Trustees Approve Lorraine Hansberry Street Honor, Rental Tax
The Croton Board of Trustees adopted a 3% occupancy tax on short-term rentals effective April 1, approved a Project Labor Agreement for the 100-unit affordable housing project on Lot A, and co-named a section of Cleveland Drive as Lorraine Hansberry Way. The board also approved $745,110.72 in voucher payments and authorized $28,000 to replace failing water meters.
●Public Comments: None (no public session was held).
●Reports: None.
●Other Actions: The Board held an executive session (4-0 vote) from 8:35 PM to 8:44 PM to discuss information relating to a current or future investigation of a criminal offense. No formal action was taken.
●Resolution #30-2026: Adopted Local Law No. 4 of 2026, enacting a 3% occupancy tax on hotels, motels, and short-term rentals, effective April 1, 2026. 4-0 vote.
●Resolution #31-2026: Consent agenda addressing five items: referred Half Moon Bay Bridge LWRP review to Waterfront Advisory Committee; authorized Rotary Club car show at train station parking lot on Sept. 27, 2026; authorized Croton Little League parade on April 11, 2026; approved honorary co-naming of Cleveland Drive (Old Post Road South to Gerstein Street) as Lorraine Hansberry Way; filed $3,500 NYS DEC grant award for fire department. 4-0 vote.
●Resolution #32-2026: Updated summer camp fees in the Master Fee Schedule, slightly adjusting rates for Village Day Camp and Tiny Tots (e.g., resident full-season day camp dropped from $965 to $960; non-resident increased from $1,160 to $1,245). 4-0 vote.
●Resolution #33-2026: Initiated SEQRA review for Local Law Intro. No. 5 of 2026, adding affordable housing preferences for emergency and medical services workers. Referred draft law to Planning Board, Waterfront Advisory Committee, and Westchester County Planning Board. 4-0 vote.
●Resolution #34-2026: Authorized STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign Inter-Municipal Agreement with Westchester County (Oct. 1, 2025 – Sept. 30, 2026). 4-0 vote.
●Resolution #35-2026: Accepted $15,300 proposal from Kroll LLC for GASB 34 fixed asset inventory and accounting ledger, funded via interfund transfers from General ($11,475), Water ($2,754), and Sewer ($1,071) contingency accounts. 4-0 vote.
●Resolution #36-2026: Extended Inter-Municipal Agreement with Town of Cortlandt for purchasing services (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2026). 4-0 vote.
●Resolution #37-2026: Extended Inter-Municipal Agreement with Town of Cortlandt for shared equipment and vehicles (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2026). 4-0 vote.
●Resolution #38-2026: Transferred $28,000 from Water Contingency to Water Supply–Contractual account to replace end-of-life water meters that failed to transmit data. 4-0 vote.
●Resolution #39-2026: Authorized interfund transfers to cover additional audit costs for FY 2024-2025: General Fund ($25,758.15 total, offset by $16,758.15 in interest earnings), Water Fund ($2,500), Sewer Fund ($1,000). 4-0 vote.
●Resolution #40-2026: Authorized Village Manager to execute a Project Labor Agreement with the Building and Construction Trades Council of Westchester and Putnam Counties for public work components (water main and sewer lines) of the WBP Development LLC 100-unit affordable housing project on Lot A at Croton Point Avenue and Veterans Plaza. 3-0 vote (Trustee Slippen abstained).
●Resolution #41-2026: Awarded Bid No. 22-2025 for roofing trade labor services to Armor-Tite Construction Corp. of Port Chester for $45,350. 4-0 vote.
●Resolution #42-2026: Awarded Bid No. 22-2025 for masonry trade labor services to Construction Plus Services of Elmsford for $35,731.20. 4-0 vote.
●Honorary Street Renaming (Consent): Co-named portion of Cleveland Drive between Old Post Road South and Gerstein Street as Lorraine Hansberry Way. 4-0 vote.
