Briarcliff Manor public meetings in 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board unanimously adopted Local Law No. 9 of 2025, adding Chapter 46 on procurement using best value. It also unanimously approved an amended special permit for Congregation Sons of Israel at 1666 Pleasantville Road, allowing a 497‑module, 201.285 kW rooftop solar photovoltaic system while continuing the existing place‑of‑worship use. The public hearing on the affordable‑housing amendment was adjourned to Jan 20 2026, and the public hearing on the solar permit was opened and then closed the same evening.

• Closed public hearing on Chapter 46 procurement legislation (unanimous)
• Adopted Local Law No. 9 of 2025 adding Chapter 46 procurement best‑value (unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing on affordable‑housing amendment to Jan 20 2026 (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on Congregation Sons of Israel rooftop solar permit (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Congregation Sons of Israel rooftop solar permit (unanimous)
• Approved amended special permit for rooftop solar PV system at 1666 Pleasantville Road (unanimous)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will conduct public hearings regarding affordable housing definitions and a zoning text amendment for the 'Briarhouse' property. The board will also review quarterly financial reports and consider several budget transfers for vehicle maintenance and water main design.

• Public hearing for 1030/1050 Pleasantville Road (Briarhouse, LLC) Zoning Text Amendment
• Public hearing for Congregation Sons of Israel (1666 Pleasantville Road) Special Use Permit and solar installation
• Proposed $25,334 transfer for a fleet repair contract with HB Automotive
• Proposed $30,000 capital transfer for Carleton water main replacement design
• Review of FY 25/26 Q1-Q2 financial reports for General, Water, and Library funds

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several site plan applications and permits for commercial and residential developments. This includes a new mixed-use building and a subdivision of a 15.5-acre property.

• Site Plan Approval for gas station and automotive service alterations at 126 North State Road
• Special Use Permit amendment and Site Plan Approval for rooftop solar at 1666 Pleasantville Road
• Site Plan Approval and Steep Slopes Permit for a new mixed-use building at 1230/1238 Pleasantville Road
• Preliminary subdivision application for a 7-lot development at 620 Sleepy Hollow Road

The Board voted to waive the public hearing and approve the site‑plan resolution for a photovoltaic system on the roof of 1666 Pleasantville Road, pending board of trustees approval. It also scheduled a public hearing for the mixed‑use project at 1230/1238 Pleasantville Road on Jan 8 2026, and referred the gas‑station renovation at 126 North State Road to the Architectural Review Board with a planned site walk. The Board approved the November minutes and adjourned at 9:47 pm.

• Waived public hearing for PV system at 1666 Pleasantville Rd (motion passed)
• Approved site‑plan resolution for PV system, conditioned on board of trustees approval (motion passed)
• Scheduled public hearing for mixed‑use project at 1230/1238 Pleasantville Rd on Jan 8 2026 (motion passed)
• Referred gas‑station renovation at 126 N. State Rd to Architectural Review Board (motion passed)
• Agreed to conduct site walk for subdivision at 620 Sleepy Hollow Rd (consensus)
• Approved November minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 9:47 pm

Local Development Corporation

The Briarcliff Manor Local Development Corporation is meeting to authorize an agreement for annual audits and discuss landscaping for the Justice Center. The board will also review the November financial report and current invoices.

• Proposed agreement with PKF O’Connor Davies for FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027 annual audits
• Discussion of Justice Center Landscaping Plan
• Review of November financial report showing a net position of $179,698
• Invoice for Josh Ringel for Justice Center and 1050/1030 Pleasantville Road project work: $1,425.45
• Invoice for Kathryn Nivins monthly stipend: $1,689.72

The board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the CEO to execute the audit engagement with PKF O'Connor Davies for fiscal years ending May 31, 2026 and May 31, 2027, including language to cancel the second year if unnecessary. The board also unanimously approved the minutes of the November 13, 2025 meeting, set the next meeting for January 13, 2026, and adjourned the session.

• Approved audit engagement with PKF O'Connor Davies for FY 2025‑2026 and 2026‑2027 (unanimous)
• Added option to cancel the second‑year audit if deemed unnecessary (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the November 13, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for January 13, 2026 at 6:15 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned the regular meeting at 7:19 p.m. (unanimous)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider adopting Local Law No. 7 of 2025, which amends Chapter 186-7 of the Village Code to clarify requirements for abandoned underground facilities and new facility placement in public streets and sidewalks. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a zoning text amendment regarding a Briarhouse project.

• Adoption of Local Law No. 7 of 2025 (Chapter 186-7 amendments)
• Public Hearing: 1030/1050 Pleasantville Road Briarhouse zoning text amendment
• Lead Agency Designation for Chapter 186-7 SEQR review
• Public Hearing: Chapter 46 Procurement Using Best Value
• Public Hearing: Downtown Adjacent Planned Unit Development Districts (PUD)

The Board unanimously adopted Local Law No. 8 of 2025, amending Village Code Chapter 186‑7 and approved a SEQR Negative Declaration for the amendment. It also approved a resolution establishing a Strategic Property Redevelopment Floating Zone for the Briarhouse & Village Justice Center project and scheduled a public hearing for December 16, 2025. Several public hearings on related draft legislation were adjourned to later dates, and the November 18, 2025 minutes were approved.

