Ramapo public meetings in 2025

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board unanimously adopted resolutions appointing municipal officials and approving contracts for 2025. Eleven appointments included Deputy Receiver of Taxes, Sub-Registrar, Town Attorney, and Assistant Town Attorneys. The board also approved professional service agreements totaling over $190,000 for engineering, legal, assessment, and public affairs services.

• Appointment of Sharon M. Osherovitz as Deputy Receiver of Taxes
• Retention of MJ Engineering and Land Surveying, PC for municipal engineering services
• Legal counsel subscription renewal with Greenwald Doherty, LLP for $7,250/month
• Special counsel retainers: J&G Law, LLP ($245–$265/hour), Feerick Nugent MacCartney, PLLC ($40,000 max), and others
• Assessment services contracts with Harley Valencia McNally and William White (up to $25,000 each)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Ramapo Zoning Board of Appeals approved a 14-building, 166-unit multifamily residential development at 37 & 57 Herrick Avenue and adjacent properties, with a condition requiring sidewalks on Herrick Avenue and Stephens Place. The board also approved several two-family dwelling and subdivision variance requests, denied one application, and adjourned multiple others to future meetings.

• Approved 166-unit multifamily development with sidewalk condition (5-0)
• Denied two-family dwelling variances at 8 Edward Lane (5-0)
• Approved subdivision at 3 Mirror Lake Road with GML overrides (4-0, Singer recused)
• Approved two-family dwelling at 18 Hazel Court with FAR at 79% and sidewalks (4-0, Singer recused)
• Approved subdivision at 10 Greene Road with GML overrides (5-0)
• Approved two-family dwelling at 6 Forestdale Road with FAR at 68% (5-0)
• Approved two-family dwelling at 28 Mirror Lake Road with FAR at 60%, sidewalks, and sprinkler system (5-0)
• Approved school expansion at 65 Highview Avenue with fire inspector compliance (5-0)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board will hold continued and new public hearings on zoning amendments, including adding 'Health and Wellness Retreat' as a permitted use in the RR-80 district and regulating taxi parking in residential areas. The board will also set a public scoping session for a comprehensive plan update, make appointments, and consider various contracts, settlements, and personnel actions.

• Continued public hearing and possible adoption of local law to add 'Health and Wellness Retreat' as a use by right in RR-80 zoning district
• Public hearing on local law amending Chapter 376 regarding taxi parking in residential districts
• Set public hearing for Comprehensive Plan Update and code amendments for Monsey, Hillcrest, and Western Ramapo areas
• Settlements of tax certiorari for AT&T Communications, A&S Realty, Renata Development, Route 59 Holdings, and Roosevelt 10 LLC
• Establish four part-time Police Radio Dispatcher (CAD) positions and two Laborer positions

Planning Board

The Ramapo Planning Board granted Site Development Permit approval for Shoppers Haven at 34-38 Main Street in Monsey to relocate the existing Simcha Hall to the basement level, and granted Final Subdivision (Minor) Plat re-approval for 165 Saddle River Road in Airmont. The Board also issued a negative SEQR declaration for an amended site development permit at 17 Ravenna Drive in Pomona for additional parking at a house of worship, and granted several 90-day extensions on pending subdivisions. Several applications were classified for SEQR review and referred for coordinated review, with no final decisions made on those items.

• Approved Site Development Permit for Shoppers Haven at 34-38 Main Street, Monsey to relocate Simcha Hall to basement (6-0-0)
• Granted Final Subdivision (Minor) Plat re-approval for 165 Saddle River Road, Airmont, contingent on DPW comments (6-0-0)
• Issued negative SEQR declaration for amended site development permit at 17 Ravenna Drive, Pomona for 60 additional parking spaces (5-0-0)
• Referred 17 Ravenna Drive application to ZBA with positive recommendation (5-0-0)
• Granted 2nd 90-day extension for Dykstras Estates (4-0-0)
• Granted 2nd 90-day extension for Lane Gardens Subdivision (4-0-0)
• Granted 17th & 18th 90-day extension for Pascack Ridge Subdivision (4-0-0)
• Granted 4th & 5th 90-day extension for 171 N. Pascack Ridge Subdivision (4-0-0)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board will hold a special meeting to adopt the 2026 town budget and set a public hearing on a local law amending taxi-parking rules. The board will also act on fire-protection agreements with neighboring villages, approve a park project bid, and consider property-tax exemptions and settlements.

• Adopt Town of Ramapo Budget for Year 2026
• Set Public Hearing: Local Law Amending Chapter 376 Regarding Taxi Parking
• Acceptance of Bid: Harry Reiss Park Project Blauvelt Road
• Acceptance of Retroactive Application for Real Property Tax Exemption: Toras Dovid Community Kollel, Inc
• Settlement of Tax Certiorari: Board of Managers of New Hempstead Professional Plaza Condominium

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a special meeting to close the public hearing on the preliminary 2026 budget and to close public hearings on fire protection services for seven fire protection districts for 2026. The board will also discuss changes to the Town Board meeting schedule. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive decisions or proposals detailed.

• Close public hearing on preliminary budget for year 2026
• Close public hearings on fire protection services for Park Crest, Johnsontown Road, and Ramapo Fire Protection Districts No. 1-5 for 2026
• Discussion of changes to Town Board meeting schedule

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board held a special meeting on November 5, 2025, where it closed the public hearing on the preliminary 2026 budget and closed public hearings for proposed 2026 fire protection service contracts for six fire districts. The board also approved changes to its meeting schedule, canceling two November meetings and adding a special meeting. All resolutions were adopted unanimously, with Councilwoman Brendel Charles absent.

