Highland Falls, New York
Recent meetings
Village Board
The Village Board will vote on several appointments and approvals at a special meeting. Items include filling a vacant seat on the Consolidated Zoning Board of Appeals, hiring a full-time DPW Working Leader, and authorizing the mayor to sign the renewal of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. A peddler's permit for door-to-door fiber internet sales is also up for approval.
- Appointment of Joseph Schmidt to the Consolidated Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire December 31, 2028
- Appointment of Matthew Troy as full-time DPW Working Leader effective July 1, 2026, with 52-week probation
- Peddler's permit for Greenlight Networks (Erik Carter) to solicit door-to-door fiber internet sales for one week at a cost of $500
- Authorization for Mayor and/or Deputy Mayor to sign renewal for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
- Approval of Bills & Claims Warrant #2601a for $28,245.60 ($14,909.80 General Fund, $13,335.80 Water Fund)
Village Board
The Village Board of Highland Falls is meeting jointly with the Town Board to discuss shared services across several departments. No votes or specific proposals are on the agenda; the item is a discussion on potential collaboration in recreation, planning, zoning, sanitation, and the building department.
- Joint discussion on shared services covering recreation, planning, zoning, sanitation, and building department
- Town Business – Supervisor Bob Livsey
- Village Business – Mayor Jim DiSalvo
- Public Comment period with 3-minute speaking limit
Village Board
The Highland Falls Village Board will conduct due process hearings for nine properties cited for property maintenance violations. The board will also consider resolutions for those violations, approve two warrants for bills (amounts to be determined), authorize a grant writing service agreement, and approve several community events. Additionally, the board will act on police and public works appointments.
- Due process hearings for property maintenance violations at 9 Fort Putnam St, 6 Eagle Valley Rd, 15 Muller Ave, 16 Fort Putnam St, 52 West St, 61 Schneider Ave, 64 Schneider Ave, 66 Schneider Ave, and 155 Main St
- Approve Bills & Claims Warrants #2512a (FY 25-26) and #2601 (FY 26-27) – amounts TBD
- Authorize Mayor/Deputy Mayor to sign Millennium Strategies Grant Writing Service Agreement
- Approve Independence Day events (July 2-4) sponsored by Village/Town Independence Day Committee
- Appoint Police Sergeant Tyler Vecchio and DPW Working Leader Matthew Troy
Village Board
This is a special meeting of the Village Board. The only substantive item is a board discussion with developer Rick Minicozzi. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.
- Board discussion with developer Rick Minicozzi
Village Board
The Village Board will consider approving a $1,027,379.67 warrant for bills and a resolution to certify delinquent water and sewer charges for levy against real property. Other actions include transferring funds to reserves, awarding a chemical bid, approving paving for Roe Park ball field parking lot, and authorizing two special events. A public information meeting on the New Leaf Battery Energy Storage System is scheduled. The board also plans to cancel three upcoming regular meetings.
- Approve Warrant #2512 for $1,027,379.67 (includes pre-pays $984.93)
- Resolution to certify delinquent water & sewer charges and authorize levy against real property
- Approve Ward Paving for Roe Park Ball Field parking lot project
- Approve 4th of July 5K Race (July 4, 8 AM, Memorial Park) and Christmas in July Street Fair (July 25, Main Street)
- Public Information Meeting on New Leaf Battery Energy Storage System
The Board approved several financial resolutions, including a $1,027,379.67 bills and claims warrant and a fund transfer to total reserves. The board also updated the summer meeting schedule and approved upcoming local events.
- Approved Bills & Claims Warrant #2512 for $1,027,379.67 (4-1)
- Approved May 4, 2026, meeting minutes
- Approved resolution for delinquent water and sewer charges (5-0)
- Approved transfer of funds to Total Reserves (5-0)
- Approved Chemical Bid FY 26-27 bidders
- Approved Ward Paving for Roe Park Ball Field Parking Lot project
- Approved July 4th 5K Race
- Approved Christmas in July Street Fair on July 25, 2026
Village Board
The Village Board will consider a resolution to transfer $3,168.27 from the General Fund to Workers Compensation. They will vote on approving the Memorial Day observation on May 25, 2026, and the annual Children's Fishing Derby on June 13, 2026. A bid proposal from L&L Property Maintenance LLC for grass cutting services at $18,660 is also up for approval. Public comment and liaison reports will follow.
- Resolution to transfer $3,168.27 to Workers Compensation
- Approve Memorial Day observation at Memorial Park on May 25, 2026
- Approve Annual Fishing Derby at Roe Park on June 13, 2026
- Award grass-cutting contract to L&L Property Maintenance LLC for $18,660
- Reminder: Workshop and Public Info Meeting on BESS on May 18, 2026
The Board approved a $3,168.27 budget transfer to workers compensation (5-0), a Memorial Day observance on May 25 at Memorial Park, the annual Children's Fishing Derby on June 13 at Roe Park, and a $18,660 grass cutting contract with L&L Property Maintenance for FY 26-27. All motions passed unanimously. The board also entered executive session to discuss contracts but took no additional action.
- Approved $3,168.27 budget transfer from general fund to workers compensation (5-0)
- Approved Memorial Day observance sponsored by American Legion Post 633 on May 25 at Memorial Park (unanimous)
- Approved annual 'FISH-ON' Children's Fishing Derby on June 13 at Roe Park (unanimous)
- Approved $18,660 grass cutting contract to L&L Property Maintenance for FY 26-27 (unanimous)
Village Board
The Village Board will consider approving a $195,157.92 contract to repair the Center Street retaining wall damaged by a car accident, pending insurance payment from Geico. Other items include a public information meeting on a proposed New Leaf Battery Energy Storage System, authorizing a contract with Colliers Engineering to review the system, and terminating Paychex payroll services in favor of a new Edmunds contract. The board also plans to approve seasonal events: a farmers market in Municipal Lot 2 and a car cruise on Main Street.
- Approve $195,157.92 retaining wall repair on Center Street
- Public information meeting on New Leaf Battery Energy Storage System
- Authorize Colliers Engineering contract to review battery storage development
- Approve bills and claims warrant #2511a – $116,551.87 total
- Approve farmers market on Sundays and Chamber car cruise on Wednesdays