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Pelham Manor public meetings in 2025

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

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board to authorize snow and ice removal agreement with Westchester County

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will consider authorizing an intermunicipal agreement with Westchester County for snow and ice removal. It will also discuss a site‑plan amendment for 5 Canal Road, a request to close a street, and a resolution allowing the Mayor to sign vouchers numbered 34166‑34197. Additional items include the swearing‑in of Tariq Abdullah as a police officer and a community 5K event on Highbrook, Witherbee, and Monterey Avenues.

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✓ Decided: Village authorized a 5‑year snow and ice removal agreement with Westchester County

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 24 and December 8 meetings and accepted the Police, Fire, Treasurer and DPW reports. It also authorized the Village Manager to sign a five‑year intermunicipal snow and ice removal agreement with Westchester County. Additional unanimous actions included approving a site‑plan amendment for 5 Canal Road, street closures for a spring 5K, and voucher numbers 34166‑34197, and permitting an executive session.

Wed Dec 10, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

Special permit to build a 3,704‑sq‑ft house at 483 Manor Lane

The Pelham Manor Zoning Board of Appeals will consider several variance requests and a special permit. Items include a tennis‑dome expansion at 940 Wynnewood Road, a fence variance at 10 Elm Tree Lane, a second‑story addition at 1096 Grant Avenue, a special permit for a new house at 483 Manor Lane, and a use and area variance at 101 Secor Lane. The board will also review an existing use variance for 1315 Pelhamdale Avenue.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board approves $100,000 bond for Treasurer and Village Manager

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees is confirming several officer appointments, including a Deputy Mayor and Village Clerk, Treasurer, and other officials. It is adopting a resolution that fixes a $100,000 bond for the Treasurer and Village Manager. The board also designates J.P. Morgan Chase Bank as the village’s depository and names The Journal News as the official newspaper.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously appointed new Village officials and set meeting schedule

The Board of Trustees approved a series of appointments, including Deputy Mayors, Village Clerk, Registrar of Vital Statistics, Treasurer, and chairpersons of the Board of Appeals and Planning Board. It also fixed the village bond at $100,000, designated the Journal News as the official newspaper, and set the regular meeting dates. The next annual meeting was scheduled for December 7, 2026.

Wed Dec 3, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review site plan amendment for 5 Canal Road

The Planning Board will meet to review a proposed site plan amendment for the property located at 5 Canal Road.

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Mon Nov 24, 2025

Board of Trustees

Pelham Manor Board to consider snow removal agreement and climate project contract

The Board of Trustees will discuss a supplemental snow and ice agreement with the NYSDOT for the 2025/26 season. The meeting includes an award agreement for engineering services related to the Monroe Street Climate Resiliency Project and a review of October 2025 police and treasurer reports.

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✓ Decided: Village awarded Monroe Street Climate Resiliency Project contract

The Board approved the award of the Monroe Street Climate Resiliency Project (C02517) to AI Engineers, Dolph Rotfeld Engineering Division. It also authorized the Village Manager to sign a supplemental snow and ice reimbursement agreement with NYS DOT for the 2025/26 season. In addition, the Board approved the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes, the police and village treasurer reports, voucher numbers 34135‑34165, and authorized an executive session to discuss pending litigation and an employment matter. All resolutions were adopted unanimously.

Wed Nov 19, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review a site plan amendment for 5 Canal Road

The Pelham Manor Planning Board will open the meeting, consider the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting, and review a proposed site plan amendment for the property at 5 Canal Road. After discussion, the board will adjourn.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Planning Board

Pelham Country Club tennis dome replacement and expansion reviewed

The Planning Board will review a proposed site‑plan amendment for the Pelham Country Club tennis dome replacement and expansion at 940 Wynnewood Road. A separate site‑plan amendment for 661 Hillside LLC at 101 Secor Lane will also be considered. The meeting includes the usual opening and adjournment procedures.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board to consider $729,975 infrastructure repair contract

The Board of Trustees will review contract awards for infrastructure repairs and sewer inspections. The meeting includes discussions on leaf collection modifications and a site plan amendment for 5 Canal Road.

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✓ Decided: Board awards $729,975 contract for annual infrastructure repairs

The Board approved the October 27, 2025 meeting minutes and the Fire and DPW reports. It awarded a $77,625 contract to Fred A. Cook Jr., Inc. for sanitary sewer CCTV inspections and a $729,975 contract to Westmoreland Construction Inc. for annual infrastructure repairs. The Five Guys sign application was approved, a site‑plan amendment for 5 Canal Road was referred to the Planning Board, voucher numbers 34104‑34134 were authorized, and the Mayor was authorized to enter an employment agreement with Lindsey M. Luft effective Jan 1 2026.

Wed Oct 29, 2025

Planning Board

Pelham Country Club seeks approval for tennis dome replacement

The Pelham Manor Planning Board will review a site plan amendment for the replacement and expansion of the tennis dome at Pelham Country Club. The board will consider the submitted engineering documents and respond to previous comments regarding zoning, lighting, and building codes.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board considers street closures for Siwanoy Elementary Halloween Parade

The Board of Trustees will review a request to close portions of Manor Lane and Siwanoy Place for a school parade. The meeting also includes authorizations for a STOP-DWI project agreement and the signing of voucher abstracts.

