{ "city": "Beacon", "state": "New York", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-cityofbeacon/", "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": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Beacon Zoning Board reviews three variance applications for residential sites", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider three public hearing applications. The first seeks relief to build a retaining wall and a four‑story building at 393 and 397 Fishkill Avenue and 7 Conklin Street. The second requests a driveway variance for 108 Liberty Street in the R1‑10 district. The third asks for side‑yard and rear‑yard setbacks for a covered porch and addition at 60 Dennings Avenue.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=504", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=504" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1086", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1086", "source": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1086" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to approve 2027-2031 capital program and budget amendments", "summary": "The City Council will consider resolutions to appoint a Senior Account Clerk Typist, designate historic landmarks, and adopt the 2027-2031 Capital Program. The body will also approve amendments to the 2026 Budget and discuss potential changes to the Fishkill Creek District.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1087", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1087", "source": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1087" }, { "date": "2026-07-18", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council approves Verizon cable franchise agreement for Beacon", "summary": "The Beacon City Council will consider several resolutions, including appointing John Testerman as Motor Equipment Operator. It will vote on a cable franchise agreement with Verizon New York Inc. The council will also address a SEQRA exemption for the Beacon Rail Trail, refer a proposed local law for the Fishkill Development District and hotels, and discuss potential amendments to short‑term rental regulations.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=521", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=521" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board reviews site plans and subdivisions for multiple Beacon properties", "summary": "The Planning Board is reviewing site plan and subdivision applications for residential and commercial projects. The board will also consider a one-year extension for a project on Main Street and two certificates of appropriateness for new houses. One item regarding Fishkill Avenue and Conklin Street was adjourned.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1085", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1085", "source": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1085" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Public hearing on 393 & 397 Fishkill Ave retaining wall and 48‑ft building", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two development applications. One request seeks a garage addition at 17 Pleasant View Avenue with reduced side and front yard setbacks. The other request seeks a retaining wall and a four‑story, 48‑foot building at 393 and 397 Fishkill Avenue and 7 Conklin Street, requiring variances from yard‑line requirements. The board will also consider a notification that the Planning Board will act as lead agency for a subdivision approval that includes an area variance for lot width.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1084", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1084", "source": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1084" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Zoning Board reviews several residential variance requests at June 16 meeting", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a mixed‑use application by 393 Fishkill Avenue, LLC, 397 Fishkill Avenue, LLC, and 7 Conklin Street seeking a retaining wall up to 8 ft 5 in and a four‑story, 48‑ft building with yard‑setback variances. The board will also hear a variance request for a rear deck at 42 Wesley Avenue that exceeds rear and side yard setbacks and building‑coverage limits. Additional hearings include a side‑yard variance for an addition at 51 Falconer Street and a lot‑width variance for subdividing 84 Anderson Street into two parcels.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1083", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1083", "source": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1083" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Board to consider two 90‑day extensions for Beacon Views Townhouses project", "summary": "The Planning Board will hold public hearings and continue reviews of several site‑plan and subdivision applications, including commercial, mixed‑use, and residential projects across Beacon. It will also consider a request from Beacon Views LLC for two 90‑day extensions on the Beacon Views Townhouses (37 units) at Conklin Street. Additional items include certificates of appropriateness for new single‑family houses and a facade review. The meeting follows a work‑session training workshop and the approval of April 14, 2026 minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1082", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1082", "source": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1082" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to approve amended concept plan for 248 Tioronda Avenue", "summary": "The Beacon City Council will consider three resolutions: approving an amended concept plan for 248 Tioronda Avenue, establishing a standard workday for elected officials and authorizing reporting to the New York State and Local Retirement System, and setting a public hearing for the 2027‑2031 Capital Program. A public hearing on HDLO nominations will be adjourned to June 15, 2026. The meeting also includes a presentation of the proposed 2027‑2031 Capital Program and other routine items.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1081", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1081", "source": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1081" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Beacon City Council to consider 2026 budget amendments", "summary": "The City Council will discuss proposed amendments to the 2026 budget and review the Comprehensive Plan process. The meeting includes discussions on parking reform and property tax exemptions for disabled veterans.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1080", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1080", "source": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1080" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "ZBA to review garage addition and mixed-use building height increase", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a residential garage addition and consider a notification from the Planning Board about a mixed-use development. The board will also review minutes from the March 17, 2026, meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1069", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1069", "source": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1069" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to award contract for sludge cake removal at wastewater plant", "summary": "The Beacon City Council will consider Resolution No. 43 to award a contract for the removal and disposal of sludge cake from the wastewater treatment facility, and Resolution No. 44 to authorize VS Servicer at Beacon, LLC 2024‑2025 tax certiorari settlements. The meeting also includes public hearings on HDLO nominations and an amended concept plan for 248 Tioronda Avenue, as well as the swearing‑in of several police officers.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1075", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1075", "source": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1075" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board reviews multiple site plans and subdivision applications", "summary": "The Planning Board is conducting reviews for several commercial and residential development projects. The meeting includes a public hearing for a live-work and storage project and requests for certificates of appropriateness for various building facades and signs.