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Peekskill public meetings in 2025

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

Mon Dec 22, 2025

Work Session Meeting

Peekskill considers local law to establish Senior Citizen Advisory Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing and consider a local law to create a Senior Citizen Advisory Council. The meeting also includes votes on budget adjustments, insurance renewals, and intermunicipal agreements.

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Mon Dec 22, 2025

Common Council Meeting

Council to adopt a Senior Citizen Advisory Council law and approve key finances

The Peekskill Common Council will consider adopting a local law establishing a Senior Citizen Advisory Council. It will also vote on several financial matters, including renewal of the 2026 general liability insurance and budget adjustments. Additional items include a grant from the DEC for invasive species and an intermunicipal agreement with Westchester County for snow and ice removal.

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Mon Dec 15, 2025

Work Session Meeting

Peekskill Council to review budget adjustments and fire department grants

The Common Council will discuss 2025 budget adjustments and a tax map maintenance contract. The meeting includes several items regarding the Fire Department, including grant awards and a budget amendment. There is also an update regarding a special permit for 710 Washington Street.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to review cannabis and multi-family site plans

The Planning Commission will continue public hearings on five development proposals, including a cannabis manufacturing facility and several multi-family buildings. The body will also recommend acting as the lead agency for a mixed-use industrial project.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

Work Session Meeting

Council will vote to appoint Adam Renwick as Peekskill Chief of Police

The Peekskill Common Council will consider a series of resolutions, including scheduling future council meetings, authorizing street closures for a school graduation and a church procession, and reappointing members to the Civilian Complaint Review Board. The council will also adopt the 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, approve a special permit update for 710 Washington Street, and set a public hearing for a senior citizen advisory council. Additionally, the council will vote on appointing Adam Renwick as Chief of Police and naming Fire Chief James Seymour IV as Acting City Manager.

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Thu Dec 4, 2025

Historic & Landmarks Preservation Board Meeting

Peekskill board to review signage proposals

The Historic & Landmarks Preservation Board will meet to approve minutes and review two signage applications, including a new storefront sign and a digital sign amendment.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025

Work Session Meeting

City adopts the 2026 consolidated fee schedule

The Common Council will consider adopting the 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule. The meeting also includes updates on the Peekskill Tree Inventory, street closure authorizations for a school graduation and a religious procession, a parking request at Peekskill Stadium, and a discussion of a local law for the Senior Citizen Advisory Council. These items are presented for discussion or approval during the work session.

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Mon Nov 24, 2025

Work Session and Common Council Meeting

Council will adopt Peekskill’s 2026 city budget

The Common Council meeting on November 24, 2025 will consider a range of items including budget adoption, public‑hearing proposals, and contract awards. Key decisions include adopting the 2026 City of Peekskill budget, authorizing street closures for the Holiyay Market and New Year’s Eve celebration, and extending the moratorium on battery energy storage systems. The council will also review a payment‑in‑lieu parking text amendment, award bids for water‑system supplies, and consider a memorandum of understanding with the Peekskill City School.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

Public hearing on area variance for 1019 Park Street mixed-use addition

The Peekskill Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on an area variance request for 1019 Park Street. The applicant seeks permission to add a third story and convert the second‑floor office into a mixed‑use residential building in the C‑2 Central Commercial District. The proposal also requires a special permit, final site‑plan review, payment in lieu of parking, and a historic preservation certificate. Minutes of previous meetings will also be reviewed.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025

Work Session Meeting

Peekskill Council to review 2026 fee schedule and downtown planning

The Common Council will discuss the 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule and various downtown planning initiatives. The session includes authorizations for holiday event street closures and contracts for fireworks displays.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to consider extension of 231 affordable rental units project

The Peekskill Planning Commission will review a renewal of a special permit for an outdoor dining area with a pergola at 1050 Park Street. It will consider extending approvals for a four‑lot subdivision that includes 231 affordable rental apartments at 1005‑1017 Lower South Street and part of 120 Travis Lane. The commission will hold continued public hearings on several site‑plan applications, including a three‑story townhouse at 660 Main Street and a mixed‑use addition at 1019 Park Street. A SEQRA review may be initiated for the 1019 Park Street project, and additional public hearings will address waterfront and commercial developments.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