• Closed public hearing on 2026 preliminary budget (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Park Crest Fire Protection District 2026 contract (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Johnsontown Road Fire Protection District 2026 contract (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Ramapo Fire Protection District No. 1 2026 contract (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Ramapo Fire Protection District No. 2 2026 contract (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Ramapo Fire Protection District No. 3 2026 contract (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Ramapo Fire Protection District No. 4 2026 contract (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Ramapo Fire Protection District No. 5 2026 contract (unanimous)

Ramapo Local Development Corporation

The Ramapo Local Development Corporation is meeting to consider several items, including appointing a Secretary and approving the minutes from its August 13, 2025 meeting. The board will also vote on a lease extension with NYB and the purchase of artificial turf for Clover Stadium, as well as adopt its budget for fiscal year 2026.

• Appointment of Secretary
• Approval of minutes from August 13, 2025 meeting
• Approval of lease extension with NYB and purchase of artificial turf for Clover Stadium
• Adoption of Budget Year 2026

The Ramapo Local Development Corporation approved a 10-year lease extension with the New York Boulders for Clover Stadium, running from 2032 to 2041, and authorized the purchase and installation of artificial turf funded by a $1.2 million interest-free loan from NYB. The board also appointed Jeffrey Posner as Secretary, adopted the 2026 budget, and approved the August 13, 2025 minutes. All resolutions passed unanimously.

• Approved 10-year lease extension with New York Boulders for Clover Stadium (2032-2041) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and installation of artificial turf at Clover Stadium, funded by $1.2M interest-free loan from NYB (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeffrey Posner as Secretary, effective 10/22/2025, without compensation (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 fiscal year budget (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 13, 2025 scheduled meeting (4-0, Weissmandl abstained)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on a zoning code amendment and setting hearings for the 2026 preliminary budget and fire protection district services. The board will also consider several budget amendments, appointments, and proposals for engineering and software services.

• Adjourn public hearing on zoning code amendment and adopt SEQR negative declaration for TR-HV, LLC petition
• Set public hearing for Preliminary Budget Year 2026
• Set public hearings for fire protection services in six fire districts (Park Crest, Johnsontown Road, Ramapo No. 1-5) for 2026
• Appoint four police officers, a chief fire safety inspector, and a Spanish-speaking receptionist
• Accept proposals for topographic surveys and curb/sidewalk designs on Calvert Drive, Carlton Road, and Herrick/Decatur between Maple Ave. and W. Central Ave.

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board unanimously approved several resolutions, including assuming lead agency status for a zoning amendment to allow a 'Health and Wellness Retreat' on 146.25 acres at 150-201 Sister Servants Lane, and scheduling a public hearing on the 2026 preliminary budget for November 5, 2025. The board also adjourned a public hearing on the zoning amendment to December 10, 2025, and set hearings for 2026 fire protection agreements with six districts. Personnel actions included appointing a new Chief Fire Safety Inspector and four police officers, and the board approved a five-year snow and ice agreement with the state at $146,072.70 per year.

• Adopted resolution to assume SEQR lead agency status for TR-HV, LLC zoning amendment (unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing on 'Health and Wellness Retreat' zoning to Dec 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing on 2026 preliminary budget for Nov 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Set public hearings for 2026 fire protection agreements for six districts (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year state snow and ice agreement at $146,072.70/year (unanimous)
• Appointed Adam Peltz as Chief Fire Safety Inspector at $131,923 (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Appointed four police officers at $62,234 each (unanimous)
• Approved NY SWIMS grant application for Spook Rock Pool upgrade with 20% match (unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board will hold a special meeting to present and discuss the Tentative Budget for 2026. The board will also schedule workshops to review the budget before adjourning.

• Presentation of Tentative Budget 2026
• Scheduling of Budget Workshops for 2026 Budget

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board held a special meeting on October 3, 2025, where the tentative 2026 budget was presented. The board unanimously adopted a resolution scheduling three budget workshops for October 20, 22, and 27, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Adopted resolution scheduling 2026 budget workshops on Oct 20, 22, 27 (unanimous)
• Adjourned special meeting at 8:32 AM (unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a joint public hearing, followed by adjournment and resolutions. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

The Ramapo Town Board and New Square Village Board held a joint public hearing on an annexation petition by KTD Home Ownership Maximization Enterprise Corp., 45 Bypass Corp., Wisteria Ct Properties LLC, and Refuah Health Center, Inc. to move four lots from Ramapo to New Square. Both boards voted to close the hearing and extend the written comment period to September 22, 2025, with comments to be sent to the Ramapo Town Clerk. Decisions on the annexation petition were reserved by both boards.

• Closed joint public hearing on annexation petition (Ramapo unanimous, 4-0)
• Extended written comment period to September 22, 2025 (Ramapo unanimous, 4-0)
• Reserved decision on annexation petition (Ramapo unanimous, 4-0)
• Closed village public hearing and extended comment period (New Square 5-0)
• Reserved decision on annexation petition (New Square 5-0)
• Adjourned joint meeting at 8:26 PM (Ramapo unanimous, 4-0)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is meeting to consider declaring and transferring surplus property at 225 Route 59, along with adopting a negative declaration under SEQR for the sale. The board will also vote on several tax certiorari settlements, accept grants and agreements, and establish new town positions. Other items include budget amendments and creating a Climate Smart Community Task Force.

• Declaration and transfer of surplus property at 225 Route 59
• Adopt SEQR Negative Declaration for sale of 225 Route 59
• Accept grant for NY State Highway Safety Program for Police Traffic Service
• Settlements of tax certiorari for Eva Margaretten, Hickory House Tenants Corp, Yehoshua Kohen, L&M Spring Valley, 59306 LLC
• Establish two Police Radio Dispatcher (CAD) (Spanish Speaking) positions and four Maintenance Mechanic I positions

The Ramapo Town Board unanimously approved the conveyance of the surplus property at 225 Route 59 to Yitzchok Frankel for $200,000, plus the premises at 5 DeBaun Avenue and $120,000 in improvements to that property, finding the exchange to be fair market value. The board also accepted a $43,760 state grant for police traffic services, approved a $185,000 engineering contract for the Saddle River Road and West Maple Avenue intersection, and settled five tax certiorari cases. All resolutions passed unanimously with Councilman Weissmandl absent.