●Mayoral Appointments: Ken Sargeant (Vice Chair, Arts & Humanities Advisory Council, term Dec. 2026); Susan Skrelja (Police Advisory Committee, term Dec. 2026); Frank Pusatere (Police Advisory Committee, term Dec. 2027); Patrick Turner (ZBA Alternate, term Dec. 2026); Karen Pecora (HEART Committee, term Dec. 2026). 4-0 vote.
●Resolutions Failed
●None.
●Resolutions Tabled
●Resolution #43-2026: Proposed formal guidelines for advisory boards, committees, and councils, including a requirement that members serving on multiple bodies notify the Village Manager by May 31, 2026. Tabled for further discussion with committee chairs at the March 18 work session.
●Applications Reviewed
●None directly by the Board. (Trustee Simon noted the Zoning Board held a hearing on the 52 Mount Airy project the prior evening.)
●Public Comments
●On agenda items (3 speakers): Christine O'Conner (64 Grand Street) and Jordy Bell (Lower North Highland Place) spoke in support of adding Lorraine Hansberry's name to the Cleveland Drive street sign. Ed Riely (110 Truesdale Drive) asked about the labor services bid resolutions and supported honoring Hansberry with both a street sign and a historical marker.
●On non-agenda items (2 speakers): Ed Riely (110 Truesdale Drive) addressed an incident at ShopRite, objected to comments attributed to the IDEA Committee, and supported retaining the Village Court. Susan Skrelja (56 Truesdale Drive) asked why Croton residents are subsidizing the WBP Lot A project and stated she opposes dissolving Village courts.
●Reports
●Village Manager Bryan Healy: Explained rising labor costs prompted pre-emptive bidding of trade labor services; congratulated Andrew Racioppo on promotion to Motor Equipment Operator; reminded residents to complete the Budget Priority survey; noted contact with the Village Court study firm regarding requested updates; announced a Gouveia Park meeting on March 2 at 7pm (with Zoom link); clarified that no Village tax dollars fund the Lot A project—funding comes from Westchester County's affordable housing programs—and stated no definitive groundbreaking date is set.
●Trustee Slippen: Praised rescheduled Teatown Eaglefest; announced the Repair Café reopens February 28.
●Trustee Nicholson: Commended the IDEA Committee and a privately launched "Love Lives Here" campaign, with an opening event February 25 at the Black Cow; noted Parent Resource Center Camp Expo at CET on February 25.
●Trustee Simon: Congratulated Elton Robinson on receiving the Key to the Village for designing the Village logo; announced HEART plaque unveiling on February 20; reported on WMOA Executive Committee meeting with county legislative delegation; attended Fire Banquet honoring outgoing Chief Dinkler and former Chief Karpoff; noted ZBA hearing on 52 Mount Airy; hosted Tarrytown Mayor and Bedford Supervisor on a tour; recognized the passing of former Congressman Richard L. Ottinger.
●Mayor Pugh: Congratulated Eva Thaddeus on completing her first meeting as Chair of the Conservation Advisory Council.
=== HEADLINE ===
Board Approves Lorraine Hansberry Street Honor After Red Scare Commentary
=== SUMMARY ===
Trustees voted to co-name a section of Cleveland Drive near the library for playwright Lorraine Hansberry, adopted a 3% short-term rental occupancy tax, and authorized a project labor agreement for the Lot A affordable housing development.
=== EXECUTIVE BRIEF ===
• Approved co-naming of Cleveland Drive near the library for Lorraine Hansberry
• Adopted Local Law 4 of 2026, imposing a 3% occupancy tax on hotels, motels, and short-term rentals effective April 1
• Authorized village manager to execute a project labor agreement with the Building and Construction Trades Council for publicly funded portions of the Lot A affordable housing project
• Awarded roofing contract to ArmorTite Construction Corp ($45,350) and masonry contract to Construction Plus Services ($35,731.20)
• Adopted formal guidelines for advisory boards and committees
• Presented Key to the Village to Delton Robinson, designer of the village logo
=== ARTICLE ===
It was a moment of high drama at Tuesday's Board of Trustees meeting when a resident used a public comment period about honoring Lorraine Hansberry to deliver an impromptu lecture on the history of Soviet communism, the Nazi-Soviet pact, and the KGB — before the board went ahead and approved the honor anyway.