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✓ Decided: Board authorizes Village Manager to sign STOP‑DWI inter‑municipal agreement

The Board unanimously approved the October 14 and September 15 meeting minutes, approved the Police and Village Treasurer reports, and approved a temporary street closure for Siwanoy Elementary School’s Halloween parade. It also unanimously authorized the Village Manager to sign an inter‑municipal agreement for the STOP‑DWI project and approved voucher numbers 34069‑34103.

Wed Oct 22, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

Board will consider a special permit for a 3,200‑sq‑ft addition at 1375 Park Lane

The Pelham Manor Board of Appeals will review several land‑use requests, including a use variance for a small personal service business at 1315 Pelhamdale Avenue and a special permit for a new 3,200‑square‑foot addition at 1375 Park Lane. It will also consider an enclosure request at 23 Sherwood Avenue and a special permit for a 534‑square‑foot addition at 1302 Roosevelt Avenue. An older variance to install an outdoor mini‑split unit at 949 Split Rock Road will be revisited, and the board will set a date for a combined November‑December meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board approves special permit for 3,200‑sq‑ft addition at 1375 Park Lane

The Board authorized itself to convene advice of counsel and approved the September 24, 2025 minutes. It approved a special permit for a 3,200‑square‑foot addition at 1375 Park Lane with a 3‑aye, 2‑absent vote. Applications for 1302 Roosevelt Avenue, 1315 Pelhamdale Avenue, and 949 Split Rock Road were each adjourned. The Board set a combined November‑December meeting for December 10, 2025.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board to vote on street closure for Oct 25 block party

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will consider a request to close portions of Clay Avenue and Oak Lane on October 25, 2025 (rain date October 26) for a neighborhood block party. They will also vote on a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign an abstract of vouchers numbered 34019‑34068. The meeting includes fire and public works department reports and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves street closure for community block party

The Board approved the September 29, 2025 meeting minutes and the fire and Department of Public Works reports, both unanimously. It also unanimously approved a request by Stephanie Royce to close portions of Clay Avenue and Oak Lane on October 25, 2025 for a block party. Additionally, voucher numbers 34019‑34068 were approved and an executive session was authorized to discuss pending litigation and a personnel matter.

Mon Sep 29, 2025

Board of Trustees

Pelham Manor to hold public hearing on driveway liability law

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing regarding Local Law #4 of 2025, which proposes to exempt the Village from liability for damages to private driveways. The Board will also review police reports for August 2025 and authorize payment vouchers.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts Local Law 4 of 2025 governing driveway apron materials

The Board unanimously approved the August police report. It also adopted Local Law 4 of 2025, adding new provisions for driveway apron materials and maintenance. Voucher numbers 33958‑34018 were approved, and the Board authorized an executive session to discuss pending litigation and an employment matter. No public comments were received.

Wed Sep 24, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

Special permit for a 3,200‑sq‑ft addition at 1375 Park Lane

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider three applications. A variance is requested at 949 Split Rock Road to install an outdoor mini‑split unit in the side yard. A special permit is sought at 1375 Park Lane for a new 3,200‑square‑foot addition. A special permit is also sought at 454 Pelhamdale Avenue for a 600‑square‑foot detached garage.

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✓ Decided: Board grants special permit for 600‑sq‑ft garage at 454 Pelhamdale Ave

The Board of Appeals approved a special permit for a new 600‑square‑foot detached garage at 454 Pelhamdale Avenue, with conditions and a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It unanimously denied the special permit for a 3,200‑square‑foot addition at 1375 Park Lane. The variance request for an outdoor mini‑split at 949 Split Rock Road was adjourned pending additional information, also by unanimous vote.

Mon Sep 15, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board will consider a new driveway apron liability law and budget amendments

The Board of Trustees will introduce Local Law #4 of 2025, which exempts the village from liability for damage to private driveway aprons. A public hearing on this ordinance will be set. The Board will also vote on adopting the 2025 base property tax proportions, budget amendments for FY 2024‑2025, and an inter‑municipal mutual‑aid agreement with Westchester County. Additional items include authorizing the mayor to sign voucher abstracts and approving a park use request for a Harvest Festival at Weihman Park.

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✓ Decided: Board adopted 2025 homestead tax base proportions

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the 2025 current base proportions for homestead and non‑homestead properties. It also adopted budget amendments for fiscal year 2024‑2025 and authorized the Village Manager to sign a police mutual‑aid agreement with Westchester County. A public hearing for Local Law 4 of 2025 was scheduled, and a park use request for a Harvest Festival was approved.

Mon Aug 11, 2025

Board of Trustees

Pelham Manor Board to consider updated procurement policy

The Board of Trustees will consider a resolution to adopt an updated procurement policy. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of two new firefighters and requests for park use and street closures.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously adopts updated procurement policy

The Board voted unanimously to adopt the Village's updated procurement policy with modest revisions. It also approved the use of Shore Park for a Rosh Hashanah service, approved several street‑closing requests for community events, and approved voucher numbers 33769‑33869. The minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting were approved, and the Board authorized an executive session to discuss pending litigation and a personnel matter.