• Approved sale of 225 Route 59 to Yitzchok Frankel for $200,000 plus 5 DeBaun Avenue and $120,000 in improvements (unanimous)
• Accepted $43,760 NYS grant for Police Traffic Services program (unanimous)
• Approved $185,000 MJ Engineering contract for Saddle River Road/West Maple Ave intersection (unanimous)
• Settled tax certiorari for Eva Margaretten, reducing assessment from $101,700 to $60,000 (unanimous)
• Settled tax certiorari for Hickory House Tenants Corp, reducing assessment from $1,290,600 to as low as $1,097,000 (unanimous)
• Settled tax certiorari for L&M Spring Valley, reducing assessments on two parcels (unanimous)
• Established two Spanish-speaking police radio dispatcher positions (unanimous)
• Created Climate Smart Community Task Force and appointed Jeff Posner as coordinator (unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board will review the status of the Comprehensive Plan, accept minutes from prior meetings, and hear updates from the Town Attorney. Finance items include amendments to the 2025 budget for ARPA funds, insurance recoveries, and a traffic safety grant. New business includes a waiver of procedural rules and approval of urgent traffic upgrades.

• Acceptance of proposal: Colliers Engineering - Topographic Survey - Neil Road ($ amount not specified)
• Acceptance of proposal: Anthony R. Celentano - Neil Road Curb & Sidewalk Design ($ amount not specified)
• Amendment to 2025 Budget: Garden of Hope - County ARPA Money
• Amendment to 2025 Budget: Besen Park - County ARPA Money
• Approval of Recommendation - Urgent Traffic Upgrade

The Town Board unanimously approved installing no-parking signs along several streets near 1st Street to improve bus navigation, with implementation before the 2025/2026 school year. The board also accepted proposals for a Neil Road sidewalk survey and design, settled potential disciplinary charges against a dispatcher, and amended the 2025 budget to account for grant and insurance funds.

• Approved urgent traffic signage on Herrick, Decatur, North Cole, and 1st Street (unanimous)
• Accepted Colliers Engineering proposal for Neil Road topographic survey at $11,500 (unanimous)
• Accepted Anthony R. Celentano proposal for Neil Road curb/sidewalk design at $15,000 (unanimous)
• Settled potential disciplinary charges against a dispatcher (unanimous)
• Amended 2025 budget for Garden of Hope ARPA funds ($90,893) (unanimous)
• Amended 2025 budget for Besen Park ARPA funds ($200,000) (unanimous)
• Amended 2025 budget for insurance recovery ($2,593) and traffic safety grant ($20,147) (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Lepori as permanent Assistant Superintendent of Public Works (unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with a public participation period, a presentation, and several action items. Key items include setting a public hearing on a zoning code amendment, referring a zoning map petition, and numerous settlements, contracts, and personnel actions. The board will also enter executive session for pending litigation.

• Set public hearing on amendment to zoning code
• Referral of zoning map petition for Optimum Azzi / Gitty Development LLC to CDRC
• Sale of surplus property at Stephens Place
• Intermunicipal agreement with County of Rockland for sidewalk project
• Settlements of tax certiorari for Beshco LLC, Maple Leaf 11 LLC, and Panera LLC

The Ramapo Town Board approved a $3.85 million bid for sidewalk installation along Route 306, funded by federal, local, and utility contributions. The board also authorized $715,153 for highway equipment, including a leased paver, and approved several other contracts, settlements, and appointments. All votes were unanimous except for the surplus property sale (3-1) and the highway equipment purchase (3-0 with one abstention).

• Approved $3,851,264 bid to Paladino Concrete Creations for Route 306 sidewalks (unanimous)
• Authorized $715,153 highway equipment purchase, including $460,000 leased paver (3-0, Wanounou abstained)
• Approved sale of 12.5-ft Stephens Place strip to Meir and Sora Oster for $13,000 (3-1, Wanounou nay)
• Set public hearing for Oct 22 on zoning amendment to allow 'Health and Wellness Retreat' in RR-80 district (unanimous)
• Set joint public hearing with Village of New Square for Sept 10 on annexation of four parcels (unanimous)
• Referred 233-unit Summit Avenue development petition to Community Design Review Committee (unanimous)
• Approved intermunicipal agreements with Rockland County and four villages for sidewalk and street improvements (unanimous)
• Accepted $30,462 state grant for pedestrian enforcement and education (unanimous)

Ramapo Local Development Corporation

The Ramapo Local Development Corporation is meeting to approve minutes from its June 25, 2025 meeting and to consider engaging Harris Beach Murtha for legal services related to the redevelopment of RCAC. The meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2025 at 7:10 PM at Town Hall.

• Approval of minutes from June 25, 2025 meeting
• Engagement of Harris Beach Murtha for legal services for RCAC redevelopment

The Ramapo Local Development Corporation unanimously approved the sale of the Ramapo Cultural Arts Center property at 62-66 North Main Street, Spring Valley, to Sunshine Realty Group for $1.5 million, with a restrictive covenant for affordable housing. The board also approved the terms for redevelopment and appointed Harris Beach Murtha as special counsel, with fees funded by an ARPA grant. All votes were unanimous with Director Yehuda Weissmandl absent.

