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Cold Spring public meetings in 2025

35 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 17, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board to approve $588,691 capital project and multiple personnel hires

The Cold Spring Village Board will vote on several items, including the appointment and salary of a new Justice Court Clerk. It will consider a temporary training services agreement for the clerk at $50 per hour, merit‑based pay increases for part‑time staff, and the retention of a probationary employee as a full‑time worker. The board will also approve three generator repair quotes from Gentech for the water and wastewater facilities and authorize a $588,691.29 capital‑project payment for Fair Street water‑plant filter upgrades. Additional items include renewing a snow‑emergency parking agreement, a services contract with Royal/Casella, and two parking‑waiver resolutions.

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Tue Dec 16, 2025

Historic District Review Board

Historic District Board reviews roof, solar, and window projects on four properties

The Historic District Review Board will consider applications for alterations to historic properties, including a roof overhang at 70 Main Street, solar panel installation at 15 Paulding Avenue, exterior alterations at 7 Cedar Street, and window replacements at 11 Church Street. The board will also address board business items such as a legal‑training debrief, letters to the Village Board of Trustees, and updates on non‑compliant properties and design standards.

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✓ Decided: Board approved solar panel installation at 15 Paulding Avenue

The Historic District Review Board approved three applications: skipping the 70 Main Street project, approving solar panels at 15 Paulding Avenue, and approving exterior alterations at 7 Cedar Street. The window replacement request for 11 Church Street was postponed to the next meeting. Minutes from October 28 and November 18 were also approved.

Wed Dec 10, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board to reorganize and approve contracts and equipment purchases

The Board of Trustees will reorganize by administering oaths to new officials and appointing department heads and board members. The meeting will also include the approval of snow removal and road maintenance contracts, a wastewater equipment purchase, and a sales tax intermunicipal agreement.

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Thu Dec 4, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board will vote to award a $3,500 tree‑removal contract to Brothers Tree Service.

The Board will discuss the results of the duly‑noticed Request for Proposals for tree removal services. It will vote to authorize the Mayor to award the contract to the qualified low bidder, Brothers Tree Service, for $3,500. The meeting will then adjourn.

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Wed Nov 19, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board to address NY DEC wastewater plant violation and staffing

The Board of Trustees will discuss a notice of violation from the NY Dept. of Conservation regarding the wastewater plant. They will also consider a new full-time laborer position and a training contract for employee Landon Wood.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

Historic District Review Board

HDRB will consider four applications on Main and Parrott Streets

The Historic District Review Board will meet on November 18, 2025 at Village Hall, 85 Main Street, Cold Spring. The board will consider four new‑business applications: a roofed addition at 70 Main Street, solar panels at 20 Parrott Street, a fence and gate at 230 Main Street, and a Certificate of Appropriateness for a pool fence at 204 Main Street. Board business includes drafting a letter to the Village Board of Trustees regarding enforcement timelines.

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✓ Decided: Board approves solar panels at 20 Parrott St and fence at 230 Main St

The Historic District Review Board voted to approve the installation of 39 roof‑mounted solar panels at 20 Parrott Street (4‑0‑0). It also approved a modified fence and gate at 230 Main Street with a spaced‑picket design (5‑0‑0). No votes were taken on the applications for 70 Main Street or 204 Main Street at this meeting.

Wed Nov 12, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board votes on amendments to Village Code Chapter 126 (streets & traffic)

The Cold Spring Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt Local Law 08 of 2025, amending Chapter 126 on streets and traffic. The meeting also includes votes on terminating Employee ID#058, creating a full‑time laborer position at $24 per hour with up to $3,000 tuition reimbursement, selecting a new telecom switch from three vendor quotes, and approving Bills Batch #8199 for $31,295.47.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

Historic District Review Board

Board reviews application to build a new pavilion at Depot Square in the historic district

The Historic District Review Board will consider an application from James Copeland to construct a new pavilion at Depot Square, located in the nationally‑listed area of the Cold Spring Historic District. The agenda also includes a review of backlog minutes from October 28 2025 and September 16 2025. No other items are listed for decision.

