Piermont, New York

Zoning Board

Board of Trustees

Planning Board

The Piermont Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider three items. The continued item PB #2‑6‑04 is an application by Joseph Difilippo for site‑development‑plan approval to build a new single‑family residence at 609 Piermont Avenue in the WF‑2 zoning district. Other business includes a referral (PB #26‑08) from the Town of Orangetown for a SEQRA declaration on a 5,500 sq ft single‑family dwelling at 145 Tweed Blvd in the R‑22 zoning district, and a referral (PB #26‑09) to review three local laws creating a Community Preservation Fund and related advisory board and transfer tax.

• PB #2‑6‑04: Site‑development‑plan approval for new single‑family home at 609 Piermont Avenue (WF‑2 district)
• PB #26‑08: SEQRA referral for 5,500 sq ft single‑family dwelling at 145 Tweed Blvd (R‑22 district)
• PB #26‑09: Review of three local laws establishing a Community Preservation Fund, advisory board, and transfer tax

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss a proposed local law to create a Landscaper Registry under the Village Code. The meeting also includes a resolution for a $5,000 police program agreement and a review of a cybersecurity proposal.

• Proposed Local Law to establish a Landscaper Registry (Article IX of Village Code Chapter 154)
• Resolution to authorize a $5,000 agreement with Rockland County for the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Program
• Review of a cybersecurity proposal from VJ Networks
• Review of parking for Otto’s Restaurant
• Requests to dedicate the DPW Garage to John W. Hickey and the Police Department to James Hickey

The Board approved the minutes from June 2, 2026 and authorized two warrants totaling $920,354.61. It also authorized a request for proposals to place vending machines at Goswick Pavilion, the Boathouse at the end of the Pier, the Skating Pond and the Train Station. Finally, the Board voted to dedicate the Department of Public Works garage in honor of John W. Hickey. All motions passed with a 5‑aye, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved June 2, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #052526 ($85,329.62) and Warrant #061626 ($835,024.99) (5-0)
• Authorized RFP for vending machines at Goswick Pavilion, Boathouse at the end of the Pier, Skating Pond and Train Station (5-0)
• Dedicated DPW Garage to John W. Hickey (5-0)

Piermont Transportation Committee

The Transportation and Parking Commission will meet to review old and new business regarding village infrastructure. The body is discussing parking programs, traffic flows, and specific road concerns.

• Paid Parking Program
• Potential new parking lot at DPW storage lot
• Wayfinding Signs
• Bike-friendly Grates
• RT 9W

Board of Trustees

The Board will vote to approve the May 19 meeting minutes and the budget warrant. Department reports, old and new business will be discussed. The Mayor will be authorized to enter a contract with Richard Zuckerman of Keane & Beane for labor, employment, personnel and human resources counsel.

• Approve minutes from May 19, 2026
• Approve the budget warrant
• Authorize Mayor to retain Richard Zuckerman (Keane & Beane) as labor and HR counsel

The Board approved the May 19 minutes and two warrants totaling $26,951.21. It authorized the Piermont Community Garden to hold a Summer Solstice Picnic at Parelli Park on June 20. The Board also voted to retain Richard Zuckerman of Keane & Beane as the village labor, employment, personnel and human resources counsel.

• Approved May 19, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #052126 ($15,225.24) and Warrant #060226 ($11,725.97) totaling $26,951.21 (5-0)
• Approved Piermont Community Garden Summer Solstice Picnic at Parelli Park on June 20, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved retention of Richard Zuckerman as labor, employment, personnel and HR counsel (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing regarding the repeal of the Central Business Multi-Use (CBM) Zoning District. The board will also review several special permits and requests for amplified music and short-term rentals.