• Approved sale of 62-66 North Main St to Sunshine Realty Group for $1.5M (unanimous)
• Approved terms for redevelopment of RCAC into affordable housing (unanimous)
• Appointed Harris Beach Murtha as special counsel at $275/hr attorneys, $200/hr paralegals (unanimous)
• Authorized President to enter definitive development agreement with SRG (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of June 25, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 PM (unanimous)

Planning Board

The board granted final PUD and site development plan approval for Phase 1 of the Millers Pond project, including 280 townhomes and commercial space. Several other applications were referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals or granted extensions.

• Approved Millers Pond PUD Phase 1 (280 townhomes, 37,000 SF commercial) (4-0-0)
• Approved Site Development Permit for curb cuts at 2 Roberts Road (4-0-0)
• Approved 90-day extensions for Augusta Estates, Dykstras Estates, and Lane Gardens (all 4-0-0)
• Issued Negative Declaration and referred 133 Rt 59 subdivision to ZBA (4-0-0)
• Issued Negative Declaration and referred 1507 Route 202 project to ZBA (4-0-0)
• Issued Negative Declaration and referred 214 Maple Avenue pool project to ZBA (4-0-0)
• Issued Negative Declaration and referred 32 Gerow Avenue subdivision to ZBA (4-0-0)
• Sent Superior Office Center and Howell Estates applicants back to CDRC for plan changes

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including referring a PUD application to the CDRC, approving settlements, and accepting a property dedication. The comprehensive plan presentation has been moved to August 13th. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and adjournment.

• Referral of PUD application by Carlton Road Owner, LLC and Carlton Farms Corp to CDRC
• Extension of agreement for dry cleaning and laundering of police uniforms with Value Rite Cleaners
• Declaration of property on Stephens Place as surplus
• Settlement of claim: Town of Ramapo v. Robert Schulman
• Settlement of tax certiorari: Residences in Suffern LLC

The Ramapo Town Board approved the referral of a 562-unit mixed-use PUD application to the Community Design Review Committee. The Board also authorized a $1 million grant application for park shade canopies and approved various traffic safety measures, including speed humps and parking restrictions on local streets.

• Referred Carlton Road PUD application to CDRC (3-0)
• Extended police uniform cleaning contract with Value Rite Cleaners (3-0)
• Declared Stephens Place property as surplus (3-0)
• Accepted $4,954.80 settlement from First Student (3-0)
• Authorized $1M ClimateSmart Communities grant application (3-0)
• Approved speed humps and parking limits on Park Street (3-0)
• Approved 'No Parking' signage for Stephen Place (3-0)
• Named private street in Hempstead Road subdivision 'Sunny Way' (3-0)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a public hearing on a local law amending Chapter 42, which governs the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. The board will also consider resolutions on overriding county planning recommendations, accepting grants, settling claims, and approving proposals for highway and IT equipment. Several personnel and purchasing items are on the agenda, along with a liquor license opinion.

• Public hearing on local law amending Chapter 42 (Planning Board & ZBA)
• Resolution to override county planning recommendations
• Authorization to accept grant for pump station generators
• Settlements of claims: Moshe Potash; Isaac and Donna Greenbaum
• Settlements of tax certiorari: 100 Route 59 LLC; Bon Aire Residents Inc

The Town Board adopted Local Law 4 of 2025 to allow alternate members to serve on the Planning and Zoning Boards of Appeals. The Board also approved several legal settlements, a FEMA grant for pump station generators, and new traffic safety measures.

• Adopted Local Law 4 of 2025 allowing alternate Planning and Zoning Board members (4-0)
• Approved $142,250 FEMA grant and $44,750 town match for pump station generators (Unanimous)
• Settled vehicle accident claim with Moshe Potash for $10,159.33 (Unanimous)
• Settled sewer backup claim with Isaac and Donna Greenbaum for $6,214.02 plus check valve cost (Unanimous)
• Approved $22,000 proposal for salt shed rehabilitation engineering (Unanimous)
• Approved Microsoft Cloud subscriptions for Town Hall ($81,184.32/yr) and Police ($64,603.20/yr) (Unanimous)
• Authorized speed humps and stop signs on Bates Drive and Horton Drive (Unanimous)
• Issued favorable opinion for El Amazonas liquor license application (Unanimous)

Ramapo Local Development Corporation

The Ramapo Local Development Corporation is meeting to accept the minutes from its March 12, 2025 meeting and to consider a proposal for insurance coverage from Lebaum Company, Inc. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Acceptance of minutes from March 12, 2025 meeting
• Proposal for insurance coverage from Lebaum Company, Inc.

Ramapo Local Development Corporation

The Ramapo Local Development Corporation will consider accepting a $195,138 insurance package from Lebaum Company, Inc. for the period June 16, 2025 through June 16, 2026, plus a $14,851.57 directors' and officers' liability policy. The board will also vote to adopt the minutes of its March 12, 2025 meeting. The meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2025 at 7:10 PM at Town Hall.

• Acceptance of insurance proposal from Lebaum Company, Inc. totaling $210,989.57 (package and umbrella $195,138, D&O $14,851.57)
• Insurance covers property, general liability, auto, and employee benefits for the RLDC
• Acceptance of minutes from March 12, 2025 meeting
• Meeting location: Town Hall, 237 Route 59, Suffern, NY

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board will hold its regular meeting on June 11, 2025, at Town Hall. The board will accept minutes from prior meetings, address legal matters, and vote on several contracts and proposals, including emergency medical services, police firing range upgrades, and infrastructure resiliency projects. No major policy decisions are scheduled.

• Approval of EMS agreement with Rockland Paramedic Services, Inc.
• Approval of police firing range contract with 2020 Security Services Inc.
• Acceptance of Lenore Avenue Brook Resiliency Planning Project proposal (Colliers Engineering and Design)
• Acceptance of Greenridge Way resurfacing proposal (Tilcon New York Inc.)
• Amendment to 2025 budget for Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Grant

The Ramapo Town Board unanimously approved a six-month emergency medical services agreement with Rockland Paramedic Services, Inc. for $208,247, effective July 1 through December 31, 2025. The board also approved several other items including a $5,000 sewer backup reimbursement, a $2,016.42 police vehicle damage settlement, and a $97,328 budget amendment for a mental health grant. All resolutions passed unanimously except the Zoning Board of Appeals appointment, which passed 3-0 with two abstentions.

