Cold Spring, New York
Upcoming
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will first enter attorney/client and executive sessions, then resume open session to receive monthly reports from village departments and committees. Business items include a vote to close Church Street for the Junior Fire Academy graduation ceremony, acceptance of a $16,800 fence replacement contract at the wastewater plant, and review of draft fee schedule revisions.
- Street closure on Church Street from firehouse to Main Street for Junior Fire Academy graduation ceremony (July 31, 2026, 3:30-8:30 pm)
- Acceptance of WBE Fence Co., Inc's $16,800 base bid for chain-link fence replacement at Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Acceptance of resignation of Todd Seekircher from Historic District Review Board; vacancy to be advertised
- Review and approval of draft Fee Schedule revisions
- Discussion of still photography shoot permit application for July 16, 2026
Recent meetings
Historic District Review Board
The Historic District Review Board will hold its monthly meeting on June 30, 2026, at Village Hall. New business includes signage applications for 137 and 14 Main Street. Old business involves unauthorized work at 55 Main Street (window replacement) and 159-163 Main Street (rear facade entryway). The board will also review minutes from previous meetings.
- 137 Main Street: signage application by Pierre Vittori and Pleasant View Harvest
- 14 Main Street: signage application by Isabel B. (Goddess on the River)
- 55 Main Street: application to replace windows installed without HDRB approval
- 159-163 Main Street: application to replace a covered entryway constructed without HDRB approval
- Review of meeting minutes for May 19 and March 17, 2026
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will discuss and vote on an intermunicipal agreement with Haldane Central School District to add a crossing guard near Mountain Ave/Upper Craigside Drive, with the district reimbursing the village up to $15,000 annually. Other business includes proposed agreements with NYSDOT for solar-powered crosswalk systems at four locations and with Optimum for fiber internet upgrade at Village Hall for $280/month. The board will also review an intern's report on resident parking and wayfinding, and consider a request for a Sidewalk Pet Parade on July 4th.
- Vote on intermunicipal agreement with Haldane for additional crossing guard (up to $15,000/year).
- Vote on resolutions for NYSDOT agreements for solar-powered crosswalk systems at four locations.
- Proposed agreement with Optimum for Fiber 500Mb internet at Village Hall ($280/month).
- Appointment of Thomas Russo as full-time Roadways & Facilities/Water & Wastewater Laborer (rate TBD).
- Discussion of SeaStreak docking dates pending structural engineering study.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will decide on two items at a special meeting: extending a conditional offer of temporary employment to a seasonal laborer at $20 per hour, and authorizing the mayor to sign a $5,500 contract with Sterling Appraisals for two narrative appraisals to support a NYDEC water quality grant application due July 31, 2026.
- Conditional offer of part-time temporary employment to Seasonal Laborer candidate #RFS061826 at $20/hour, 40-hour week, pending license and background check
- Authorize mayor to sign contract with Sterling Appraisals for two narrative appraisals totaling $5,500
- Appraisals for properties at 262 Lake Surprise Road (3.29 acres vacant) and 260 Lake Surprise Road (cottage on 1.31 acres) in Philipstown
- Appraisals needed for submission to NYDEC WQIP Round 22 Grant Proposal
- Meeting is a special session of the Board of Trustees
Historic District Review Board
The Historic District Review Board will consider two signage applications and two enforcement cases for work done without prior approval. The board will also approve meeting minutes from May and March. All items involve properties in the nationally-listed historic district on Main Street in Cold Spring.
- Signage application for 137 Main Street (Pleasant View Harvest)
- Signage application for 14 Main Street (Goddess on the River)
- Unauthorized window replacement at 55 Main Street without HDRB approval
- Unauthorized covered entryway at 159-163 Main Street constructed October 2025
- Approval of meeting minutes from May 19, 2026 and March 17, 2026
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a change of use at 167 Main Street and consider a change of use at 40 Main Street from retail to food services. The board will also review a draft response to comments on the Fjord Trail Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement.
- Public hearing: 167 Main Street change of use
- New business: 40 Main Street change of use from retail to food services
- Board business: Fjord Trail DGEIS comment response draft review
Board of Trustees
The Cold Spring Board of Trustees will hold an executive session for candidate interviews and litigation discussion, then reconvene in open session. Key votes include a two-year workers' compensation insurance renewal for $103,784, a three-year external audit contract with EFPR Group, and several water/wastewater equipment repairs. The board will also discuss a flood mitigation workshop, an intermunicipal agreement for a school crossing guard, and grant writing services for a Water Quality Improvement Project.