Christine O'Connor and Geordie Bell of the Lorraine Hansberry Coalition had just spoken in favor of co-naming a section of Cleveland Drive near the library for the famed playwright, who spent summers in Croton and is buried here. Then a resident from Everely and Truesdale Drive rose to say Hansberry "must have made a mistake" and launched into a several-minute discourse on communist affiliations, Stalin, and forced collectivization.
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"I love Lorraine Hansberry's play, *A Raisin in the Sun*," the resident said. "But this brings up a question of honoring people who have allegiance to the communist party." {{quote:1316}}
Trustees moved on without engaging the commentary. Trustee Nora Nicholson then made a motion to approve the co-naming immediately, calling Hansberry "an important cultural figure here in Croton." Nicholson also suggested pursuing a historical marker through the New York State Historical Society so passersby would understand who Hansberry was. Trustee Brian Pugh clarified that the honor would not change street names or addresses — only add a marker to the existing sign. The motion passed unanimously. {{quote:1896}}
In a quieter but arguably more consequential move, the board adopted a 3% occupancy tax on hotels, motels, and short-term rentals, effective April 1. The village previously had no such tax because it has no operating hotels, but a recent change in state law extended the option to short-term rentals. Not a single resident showed up to comment on the new tax — a notable silence given that it will directly affect anyone in Croton renting out a property on Airbnb or similar platforms. Short-term rental owners will be responsible for remitting the tax quarterly.
The board also authorized a project labor agreement for the publicly funded portions of the 100-unit affordable housing development at Lot A on Croton Point Avenue. The PLA covers infrastructure work — including a water main extension and new sewer line — funded through Westchester County's Housing Implementation Fund, but does not cover the building's general construction. Trustee Brian Pugh noted the PLA was a recommendation of the village's own Lot A task force. Trustee Slomin abstained.
Earlier in the evening, the board presented the Key to the Village to Delton Robinson, who designed Croton's enduring logo in 2004. "They chose the craziest one," Robinson quipped. Pugh noted that the logo, which incorporates the railroad, the Hudson, Native American heritage, and eagle imagery, draws envy from other communities. "I feel I have put my fingerprints on everything in town," Robinson said, listing walking trails, floor mats, and tax bills. "It haunts me in a very nice way."
**What to watch for:**
- **Feb. 23:** Budget priority survey responses due
- **March 2:** Gouveia Park virtual meeting at 7 p.m. (Zoom link coming soon; will be recorded)
- **April 1:** Short-term rental occupancy tax takes effect
- **Spring:** Municipal building wall masonry repairs begin once weather permits; Gouveia Park playground installation underway (approximately six weeks)
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**Source documents:**
- [warrant](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/65a0467158f58393ea5bcbcbef28c0df8e75100f.pdf)
- [Resolution 110-2025 Occupancy Tax Home Rule Request](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2025-05/46107fcd84dc621d0f4e4760f17d312b36aaa0e2.pdf)
- [A8348 – Assembly Bill](https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A08348&term=2025)
- [S7790 – Senate Bill](https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=S07790&term=2025)
- [LL Intro 4 of 2026 Hotel Motel Occupancy Tax](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-01/7d983e94e7f821f62f159e693277b508910fc795.pdf)
- [Resolution 17-2026 LL Intro 4 of 2026 PH](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/b8789f44edd74a6be3a0de911bcab0851c9ba863.pdf)