• Approved 6-month EMS agreement with Rockland Paramedic Services for $208,247 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 reimbursement to Matthew Rosen for check valve installation (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,016.42 settlement from Maya Assurance Company for police vehicle damage (unanimous)
• Authorized environmental easement on Torne Valley Road and Bridge Street properties (unanimous)
• Appointed Sandra Howells as Administrative Assistant at $119,658/year (unanimous)
• Approved $97,328 budget amendment for Law Enforcement Mental Health grant (unanimous)
• Appointed Moshe Seidenfeld as ZBA alternate member, term to 2027 (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved Colliers Engineering proposal for Lenore Avenue Brook resiliency project (unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board will discuss proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) district regulations and vote on several 2025 budget amendments. The board will also address intermunicipal agreements and the resignation of a Zoning Board member.

• Local Law: Planned Unit Development District Regulations
• Approval of funds for the Jewish Federation and Foundation of Rockland County
• Acceptance of agreement with Supreme Lumens Inc.
• Intermunicipal agreements with RCIC, RIRC, and the Village of Pomona
• Eight amendments to the 2025 budget including JCAP, LEAD, Stop DWI, and K-9 grants

The Ramapo Town Board adopted Local Law No. 3 of 2025, creating Planned Unit Development (PUD) district regulations for areas of the town outside the northeast, on a 4-0 roll call vote with Councilman Wanounou abstaining. The law sets a 10-acre minimum tract size and does not itself change zoning on any property; a PUD district would require a separate future zoning amendment. The Board also voted to override Rockland County Department of Planning objections under state General Municipal Law §239-m(5). In other business, the Board approved a $5,000 donation to the Jewish Federation and Foundation of Rockland County, an intermunicipal agreement with the Village of Pomona for Route 202/Camp Hill Road highway improvements (Town pays the first $2,000,000), and several 2025 budget amendments for grants and donations.

• Adopted Local Law No. 3 of 2025 creating PUD district regulations outside the northeast area (4-0, Wanounou abstained)
• Voted to override Rockland County Department of Planning objections to the PUD law under GML §239-m(5)
• Approved $5,000 in financial support to the Jewish Federation and Foundation of Rockland County (unanimous)
• Accepted agreement with Supreme Lumens Inc. for LED lighting upgrades at 16-26 Pioneer Avenue, Tallman, at no cost to the Town (unanimous)
• Authorized intermunicipal agreement with Rockland County for the Intelligence Center and Regional Investigative Resource Center through December 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Rescinded Resolution No. 2024-477, an intermunicipal agreement with the Village of Pomona for Route 202/Camp Hill Road improvements and sidewalk work (unanimous)
• Approved new intermunicipal agreement with the Village of Pomona for Route 202/Camp Hill Road highway improvements; Town pays first $2,000,000, then Pomona reimburses half (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 budget amendments for JCAP Grant $9,250, Rockland County LEAD $1,046, Stop DWI $14,789, Adopt a K-9 $7,500, JTTF Grant $5,091, PEER Coalition $3,200, Sneden Place DARE $14,656, and insurance recovery $11,646 (all unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board will hold a special meeting to decide on a local law amending Planned Unit Development regulations outside the Northeast Area, accept multiple tax certiorari settlements, and authorize legal actions including an injunction at 82 Highview Road. The board will also discuss fee updates, approve police agreements, and consider infrastructure projects like sidewalk repairs and a new traffic signal.

• Local Law: Planned Unit Development District Regulations Outside Northeast Area (tabled from April 23, 2025)
• Settlement of Tax Certiorari: Sixty East Eckerson Corp, Eliezer Raksin, Park Ave NY LLC, and Feldschuh
• Authorization to Commence Injunction Action: 82 Highview Road
• Acceptance of Bid: Repair and Replace Existing Sidewalks and Curbs
• New Traffic Signal at Maple Avenue Intersection with Howard Drive/Park Lane

The Ramapo Town Board tabled the proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) District Regulations to May 28, 2025, after extensive public comment. The board approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Police Superior Officers Association, a bid for a new traffic signal at Maple Avenue and Howard Drive, and several other resolutions including settlements, appointments, and contract renewals.

• Tabled PUD District Regulations local law to May 28, 2025
• Approved new police superior officers contract, retroactive to Jan 1, 2023 through Dec 31, 2027 (unanimous)
• Accepted $48,000 grant for NYS Suicide Prevention Resource Center (unanimous)
• Approved $127,840 change order for Greenridge Way drainage project, FEMA-funded (unanimous)
• Accepted bid from A-Tech Concrete for sidewalk and curb repair (unanimous)
• Accepted bid from Verde Electric for new traffic signal at Maple Ave & Howard Dr (3-1)
• Authorized injunction action against 82 Highview LLC and Aryeh Zaks (unanimous)
• Approved settlement of Geico lawsuit for $6,480.69 (unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a special meeting to vote on a local law establishing Planned Unit Development (PUD) district regulations for areas outside the Northeast section of the town. The board will also set a public hearing on a law allowing alternate members on the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals, and will consider numerous contracts, settlements, and personnel items.