- Vote to accept workers' comp insurance renewal at $103,784 for two years (July 2026–June 2028)
- Vote to authorize three-year audit engagement with EFPR Group (fees: $20,000/$20,800/$21,600 per year)
- Vote to hire interdepartmental laborer at $27/hour, pending background check
- Discussion/vote on intermunicipal agreement with Haldane Central School for crossing guard funding
- Discussion on EV charger installation in Village municipal lot on New Street
Board of Trustees
The Village Board of Trustees postponed its special workshop meeting scheduled for June 3, 2026, to the regular monthly meeting on June 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Village Hall and via Zoom. The notice provides connection details for the rescheduled meeting.
- Special workshop postponed; next meeting is June 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The Board of Trustees Special Workshop scheduled for June 3 was postponed to the regular monthly meeting on June 10. The next meeting will be held at Village Hall and via videoconference.
- Postponed Special Workshop to June 10, 2026
- Next meeting set for June 10, 7:00 PM
Planning Board
The Planning Board will discuss two property-specific items: a signage request at 26 Main Street (old business) and a change of use at 167 Main Street (new business). The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.
- 26 Main Street - Signage (old business)
- 167 Main Street - Change of use (new business)
The Planning Board scheduled a public hearing for a proposed hair salon at 167 Main Street. They also approved the March 2026 meeting minutes and advised a property owner on signage.
- Approved March 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for 167 Main Street salon (3-0)
- Advised 26 Main Street property owner to consult Historic District Review Board
- Approved signage for 26 Main Street (stamped and approved)
Board of Trustees
This is a special single-item meeting to review a request from The Kearney Group, through Colliers Engineering & Design, to install traffic counting cameras in the public right-of-way. The board will discuss and may make a determination on the request.
- Request from The Kearney Group (via Colliers Engineering & Design) to install traffic counting cameras in the public right-of-way
- Review of marked-up satellite image and camera images provided as attachments
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will vote on proposed rate increases for the village water and wastewater systems. Other votes include appointing a new Deputy Clerk at $24 per hour, purchasing a backhoe for $124,200, and approving a permit for an overdose awareness ceremony. The meeting also includes discussion of an Article 78 legal matter and early closing for Memorial Day weekend.
- Vote on rate increase for Village Water System
- Vote on rate increase for Village Wastewater System
- Approve purchase of Case 580SV backhoe/loader from Hoffman Equipment for $124,200
- Appointment of Velianna Catalano as full-time Deputy Clerk at $24/hour
- Vote to permit Annual International Overdose Awareness Ceremony at Bandstand and Waterfront on August 31, 2026
Historic District Review Board
The Cold Spring Historic District Review Board will meet on May 19, 2026, to discuss several property applications and an enforcement case. New business includes a fence replacement at 207 Main Street and step replacement at 14 Academy Street. Old business involves windows installed without approval at 55 Main Street. The board will also finalize materials checklists and review meeting minutes.
- 207 Main Street: application to replace 4' wooden fence with 6' wooden fence
- 14 Academy Street: application to replace concrete steps with Bluestone
- 55 Main Street: windows on east facade installed without HDRB approval (old business)
- Board will finalize materials checklists for new applications
- Review of meeting minutes
The Historic District Review Board approved two applications to replace fences and steps at properties on Main Street and Academy Street. The board also approved the April 2026 meeting minutes.
- Approved 6' high wooden fence at 207 Main Street (4-0-1)
- Approved bluestone steps at 14 Academy Street (4-0-0)
- Approved April 2026 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
- Tabled window replacement options at 55 Main Street for next meeting
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will consider and vote on two roadway-related items: the Fishkill Avenue & Mountain Avenue Roadways Improvements Project and a recommendation from the Roadways & Facilities Department Chief to purchase Impact Traffic Signage. The meeting is a special business session at Village Hall.
- Discussion and vote on Fishkill Avenue & Mountain Avenue Roadways Improvements Project
- Discussion and vote on purchase of Impact Traffic Signage as recommended by Chief Robert Downey
Board of Trustees
The Village Board will vote on several contracts including a $106,382 police taser plan, a revised $72,700 climate vulnerability assessment, and a food scraps recycling program. They will also discuss redevelopment of the Marathon parcel and a film permit request. The agenda includes financial reports showing revenue and expense status.