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Thu Nov 6, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board will vote to hire a part‑time parking enforcement officer at $20/hour.

The Board of Trustees will vote to authorize the Mayor to approve the Officer‑in‑Chief’s recommendation to hire Anatoliy (Tony) Alhov as a part‑time Parking Enforcement Officer. The position is conditional on successful training and will pay $20.00 per hour. The tentative start date is November 7, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Board approved hiring a part‑time parking enforcement officer

The Board voted to authorize the Mayor to approve the Police Department Officer‑in‑Chief’s recommendation to hire Anatoliy (Tony) Alhov as a part‑time Parking Enforcement Officer at $20.00 per hour, starting Friday, November 7, 2025, pending successful training. The motion passed 4‑0‑0‑1. The Board also voted to adjourn the meeting, which passed by the same vote tally.

Tue Oct 28, 2025

Historic District Review Board

Board to review new pavilion construction at 1 Depot Square

The Historic District Review Board will hold a workshop meeting to discuss a project at 1 Depot Square. The board will also address a backlog of meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Board scheduled a November 10 workshop to review the 1 Depot Square pavilion project

The Historic District Review Board set a workshop for Monday, November 10 at 7:30 PM to continue reviewing the proposed pavilion at 1 Depot Square. The board approved the meeting minutes as modified by a unanimous 4‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 4‑0‑0 vote.

Wed Oct 22, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board adopts Local Law 08‑2025 amending Village traffic code

The Cold Spring Board of Trustees will adopt Local Law 08‑2025, amending Chapter 126 of the Village Code to add a street definition, change seasonal parking restrictions to be set by resolution, create EV‑charger parking rules, and update penalty tables. The board will also set a date and time for a public hearing on the proposed amendment. Additional agenda items include winter parking permits, parking‑waiver referrals, bill payments, and a non‑ticketed event application that was tabled for more details.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

Historic District Review Board

✓ Decided: Board approves solar array at 10 Grove Court and requests plans for 159-161 Main St

The Historic District Review Board unanimously approved a 14.08 kW roof‑mounted photovoltaic array at 10 Grove Court. The applicant for 159‑161 Main Street withdrew his remediation request and the board asked for a scaled plan, site survey and drawings for a future appearance. The board also created a violations‑tracking spreadsheet, set a legal‑training date, formed a two‑member HDRB database committee, scheduled a workshop for 1 Depot Square, and tabled the review of minutes. Adjournment was approved unanimously.

Wed Oct 8, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board votes on Village Code amendments (Chapters 108 & 126) and $81k bill

The Cold Spring Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on proposed amendments to Village Code Chapters 108 and 126. The meeting also includes discussion and approval of several technology‑related expenditures and the $81,018.06 Bill #8075. Additional items are appointments, schedule changes, and other routine approvals.

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Mon Sep 29, 2025

Historic District Review Board

Discussion of a workshop for a new pavilion at 1 Depot Square

The Historic District Review Board will hold a special meeting on September 29, 2025 at the Village Hall, 85 Main Street, Cold Spring. The board will consider a workshop for construction of a new pavilion at 1 Depot Square, a nationally‑listed historic district property owned by James Copeland. Additional board business includes planning a Kate Wood lecture on 10/18 at the Chapel Restoration, setting a date for legal training with Village Attorney John Furst, and reviewing the HDRB database and meeting minutes backlog. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

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Thu Sep 25, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to hold public hearing for 37 Main Street

The Planning Board will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a change of use for the property at 37 Main Street. Other agenda items are procedural.

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✓ Decided: Board approved Phase I plan for 37 Main Street restaurant conversion

The Planning Board opened and then closed a public hearing on the change‑of‑use application for 37 Main Street. It approved Phase I of the project, subject to escrow fees, exterior signage approval, 18 parking waivers, and revised plans. The board also authorized the chair to refer the applicant to the Village Board for the parking waivers. All votes were unanimous 5‑0‑0.

