new licenses. Several payment requests will be voted on, including a $332,499.94 purchase of a new ambulance and other contracts for construction, engineering, and grant services. The board will also review requests from the police, fire, public works, and other departments, as well as community use of village facilities.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03092026-322",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03092026-322",
   "source": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-05",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to consider signage application for Dunkin’/Baskin‑Robbins at 355 Broadway",
   "summary": "The Amityville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on March 5, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Village Hall courtroom. The board will review an application from Multibrands Amityville Operating Company for new Dunkin’/Baskin‑Robbins branding signage. The proposed sign would be installed on the east side of Broadway (Route 110) at 355 Broadway, about 220 feet south of Dixon Avenue, within a B‑1 Business district.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03052026-320",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03052026-320",
   "source": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-26",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "David Gordon seeks four variances to expand a rear deck at 68 Purdy Lane.",
   "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider six applications for variances, special exceptions, and a use variance on residential properties. Requests include a deck expansion, renewal of a two‑family dwelling exception, conversions to parent‑child residences, and conversion of an office building to a dwelling. Each application cites specific sections of the Village of Amityville Code. The board will decide whether to grant the requested changes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02262026-317",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02262026-317",
   "source": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Board will set new fees for village playing fields rentals",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will approve meeting minutes, a paramedic resignation, and hire three EMTs at $24.00 per hour with residency waivers. It will consider multiple license renewals and a series of financial requests, including a legal services agreement and payments to various vendors. The meeting also includes a resolution establishing daily rental fees for village playing fields.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242026-321",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02242026-321",
   "source": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Village approves $52,631 workers‑comp benefit and several insurance payments",
   "summary": "The Board will approve the minutes from the Jan 27 meeting and consider a series of license applications and renewals for landscapers, automotive businesses, cabarets, taxicabs, tow trucks, storage trailers, and other vendors. It will vote on payment requests including $3,122.51 for Aflac insurance, $11,550.00 for Arthur Gallagher insurance, $52,631.25 for the fourth installment of workers‑comp benefits, $4,408.45 for traffic‑light repairs, and $3,584.25 for diesel fuel. The trustees will authorize the mayor to sign an intermunicipal agreement with the Suffolk County Board of Elections and the Amityville Union Free School District for the 2026 special election. Additional items include police firearms re‑qualification training, surplus of three DPW vehicles, and a public hearing on small‑claims tax refunds.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02092026-318",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02092026-318",
   "source": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-05",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board will hear applications for a new garage and a façade alteration",
   "summary": "The Amityville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on February 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Village Hall courtroom. The board will consider an application from Linda Dosouto for a 20’ x 24’ detached garage on the south side of Cottage Place, about 150 feet east of Couty Line Road, in a Residential B district (2 Cottage Place). It will also consider an application from Michael Esposito for a façade alteration on the northwest corner of Broadway and Greene Avenue, in a B‑1 Business district (184 Broadway). Both proposals are subject to the Village Code sections cited.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02052026-316",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02052026-316",
   "source": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-27",
   "body": "Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Board to approve $21,082.47 drone purchase and multiple service payments",
   "summary": "The Board will approve the minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting and renew a range of licenses for landscaping, automotive, cabaret, and other services. It will consider several payment requests, including $5,986.97 for CSEA dental and vision benefits and $21,082.47 for a drone purchase from Skydio, Inc. Police training sessions and fire department event requests will also be reviewed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01272026-315",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01272026-315",
   "source": "https://www.amityville.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}