• Adopted Local Law No. 8 of 2025 amending Chapter 186‑7 (unanimously)
• Approved SEQR Negative Declaration for Chapter 186‑7 amendments (unanimously)
• Approved resolution for Strategic Property Redevelopment Floating Zone at 1030/1050 Pleasantville Rd (unanimously)
• Scheduled public hearing for the Floating Zone on Dec 16 2025 at 7:30 p.m. (unanimously)
• Adjourned public hearing on Chapter 186‑7 amendments to Dec 16 2025 (unanimously)
• Adjourned public hearing on Chapter 220‑2 affordable housing to Dec 16 2025 (unanimously)
• Adjourned public hearing on Chapter 220‑21.C PUD to Jan 6 2026 (unanimously)
• Approved minutes of Nov 18 2025 (unanimously)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold continued public hearings on street protection, affordable housing, and the creation of Downtown Adjacent Planned Unit Development Districts. Members will also discuss the FY 2026/27 budget timeline and the 2026 annual meeting calendar.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 186-7 Streets and Sidewalks
• Public hearing on amending Chapter 220-2 Definitions and 220-10 Affordable Housing
• Proposed local law to establish Chapter 220-21.C Downtown Adjacent Planned Unit Development Districts
• Lead Agency Designation for 235 Elm Road (Renaissance Briarcliff Manor)
• Public hearing to add Chapter 46, Procurement Using Best Value

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold continued public hearings on amending the village code regarding specialty zones and the protection of street and sidewalk facilities. The board is also reviewing the FY 2024-2025 auditor's report and various administrative appointments.

• Proposed Local Law No. 7 of 2025 to amend Chapter 186-7 regarding abandoned underground facilities and permits
• Public hearing for a local law to reorganize code chapters and establish Chapter 220-21 Specialty Zones
• Village Annual Auditor’s Report for FY 2024-2025
• 2Q FY 25/26 Capital/Operating Contingency Transfers
• Award of bid for hydrants

The Board of Trustees approved Local Law No. 7 of 2025, which renumbers and reorganizes various chapters of the village code and creates Chapter 220‑21 Specialty Zones. It also approved FY 25/26 budget transfers, awarded a fire‑hydrant contract to Ferguson Waterworks for $61,106.72, reappointed a Library Board member, and approved an under‑18 fire‑department membership. All actions were taken by unanimous vote.

• Adopted Local Law No. 7 of 2025 to renumber and reorganize code and establish Chapter 220‑21 Specialty Zones (unanimous)
• Approved FY 25/26 operating and capital budget transfers, including library repairs, debt service fund balance, and various capital projects (unanimous)
• Awarded fire‑hydrant purchase contract to Ferguson Waterworks for $61,106.72 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Gabrielle Rosenfeld to the Library Board (term to Dec 31 2030) (unanimous)
• Approved under‑18 membership of Adriana Ingegneri to the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department (unanimous)
• Adjourned the public hearing to Dec 2 2025 (unanimous)
• Closed the public hearing on the local‑law reorganization (unanimous)
• Adjourned the regular meeting at 9:15 p.m. (unanimous)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss financial transfers for capital projects and operating contingencies. The meeting includes continued public hearings on street protection and the reorganization of village code specialty zones.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 186-7 Streets and Sidewalks
• Public hearing on establishing Chapter 220-21 Specialty Zones
• Proposed $16,700 contingency transfer for library elevator piston rebuild
• Proposed $115,000 increase for Ridgecrest-Tower Hill Water Rehab change order
• Award of bid for hydrants

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider the Caruso application for a first‑floor rear addition at 548 Pleasantville Road. The board will deny the request because the proposed side yard dimensions (14 ft 8 in and 31 ft 10 in) do not meet the minimum requirements of 18 ft and 40 ft under Schedule 220, Attachment 2 of the Village Code. No other agenda items are listed.

• Denial of Caruso’s rear addition at 548 Pleasantville Road – proposed side yards 14 ft 8 in (required 18 ft) and 31 ft 10 in (required 40 ft)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on updating affordable housing and street facility codes, as well as establishing new 'Specialty Zones' and 'Downtown Adjacent Planned Unit Development Districts.' The meeting includes a review of a preliminary PUD approval for the Renaissance Briarcliff Manor project.

• Preliminary PUD approval for Rose Enterprises Group, Inc. at 235 Elm Road
• Proposed Local Law to establish Chapter 220-21.C Downtown Adjacent Planned Unit Development Districts
• Special Use Permit Amendment for rooftop solar at 1666 Pleasantville Road (Congregation Sons of Israel)
• Intermunicipal Agreement with Westchester County for Stop DWI
• Adoption of Local Law No. 7 of 2025 regarding Chapter 186-7 Streets and Sidewalks

The Board voted unanimously to authorize the Village Manager to execute an agreement with Westchester County for participation in the Stop DWI Patrol/Datamaster Project from Jan 1 2026 to Dec 31 2030. It also approved referral of a rooftop solar special‑use permit to the Planning Boards and scheduled a public hearing on a new procurement chapter. Additional actions included approving fire department memberships and several meeting minutes.

• Authorized Village Manager to execute Stop DWI agreement (unanimous)
• Approved referral of rooftop solar permit to Planning Boards (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Chapter 46 Procurement Best Value (unanimous)
• Approved fire department memberships for Allison Hogan and Jeremy Venezia (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Oct 7 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Oct 21 2025 (unanimous, one abstention)
• Adjourned public hearing on Chapter 220‑21.C downtown PUD to Dec 2 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing on Chapter 186‑7 streets to Nov 25 2025 (unanimous)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider several code amendments, including changes to Chapter 186-7 for streets and sidewalks and Chapter 220-2 and 220-10 for affordable housing. They will hold public hearings on a local law to create Chapter 220-21.C Downtown Adjacent Planned Unit Development districts and on a preliminary PUD approval for 235 Elm Road by Rose Enterprises Group, Inc. Additional items include a special use permit amendment for rooftop solar at 1666 Pleasantville Road, authorization for an intermunicipal DWI agreement with Westchester County, and scheduling a hearing on a best‑value procurement chapter. The meeting also includes a Pavement Management Group presentation and discussion of fire department memberships.