- [Resolution 30-2026 LL Intro 4 of 2026 Adoption](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/7c912646f84b03baf97bb5abe9d73f3c13c5280d.pdf)
- [Half Moon Bay Bridge Project Page](https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/village-manager/pages/public-works-projects#anchor_hmb)
- [F-2026-0105 LWRP Memo FA](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/3421e817309256da04adef54e1a03a2d3f2b1756.pdf)
- [F-2026-0105 FA assign to Armando Half Moon Bay Bridge Rehab - funding to NYSDOS](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/79d7fdfafa114fd6f59d970659adc94ce9ebc39c.pdf)
- [Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant Award 2025](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/39bb32e90000444702fad06eaa403f54d9611478.pdf)
- [Street naming](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/e5ac915650aabf5530b6bb155f3f8e8f04b85ee5.pdf)
- [Croton Little League parade 2026](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/0bd5a62c31721e65ef55a374b3a97bb8bbc8a5c1.pdf)
- [2026 car show date](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/100643392c73219931ccd54afe2844c3c796ed41.pdf)
- [Resolution 31-2026 Correspondence](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/71842fe03a4746261172b9c776efd032c886229d.pdf)
- [Resolution 32-2026 Camp Fees Update](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/ed7bf39090b4d8cf2220350b2af47e9d749fb604.pdf)
- [Westchester County Memo](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/7c9f0cc688f16b170bce3ea94264059c78ee2f00.pdf)
- [2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates - New York State - Occupation Demographics](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/eb34d3873262190861d206010b6454d2571f1d41.pdf)
- [9-County and Northwest Westchester](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/344c5660590505ad49381a0d39298233c558774e.pdf)
- [Local Law Intro 5 of 2025 Occupational Preferences](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/136ac0c8ffc942233c153b56d3bbd07ea40cf5dd.pdf)
- [CAF - Local Law Intro 5 of 2026](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/c0b81dc8b64208aa2f2aa7eb9e25352f59bba2b1.pdf)
- [Short EAF Part 1 - Local Law Intro 5 of 2026](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/1ddb60cf1a60168c305b13d1082f0239712e458e.pdf)
- [Resolution 33-2026 LL Intro 5 of 2026 Referrals](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/f03be9981506ccde61443b526756a363c1223582.pdf)
- [HVEC Municipal Contract 2025-2026 - CROTON-ON-HUDSON - 02112026](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/db547219628277e7189ef3a3df5a3ae58bae3e8d.pdf)
- [Resolution 34-2026 STOP DWI IMA](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/26535d5f57b7dffa0479a8eca1939aee927d0602.pdf)
- [Village of Croton-On-Hudson 2026 On-site 01-08-2026](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/55433c513eb761183051fcac6219cb44cf657bf5.pdf)
- [Resolution 35-2026 Kroll Agreement](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/7ce261cd51f0438327d87ddcd898473a9d468d99.pdf)
- [2026 Shared Purchasing Bids IMA](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/03ea7518f9fc8964ac45d949efa5524b6f2d10a9.pdf)
- [Resolution 36-2026 Purchasing IMA](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/0786bf34b5209b5241b86cf361ffd2f7861876fd.pdf)
- [2026 Shared Equipment IMA](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/0f5b964a3769295b31c28a9bae702c850a655d46.pdf)
- [Resolution 37-2026 Equipment IMA](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/0d11e4257a0606dbe9dd9756cc791050ace07711.pdf)
- [Resolution 38-2026 Water Meter Contingency](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/cc2a4b8cabe5a0a8c3955c6c313181f2913e77f2.pdf)
- [Resolution 39-2026 Audit Invoice](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/6ce4ab29733d5609dad3f7ee2ebbd2971799d10c.pdf)
- [2-4-26 Executive Session](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/abe3962425a3de28f953c7dcb2c06251033818ff.pdf)
