YORKTOWN, N.Y. — In a short session by Yorktown standards and two-and-a-half hours, the Yorktown Town Board's April 15 meeting featured four public hearings—including discussions on snow and ice removal on sidewalks , a proposed four-way stop, and a stormwater and wetland permit application involving a long-standing easement issue. The board approved the stop sign installation on Quinlan Road, citing safety concerns. The meeting included a proclamation for Holocaust Remembrance Day, with officials announcing a May 1 ceremony featuring Holocaust survivor Sonja Geismar, who will recount her 1939 journey aboard the St. Louis. The board also honored local Special Olympians for their achievement at this year's World Games.
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May 1 is Holocaust Remembrance Day: The town commemorates Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, reaffirming its dedication to the values of equal justice for all. Yorktown renews its commitment to confronting and opposing all expressions of hatred and antisemitism within the community. A Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony will be held on May 1 at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall Board Room. This year's keynote speaker is Holocaust survivor Sonja Geismar, who, according to the town “will tell the story of her voyage on the ocean liner St. Louis in 1939 with her parents, paternal grandparents and two great aunts.”
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week: Yorktown recognized April 9-15 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, paying tribute to the essential role of public safety dispatchers. Town officials said that as the vital first point of contact in emergencies, their commitment and expertise play a key role in protecting both the town and its residents.
Director of Planning John Tegeder and Mark Weingarten, representing AMS Acquisitions, were before the board to discuss the proposed 180-unit age-restricted housing project at 800 East Main St., which includes two multifamily buildings with 60 one-bedroom and 120 two-bedroom units. Tegeder noted that the board has completed an extensive Environmental Impact Statement process with significant public input, and the next step is for the board to finalize its conclusions. If the Town Board does adopt the findings (drafted by the planning department), the next step would be for it to adopt the zoning.
Yorktown residents and Special Olympians Mike Bud and Samantha Frederick, members of the bronze medal-winning floorball team at the Special Olympics World Games last month, were celebrated by the board with Certificates of Olympic Achievement.
Former Supervisor Ilan Gilbert paid tribute to Stewart Glass, who recently passed away, calling him his “right hand” and reflecting on Glass’s dedication to the town and his service during Gilbert’s time in office. "May memory be a blessing,” he said. At the start of the meeting, Supervisor Ed Lachterman held a moment of silence, honoring Glass and another community member, Cherie Frechette. Lachterman called them both “important members of our community.”
Residents also voiced concerns and asked questions about issues important to them. Resident Jay Kopstein asked the board for clarification on projects at Triangle Shopping Center and 385 Kear St. Others, like Sarah Wilson, shared information about upcoming events in town. She said the next Yorktown Repair Café will be Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church.
James Waterhouse was appointed to the role of water meter maintenance foreperson. The civil service position has an annual salary of $86,483. James Sayegh was appointed to the role of laborer in the Water Department. The position has an annual salary of $50,200.
In the Sewer Department, Michael Antonucci was appointed as the assistant wastewater treatment plant superintendent. The civil service job has an annual salary of $100,004. Kye Gulitz was appointed to the role of wastewater treatment plant operator grade 3. The civil service position has an annual salary of $95,922.
Four public hearings were held, covering topics including two related to snow and ice removal on sidewalks, a proposed four-way stop, and a stormwater management permit and wetland permit application. The board opened research into the easement and use of a pipe, related to that permit application.
The board delayed voting on the two laws related to snow removal on sidewalks because one needed a revision. The board will vote on both laws during its May 6 meeting. One of the laws would repeal an existing law requiring clearing the sidewalks in snow districts. The second law will require the owner of property next to the sidewalk to clear snow and ice from the sidewalk within 12 hours after the end of the snow or storm.
The board voted to approve the installation of a full stop on Quinlan Road at the northwest and southeast corners. The area has previously been the site of several bad accidents. Currently, there is only a stop sign on London Road.
The board passed a number of resolutions. Some of those included a vote to advertise a Request for Proposals for the installation of solar power systems at Albert A. Capellini Community and Cultural Center, Yorktown Heights Water Pollution Control Plant, Yorktown Police Department and Justice Court Buildings, the Yorktown Highway Department and Yorktown Town Hall.
The board voted to sign an agreement with Colliers Engineering & Design for assistance with an intersection project at Route 118/Underhill Avenue. The cost will be $72,191.71. The project will be funded by Unicorn Contracting Corp.
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