• Amend Chapter 186-7 Streets and Sidewalks, Protection of Existing Facilities (public hearing)
• Amend Chapter 220-2 Definitions and 220-10 Affordable Housing (public hearing)
• Local Law to establish Chapter 220-21.C Downtown Adjacent Planned Unit Development districts (public hearing)
• Preliminary Planned Unit Development approval for 235 Elm Road – Rose Enterprises Group, Inc. (public hearing)
• Special Use Permit Amendment for rooftop solar at 1666 Pleasantville Road (presentation)

Planning Board

The Briarcliff Manor Planning Board will review a recommendation to establish a Downtown Adjacent Planned Unit Development District (220-21.C) and grant Preliminary PUD approval for the property at 235 Elm Road. The board will also consider a sign permit application for 1123 Pleasantville Road and a zoning text amendment to Chapter 220-21 Specialty Zones. Additional agenda items include the Village Engineer’s Report and approval of the meeting minutes.

• Sign permit approval request for 1123 Pleasantville Road
• Zoning text amendment: Chapter 220-21 Specialty Zones
• Review and recommendation for Downtown Adjacent Planned Unit Development District (220-21.C) at 235 Elm Road
• Village Engineer’s Report
• Approval of meeting minutes

Local Development Corporation

The Briarcliff Manor Local Development Corporation board will review the FY2024‑2025 audit, financial reports for September and October, and pending invoices. It will consider authorizing the chief executive officer to execute an agreement with BFJ Planning for planning services related to the redevelopment of 1030 and 1050 Pleasantville Road. The agenda also includes a possible Justice Center schematic update and routine board and staff discussions.

• FY2024‑2025 audit presentation
• Financial reports for September and October
• Invoices to be paid
• Authorize CEO to execute agreement with BFJ Planning for redevelopment of 1030/1050 Pleasantville Road
• Justice Center schematic update (if available)

The board voted unanimously to authorize the CEO to sign an agreement with BFJ Planning for professional planning services related to the redevelopment of 1030 and 1050 Pleasantville Road. The minutes of the September 25, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved BFJ Planning agreement for 1030/1050 Pleasantville Road redevelopment (unanimous)
• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Comprehensive Plan Update

The Village of Briarcliff Manor held a Comprehensive Plan workshop. Officials presented the plan’s vision, community profile, and key recommendations on natural resources, housing, downtown, and parks. The session outlined goals and next steps for the long‑range strategy. No formal actions or votes were taken.

• Presentation of the Comprehensive Plan vision and overall goals
• Recommendations for natural resources and sustainability, including a natural resources inventory
• Housing element review featuring 1050 Pleasantville Road mixed‑use development and 235 Elm Road Planned Unit Development
• Downtown and business area recommendations such as streetscape improvements, a 2025 parking study, and a potential Business Improvement District
• Parks, recreation and open space recommendations, including upgrades to Chilmark Park and other village parks

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on November 18, 2025 to consider a Local Law that reorganizes several code chapters and creates Chapter 220‑21 Specialty Zones. It also designates the Village as lead agency for the Briarhouse & Village Justice Center project at 1030 and 1050 Pleasantville Road. Additional agenda items include a public hearing on a Downtown Adjacent Planned Unit Development at 235 Elm Road and an amendment to Chapter 186‑7 Streets and Sidewalks.

• Lead agency designation for 1030/1050 Pleasantville Road (Briarhouse & Village Justice Center) under SEQRA
• Public hearing scheduled for Local Law to establish Chapter 220‑21 Specialty Zones
• Public hearing for 235 Elm Road – Downtown Adjacent Planned Unit Development District and Preliminary PUD approval
• Continued public hearing to amend Chapter 186‑7 Streets and Sidewalks
• Award of bid VM2324-14 for Law Park Drainage Phase 2

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved awarding the Law Park Drainage Phase 2 contract to Site Construction Corp for $1,398,300 and authorized the Village Manager to sign the agreement. It also unanimously adopted lead‑agency notices for the Briarhouse & Village Justice Center project and the Renaissance Briarcliff Manor project, and scheduled a public hearing on the proposed downtown‑adjacent Planned Unit Development for November 18, 2025.

• Awarded Law Park Drainage Phase 2 contract to Site Construction Corp ($1,398,300) – unanimous
• Authorized Village Manager to execute the Law Park Drainage Phase 2 contract – unanimous
• Adopted Lead Agency Notice for Briarhouse & Village Justice Center project – unanimous
• Adopted Lead Agency Notice for Renaissance Briarcliff Manor project – unanimous
• Scheduled public hearing for downtown‑adjacent PUD (235 Elm Road) on Nov 18, 2025 – unanimous
• Directed request for downtown‑adjacent PUD to Village and Westchester County Planning Boards – unanimous
• Approved Village Justice Court independent audit for FY 2024‑2025 – unanimous
• Approved Chilmark Park capital improvements (accessible playground, etc.) – unanimous

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider several agenda items, including a public hearing to establish a Downtown Adjacent Planned Unit Development District and preliminary approval for 235 Elm Road. They will also schedule a hearing for a local law to reorder the code and create specialty zones, and continue a hearing to amend Chapter 186-7 Streets and Sidewalks. Additional items include the award of a bid for Law Park Drainage Phase 2, a SEQR Negative Declaration for Chilmark Park improvements, and the Village Justice Court auditor's report.