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1065", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1065", "source": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1065" }, { "date": "2026-04-06", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Beacon City Council to vote on hotel tax request and sidewalk contract", "summary": "The City Council will consider several personnel appointments for city administration and the police department. The body is also deciding on a contract for sidewalk replacement and a request to New York State to allow a hotel and motel tax.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1074", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1074" }, { "date": "2026-03-17", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Board reviews Amended Concept Plan for 248 Tioronda Ave, adding 136 homes", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a six‑month extension of a variance for 45 Beekman Street submitted by Beekman Arts Center LLC and Bay Ridge Studios LLC. It will also receive a notification that the City of Beacon Planning Board intends to serve as Lead Agency for an Amended Concept Plan for 248 Tioronda Avenue, which proposes converting an office building into two residential buildings with a total of 136 units, including 27 below‑market‑rate units. The proposal includes a Greenway Trail connection, retaining walls, and an amenities plaza with a swimming pool on the 9.18‑acre site in the Fishkill Creek Development zoning district and the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program area. The meeting will also approve the February 18, 2026 minutes and address miscellaneous business.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1077", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1077" }, { "date": "2026-03-16", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council considers hotel tax request and Beekman Street rehab funding", "summary": "The Beacon City Council will consider a home‑rule request to enable a hotel and motel tax and a funding resolution for the rehabilitation of Beekman Street. A public hearing on an amended concept plan for 248 Tioronda Avenue will be continued at a later date. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, reports, and an executive session on personnel.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1079", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1079" }, { "date": "2026-03-10", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board continues review of several development applications", "summary": "The Beacon Planning Board will continue public hearings and reviews for multiple development projects, including hotel and restaurant plans at 1064 Wolcott Avenue, a multi-family dwelling at 193-195 Main Street, and a Dia Center for the Arts project at 3 Beekman Street. The agenda also includes requests for extensions of approval and a review of a concept plan for 248 Tioronda Avenue.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1076", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1076" }, { "date": "2026-03-02", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Beacon City Council to address 2026 State of the City and historic property nominations", "summary": "The City Council will hold the 2026 State of the City Address and discuss proposed historic property nominations for the Historic District and Landmark Overlay (HDLO) Zone. The body will also consider appointments to the Board of Assessment Review and a drainage easement.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1078", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1078" }, { "date": "2026-02-18", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Zoning Board to hear hotel project in Historic District", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a proposal to redevelop two existing buildings into a hotel with a restaurant. The applicant seeks relief from zoning rules to reduce the rear yard setback from 50 feet to 8 feet.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1067", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1067" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to vote on parking, stopping, and land use laws", "summary": "The City Council will vote on two local laws concerning parking regulations and the referral of land use matters to the Planning Board. The body will also approve the 2025 Length of Service Award Program contributions and the application for a 2026 Community Development Block Grant.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1071", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1071" }, { "date": "2026-02-10", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to hear site plan and special use permits for multiple Beacon properties", "summary": "The Beacon Planning Board will hold a public hearing and continue review of several site plan and special use permit applications, including a hotel and restaurant at 1064 Wolcott Avenue, a 6‑unit residential project at 193‑195 Main Street, and other commercial and mixed‑use proposals. The board will also consider certificates of appropriateness for a new single‑family house at 65 Monell Place, a sign at 498 Main Street, and a facade at 48 Beacon Street. Additionally, the board will address a City Council request to review a proposed local law on land‑use referrals and an amended concept plan for 248 Tioronda Avenue.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1063", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1063" }, { "date": "2026-02-02", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council will vote on bond issuances for water tank and equipment", "summary": "The Beacon City Council will consider three bond resolutions to fund a new Mount Beacon water storage tank, a vacuum truck, and Highway Department equipment. A public hearing will be set for a proposed local law on parking, standing, and stopping. The council will also discuss a proposed local law referring certain land‑use matters to the Planning Board and review the amended concept plan for 248 Tioronda Avenue. Additional topics include historic property nominations and CDBG funding for the South Avenue sidewalk replacement project.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1070", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1070" }, { "date": "2026-01-21", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "January 21 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting cancelled", "summary": "The scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for January 21, 2026, has been cancelled because no applications were received. The next meeting is scheduled for February 18, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1066", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1066" }, { "date": "2026-01-20", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to approve intermunicipal agreement for tax assessor services", "summary": "The Beacon City Council will consider several resolutions, including appointments to advisory committees and an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of East Fishkill for tax assessor services. The council will also discuss extending the room occupancy tax and scheduling a public hearing for the 2026 Community Development Block Grant program. These items are listed on the agenda for the January 20, 2026 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1061", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1061" }, { "date": "2026-01-13", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board continues review of hotel, restaurant, and bookstore projects", "summary": "The Beacon Planning Board will continue public hearings for a hotel and restaurant at 1064 Wolcott Avenue, a residential project at 829 Wolcott Avenue, and a bookstore at 425 Main Street. The board will also review a mixed-use project at 291 Main Street, a six-unit subdivision at 193-195 Main Street, and an amended plan for Dia Center for the Arts at 3 Beekman Street.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1062", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofbeacon.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1062" } ] }