- [MINUTES FEBRUARY 4 2026](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/7349d083db5bbd2956cf7cdc929a737556328dba.pdf)
- [Lot A Project Page](https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/village-manager/pages/development-projects#anchor_1CPA)
- [Resolution 40-2026 PLA Approval - Lot A F](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/6aef38d47cbeff0a2511b694fe756958e5310cc5.pdf)
- [memo to the board - roofing](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/23d6d0ef131ca501aedb651423d121042d56cc44.pdf)
- [Resolution 41-2026 Bid 22-2025 Trade Labor - Roofing](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/9085f3097d37fd4016f1c6a44063f1ec3bff584b.pdf)
- [memo to the board - masonry](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/d0b7413543a3924602e4721228b4c36866646bce.pdf)
- [Resolution 42-2026 Bid 22-2025 Trade Labor - Masonry](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/2b6a301f23bb20faaa48fe392bbd98d2bc50f787.pdf)
- [Board Committee Guidelines Final](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/8d5d3404298c77089b7b0a7c0f51a91522008e59.pdf)
- [Resolution 43-2026 Board Committee Guidelines](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/8e07ecb95aaf0e5a7391a55c434e3dea8ad920f7.pdf)
- [Resolution 44-2026 TAP Grant Support](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-02/7f5aa8e2d6b83bec3c174e177d08c5b58ec939b0.pdf)
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●Resolutions Passed: None. No formal resolutions were introduced or voted on during this meeting.
●Resolutions Failed: None.
●Applications Reviewed: None. No Planning Board or ZBA applications were discussed.
●Public Comments: None. No public comment period was held as the meeting consisted solely of an executive session.
●Reports: None. No official reports were presented during this session.
●Resolutions Passed (19 total, all 5-0):
●#11-2026: Adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2026 authorizing property tax cap override if necessary (formality).
●#12-2026: Adopted Local Law No. 3 of 2026 creating Village Auditor position; appointed Village Manager Bryan Healy (no additional compensation).
●#14-2026: Accepted resignation of Daron Weber from ZBA; accepted Vincent Flynn's move to Active Member at Washington Engine Company; filed memos on red-light cameras and National Police Week.
●#15-2026: Set boarder/roomer permit fee at $250 under the 2025-2026 Master Fee Schedule.
●#16-2026: Initiated SEQRA review for Local Law Intro. No. 3 of 2026 (zoning code inconsistencies, definitions, fowl limits); referred to Planning Board and Waterfront Advisory Committee.
●#17-2026: Scheduled public hearing for February 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM on Local Law Intro. No. 4 of 2026 to enact a 3% occupancy tax on hotel/motel rooms and short-term rentals.
●#18-2026: Authorized tax lien sale for $131,414.25 in unpaid taxes; set sale date for March 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM at 1 Van Wyck Street. Largest delinquent parcel: Hudson Valley Hospital Center ($32,861.15).
●#19-2026: Accepted $5,415 proposal from Quality Environmental Solutions & Technologies Inc. (Wappingers Falls) for asbestos and lead paint testing at Gouveia Park house; funded from Gouveia Park Endowment.
●#20-2026: Accepted $23,500 not-to-exceed proposal from Imbiano-Quigley Landscape Architects (White Plains) for Gouveia Park site development plan; funded from Gouveia Park Endowment.
●#21-2026: Amended General Fund budget by $76,583.57 for police overtime reimbursement from Historic Hudson Valley ($66,795.36) and NYS ($9,788.21).
●#22-2026: Transferred $15,000 from Contingency to Manager-Contractual for Nelson Pope Voorhis planning consultant/grant writer services.
●#23-2026: Transferred $15,166 from Water Contingency to Distribution–Equipment for hydrant meter, leak kit, and hydrant flow test kit.
●#24-2026: Transferred $2,000 from Engineer–Personnel to Engineer–Contractual for Cornell Cooperative Extension tree steward certification training for two Engineering Department employees.