• Lead agency designation for 1030/1050 Pleasantville Road
• Schedule public hearing for local law to reorder code and create Chapter 220-21 specialty zones
• Public hearing on 235 Elm Road to establish Downtown Adjacent Planned Unit Development District (220-21.C) and preliminary PUD approval
• Continue public hearing to amend Chapter 186-7 Streets and Sidewalks
• Award of bid VM2324-14 for Law Park Drainage Phase 2

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review three applications for properties on Pleasantville Road. These include a request for a new mixed-use building, a sign permit, and a solar system installation.

• Site Plan Approval and Steep Slopes Permit for a new mixed-use building at 1230/1238 Pleasantville Road
• Sign permit approval for Froggy's at 1123 Pleasantville Road
• Special Use Permit amendment for a Photo Voltatic System on two building roofs at 555 Pleasantville Road

The Planning Board approved a resolution making the Village the Lead Agency for the 1230/1238 Pleasantville Road site plan. It unanimously waived the public hearing and approved the amended resolution for the photovoltaic system at 555 Pleasantville Road. The Board asked for sign revisions at 1123 Pleasantville Road and deferred approval until a November resubmission. September meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved resolution designating Village as Lead Agency (PB‑11‑2025)
• Waived public hearing for photovoltaic system amendment (unanimous)
• Approved amended resolution for photovoltaic system at 555 Pleasantville Rd (unanimous)
• Requested sign revisions for 1123 Pleasantville Rd and deferred approval to November meeting
• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will vote on amending Village Code Chapter 186-7 to clarify requirements for protecting existing underground facilities and managing abandoned utilities. The board will also hear public comments on a solar battery storage franchise renewal and a special use permit.

• Public hearing on Chapter 186-7 Streets and Sidewalks amendments
• Public hearing on Infinity Solar Systems special use permit
• Public hearing on Cablevision franchise renewal agreement
• Discussion on 1030 Pleasantville Road Façade
• Approval of water main easement agreement at 123 Marlborough Road

The Village Board adopted Local Law No. 6 of 2025, amending Chapter 178 to expressly prohibit Tier 2 battery energy storage systems and approved a SEQR Negative Declaration confirming no significant environmental impact. The Board also unanimously renewed the cable franchise agreement with Cablevision of Wappingers Falls, Inc. and approved an amended special permit for rooftop solar installations at 555 Pleasantville Road.

• Adopted Local Law No. 6 prohibiting Tier 2 battery storage systems (unanimous)
• Approved SEQR Negative Declaration for BESS amendment (unanimous)
• Renewed Cablevision franchise agreement (unanimous)
• Approved amended special permit for rooftop solar at 555 Pleasantville Road (unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing on Chapter 186‑7 streets and sidewalks to Oct 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Chapter 178 battery storage systems (unanimous)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss the Justice Center schematic design and hold public hearings on street protection and battery energy storage systems. The meeting includes reviews of FY 24/25 and 25/26 budget transfers and a corrected tax certiorari payment.

• Corrected tax certiorari refund of $190,184.42 to Sleepy Hollow Country Club
• Public hearing to amend a Special Use Permit for Infinity Solar Systems at 555 Pleasantville Road
• Proposed $30,000 increase for the FY 25/26 Preventative Pavement Preservation Program
• Proposed franchise renewal agreement with Cablevision of Wappingers Falls, Inc.
• Water main easement agreement for 123 Marlborough Road and land transfer for 95 Marlborough Road

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider three applications for variances at single-family dwellings. These requests follow previous denials based on nonconformity with village codes regarding building height, floor area, and lot size for pools.

• V-7-2025: Request for 3rd story dormer and 6,680 total sq ft at 206 River Road
• V-8-2025: Request for above-ground pool on a 25,912 sq ft lot at 41 Hickory Road
• V-9-2025: Request for in-ground pool on a 20,469 sq ft lot at 89 Fuller Road

Local Development Corporation

The Local Development Corporation will discuss updates to the Justice Center schematic. The board is also scheduled to review September invoices and a PARIS budget report.

• Justice Center Schematic Update
• Approval of September invoices
• Review of PARIS Budget Report for submission
• CFO report showing cash and investments of $203,383 as of August 31, 2025
• Status update on 24/25 audit activity

The board gave general approval to proceed with the Justice Center design. The minutes of the August 27, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously. Joint meetings with the Board of Trustees were scheduled for October 7 and October 21, 2025. The board adjourned the meeting unanimously at 7:50 p.m.

• Approved general go‑ahead for Justice Center design (no vote tally provided)
• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously
• Scheduled joint Board of Trustees meetings for Oct 7 and Oct 21, 2025
• Adjourned regular meeting unanimously at 7:50 p.m.

Planning Board

The board will review three development applications: a steep‑slopes permit for an addition at 154 South State Road, a 12‑lot subdivision on a 15.5‑acre site at 620 Sleepy Hollow Road, and an amendment to a special‑use permit to add a photovoltaic system on two buildings at 555 Pleasantville Road. The meeting will also include the Village Engineer’s Report and approval of the prior minutes.