• Adoption of Local Law: Planned Unit Development District Regulations Outside the Northeast Area (10-acre minimum, no maximum)
• Set public hearing on Local Law amending Chapter 42 to allow alternate members on Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals
• Authorize injunction action at 82 Highview Road
• Settlements of tax certiorari cases (Sixty East Eckerson Corp, Eliezer Raksin, Park Ave NY LLC, Feldschuh)
• Accept bids for sidewalk repair/replacement and new traffic signal at Maple Avenue/Howard Drive/Park Lane

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board will hold a regular meeting to decide on zoning amendments, a planned unit development law, an annexation from the Town of Ramapo to the Village of New Square, and personnel changes. The board will also discuss agreements for park use, conservation workers, and a police firing range.

• Continued Public Hearing: Zoning Amendments
• Adoption of Local No. 3 of 2025 Planned Unit Development District Regulations
• Findings and Order of the Town Board Approving Annexation from the Town of Ramapo to the Village of New Square (42 Hoover Lane)
• Establish Chief Fire Safety Inspector Position
• Approval of Project Funding: Pathway Project at Pinebrook Park

The Town Board approved the annexation of a vacant parcel at 42 Hoover Lane to the Village of New Square and issued a SEQR Negative Declaration for Planned Unit Development regulations. The adoption of the PUD local law was tabled until May 14, 2025. The board also approved funding for a pathway project in Pinebrook Park and agreements for police range use and park licensing.

• Approved annexation of 42 Hoover Lane to Village of New Square (unanimous)
• Issued SEQR Negative Declaration for PUD District Regulations (unanimous)
• Tabled Introductory Local Law for PUD District Regulations to May 14, 2025 (3-1)
• Approved $501,370 funding balance for Pinebrook Park pathway project (3-0)
• Approved agreement with Town of Tuxedo for 2025 Police Firing Range use (unanimous)
• Approved license for Camp Yachad to use Manny Weldler Park (unanimous)
• Established full-time Chief Fire Safety Inspector position effective April 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted Cornell Cooperative Extension proposal for stormwater education ($8,943.93) (unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board will hold a continued public hearing on zoning amendments and vote on several items including a SEQR negative declaration for planned unit development regulations, annexation of a parcel at 42 Hoover Lane, and agreements for park use and conservation workers. The board will also consider personnel changes and funding for projects like the Pinebrook Park Pathway.

• Continued Public Hearing: Zoning Amendments
• SEQR Negative Declaration Local Law – Planned Unit Development District Regulations Outside of the Northeast Area of The Town
• Findings and Order of the Town Board Approving Annexation from the Town of Ramapo to the Village of New Square with Respect to parcel located at 42 Hoover Lane
• Approval of Agreement: Rockland Conservation and Service Corps Workers - 2025 ($amount not specified)
• Approval of Project Funding: Pathway Project at Pinebrook Park

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board will hold a continued public hearing and potentially adopt Local Law No. 3 of 2025, which establishes Planned Unit Development (PUD) District regulations outside the Northeast Area of the town. The board will also set a public hearing on amendments to Chapter 42 regarding the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. Other actions include appointments, tax certiorari settlements, and various personnel and purchasing items.

• Adoption of Local Law No. 3 of 2025: PUD District Regulations Outside Northeast Area
• SEQR Negative Declaration for PUD regulations
• Settlement of tax certiorari: Colonial Apartments of Spring Valley
• Settlement of tax certiorari: Zumzum LLC
• Authorization to purchase electric all terrain litter vacuum

The Town Board appointed Jeffrey Posner as the new Town Clerk and Registrar of Vital Statistics, effective April 10, 2025. The board also approved a subrecipient agreement with Rockland County to receive a $350,000 Community Development Block Grant for the Harry Reiss Park Project. Additionally, the board authorized the purchase of an electric litter vacuum for $154,483.12 and settled several tax certiorari cases.

• Appointed Jeffrey Posner as Town Clerk/Registrar (unanimous)
• Approved $350,000 CDBG agreement for Harry Reiss Park (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of $154,483.12 electric litter vacuum (unanimous)
• Settled tax certiorari for Colonial Apartments of Spring Valley (unanimous)
• Settled tax certiorari for Zumzum LLC (unanimous)
• Established full-time Grants Specialist position (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Police Officer Theresa Trinidad (unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with continued public hearings on zoning amendments and Planned Unit Development District regulations outside the Northeast Area. The board will also consider several resolutions, including referrals, agreements, easements, and appointments, as well as an executive session for pending litigation.

• Continued public hearing: Introductory Local Law 'Zoning Amendments'
• Continued public hearing: Planned Unit Development District Regulations Outside Northeast Area
• Referral of petition for zoning law amendment to Planning Board
• Settlement of claim: Town of Ramapo v. 188844Stuck LLC
• Acceptance of bid: Carlton Road Curb and Sidewalk Project - A-Tech Concrete Co.

The Ramapo Town Board approved a $1.47 million contract with A-Tech Concrete Co. for curb, sidewalk, and drainage work along Carlton Road, funded partly by a $200,000 county grant. The board also continued two public hearings on zoning amendments and planned unit development regulations to April dates, and approved a list of contracts with not-for-profit agencies totaling over $500,000. Additionally, the board adopted a new compensation structure for Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals members, paying $400 per meeting attended (chairpersons $500).

• Approved $1,470,550 Carlton Road curb/sidewalk project to A-Tech Concrete Co. (unanimous)
• Continued zoning amendments public hearing to April 23, 2025 (4-0)
• Continued PUD regulations public hearing to April 9, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved $500,000+ in contracts with not-for-profit agencies (unanimous)
• Referred TR-HV, LLC petition for 'Health and Wellness Retreat' zoning to Planning Board (4-0, Weissmandl abstained)
• Adopted new compensation structure for Planning Board and ZBA members: $400 per meeting, chairpersons $500 (4-0, Weissmandl abstained)
• Extended Tilcon New York bituminous concrete agreement for one year (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,556.37 settlement from Utica National Insurance for police vehicle damage (unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings, including closing the CDBG 2025 hearing and continuing the Planned Unit Development District regulations law. The board will also vote on several contracts, including HVAC services at Clover Stadium, insurance renewals, and design proposals for Orchard Street and West Maple Avenue projects.