Work Session and Common Council Meeting

Peekskill Common Council to consider 2026 budget and NYS tax cap override

The Common Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2026 city budget and a potential New York State tax cap override. The body is also considering resolutions for a battery energy storage system moratorium and various city planning projects.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

Work Session Meeting

Verizon franchise agreement to be reviewed by the council

The council will discuss a franchise agreement with Verizon. The meeting also includes a budget overview for 2026, a street closure request for the Reindeer Run event, a payment‑in‑lieu matter, an award for a kitchen incubator project, a DWI patrol program, and a food insecurity response. Each item will be presented by the respective department heads.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Industrial Development Agency Meeting

Discussion of the 47‑49 South Water Street redevelopment proposal

The Peekskill Industrial Development Agency will review its monthly financial report and a draft FY26 budget. It will discuss old business items including the 901 Main Street PILOT application, a draft PILOT policy, and liability insurance renewals. New business will focus on the redevelopment of 47‑49 South Water Street, formerly the Peekskill Brewery. The meeting also includes routine correspondence, acceptance of minutes, and a possible executive session.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025

Work Session and Common Council Meeting

City will set a public hearing to discuss overriding the New York State tax cap

The Peekskill Common Council will consider several items, including a public hearing on overriding the state tax cap. Other agenda points cover a parking fee amendment, an extension for written comments on 710 Washington Street, and resolutions on parking management and street closures. The meeting also includes recognitions, reports, and routine procedural items.

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Thu Oct 23, 2025

Historic & Landmarks Preservation Board Meeting

Board to approve minutes and consent to environmental review for 1019 Park Street.

The Historic & Landmarks Preservation Board will approve draft minutes from September 25 and consider a consent for the Planning Commission to act as the lead agency for an environmental review at 1019 Park Street.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Work Session Meeting

Council reviews FEMA Port Security Grant for local fire department

The Common Council will discuss several items, including budget presentations from the Legal Department and Special Items. The City Clerk will present the MTA Parking Management Plan for 2026 and proposals for street closures for the Turkey Trot and Tree Lighting events. The Fire Department will review a FEMA Port Security Grant. Planning will give an update on a payment‑in‑lieu program.

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Thu Oct 16, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

Zoning Board to review third-story addition and variance requests

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review a proposal for a third-story addition and mixed-use building at 1019 Park Street and continue a public hearing for a garage construction project at 317 North Division Street.

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Wed Oct 15, 2025

Work Session Budget Meeting

Peekskill council reviews budget and water plant upgrades

The Peekskill City Council will hold a work session to review budget presentations from the Water & Sewer Department and the Department of Public Works. The agenda includes a discussion on water treatment plant hardware and software upgrades.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Work Session and Common Council Meeting

Council considers vehicle sale and surplus declaration amid budget items

The Peekskill Common Council will review a series of resolutions, including authorizing the sale of certain city‑owned vehicles and declaring a budget surplus. It will also consider a special permit for 400 Main Street, a payment‑in‑lieu parking amendment, and a Verizon franchise agreement. Additional items include grant acceptances and a renewal of the LEAP Peekskill School District agreement for 2025‑2026.

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Thu Oct 9, 2025

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to review residential and commercial site plans

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for two residential site plan applications and review a proposal for a mixed-use building on Main Street. The body will also provide recommendations to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Common Council regarding specific zoning permits and variances.

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Wed Oct 8, 2025

Work Session Budget Meeting

Council reviews budget proposals for police, clerk’s office, and youth bureau

The Common Council will hear budget presentations from the Police Department, the Clerk’s Office, and the Youth Bureau. The meeting also includes a segment for liaison reports, concerns, and issues. No specific budget approvals are listed on the agenda.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

Work Session Meeting

City Council to review budget and grant requests for next year

The Peekskill City Council will hold a work session to review budget presentations for the Fire Department and Section 8 housing, along with various grant applications for police programs and infrastructure projects.