• Steep Slopes Permit for an addition at 154 South State Road (PB-12-2025 HADI)
• 12‑lot subdivision on 15.5 acres at 620 Sleepy Hollow Road (PB-9-2025 BRANDYWINE HOME AND ESTATES)
• Amendment to Special Use Permit for a photovoltaic system on roofs at 555 Pleasantville Road (JAM 555 LLC)
• Village Engineer’s Report
• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting

The Planning Board approved the amended resolution for the HADI‑154 steep slopes permit on South State Road. The Board directed the Village Planner to draft a resolution and a positive recommendation for the 555 Pleasantville Road special‑use permit at the next meeting. The Board also approved the August minutes and then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved amended resolution for HADI‑154 steep slopes permit (South State Road)
• Directed planner to draft resolution and recommendation for 555 Pleasantville Road special‑use permit
• Approved August minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Comprehensive Plan Update

Staff from BFJ Planning and the Comprehensive Plan Working Group presented a summary of input gathered at the Briarcliff Manor Community Day. The feedback covers six themes—downtown, parks, transportation, housing, sustainability, and community facilities. The Board will discuss this input as part of the Comprehensive Plan update. No decisions were made at this meeting.

• Downtown: residents asked for a shuttle to Metro‑North stations, design guidelines, and a revised streetscape parking plan.
• Parks & Recreation: requests for shaded playgrounds, a dog park, and a ban on solar farms on open‑space lands.
• Transportation: proposals to redesign the Route 9A/North State Road intersection, improve walkability at Elm/Long Hill Road, and add bike lanes downtown.
• Housing: calls for gentle‑density development near main streets, workforce housing at the Pace site, and accessory apartments in new buildings.
• Sustainability: suggestions to install solar panels on Village rooftops and launch a village‑wide tree replacement program.

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the Downtown Adjacent Zoning Study prepared by BFJ Planning and a proposed local law. They will hear a presentation on the 235 Elm Road development site and continue a public hearing to amend Chapter 220-2 and 220-10 on affordable housing. Additional public hearings will address adding Chapter 10 for the Auditor’s Office, a franchise renewal agreement with Cablevision of Wappingers Falls, Inc., and a special use permit amendment for rooftop solar at 555 Pleasantville Road.

• Downtown Adjacent Zoning Study and Local Law – BFJ Planning
• 235 Elm Road Presentation
• Public hearing to amend Chapter 220-2 and 220-10, Affordable Housing
• Proposed Franchise Renewal Agreement with Cablevision of Wappingers Falls, Inc.
• Special Use Permit Amendment for rooftop solar at 555 Pleasantville Road

The Board unanimously adopted Local Law No. 5, establishing Chapter 10, the Auditor’s Office, in the village code. It also opened and then closed the public hearing on that ordinance. Additional actions included opening a franchise renewal hearing, referring a rooftop solar permit to planning boards, approving a fire department membership, and adjourning the affordable‑housing hearing to November 18.

• Adopted Local Law No. 5 establishing the Auditor’s Office (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing to add Chapter 10, Auditor’s Office (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Chapter 10, Auditor’s Office (unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing on affordable housing amendments to November 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for Cablevision franchise renewal (unanimous)
• Adjourned Cablevision franchise renewal hearing to October 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Referred JAM 555 Storage rooftop solar permit amendment to Planning Boards and set hearing for October 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved fire department membership for Keshav R. Rao (unanimous)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review a downtown adjacent zoning study and a presentation for 235 Elm Road. The meeting includes public hearings regarding the Auditor's Office and a franchise renewal agreement with Cablevision of Wappingers Falls, Inc.

• Downtown Adjacent Zoning Study and Local Law by BFJ Planning
• Public hearing to amend Chapter 220-2 (Definitions) and 220-10 (Affordable Housing)
• Proposed Franchise Renewal Agreement with Cablevision of Wappingers Falls, Inc.
• Special Use Permit Amendment for rooftop solar at 555 Pleasantville Road (JAM 555 Storage, LLC)
• Public hearing to add Chapter 10, Auditor’s Office

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board appointed Fernando Denis as a Police Officer Grade 4 with an annual salary of $102,564.96. It scheduled and adjourned several public hearings on affordable housing, streets and sidewalks, and solar energy, and set hearings for a new Auditor’s Office chapter and a Cablevision franchise renewal. The Board also awarded the Chappaqua Road–Route 100 water main replacement project to Aqua Works, Inc. for $485,213.

• Appointed Police Officer Fernando Denis, Grade 4, salary $102,564.96 (unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing on affordable housing amendments to September 16 2025 (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on streets and sidewalks; adjourned to October 7 2025 (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on solar and battery storage; adjourned to October 7 2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing September 16 2025 for new Chapter 10 Auditor’s Office (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing September 16 2025 for Cablevision franchise renewal (unanimous)
• Awarded Chappaqua Road–Route 100 water main replacement contract to Aqua Works, Inc. for $485,213 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the August 19 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will continue a public hearing on affordable housing definitions and hold new hearings regarding battery energy storage systems and street facility protections. The meeting includes a parking utilization study presentation and a bid award for a water main replacement.

• Public hearing on Chapter 220-2 and 220-10 regarding Affordable Housing
• Public hearing on Chapter 178 regarding Battery Energy Storage Systems
• Public hearing on Chapter 186-7 regarding Streets and Sidewalks
• Award of bid for VM2324-7 Chappaqua Road – Route 100 Water Main Replacement
• Proposed Franchise Renewal Agreement with Cablevision of Wappingers Falls, Inc.

Local Development Corporation

The Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the July 23, 2025 regular meeting. They discussed the DTS Parking Study and the Justice Center schematic but took no further action on those items. The next meeting was scheduled for September 25, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:01 p.m.

• Approved July 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 25, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 7:01 p.m. (unanimous)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees adopted a new local law requiring 10% of units in new residential developments to be affordable. The meeting also confirmed a police sergeant's promotion and authorized an intermunicipal agreement with Westchester County.

