Village Overruled on Cannabis Dispensary Proximity; Train Station Parking Rates Set to Rise
2026-04-15
The Village of Croton-on-Hudson spent months fighting a proposed cannabis dispensary at 370 South Riverside Avenue over its proximity to a day care center, but the state Office of Cannabis Management overruled local objections. In the same session, trustees approved higher Metro-North parking rates at the Croton-Harmon station, rising from $3 to $5 daily, to offset a projected $100,000 budget shortfall.
●**Cannabis Statement Accepted:** The Village Manager provided a detailed timeline explaining the administration’s attempt to block a cannabis dispensary at 370 South Riverside Ave due to its proximity to a day care, a protest that was overruled by the state Office of Cannabis Management in November 2025.
●**Parking Increase Proposed:** The board proposed raising hourly train station parking fees from $1.00 to $1.50, the first increase since 2010, to cover rising infrastructure and enforcement costs.
●**ADU Permit Fee Discount Confirmed:** Officials confirmed a 50% reduction in building permit fees for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) is now in effect as required by local law.
●**Recreation Fees Adjusted:** The winter kayak storage rate for seniors will increase from $80 to $120 to align seasonal pricing.
●**Teen Programming Funded:** Trustees preliminarily agreed to add $5,000 for youth and teen programming, potentially for trips or partnerships with the Cortlandt Youth Center.
●**Parkland Fee Lowered:** The board reached a consensus to lower the mandatory parkland fee for ADUs from a formulaic calculation to a flat $1,000 fee.
●**Commercial Fee Increase Considered:** The Village Manager was directed to investigate raising building permit fees on multi-family and commercial developers to potentially offset resident program costs.