Wed Sep 24, 2025

Board of Trustees

Cold Spring Board of Trustees to discuss parking and code revisions

The Board of Trustees will consider approvals for water department software and winter parking regulations. The meeting includes discussions on a village wayfinding plan and proposed code revisions regarding residency requirements for the Village Justice and traffic and street laws.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

Tree Advisory Board

Board will discuss parameters for a dormant‑season pruning contract RFP

The Cold Spring Tree Advisory Board will review updates on existing contracts and projects, consider a new request‑for‑proposal for pruning work during the dormant season, and address correspondence from the mayor and residents. The meeting also includes minutes approval, a discussion about recruiting a new board member, and a public comment period.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

Historic District Review Board

Board will vote on several historic-district alteration proposals

The Historic District Review Board will meet on September 16, 2025 to consider applications for alterations to properties within the historic district. Items include a new pavilion at 1 Depot Square, window and door replacements at 37 Main Street, façade work and a new deck at 197-199 Main Street, new signage for Roz Cafe at 1806 Route 9D, and remediation of violations at 55 Main Street. The board will also discuss an educational lecture, legal training, and other administrative matters.

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Wed Sep 10, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board will approve a $39,053.97 bill and vote on key projects

The Cold Spring Board of Trustees will consider several items, including approval of a $39,053.97 bill. Trustees will vote on infrastructure contracts such as a pedestrian tunnel repair bid and an EV‑charger Make‑Ready agreement at McConville Park. Additional actions include authorizing a parking‑suspension resolution, engaging Munistat Services for the 2025 BAN Series B, and discussing a flood‑resilience technical memo.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board to review draft resolutions for two properties

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review draft resolutions regarding decisions on recent applications. These reviews concern properties at 1 Depot Square and 51 Parrott Street.

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✓ Decided: Board approves accessory building variance for 1 Depot Square

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the draft resolution for a new pavilion at 1 Depot Square, which requires a rear‑setback variance. It also unanimously accepted the written resolution for replacing a shed with a garage at 51 Parrott Street, which requires a side‑setback variance. The meeting was then adjourned.

Thu Aug 28, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board set a public hearing for 37 Main Street on Sep 25, 2025

The Board voted to schedule a public hearing on the proposed change of use for 37 Main Street for September 25, 2025 at 7 PM. The motion passed unanimously, 4‑0‑0. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

Wed Aug 27, 2025

Board of Trustees

Village to vote on $2.2 million bond for Fair Street drainage improvements

The Board of Trustees is meeting to consider a bond resolution for drainage infrastructure and road restoration on Fair Street. The board will also discuss the sale of village property and various operational approvals.

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Thu Aug 14, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board approved 1 Depot Square dining pavilion project with conditions

The board approved the July 24, 2025 minutes (4-0-0). It opened the public hearing for 1 Depot Square and later closed public comment (each 4-0-0). The board then approved the application to add a 25 × 50‑ft outdoor pavilion at 1 Depot Square, conditioned on zoning variances, design approval, parking waivers and payment of fees (4-0-0).

Thu Jul 24, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Board scheduled a public hearing for 1 Depot Square on Aug. 14, 2025

The Planning Board approved the June 26 and July 10 meeting minutes. It voted to discuss the Site Plan Review Draft and to relay a notional approval comment for 51 Parrott Street garage. The Board also scheduled a public hearing for the 1 Depot Square dining pavilion application on August 14, 2025.

Tue Jul 22, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Board scheduled hearings for 51 Parrot St and 1 Depot Square on Aug 26

The Cold Spring Zoning Board approved holding a public hearing for 51 Parrot Street on August 26, 2025 (vote 3-0-0). It also voted to reschedule the hearing for 1 Depot Square to August 26, 2025 (vote 4-0-0). A motion to approve the minutes for June 26, 2025 was recorded but no vote tally was provided. The meeting adjourned at 7:33 PM.