●#25-2026: Accepted $10,710 proposal from Cohen Law Group (Pittsburgh, PA) for Verizon cable franchise negotiations; funded from Contingency.
●#26-2026: Amended agreement with American Legion Fox-Eklof Post 505, transferring $500 from Contingency for Pearl Harbor Day ceremony costs exceeding the $2,500 annual cap.
●#27-2026: Authorized 5-year lease agreement (Jan 1, 2026–Dec 31, 2031) with Croton Little League for advertisement banners at Dobbs Park field fences.
●#28-2026: Authorized 3-year lease agreement (Jan 1, 2026–Dec 31, 2028) with Croton AYSO for advertisement banners at David J. Manes Memorial Field fences.
●#29-2026: Awarded Bid No. 21-2025 to Rivertown Solar (Dobbs Ferry) for DPW Garage solar canopy installation at $302,940, funded by NYSERDA grants.
●Appointments: Matthew Berger to ZBA (Dec 2028); Peter Sedlmair and Emily Boglioli to Recreation Advisory Committee (Dec 2028); Jessica Sewell to Arts & Humanities Advisory Council (Dec 2027).
●Resolutions Failed: None.
●Applications Reviewed: None (Planning Board/ZBA items not on this agenda).
●Public Comments (4 speakers):
●Ed Riely (110 Truesdale Drive): Commended EMS/FPW/DPW winter response; suggested medals over certificates for responders; expressed concerns about community-police relations; asked about boarder/roomer fee explanation; noted Croton has not overridden tax cap in years.
●Bryan Deyo (North Riverside Avenue, President of Association of Businesses): Reported business traffic decline due to snow-blocked parking; requested free train station parking during snow events.
●Sonia Ferrante (Riverside Avenue): Described difficulty finding parking during snowstorm; requested free train station parking and free shuttle transportation back to residences.
●John Sasso (87 Morningside Drive, Recreation Advisory Committee): Expressed disappointment over stalled Dog Park discussion; committee supports sunrise-to-sunset hours (not 4 PM limit); urged Board to continue dialogue.
●Reports:
●Village Manager Healy: DPW working extended hours on snow removal and water main breaks; Duck Pond open for unsupervised skating; budget priority survey coming via email; Village offices closed Presidents Day; Van Cortlandt Manor entrance project starting; Quaker Bridge replacement awaiting Army Corps of Engineers approval; 25 South Riverside submitted temporary CO paperwork; some Bari Manor apartments failed inspection; recommended keeping current Dog Park hours; Gouveia Park Q&A meeting anticipated in March; free train station parking was offered during storm.
●Trustee Slippen: Arts & Humanities Aaron Copland tribute Sunday at 2 PM at Library; Blood Drive February 21; Tax Grievance Day in June at Town of Cortlandt; congratulated Valedictorian Jeremy Pollak and Salutatorian Maya Sebestyen; recognized National Girls and Women in Sports Day; wants piece of Quaker Bridge preserved in Village archive; supports future work session on snow removal policy.
●Trustee Nachtaler: Supported deeper snow removal discussion; noted all Recreation Advisory Committee recommendations approved except Dog Park; recognized Croton Senior Citizens Club (130 members); Recreation Department Korean BBQ trip to KPOT; next trip to Southern Table February 17.
●Trustee Nicholson: Reported from Albany trip—parking, housing, affordability, insurance rates are top municipal issues; noted two-year Dog Park negotiation in 2023; flagged that 60 trees will be cut during Quakerbridge construction.
●Trustee Simon: Open to reconvening Dog Park discussions; reported on Albany meetings regarding state transportation budget, AIM funding, and clean water infrastructure; met with Project Mover on phase II; Planning Board processed two ADUs and approved Mirage Mirror and Glass signage on January 27; promoted Eaglefest February 14.
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●Financial Audit Accepted: The Board received the FY2025 audit report from PFK O'Connor Davies, resulting in an "unmodified (clean) opinion"—the highest possible rating.
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