• Adoption of Local Law No. 5 of 2025 on affordable housing
• Police Sergeant promotion for Ronald Yeager ($147,744.10 annual salary)
• Intermunicipal agreement with Westchester County for mutual aid
• Endorsement of Greenway Conservancy Trail Grant Program
• Public hearing on Chapter 186-7, Streets and Sidewalks

The Board unanimously authorized the Village Manager to execute an Intermunicipal Agreement with Westchester County for participation in the Mutual Aid and Rapid Response Plan. It also unanimously endorsed the Greenway Conservancy Trail Grant application, adopted an Amenity Donation Policy, and committed village funds to complete the Chilmark Park compostable toilets project. Additional unanimous actions included budget transfers, fire department memberships, promotion of Sergeant Ronald Yeager, and scheduling of two public hearings for September 2, 2025.

• Approved intermunicipal agreement for Mutual Aid Rapid Response Plan (unanimous)
• Endorsed Greenway Conservancy Trail Grant application for Pine Road Park Trails (unanimous)
• Adopted Amenity Donation Policy #111 (unanimous)
• Committed village to fund excess costs for Chilmark Park compostable toilets project (unanimous)
• Authorized operating budget transfers for over‑expended FY 24‑25 budgets (unanimous)
• Approved fire department memberships for Adesina Temilduwa, Kathleen Brady, and Nicola Santucci (unanimous)
• Promoted Ronald Yeager to Police Sergeant with salary $147,744.10 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearings on Chapter 186-7 and Chapter 178 for September 2, 2025 (unanimous)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review several administrative actions and a continued public hearing. Discussions include police promotions, budget transfers, and the adoption of an amenity donation policy.

• Continued public hearing to amend Chapter 220-2 and 220-10 regarding Affordable Housing
• Intermunicipal Agreement with Westchester County for Mutual Aid Rapid Response
• Greenway Conservancy Trail Grant Program Application endorsement
• Crest Grant funding for compostable toilets at Chilmark Park
• Proposed public hearings for Chapter 186-7 (Streets and Sidewalks) and Chapter 178 (Battery Energy Storage Systems)

Planning Board

The Board unanimously approved the Trump National Golf Course site plan (PB-8-2025). It also unanimously approved the O'Shea River Road steep‑slopes permit and mandatory tree‑planting plan (PB-10-2025). The Board directed the Village Planner to prepare a resolution for the Hadi steep‑slopes permit (PB-12-2025). The July meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved Trump National Golf Course site plan (PB-8-2025) – unanimous vote
• Approved O'Shea River Road steep‑slopes permit and tree‑planting plan (PB-10-2025) – unanimous vote
• Directed Village Planner to prepare a resolution for Hadi steep‑slopes permit (PB-12-2025)
• Approved July minutes – unanimous vote

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board unanimously approved a SEQR Negative Declaration and adopted Local Law No. 4 amending Chapter 45 of the Village Code. It also adopted a Computer System Security Breach Notification Policy, authorized intermunicipal agreements for EV charging stations and prisoner transportation, approved capital budget transfers, authorized a $471.45 tax refund, and confirmed new fire department membership and the continued service of Associate Village Justice Howard Code.

• Closed public hearing on Chapter 45 amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted Local Law No. 4 amending Chapter 45 (unanimous)
• Adopted Computer System Security Breach Notification Policy (unanimous)
• Authorized EV charging stations intermunicipal agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized Prisoner Transportation agreement (unanimous)
• Approved FY 24/25 and FY 25/26 capital budget transfers (unanimous)
• Authorized $471.45 tax refund for 57 Ridgecrest Road (unanimous)
• Approved membership of Manuel Brea to Fire Department (unanimous)

Local Development Corporation

The board approved the Authority Mission Statement and adopted an official seal as the corporation’s logo, both by unanimous vote. The minutes of the June 5, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously. The next regular meeting was scheduled for August 27, 2025.

• Adopt Authority Mission Statement (unanimous)
• Adopt official seal as corporation logo (unanimous)
• Approve June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Schedule next meeting for August 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourn regular meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board unanimously awarded the Ridgecrest/Tower Hill Water Rehabilitation Project to Insituform Technologies for $441,150. It also approved resolutions supporting the Harriet Tubman Scenic Byway and authorized grant applications for Climate Smart Communities, MS4 Mapping, and Hudson River Estuary projects. Additional actions included approving a new fire department youth member and adjourning a public hearing to August 5.

• Awarded $441,150 Ridgecrest/Tower Hill Water Rehabilitation contract to Insituform Technologies, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Scenic Byway (unanimous)
• Authorized $1,972,903 Climate Smart Communities grant application for Law Park Phase III (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $60,227 MS4 Mapping grant application (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $35,000 Hudson River Estuary grant application (unanimous)
• Approved under‑18 membership of Vivian Ellsworth to the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department (unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing on Chapter 45 amendment to August 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled Computer System Security Breach Notification Policy for next agenda (no vote)

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted unanimously to waive the public hearing for the Trump National site plan amendment and to prepare a draft resolution. The board also ordered a halt to tree cutting at 620 Sleepy Hollow Road until a Tree Protection Plan is provided. Additional directives were given to prepare resolutions for other projects and to draft a memorandum on an affordable‑housing zoning amendment. The board approved the May 8 and June 12, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting at 10:48 pm.