Thu Jul 10, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Board approves site plan review draft and supports Depot Square variance

The board did not approve the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to discuss the Site Plan Review draft was approved unanimously with a 3‑0‑0 vote. The board authorized the chair to convey its support for a minor encroachment and variance request for 1 Depot Square, approved 4‑0‑0. The meeting was adjourned after a 3‑0‑0 vote.

Wed Jul 9, 2025

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Board adopts 6‑month food‑truck licensing moratorium (3‑2 vote)

The Board adopted Resolution 25-2025 establishing a six‑month moratorium on new food‑truck licenses, passing 3‑2. It also approved a new 6" Neptune pump for the wastewater plant, declared East Belvedere Street a public road, and authorized the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater docking request. Additional actions included approving a wedding at the Bandstand, denying an animal‑rescue fundraiser, and approving a $155,805.83 bill and a contract with Officer in Charge Jackson.

Thu Jun 26, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Board adopted two prior minutes and adjourned the meeting

The Planning Board approved the October 10, 2024 minutes as submitted (vote 4‑0‑0). It also approved the November 14, 2024 minutes with a correction about S. Zimmerman’s short‑term rental interest (vote 4‑0‑0). The board then moved to adjourn the meeting, which passed unanimously (vote 4‑0‑0). No other actions were decided.

Tue Jun 24, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Board schedules public hearing for Depot Square pavilion variance

The Zoning Board approved a motion to schedule a public hearing on July 22, 2025 at 7 PM for a 3‑foot rear‑setback variance at 1 Depot Square. The board also approved the draft minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting as amended. Both actions passed unanimously (4‑0‑0). The meeting was then adjourned.

Wed Jun 11, 2025

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Board appoints Associate Village Justice and approves EV vehicle bid

The Board appointed Luke Hilpert to serve as Associate Village Justice through Dec. 1 2025. It adopted Resolution 23‑2025 to accept Ferrario Ford’s bid for an electric vehicle for the Water/Wastewater Department. The Board also approved two Hudson River Sloop Clearwater docking requests—one fee‑waived educational program in July and one charter sail in September with a $1,696 fee. The minutes of the June 4 2025 meeting were accepted.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

Historic District Review Board

✓ Decided: Board approves Locust Ridge shed application and multiple backlog minutes

The Historic District Review Board approved the modified application for 9 Locust Ridge with a 5-0-0 vote. It also approved the backlog minutes for November 19 2024, December 3 2024, and January 28 2025 as modified, each with the recorded vote totals. The meeting was then adjourned.

Wed May 21, 2025

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Board approved $85,110.07 bill batch 7886

The Board approved bill batch number 7886 in the amount of $85,110.07 by a unanimous 3-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 3-0 vote.

Tue May 20, 2025

Historic District Review Board

✓ Decided: Historic District Review Board approves 25 Fair St renovation and 1 Railroad Ave sign

The board voted 3‑0 to approve the renovation application for 25 Fair Street, which involves interior work with no setback changes. It also voted 3‑0 to approve new signage at 1 Railroad Avenue. No other applications received a formal vote at this meeting.

Tue May 13, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Zoning Board approved two sets of meeting minutes and adjourned

The board approved the draft minutes for the September 24, 2024 meeting as amended. It also accepted the minutes for the January 28, 2025 meeting as submitted. The meeting was then adjourned.

Wed Apr 9, 2025

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Board authorized mayor to sign MOA with Cold Spring PBA for commercial events

The Board voted 5-0 to let the mayor sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the Cold Spring PBA covering commercial event details. It also approved a $2,800 hydrant repair, set the Community Day date, and authorized a May 31 fundraiser. The public hearing on the FY 2025‑26 budget was kept open for comments, then formally closed.