• Public hearing on Local Law to repeal Local Law #4 of 2023 (CBM Zoning District)
• Review of Airbnb request for 20 Oak Street
• Review of Special Permits for Vino Amore, TWK Market, The Sidewalk Bistro and Trattoria, and Trata on the River
• Review of requests for amplified music at Goswick Pavilion for July 11 and July 25, 2026
• Review of Cyber Security proposal from VJ Networks

The Board approved the May 5 minutes and the $39,525.33 warrant. It authorized $900 from the contingency fund for the North Parking Lot project and approved sponsorship of the Juneteenth Celebration. The Board also authorized the mayor to sign LEAD program agreements totaling $15,000. A 4‑1 vote repealed Local Law #4 of 2023, and a 5‑0 vote approved an Airbnb at 20 Oak Street.

• Approved May 5 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #051926 for $39,525.33 (5-0)
• Authorized $900 contingency fund for North Parking Lot project (5-0)
• Approved Village sponsorship of Juneteenth Celebration (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign LEAD program agreements ($5,000 and $10,000) (5-0)
• Repealed Local Law #4 of 2023 (4-1)
• Approved Airbnb at 20 Oak Street (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Piermont Board of Trustees will approve the April 21 meeting minutes and the 2026 tax warrant. It will review and adopt the 2026‑2027 capital budget. The board will consider a resolution authorizing the mayor to contract with Rockland County to hire two Youth Bureau Corp members for the summer program, costing up to $5,000. Additional items include department reports, old and new business, and public comment.

• Approve minutes from April 21, 2026
• Approve the 2026 tax warrant
• Review and approve the 2026‑2027 capital budget
• Resolution to hire two Corp Members for the youth program, cost not to exceed $5,000
• Public comment on non‑agenda items

The Board approved the April 21 meeting minutes and the $125,646.04 warrant. Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Jamil Rizqualla as the village police surgeon. No other formal actions were taken; the remainder of the meeting was public comment and discussion of upcoming events and traffic concerns.

• Approved April 21, 2026 meeting minutes (4 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Approved Warrant #050526 for $125,646.04 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Appointed Jamil Rizqualla as Police Surgeon (5 ayes, 0 nays)

Board of Trustees

The Piermont Board of Trustees will consider and vote on the 2027 village budget, including a public hearing on the budget. It will also authorize a public hearing to repeal Local Law #4 of 2023 and approve an agreement for online property‑tax payments with Hamer Enterprises. Additional resolutions cover the 2026 Base Proportions, a Memorial Day fire watch on the Piermont Pier, and a special event application from Highland Gallery.

• Adopt the 2027 Village of Piermont Budget
• Public hearing on the 2027 Budget at 7:15 pm
• Authorize a public hearing to repeal Local Law #4 of 2023
• Authorize the Village Clerk to contract with Hamer Enterprises for online property‑tax payments
• Resolution to adopt 2026 Base Proportions

The Board approved the April 7 minutes and the $228,574.68 warrant. It voted to send a letter to County Legislator Ed Day opposing the new home‑improvement contractor law and to enter into a three‑year police services agreement with Grand View‑on‑Hudson. The Board also approved a proclamation honoring the Tappan Zee girls’ basketball team.

• Approved April 7, 2026 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved Warrant #042126 for $228,574.68 (4‑0)
• Approved motion to send a letter to Ed Day opposing the county contractor law (4‑0)
• Approved entry into the police services agreement with Grand View‑on‑Hudson (4‑0)
• Approved proclamation recognizing the Tappan Zee girls’ basketball team (4‑0)

Board of Trustees

The Board approved the March 24, 2026 minutes and the $154,804.94 warrant. It authorized the Piermont Seniors to use the Goswick Pavilion on August 26, 2026 and approved the Go the Distance for Autism walk, run and bike event on May 31, 2026 without a special permit. Trustees adopted a Local Law to exceed the State Tax Cap, allowing the budget to reflect a projected 2.8044% levy increase. The Board also accepted the Justice Court financial audit for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025.

