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Alexandra Balicenti, a Dusenberry Road resident, described meeting a volunteer who was planting donated shrubs and asked whether the village’s watering truck could be scheduled to water the new plantings if a dry summer occurs. Balicenti said the dog field is village property in effect used as a public space and that residents from outside the village also use the site.

Village officials did not commit to a specific watering schedule at the meeting; they acknowledged the plants and labor were donated and said staff would consider the request. Balicenti identified volunteers by first name only (Eva and Ben) and said the donations and planting were a substantial improvement over the prior condition.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bronxville 5/12/2025 Bronxville Board of Trustees Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A resident urged the village to use municipal watering resources to maintain donated plantings at the dog field; officials noted the village owns the lot and that volunteers from the gardening club donated plants and labor.","taxTitle","Bronxville, Westchester County, New York","taxId",75634,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6045295,"Resident raises safety concerns; trustees point to summer community-policing plan with foot and bike patrols",561,2436000,2997000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3583732-e9a0535898654e381159daaa4c403cec&start=2436&end=2997","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3583732-e9a0535898654e381159daaa4c403cec/thumbnail_2436000.jpg","/articles/6045295/Bronxville/Westchester-County/New-York/Resident-raises-safety-concerns-trustees-point-to-summer-community-policing-plan-with-foot-and-bike-patrols","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6045295-d5cb7184112647a8b5861647270ff9a1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205109&Signature=TK22z9F9dINsNeoi0KrZkEaKEcN7HEckTaWW3oJL4mNFSzH4ZodNJq2P1xjeLpTrlOHlFKin2pjjm~AwRI~PCjN8fM~H4xrgF4qOVPGEwGsD5oDQqS1VTGw~FJ2kkNqumeSTlDeeEw8Bfv662Ny0Hel2fl8u5JgnVKYCk1Z4n2DzZyxMyxzDVJ3O33NZROgYJXTZYdimRBQixIFY5bkUIpUrhPvtaAN7lc0f-EJwEG7FtHOgXTul-K5AD8Pldr-oIyl5aQzqrhQBRHVj4fhgzShxMbYqs1peHRnYF84NfBmJiblBrJfU-KIIevp68GAHRn0fqoNkzO6kH0nm1n0BZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Bronxville resident told the Board of Trustees on May 12 that an encounter in a municipal Cedar Street parking meter area left her shaken and called for more visible police foot and bicycle patrols in the village.

Alexandra Balicenti, who said she has lived on Dusenberry Road since 1989, described a recent morning incident and said she avoids parking in the municipal lot because of potholes and safety concerns. She asked trustees to ask the police chief to expand foot and bicycle patrols as a deterrent and as a way for officers to identify residents who may need help.

Mayor (Village of Bronxville) and Village Administrator James Palmer responded that the village plans to begin community policing next week, including foot and bicycle patrols through September, but that patrol scheduling depends on having the department’s full complement of officers. Trustees noted recent unexpected retirements and injuries had temporarily limited patrol availability.

The board did not vote on new police funding at the meeting; officials said they will move forward with the planned summer patrols as staffing allows.","A longtime resident reported an intimidating encounter in a municipal parking area and urged increased foot and bicycle patrols. Trustees said a community-policing patrol program will begin next week and run through September, subject to officer availability.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6045300,"Trustees review drainage projects; approve manhole-lifter purchase and confirm catch-basin work",797,1139000,1936000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3583732-e9a0535898654e381159daaa4c403cec&start=1139&end=1936","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3583732-e9a0535898654e381159daaa4c403cec/thumbnail_1139000.jpg","/articles/6045300/Bronxville/Westchester-County/New-York/Trustees-review-drainage-projects-approve-manhole-lifter-purchase-and-confirm-catch-basin-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6045300-986b2286f9a555237120039b780fb328/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205110&Signature=Df4bi2DE4V7-4xkXdTaISgjxMz5RBaXhnej1DjsWDid5AhqFbEIC75VbrhoKl5m1nTd2JZxt1iQI580JoE0TkmtMzAYxsefBqKI~tTBB7DcECXFVQDUOuQtG7i0jHLDv22QtO1-czJiES7ZZiETYCGKvTGF~DfceW2~vBLync3mPOkhyt-Diq~wYCOAzBKO8xmPbeY0W6aa9AjGs0D7pzVuY8CtqmfxNkvfubAwaPLTIxNUt7hezQUczFVLtFV4SXi88rtwWxxCSJjFMpV-gdzgxWbqgBN-zPuAfnhTNqihHWNufBe8nDb5PhkNdb8hpowz3Ct1Ym6vuOShHbAV8mg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Bronxville Board of Trustees on May 12 discussed ongoing drainage projects in the Crawford Drainage Basin and Hamilton/Sussex/Argyle/Sherman area and approved a $13,213 purchase for a magnetic manhole lifter for the Department of Public Works.

Village Administrator James Palmer told trustees that the village plans to go out to bid for the Crawford Drainage Basin work in the coming weeks and that pipe replacement in the Hamilton corridor is nearly complete. Staff reported several new catch basins already installed and said recent rain events did not reveal problems with the recently completed work.

Palmer described the village’s newly purchased vacuum truck and street sweeper as active in clearing debris and noted that DPW foreman Victor led a team dedicated to cleaning catch basins. Trustees approved the manhole lifter, a pick-up-truck-mounted magnetic device that staff said reduces manual lifting of covers that can weigh up to 600 pounds; the board authorized the purchase from unassigned fund balance.