- Vote to accept Planning Board member Ben Cheah's resignation
- Vote to approve food scraps recycling program with CRP at $340/month (46 Kemble Ave)
- Vote to accept revised Fuss & O'Neill vulnerability assessment for $72,700
- Vote to approve Axon Taser 10 Certification Standard Plan for $106,382 over 10 years
- Discussion of Marathon parcel redevelopment vis-à-vis village land use review
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a special business meeting to vote on hiring two new full-time employees. Mark Ranaudo would fill an interdepartmental Laborer/Mechanical position at $27.00/hour, and Felix Benitez would fill a Laborer position in the Roadways & Facilities Department at $25.00/hour. The hires are effective May 4 and May 11, 2026, respectively. No other substantive business is on the agenda.
- Vote to hire Mark Ranaudo as interdepartmental Laborer/Mechanical (Water & Wastewater and Roadways & Facilities) at $27.00/hour, effective May 4, 2026
- Vote to hire Felix Benitez as Laborer (Roadways & Facilities) at $25.00/hour, effective May 11, 2026
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will vote on adopting the $5,849,359 FY 2027 budget, which increases the property tax levy by 3.715% within the state tax cap. Water rates will rise 6% and sewer rates about 5%. Other business includes event permits at Dockside Park and Mayor's Park, release of a Recreation Committee survey, and hiring for two positions.
- Vote to adopt FY 2027 budget: General Fund $4,108,310, Water Fund $1,028,613, Sewer Fund $712,436
- Water flat and usage rates increase 6%; sewer flat and usage fees increase ~5%
- Discussion/vote on Hudson River Sloop Clearwater additional docking (July 10–15) and overnight camping at Dockside Park
- Discussion/vote on Cold Spring Film Society 2026 film series dates at Dockside Park
- Payment of bills batch #8429 for $66,008.67
Historic District Review Board
The Cold Spring Historic District Review Board will meet on April 21, 2026, to review new applications for a sign at 41 Chestnut Street and roof-mounted solar panels at 197-199 Main Street and 25 Fair Street. The board will also address several outstanding old business items, including a stone veneer modification at 63 Paulding Avenue, retroactive approval of doors at 40 Main Street, and unapproved windows and fence at 55 Main Street and 204 Main Street.
- 41 Chestnut St – new sign application
- 197-199 Main St – roof-mounted solar panels
- 25 Fair St – roof-mounted solar panels
- 63 Paulding Ave – stone veneer modification to previously approved CofA
- 204 Main St – fence installed without HDRB approval
The Historic District Review Board approved a sign replacement at 41 Chestnut Street, a solar system at 197-199 Main Street, and stone veneer at 63 Paulding Avenue. The board denied a vinyl fence modification at 204 Main Street due to design guidelines.
- Approved sign replacement at 41 Chestnut Street (4-0-1)
- Approved solar system at 197-199 Main Street (5-0-0)
- Approved solar array at 25 Fair Street (5-0-0)
- Approved stone veneer at 63 Paulding Avenue (5-0-0)
- Approved door modification at 40 Main Street (4-0-1)
- Denied vinyl fence modification at 204 Main Street (4-0-1)
- Tabled application at 55 Main Street due to owner absence
- Did not review meeting minutes
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a workshop meeting featuring a presentation on electric vehicle chargers by Voltpost, a vote on a proposed utility pole installation on East Belvedere Street, and continued discussion of the tentative FY 2026/27 budget. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel and litigation matters.
- Climate Smart Task Force update on EV chargers with a presentation by Voltpost
- Vote to approve proposed utility pole installation on East Belvedere Street per Chapter 90 of Village Code
- Continued discussion on Tentative Budget for FY 2026/27
- Executive session for employment history and litigation
Board of Trustees
The Cold Spring Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing on the tentative budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, which totals $5,594,246 across general, water, and sewer funds. The agenda also includes a vote to approve a $4,881.93 generator service contract, a discussion on a liquor license application at 72 Main St., and a proposed resolution to challenge a trail review process.
- Public hearing on the FY 2026-27 tentative budget ($5,594,246 total)
- Vote to approve Gentech, Ltd. Quote #148005 for $4,881.93 for water facility generator servicing
- Discussion on response to a liquor license application at 72 Main St. by Lucky Cat Cold Spring LLC
- Proposed resolution to authorize an Article 78 proceeding regarding the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail
- Monthly reports from village departments and standing boards