• Close public hearing: Community Development Block Grant 2025
• Continued hearing: Planned Unit Development District Regulations (outside Northeast Area)
• Accept extension of HVAC services agreement at Clover Stadium
• Renew boiler and machinery insurance with Travelers via Lebaum Company, Inc. 2025
• Approve Village of Spring Valley Summer Camp 2025 agreement

The Ramapo Town Board held a public hearing on a proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) local law but voted to continue it to March 26, 2025, for further consideration. The board also approved a $1,633,131.28 insurance package from Lebaum Company, Inc., covering various policies for the coming year, and accepted several engineering and construction proposals for road and park improvements.

• Continued PUD local law public hearing to March 26, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved $1,633,131.28 insurance package with Lebaum Company, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $8,000 topographic survey of Orchard Street with Civil Tec (4-0, Weissmandl abstained)
• Approved $10,000 curb/sidewalk design for Orchard Street with Anthony R. Celentano P.E. (4-0, Weissmandl abstained)
• Approved $50,000 topographic survey of West Maple Avenue with Anthony R. Celentano P.E. (4-0, Weissmandl abstained)
• Approved $45,000 curb/sidewalk design for West Maple Avenue with Anthony R. Celentano P.E. (4-0, Weissmandl abstained)
• Approved $29,600 bid from Oval Tennis, Inc. for reconditioning tennis courts at Rustic Brook (5-0)
• Approved $19,540 HVAC maintenance extension with Ami Mechanical Services for Clover Stadium (5-0)

Ramapo Local Development Corporation

The Ramapo Local Development Corporation is meeting to accept the minutes from its February 19, 2025 meeting and to accept its audited financial statement for the year ending December 31, 2024. The agenda contains only these routine items and adjournment, with no other business listed.

• Acceptance of minutes from February 19, 2025 meeting
• Acceptance of audited financial statement for year ending December 31, 2024

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with a continued public hearing on proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) district regulations outside the Northeast area, and setting a public hearing for the 2025 Community Development Block Grant program. The board will also consider several contracts, property acquisitions, tax settlements, and other routine items.

• Continued public hearing: Introductory Local Law Planned Unit Development District Regulations Outside of the Northeast Area
• Set public hearing: Community Development Block Grants Program 2025
• Extension of agreement: ThyssenKrup Elevator Corp. maintenance of elevator at Clover Stadium
• Acquisition of surplus land from New York State for one dollar
• Settlement of tax certiorari: 5 Monsey LLC, Twenty Seven Union Road LLC, and claim of Claudio Vasquez

The Ramapo Town Board continued the public hearing on the proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) District Regulations to March 12, 2025, to allow time for the public and board to review recommendations from the Planning Board and Rockland County. The board also set a public hearing for the 2025 Community Development Block Grant program, approved several administrative items, and settled multiple legal claims. All resolutions were adopted unanimously with two board members absent.

• Continued PUD zoning public hearing to March 12, 2025 (3-0)
• Set public hearing for 2025 Community Development Block Grant program (3-0)
• Extended elevator maintenance contract with ThyssenKrup for Clover Stadium to Feb 28, 2026 (3-0)
• Waived Friends of Harmony Hall rent for 12 months for restoration (3-0)
• Authorized acquisition of surplus NY State land for $1 (3-0)
• Approved tax certiorari settlements for 5 Monsey LLC and Twenty Seven Union Road LLC (3-0)
• Settled Claudio Vasquez vehicle damage claim for $3,675.54 (3-0)
• Accepted easements for 62 Hempstead Road and 221 Remsen Avenue (3-0)

Ramapo Local Development Corporation

The Ramapo Local Development Corporation is meeting to handle routine business: approving prior minutes, appointing a secretary, accepting an auditor proposal from Bonadio Group for 2025, and settling the 2024 lease with NY Boulders. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Appointment of Secretary
• Acceptance of Proposal: Bonadio Group - Independent Auditors for 2025
• NY Boulders 2024 Lease Settlement

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a special meeting to close a public hearing and adopt a local law expanding real property tax exemptions for persons with disabilities. The board will also consider appointments, agreements, bids, and personnel actions, including police promotions and a litigation clerk position.

• Adopt local law amending real property tax exemptions for persons with disabilities
• Appoint Town Assessor and Registrar of Vital Statistics (Mona Montal)
• Promote three police officers to sergeant and one sergeant to lieutenant
• Accept bids for traffic signal repair, HVAC services, building materials, buses, and police uniforms
• Settlement of tax certiorari: Ramapo Eckerson LLC

The Ramapo Town Board unanimously adopted Local Law 2 of 2025, expanding real property tax exemptions for persons with disabilities, and appointed Harley Valencia-McNally as Town Assessor for a six-year term. The board also approved numerous contracts, appointments, and agreements, including a $100,000 funding assistance to the Village of Kaser for transportation and a $20,767.50 refund to Trodale Developers Inc. for a revoked building permit. All votes were unanimous with Councilman Weissmandl absent.

• Adopted Local Law 2 of 2025 expanding disability tax exemptions (unanimous)
• Appointed Harley Valencia-McNally as Town Assessor for 6-year term (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 funding assistance to Village of Kaser Transportation (unanimous)
• Authorized $20,767.50 refund to Trodale Developers Inc. for building permit fee (unanimous)
• Approved Intermunicipal Agreement with Town of Haverstraw for assessment services at $87,000 (unanimous)
• Promoted three police officers to Sergeant and one to Lieutenant (unanimous)
• Accepted bids for traffic signal repair, HVAC maintenance, and other services (unanimous)
• Adjourned zoning amendments public hearing to March 26, 2025 (unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board will hold a public hearing and vote on an introductory local law to establish an Office of the Assessor. The board will also accept minutes from prior meetings and consider a settlement in a tax certiorari case involving Mosdos Torah, Inc.