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Tue Sep 30, 2025

Industrial Development Agency Meeting

Consider mortgage tax exemption for GDC Fort Hill Apartments refinancing

The Industrial Development Agency will review old business items such as the 901 Main Street PILOT application and draft PILOT policy, along with updates on Broad Howard and business data. New business includes a potential mortgage tax exemption application for the GDC Fort Hill Apartments refinancing. The meeting also includes routine correspondence, minutes approval, and financial reports.

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Mon Sep 29, 2025

Work Session Budget Meeting

Peekskill Common Council to review 2025 budget presentations

The Common Council is holding a work session to hear budget presentations from several city departments. The meeting includes reports on the capital plan, debt, and fee schedules.

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Thu Sep 25, 2025

Historic & Landmarks Preservation Board Meeting

Board will consider a third-story addition and restaurant conversion at 1019 Park Street.

The board will approve the draft minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. It will review an application for a third-story addition and facade alterations at 1019 Park Street, proposing residential apartments on the upper floors and a new restaurant in the vacant first‑floor space. The meeting will then be adjourned.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

ZBA to consider area variances for new apartment building at 668 Main Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal for a new three-unit residential apartment building. The board is reviewing requests for area variances concerning lot area and lot width.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025

Work Session Meeting

Authorize bids for 2026 water maintenance materials and treatment chemicals

The Common Council Work Session will consider authorizing the City to solicit bids for 2026 water maintenance materials and for water treatment plant chemicals and sludge removal. A presentation on the City of Peekskill Watershed will be given by Watershed Inspector Joseph Scapoli. The council will also receive liaison reports, discuss a Memorandum of Understanding with the Inclure Program, and follow up on a special permit for 710 Washington Street.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to review SEQRA for 41‑unit project at 400‑410 Main St.

The Planning Commission will consider several items, including ratifying a façade option for 898 Washington Street, holding a public hearing on the environmental study scope for a waterfront transit‑oriented development, and reviewing applications for an indoor soccer training center and cannabis facilities. It will also recommend a downtown payment‑in‑lieu of parking fee amendment and conduct a SEQRA review with a recommendation for a five‑story, 41‑unit residential building at 400‑410 Main Street. Additionally, the Commission will forward a variance recommendation for a three‑unit building at 668 Main Street to the Zoning Board of Appeals and adopt minutes from the May 13 meeting.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

Work Session and Common Council Meeting

City Council will appoint a new City Engineer and consider several local law changes

The Peekskill Common Council will vote on the appointment of a City Engineer. Council members will discuss public‑hearing items including amendments to Chapter 530 and Chapter 17 of the City Code, as well as a Section 8 annual plan. Additional resolutions cover a bond for the WIIA EFC CWSRF project, several street‑closure authorizations, and a memorandum of understanding for a fall culinary training program.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

Work Session Meeting

Peekskill council reviews budget and approves street closures

The Peekskill Common Council will review the second-quarter budget and actuals, authorize a donation for senior meals, and approve several street closures for celebrations and infrastructure repairs.

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Thu Aug 28, 2025

Historic & Landmarks Preservation Board Meeting

Board will consider façade renovation and marquee repair for the Paramount Theater.

The Historic & Landmarks Preservation Board will review three applications concerning historic properties. Two applications from Joseph Thompson, on behalf of the City of Peekskill, request façade renovations and marquee repair for the Paramount Theater at 1008 Brown Street. A third application from Larry D’Amico and the Peekskill Arts Alliance seeks approval for new vinyl art banners and concrete staining on 950 and 970 Main Street. The meeting also includes approval of the July 24, 2024 draft minutes.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025

Industrial Development Agency Meeting

Agency will consider adopting a revised procurement policy

The Peekskill Industrial Development Agency will review and possibly adopt a revised procurement policy. The meeting will also include routine items such as correspondence, acceptance of minutes, and monthly financial reports. No new business items are scheduled.