• Waived public hearing for Trump National site plan amendment (unanimous)
• Ordered cessation of tree cutting at 620 Sleepy Hollow Road until Tree Protection Plan submitted
• Directed preparation of draft resolution for Trump National amendment
• Directed preparation of resolution for 206 River Road steep slopes permit after Zoning Board meeting
• Directed Village Planner to prepare memorandum on affordable‑housing zoning text amendment
• Approved minutes of May 8 & June 12, 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:48 pm (unanimous)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board unanimously adopted Local Law No. 3 of 2025, adding Chapter 40 “Notification of Defects” to the Village Code. It also approved a $180,476.89 tax refund settlement with Sleepy Hollow Country Club and accepted the dedication of Fee Court as a public road. Additional actions included fire department memberships, adjournments of several public hearings, scheduling a new hearing on Chapter 190, and approving the June 17 2025 meeting minutes.

• Adopted Local Law No. 3 of 2025 adding Chapter 40 Notification of Defects (unanimous)
• Approved $180,476.89 tax refund settlement with Sleepy Hollow Country Club (unanimous)
• Accepted dedication of Fee Court roadway and right‑of‑way as a public road (unanimous)
• Approved fire department memberships for Lydia Sternfeld, Richard Aldrich, and Killian McCabe (unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing on Chapter 45 Planning Board to July 15 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing on Chapter 220‑2 Definitions and 220‑10 Affordable Housing to August 5 2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on amendment to Chapter 190 Subdivision of Land for July 15 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the June 17 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board unanimously adopted the final scoping document for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Briarcliff Solar LLC’s proposed 15‑MW solar farm at 345 Scarborough Road. It also renewed the special‑use permits for Briarcliff Congregational Church (July 13 2025‑July 12 2030) and Scarborough Presbyterian Church (June 27 2025‑June 27 2030). Additionally, the Board adjourned the Chapter 40 public hearing to July 1, 2025, and approved a resolution extending the village’s moratorium on battery energy storage systems.

• Adopted final scope for DEIS on 15‑MW solar project (unanimous)
• Renewed Special Use Permit for Briarcliff Congregational Church (July 13 2025‑July 12 2030) (unanimous)
• Renewed Special Use Permit for Scarborough Presbyterian Church (June 27 2025‑June 27 2030) (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Briarcliff Congregational Church (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Scarborough Presbyterian Church (unanimous)
• Adjourned Chapter 40 public hearing to July 1 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution extending Battery Energy Storage Systems moratorium (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Board voted unanimously to approve the sign permit application for 126 North State Road. It agreed to give a positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the variance and site‑plan request at 12 Greenwood Court. The Board also directed the village planner to prepare a memo with comments on the proposed Chapter 45 zoning text amendment. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved sign permit for 126 North State Road (unanimous vote)
• Will provide positive recommendation to Zoning Board for variance at 12 Greenwood Court
• Directed planner Sarah Yackel to write memo on Chapter 45 zoning amendment comments
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Local Development Corporation

The board voted unanimously to ratify Briarhouse LLC as the preferred developer and to authorize the execution of the Land Development Agreement with license and exclusive option. The same vote also approved the corporation's revised proposed budget for fiscal year 2025‑26. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved resolution ratifying Briarhouse LLC as preferred developer and authorizing execution of the Land Development Agreement (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved the revised proposed budget for FY 2025‑26 (unanimous 5‑0)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Village Treasurer Kathryn Nivins through May 31, 2029. It also unanimously approved selecting Briarhouse, LLC as the preferred developer, granting it development rights and an exclusive option, and authorizing the execution of the Land Development Agreement. Public hearings on a planning amendment and two special‑use permits were adjourned to later dates.

• Approved Mayor's authority to execute agreement with Treasurer Nivins (3 aye, 1 abstain)
• Approved selection of Briarhouse, LLC as preferred developer and LDA (3 aye, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned public hearing to amend Chapter 45, Planning Board to July 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for Briarcliff Congregational Church special‑use permit (unanimous)
• Adjourned that hearing to June 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for Scarborough Presbyterian Church special‑use permit (unanimous)
• Adjourned that hearing to June 17, 2025 (unanimous)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board unanimously approved resolutions to hold public hearings on June 3, 2025 for renewal of special‑use permits for Briarcliff Congregational Church and Scarborough Presbyterian Church. It also unanimously adjourned the public hearing on Chapter 45 to June 3 and the affordable‑housing amendment hearing to July 1. The May 6 meeting minutes were approved with one abstention, and the regular meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

• Approved resolution to schedule public hearing June 3, 2025 for Briarcliff Congregational Church special‑use permit (unanimous)
• Approved resolution (as amended) to schedule public hearing June 3, 2025 for Scarborough Presbyterian Church special‑use permit (unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing on Chapter 45 planning changes to June 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing on affordable‑housing amendments to July 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 6, 2025 meeting (motion by Mallett, seconded by Vescio; 1 abstention by Chatzky)
• Adjourned regular meeting at 8:12 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted unanimously to approve a 90‑day extension for a three‑lot subdivision on the 1.92‑acre property at 205 River Road. The Board reported no comments on a proposed zoning text amendment. The minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved 90‑day extension for 3‑lot subdivision at 205 River Road (unanimous)
• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board unanimously approved several actions: it amended the village water rate schedule effective June 1, 2025; it approved $10,000 in capital budget transfers for electric‑vehicle charger projects; it authorized a $3,368.92 tax‑certiorari refund for FY 2020‑2025; and it adopted a bond resolution to issue serial bonds and bond‑anticipation notes up to $112,200 for sewer mapping and EV charger acquisition. The public hearing on affordable‑housing amendments was opened and then adjourned to May 20, 2025, also by unanimous vote.