• Approved March 24, 2026 minutes (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Warrant #040726 for $154,804.94 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Piermont Seniors use of Goswick Pavilion on Aug 26, 2026 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Go the Distance for Autism Walk, Run & Bike event on May 31, 2026 without special permit (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adopted Local Law to exceed the State Tax Cap (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Accepted Justice Court Financial Audit for FY ending May 31, 2025 (5 ayes, 0 nays)

Zoning Board

The Piermont Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on March 25, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. to consider an application from Jacqueline Brender for multiple variances on the property at 215 Piermont Avenue. The request seeks to increase the floor‑area ratio from the required 30 % to 99 % and to obtain non‑conforming allowances for lot area, lot width, front, side and rear yards, and overall lot coverage. The board will decide whether to grant these variances under the R‑7.5 zoning district.

• Variance request to raise floor‑area ratio from 30 % required to 99 % proposed
• Non‑conforming variances sought for lot area, lot width, front yard, side yards, total side yard, rear yard, and lot coverage
• Property located at 215 Piermont Avenue, Orangetown Tax Map Section 75.70, Block 1, Lot 48, in R‑7.5 district
• Application filed by Jacqueline Brender (ZBA#26‑01)

Board of Trustees

The Board approved the March 3 meeting minutes and a $32,498.28 warrant. It authorized the Piermont Civic Association to use Parelli Park for an Easter Egg Hunt and allocated $1,000 from the contingency fund for SEQR documentation to repeal Local Law #4. The Board also accepted VJ Networks, Inc. as the village IT support provider, adopted the Draft MS‑4 Annual Report and Stormwater Management Plan, and waived the 30‑day notice for Patisserie Florentine.

• Approved March 3 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #032426 for $32,498.28 (5-0)
• Approved Parelli Park use for Easter Egg Hunt (4-0-1 abstain)
• Allocated $1,000 from contingency for SEQR work (5-0)
• Adopted Draft MS‑4 Annual Report and Stormwater Management Plan (5-0)
• Accepted VJ Networks, Inc. IT support contract effective Apr 1 2026 (5-0)
• Waived 30‑day advance notice for Patisserie Florentine at 501 Route 9W (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Piermont Board of Trustees adopted a local law adding Article X for a Transportation and Parking Commission. It also approved a letter of support for a senior‑and‑youth center project, scheduled a tax‑cap hearing, and approved several community events. Additional actions included passing on a right‑of‑first‑refusal for an affordable‑housing condo and approving the village warrant.

• Adopted Local Law amending Chapter 190 to add Transportation and Parking Commission (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved letter of support to Orangetown for senior and youth center project (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Barefoot Hope Inc. Run/Walk fundraiser on Piermont Pier, May 3, 2026, pending application updates (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Keep Rockland Beautiful annual event at Goswick Pavilion, May 3, 2026 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Scheduled public hearing for April 7, 2026 to adopt Local Law to exceed the tax cap (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Letter and Resolution to Governor Kathy Hochul supporting AIM program and Temporary Municipal Assistance (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Passed on Right of First Refusal for William Yuda Condominium, 311 Ash Street (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Warrant #030326 for $144,633.12 (5 ayes, 0 nays)

Board of Trustees

The Piermont Board of Trustees will hold a Grievance Hearing on February 17, 2026, at 6:00pm at the Village Hall. This session is the deadline for residents to submit and present grievances regarding assessed property values for the 2026 tax roll.

• Grievance Hearing for 2026 tax roll
• Deadline to submit property value grievances
• Meeting at Piermont Village Hall

Board of Trustees

The Piermont Board of Trustees will vote to approve the February 3, 2026 meeting minutes and the meeting warrant. Trustees will receive reports from village departments, consider any old and new business items, and open a period for public comment before adjourning.

• Approval of February 3, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of the meeting warrant

The trustees approved Warrant #021726 for $41,204.98 with a 3‑aye vote. They entered an executive session at 7:25 p.m., exited at 7:53 p.m., and then adjourned the meeting, each action approved unanimously. No other policy or budget items were decided.