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Mon Aug 18, 2025

Work Session and Common Council Meeting

Amend license agreement with Trinity Cruise Company, LLC

The Peekskill Common Council will consider a range of resolutions, including a license agreement amendment with Trinity Cruise Company, LLC, and several public hearing items. Council members will also discuss budget hearings for 2026, structural improvements to a city garage, and a special permit for 400 Main Street. Additional items include a public hearing on 710 Washington Street and updates on various intermunicipal agreements.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to review Waterfront TOD report and mixed-use building proposal

The Planning Commission will review a Cumulative Environmental Impact Report for the Waterfront Transit Oriented Development. The body will also receive a status update on a proposed 3.5-story mixed-use residential building and hold several public hearings on various applications.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025

Work Session Meeting

Peekskill council sets budget hearing and discusses waterfront projects

The Peekskill Common Council will set a public hearing for the City Manager's tentative budget and review designs for waterfront and garage improvements. The meeting also includes authorizing grant applications, a special permit for a Main Street project, and a proposed amendment to the Tree Ordinance.

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Thu Jul 24, 2025

Historic & Landmarks Preservation Board Meeting

Board reviews renovation application for 729 South Street

The Historic & Landmarks Preservation Board will first approve the draft minutes from the June 26, 2024 meeting. It will then consider a renovation application for the property at 729 South Street, submitted by applicant Marco Mandra on behalf of owner Jaland Real Estate LLC. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

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Tue Jul 22, 2025

Industrial Development Agency Meeting

Industrial Development Agency adopts revised procurement policy

The Peekskill Industrial Development Agency will review a tourism marketing letter, accept the April 29, 2025 meeting minutes, and present its monthly financial report along with 2026 budget planning. It will discuss old business items such as board members' fiduciary duty, a financial assistance application revision, and a PFKI bid opening. The agency will then vote on adopting a revised procurement policy. An executive session may be held if needed.

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Thu Jul 17, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

Parking variance hearing for mixed-use project at 1106 Main Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance requests. The first is a parking variance for a mixed-use commercial and residential building at 1106 Main Street in the C-2 Central Commercial District. The second concerns parking and use changes for a conversion at 1004 Cortlandt Street in the R-1C One-Family Residence District. The third seeks area variances for yard setbacks and accessory building placement for a new garage at 317 North Division Street in the C-3 General Commercial District.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025

Work Session and Common Council Meeting

Peekskill Council to hold public hearings for 710 Washington St and 1 Highland Industrial Park

The Common Council will hold public hearings regarding 710 Washington Street and 1 Highland Industrial Park. The body is also considering multiple grant applications for housing, energy efficiency, and riverfront resiliency.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to review cannabis dispensary and industrial site plans

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding site plan approvals for a cannabis dispensary, a woodworking business, and a light manufacturing shop. The body will also provide recommendations to the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Common Council.

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Mon Jul 7, 2025

Work Session Meeting

City Council to discuss pier repairs, zoning permits, and youth programs

The Peekskill City Council will hold a work session to discuss a refrigerant management policy, authorize a contract for Fleischmann Pier repairs, and review permits for 418 N. Division Street and 898 Washington Street. The agenda also includes authorizations for a youth workforce academy and a liaison report.

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Thu Jun 26, 2025

Historic & Landmarks Preservation Board Meeting

Board to review signage and public art banner applications

The Historic & Landmarks Preservation Board will review applications for new signage at 1014 Main Street and 1101 Main Street, as well as new public art banners at 950 and 970 Main Street. The meeting will also include the approval of draft minutes from a previous session.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025

Work Session and Common Council Meeting

Peekskill Council to consider new Best Value Procurement Policy

The Common Council will discuss updating the city's procurement policy and reviewing the Capital Plan. The body is also deciding on several special permits and grant applications for water and sewer projects.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission reviews mixed-use building and cannabis dispensary proposals

The Planning Commission will consider several applications, including an extension of approvals for a mixed‑use residential and commercial building at 41 North Division Street, and a public hearing on a cannabis dispensary at 500 Highland Avenue. It will also review a go‑kart racetrack proposal at 7 John Walsh Blvd, a two‑lot subdivision with single‑family homes at 1756 Lincoln Terrace, and a woodworking business with parking and yard‑setback variances at 898 Washington Street. Additionally, a proposal to establish a downtown payment‑in‑lieu of parking will be discussed.

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