• Adopt Local Law: Introductory Local Law Entitled "Office of Assessor"
• Settlement of Tax Certiorari: Mosdos Torah, Inc.
• Public Hearing: Introductory Local Law Titled "Office of the Assessor"
• Promulgation of Zoning Board of Appeals Rule

The Town Board unanimously adopted Local Law No. 1-2025, which establishes the Office of Assessor with a six-year term, allows for an Acting Assessor, and creates a five-member Board of Assessment Review. The board also approved a tax certiorari settlement for Mosdos Torah, Inc., making the property 100% exempt, and eliminated the Zoom participation option for Zoning Board of Appeals meetings. All resolutions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Local Law No. 1-2025 establishing Office of Assessor (unanimous)
• Approved settlement of tax certiorari for Mosdos Torah, Inc., property 100% exempt (unanimous)
• Eliminated Zoom participation option for Zoning Board of Appeals meetings (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Office of Assessor local law (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of January 8, 2025 re-organization and regular meetings (unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a special meeting to continue a public hearing on proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) regulations for areas outside Northeast Ramapo. The board will also set a public hearing on a local law to expand real property tax exemptions for persons with disabilities. Additionally, the board will consider extending agreements for safety and crime prevention programs for 2025.

• Continued public hearing: PUD District Regulations Outside Northeast Ramapo
• Set public hearing: tax exemption amendment for persons with disabilities
• Extension of agreements for Safety and Crime Prevention Programs 2025

The Ramapo Town Board held a special meeting on January 15, 2025, where it continued the public hearing on the proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) regulations for areas outside Northeast Ramapo to February 26, 2025, to allow more public comment and agency recommendations. The board also set a public hearing for February 12, 2025, on a local law to expand real property tax exemptions for persons with disabilities. Additionally, the board approved funding extensions for safety and crime prevention programs with Chaverim of Rockland, Village of New Square Emergency Services, and Village of Kaser, totaling $80,000. All resolutions were adopted unanimously.

• Continued PUD regulations public hearing to Feb. 26, 2025 (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Feb. 12, 2025 on tax exemption for persons with disabilities (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 for Chaverim of Rockland safety programs (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 for Village of New Square Emergency Services (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 for Village of Kaser safety programs (5-0)
• Closed public participation period at 7:06 PM (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:02 PM in honor of Martin Luther King Day (5-0)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding its annual re-organizational meeting to make appointments for 2025, including town attorneys, department heads, and consultants. They will also adopt the salary schedule, re-adopt town policies, set meeting schedules, and make various designations. This is largely procedural, setting up the town's operations for the year.

• Appointment of Town Attorney Itamar Yeger, Esq. and assistant attorneys
• Adoption of 2025 Salary Schedule
• Appointment of consultants including MJ Engineering (municipal engineering) and Capital Markets Advisors (financial advisory)
• Designation of official newspaper and depositories
• Setting of Town Board meeting schedule for 2025

The Ramapo Town Board held its annual re-organizational meeting, unanimously appointing department heads, attorneys, and board members for 2025. The board also adopted the 2025 salary schedule, re-adopted town policies, and approved numerous consultant contracts for legal, assessment, and public relations services.

• Appointed Mona Montal as Budget Coordinator/Chief of Staff (announced)
• Appointed Brendel Charles as Deputy Supervisor (announced)
• Appointed Itamar Yeger as Town Attorney (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Salary Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Greenwald Doherty legal subscription at $7,250/month (unanimous)
• Retained J&G Law as special counsel at $225-$265/hour (unanimous)
• Approved Axle PR public affairs contract up to $60,000 (unanimous)
• Designated Journal News as official newspaper (4-1)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board will hold its regular meeting on January 8, 2025, to decide on several agreements and contracts, including tax certiorari settlements, emergency ambulance services, police firing range approval, and intermunicipal agreements. The board will also discuss personnel appointments, purchasing proposals, and general matters such as police rates and firearm purchases.

• Settlement of Tax Certiorari: Two O Five MNS Corp, New York Funeral Chapels, Inc., and KeyBank National Association
• Approval of Agreement: Provision of Emergency and Related Ambulance Services
• Approval of Street Name: Zichron Menachem Campus
• Approval of Agreement: Police Firing Range (2025)
• Authorization to Enter into Agreement with Veolia

The Ramapo Town Board approved annual agreements for four ambulance services totaling $8.66 million and authorized the Supervisor to execute a tree-cutting restoration agreement for the Millers Pond Planned Unit Development project. The board also settled three tax certiorari cases, renewed intermunicipal agreements for police range use and snow plowing, and retained Housing Action Council for affordable housing assistance.

• Approved $8.66M in 2025 ambulance service contracts with Hatzolah, Spring Hill, Faist, and New Square (unanimous)
• Authorized Supervisor to execute Tree Cutting Restoration Performance Agreement for Millers Pond PUD with $177,672.04 security (unanimous)
• Settled tax certiorari for Two O Five MNS Corp, reducing assessment from $909,000 to $849,915 (unanimous)
• Settled tax certiorari for New York Funeral Chapels, Inc., reducing assessments across two lots and two years (unanimous)
• Settled tax certiorari for KeyBank National Association, reducing assessments from $146,000 to $104,760-$120,000 (unanimous)
• Renewed 2025 intermunicipal agreements for Police Firing Range use with 13 agencies including Rockland County Sheriff's Dept (unanimous)
• Retained Housing Action Council for affordable housing site development and Comprehensive Plan review up to $100,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 fueling agreements for 13 organizations at cost plus 20% administrative fee (unanimous)