• Amended Master Fee Schedule for water rates (effective 6/1/25) – unanimous
• Approved $10,000 capital budget transfers for EV charger project – unanimous
• Authorized $3,368.92 tax‑certioradi refund for FY 2020‑2025 – unanimous
• Authorized issuance of serial bonds and bond‑anticipation notes up to $112,200 for sewer mapping and EV charger acquisition – unanimous
• Opened public hearing on affordable‑housing amendments – unanimous
• Adjourned public hearing to May 20, 2025 – unanimous

Local Development Corporation

The board designated TD Bank and Valley Bank as institutions for LDC fund deposits. It authorized the chairman to execute consultant agreements with the CEO, CFO, and Acting Secretary. The minutes of the March 26, 2025 meeting were approved. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Designated TD Bank and Valley Bank for LDC deposits (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to execute consultant agreements with CEO, CFO, Acting Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 26, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for May 28, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees unanimously adopted the FY 2025‑26 operating budget, approving a real‑estate tax levy of $16,583,904 and setting tax rates of $6.180461 per $1,000 in Ossining and $577.613203 per $1,000 in Mt. Pleasant. They also approved the FY 2025‑26 capital budget of $8,284,763 and authorized multiple budget and capital transfers for FY 2024‑25. Additional unanimous actions included authorizing a property‑tax levy exceeding the General Municipal Law §3‑c limit, approving a grant application up to $800,000 for the Chilmark Park playground, and accepting Ian Carmany as a new fire‑department member.

• Adopted FY 2025‑26 operating budget and $16,583,904 tax levy (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 capital budget of $8,284,763 (unanimous)
• Authorized property‑tax levy in excess of General Municipal Law §3‑c limit (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024‑25 budget transfers for over‑expended budgets >$10k (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024‑25 capital budget transfers (unanimous)
• Authorized grant application up to $800,000 for Chilmark Park playground (unanimous)
• Approved membership of Ian Carmany to Fire Department (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Briarcliff Solar project (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Board approved a site‑plan amendment to install a storage garage at 100 Shadow Tree Lane. It also approved sign permits for Terra Nova Fusion (1120 Pleasantville Rd), Alex’s Barber Shop (1230 Pleasantville Rd), and Kiddie Academy (325 South Highland Ave). All approvals were unanimous. The Board approved the March 13 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved site‑plan amendment for storage garage at 100 Shadow Tree Lane (unanimous)
• Approved sign permit for Terra Nova Fusion at 1120 Pleasantville Rd with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved sign permit for Alex’s Barber Shop at 1230 Pleasantville Rd (unanimous)
• Approved sign permit for Kiddie Academy at 325 South Highland Ave (unanimous)
• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board unanimously approved several contracts and budget actions, including authorizing the Village Manager to sign a $75,900 agreement with WSP USA Inc. for Brookwood Drive culvert repairs. It also approved a $39,885 agreement with Verde Electric for temporary traffic signal modifications and transferred $43,984.62 from the General Fund to fund those traffic light projects. Additional approvals included a $400 budget amendment for unclaimed bail money, the opening and adjournment of a public hearing on the Briarcliff Solar project, and the designation of a surplus 2016 Ford Explorer for sale at $5,050. The meeting minutes were approved and the session adjourned at 10:24 p.m.

• Authorized Village Manager to execute agreement with WSP USA Inc. for Brookwood Drive culvert repair, up to $75,900 (unanimous)
• Authorized Village Manager to execute agreement with Verde Electric Maintenance Corp. for temporary traffic signal modification – Phase 2, up to $39,885 (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfer of $43,984.62 for traffic light modifications from General Fund to Capital Fund (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment adding $200 to other unclassified revenue and $200 to office supplies (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing/scoping session for Briarcliff Solar application and adjourned it to April 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Declared 2016 Ford Explorer surplus and authorized its sale for $5,050 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 25, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the regular meeting at 10:24 p.m. (unanimous)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a comprehensive procurement policy for the village. It also approved a series of mayoral and trustee appointments to village offices, boards, and committees. Additionally, the Board set regular meeting dates, designated village banks, and named official village newspapers.

• Adopted Procurement Policy for the Village (unanimously approved)
• Approved mayoral appointments for Deputy Mayor and board liaisons (unanimously approved)
• Approved Board of Trustees appointments to village offices and commissions (unanimously approved)
• Approved appointments to Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Recreation Advisory Committee and other advisory bodies (unanimously approved)
• Set regular Board of Trustees meetings for the first and third Tuesdays each month with work sessions (unanimously approved)
• Designated TD Bank, JP Morgan Chase, Webster Bank, Glens Falls National Bank, and NYCLASS for village deposits (unanimously approved)
• Designated Journal News and The Gazette as official village newspapers (unanimously approved)

Local Development Corporation

The board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the March 5, 2025 regular meeting. They scheduled the next regular meeting for April 30, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 6:31 p.m. by unanimous vote. A recommendation to designate Valley Bank was noted for consideration at the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of March 5, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for April 30, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 6:31 p.m. (unanimous)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees closed the public hearing on the amended special permit application. It then unanimously approved the amended special permit for a new storage building and up to seven irrigation test wells at 100 Shadow Tree Lane. The Board also declared itself the SEQRA Lead Agency and adopted a negative declaration that the project will not cause significant environmental impact.

• Closed public hearing on amended special permit (unanimous)
• Approved amended special permit for storage building and irrigation wells (unanimous)
• Declared Village Board Lead Agency for SEQRA review (unanimous)
• Adopted negative environmental impact declaration for the project (unanimous)