• Approved Warrant #021726 for $41,204.98 (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Moved approval of meeting minutes to March 3, 2026
• Entered Executive Session at 7:25 p.m. (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Exited Executive Session at 7:53 p.m. (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:53 p.m. (3 ayes, 0 nays)

Planning Board

The Piermont Planning Board will hold a public hearing to review two applications. The first is Jacqueline Brender’s site‑plan development request for 215 Piermont Avenue, which includes minor construction regulations, a 25‑foot conservation easement, flood‑damage protection measures, and several zoning variances. The second is a referral from the Town of Orangetown Zoning Board of Appeals for Rawls to replace and extend a deck at 1 N Queens Court, requiring a rear‑yard setback variance.

• PB#26-01 – Application of Jacqueline Brender for site‑plan development approval at 215 Piermont Avenue (R‑7.5 zone), including minor construction regulations, a required 25‑foot conservation easement, flood‑damage protection, and variances for lot area, width, front/side/rear yards, lot coverage, and floor‑area ratio (proposed 99% vs existing 81%).
• PB#26-02 – Referral for Rawls to replace a 10’×14’ deck with a 12’×20’ deck and extend it at 1 N Queens Court (R‑15 zone), seeking a variance for rear‑yard setback (30.3’ proposed vs 35’ required).

Board of Trustees

The provided documents consist of a meeting agenda and supporting materials. No specific motions, proposals, or discussion items are listed in the provided text.

The Board approved the January 20, 2026 minutes and the $150,327.64 warrant. It authorized a firing range agreement with the Town of Ramapo, accepted a 30‑day liquor waiver for Bon Vivant Patisserie, and approved a cannabis license renewal notification for Highland Botanicals. The Board also allocated $13,802.45 from the contingency fund to fund a new Village website.

• Approved minutes for Jan 20, 2026 (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Warrant #020326 for $150,327.64 (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Authorized Mayor to enter agreement with Town of Ramapo for police firing range use (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Accepted 30‑day waiver and Special Permit for Bon Vivant Patisserie LLC (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Accepted notification from Highland Gallery LLC (Highland Botanicals) for cannabis license renewal (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Allocated $13,802.45 from Contingency for Civic Plus to create a new Village website (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Opened and closed public hearing on residency requirements for Village Attorney (each 3 ayes, 0 nays)

Board of Trustees

The agenda for the January 20, 2026 Board of Trustees meeting lists two document placeholders and references a supporting file titled “2025 FILOP and Special Permit List.” No specific resolutions, contracts, or public hearings are detailed.

The Board voted 5‑0 to approve the minutes from the January 6, 2026 meeting. It also voted 5‑0 to approve Warrant #012026 in the amount of $47,862.51. No other formal actions were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved January 6, 2026 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Warrant #012026 for $47,862.51 (5‑0)

Board of Trustees

The Board approved a reduction of the village’s FILOP parking spots from 86 to 60, effective June 1, 2026 (4‑1 vote). It also designated The Journal News & Rockland County Times as the official newspaper and M & T Bank, NY Class, and Connect One Bank as official depositories (5‑0 votes). A comprehensive set of village policies—including procurement, workplace violence, sexual harassment, disaster preparedness, and many others—were adopted (5‑0 vote). Additionally, the Board approved the 2026 warrant for $181,732.59, adopted the December 9, 2025 meeting minutes, and confirmed numerous appointments of trustees and officials.

• Reduced FILOP parking spots to 60 (effective June 1, 2026) – vote 4‑1
• Designated The Journal News & Rockland County Times as official newspaper – vote 5‑0
• Designated M & T Bank, NY Class, and Connect One Bank as official depositories – vote 5‑0
• Adopted multiple village policies (procurement, workplace violence, sexual harassment, disaster preparedness, etc.) – vote 5‑0
• Approved Warrant #010626 for $181,732.59 – vote 5‑0
• Approved December 9, 2025 meeting minutes – vote 3‑0‑2 abstain
• Approved appointments of trustees, liaisons, and officials for 2026‑2028 terms – vote 5‑0
• Set board meeting schedule for first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 pm