Mon Jul 21, 2025

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Board approved site plan amendment for Boston Post Road shopping center

The Board unanimously approved the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes and the combined Police, Fire, Treasurer, Manager/Clerk and Public Works reports. Trustees Bennett and Owen-Michaane abstained from the minutes vote. The Board granted the site‑plan amendment for 4767‑4787 Boston Post Rd, allowing facade renovation, parking changes, valet service and storm‑water improvements. Mayor Monachino Lapey swore in Geoffrey Fiorito as the new Fire Captain.

Wed Jun 25, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Board granted two residential area variances and approved related permits

The Board approved the May 28, 2025 minutes and a 90‑day extension for a swimming‑pool special permit at 667 Esplanade. It granted area variances for a deck at 610 Esplanade and for a second‑story height increase at 989 Split Rock Road, each with unanimous aye votes. The next Board of Appeals meeting was set for August 13, 2025.

Mon Jun 23, 2025

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Robert Vogel appointed as Police Detective

The Board swore in Robert Vogel as a Police Detective. It approved the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes, the Police, Treasurer and DPW reports, and authorized the mayor to sign vouchers 33652‑33727. The Board also set summer meeting dates, approved Shore Park event requests, and approved the listed vouchers.

Mon Jun 9, 2025

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Village awards catch basin cleaning contract to Wind River Environmental for $42,568

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 regular meeting and the fire department’s monthly report. It awarded the 2025 catch basin cleaning contract to Wind River Environmental, LLC for forty-two thousand five hundred sixty‑eight dollars, with an option to extend through 2026. The Board also granted Shore Park use to Alyssa Mayo and Alexander Bertha on June 20, 2025 (rain date June 22), approved voucher numbers 33616‑33651, and authorized an executive session to discuss pending litigation.

Wed May 28, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Board grants variance for nonconforming garage at 953 Highland Avenue

The Board approved the January 29 and April 23, 2025 meeting minutes, with the former approved after one abstention and the latter unanimously approved. A public hearing was held and closed for the variance application at 610 Esplanade, and similarly for 989 Split Rock Road, with no public comments received. The Board voted unanimously to grant an area variance allowing a new garage at 953 Highland Avenue, reducing lot coverage and rear‑yard setback violations. No decision was recorded for the variance request at 15 Oak Lane.

Tue May 27, 2025

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves Tesla EV charging station site plan amendment

The Board approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting and ratified the Treasurer and DPW reports. It unanimously approved the site‑plan amendment for Tesla electric‑vehicle charging stations at Post Road Plaza and referred a separate amendment for 661 Hillside LLC to the Planning Board. The Board also authorized a five‑year extension of the NYS DOT snow‑and‑ice agreement, approved supplemental snow‑and‑ice agreements, granted park and street‑closure permits, and adopted salary adjustments effective June 1, 2025.

Mon Apr 28, 2025

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved sale of six surplus equipment items

The Board approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meetings and accepted the Fire, Village Treasurer and DPW reports. It authorized the sale of six surplus pieces of equipment to the highest bidders and the scrapping of two unsold items. The Board also granted Shore Park use on June 15, 2025, approved voucher numbers 33504‑33549, and authorized the Village Manager to sign a memorandum with the Pelham Manor Professional Firefighters. An executive session was held with no action taken.

Wed Apr 23, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Board grants special permit for in‑ground pool at 667 Esplanade

The Board unanimously approved the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes. It opened and closed public hearings for variance applications at 953 Highland Avenue, 15 Oak Lane, and 953 Split Rock Road. After reviewing a special‑permit application for an in‑ground swimming pool at 667 Esplanade, the Board granted the permit with several conditions regarding mechanical equipment placement, fencing, and plan modifications.

Mon Apr 14, 2025

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Board adopts 2025-2026 budget and sets tax rates

The Board approved the minutes from the March 24 regular meeting and the April 7 annual meeting. It adopted the 2025‑2026 budget, setting the tax rate at $5.7738 per $1,000 for homestead properties and $8.4007 per $1,000 for non‑homestead properties, and authorized the Mayor to sign the tax warrant for a total of $15,064,352. The Board also approved the police and village clerk reports, granted use of Shore Park for two community events, allowed the closure of Stellar Avenue for a block party, approved vouchers #33445‑33503, and authorized an executive session on pending litigation.

Mon Mar 24, 2025

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Village approved joint representation in Con Edison rate case (cost ≤ $5,000)

The Board unanimously approved the March 10, 2025 meeting minutes and the Police and Village Treasurer reports. It set the public hearing for the 2025‑2026 budget on April 14, 2025, and approved a site‑plan amendment for 4784 Boston Post Road. The Board also resolved to join a joint representation in the Con Edison rate case at a cost not to exceed $5,000, authorized vouchers 33375‑33444, and called an executive session on pending litigation.