Croton's fleet of Department of Public Works vehicles is going green. At the January 7 Board of Trustees meeting, Village Manager Bryan Healy announced the municipality will switch entirely to renewable diesel, a move expected to slash the Village's total carbon footprint by 12.5%—roughly 186 metric tons of CO2 annually. The initiative, developed by Sustainability Committee member Lindsay Audin and implemented by DPW's Frank Balbi and John Bouchard, will be funded through the existing lease of the DPW solar canopy. "We do not foresee a fiscal impact on the budget," Healy assured the board. The trustees also unanimously approved a $41,540 contract with Tectonic Engineering for additional design work on the Half Moon Bay Bridge. Trustee Simon noted that some required alterations stem from the logistical difficulty of performing construction with an active Metro-North railroad underneath. Healy took the opportunity to quell resident concerns, emphasizing that the 40-year-old bridge is structurally sound and is undergoing rehabilitation, not replacement. Additionally, Mayor Pugh announced that a controversial petition regarding an adjoining property was withdrawn, and the property's lease has been extended for five years. In legislative action, the board adopted Local Law No. 1 of 2026, allowing the village to appoint alternate members to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals for one-year terms. Village Attorney Joshua Subin clarified the law simply gives the board an option to fill sudden absences or conflicts of interest, rather than forcing a member to recuse themselves entirely from a project. Dog park access drew considerable public comment. Residents Judy Rayer and John Sasso praised the proposed extension of park hours to 6:00 p.m., but Rayer asked if guests or out-of-town dog sitters could use the facility. Healy clarified that current rules strictly prohibit out-of-town dogs. Trustee Slippen noted the park is the only village facility closed to school district residents, signaling a robust debate ahead at an upcoming work session. Residents should note that village offices will be closed Monday, January 19, in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and that alarm permits are currently due for renewal.