Separately, trustees authorized routine year-end budget transfer authority so staff can close out fiscal-year accounts; staff said they will circulate a report on revenues and expenditures to date. The board approved the manhole-lifter purchase and the transfer authorization by voice vote.","Trustees discussed Crawford and Hamilton drainage improvements and approved a $13,213 purchase of a manhole lifter to reduce worker risk; staff reported ongoing pipe replacement, new catch basins and use of a recently purchased vacuum truck.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6045305,"Trustees appoint Climate Smart Communities task force; staff plan public forum with major energy users",187,2035000,2222000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3583732-e9a0535898654e381159daaa4c403cec&start=2035&end=2222","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3583732-e9a0535898654e381159daaa4c403cec/thumbnail_2035000.jpg","/articles/6045305/Bronxville/Westchester-County/New-York/Trustees-appoint-Climate-Smart-Communities-task-force-staff-plan-public-forum-with-major-energy-users","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6045305-0b43ee91e700d8636708ef7257b021a6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205110&Signature=MEymsRur33spOIgyo3gX4mhDUgGstj0tQo2InsCDKiarNj4y5ChDMo4EFLvRvqWz2t2OpFhqOt-NJValPt3tCcLKaNrnkwlzoxFkh2pRIAInrBT1~i3eX9eoOnJbc78zFTGBQ2drRNmD1Z7RUj9Sx5IpaNvuZ1aYpralDR7CWjrgXFxKfIdfuGZUPQTWTDMfztDiz3uGWkxiTE8sZ0PzyJ-Nq7fwlaFhNe3G5awV7lbL0sAstm6aH96BA6TOpiCoU8rC6m3FTnZ4l8CCy8UzwhLASpZ0PNZ6W2swmgqAvPvjJ5h0XEFQVvMkLgemSJ6Dx-TAaxFfqE5PeYkKheQbyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Bronxville Board of Trustees on May 12 approved appointments to the village Climate Smart Communities task force and discussed plans for a public forum that would let the village’s largest energy consumers share sustainability practices with residents and businesses.

Trustees appointed Thomas Morello as task force coordinator and confirmed continued service by Green Committee members Ellen Edwards (chair), Charles Mears, Pam Lippe, Maria Trejanian and Carol Upshur. The resolution also named two student representatives to be named later and listed institutional partners, including a representative from NewYork-Presbyterian and Greg Hart.

Village officials said the Climate Smart Communities program—established by New York State to help municipalities plan and implement climate actions—has guided Bronxville’s sustainability steps since the village joined nearly four years ago. Trustees and staff described the proposed public forum as a way for large institutional users to show the community their energy and stormwater projects, with the goal of identifying potential synergies and practices residents and businesses might adopt.

At the meeting staff said the village has worked with Lawrence Hospital and is scheduling meetings with Iona and other partners. Trustees approved the task force appointments by voice vote; the motion passed unanimously.","The Board appointed a climate task force including local Green Committee members and institutional partners, and trustees discussed organizing a public forum where large local energy users—NewYork-Presbyterian, Lawrence Hospital, Iona and the school—would present sustainability work to the community.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6045310,"Trustees approve $373,600 award for Bronxville Public Library boiler; village to cover $273,600 pending grant",266,1352000,1618000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3583732-e9a0535898654e381159daaa4c403cec&start=1352&end=1618","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3583732-e9a0535898654e381159daaa4c403cec/thumbnail_1352000.jpg","/articles/6045310/Bronxville/Westchester-County/New-York/Trustees-approve-373600-award-for-Bronxville-Public-Library-boiler-village-to-cover-273600-pending-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6045310-5602a4935c7abb64805e22b6c0bed7b1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205110&Signature=JsMkRYkjlqXKDMOarQ1Pb~OvFxagRP0kfPmx9MVozh367svLsBAo3nrE4s2DyP0Hj5sUq1QD7J821cjTnQEf-bwbO8LaY4S2vFFNiMvN~7uZAmIzbI9zYc896gLSdCPY2pCItIDJKemTN37bJWwq96vq7jVtd~uO3MxssCavMMj0LjTDdgobQWt5m17-Dx66Wzy8d79bkymKq~FOSy0spsJ6687OFLVbJeJ8S94ZsZtbRYDjtS6X-xTL3K7Fg-iesGIBrZ7SDI4CraDIE7GZaBgyZcaBgS9WzbUZvGDtwZPcuj-hLDJJG9rE2URnko-XBCzbJGB5H60k7HuAhouTxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Bronxville Board of Trustees on May 12 approved awarding a $373,600 contract to replace the Bronxville Public Library boiler and authorized using $273,600 from village fund balance while the library seeks a $100,000 Dormitory Authority grant and authorizes debt for any remaining cost.

Village officials told trustees the library's existing boiler has exceeded its useful life; the project follows an energy audit and an assessment that found converting to natural gas is the most cost-effective option now. The contract was the lone responsive bid to specifications prepared by OLA; the board approved the award after staff reported bidder qualifications and the bidding process were properly noticed.

Library Board Chair Christina Kritikos and Library Director Greg Rizzo attended the meeting to answer questions about grant-seeking and project timing. Trustees moved and seconded the resolution and voted to approve the award; the meeting record shows the motion passed by voice vote.

The board also discussed a separate rebid process for a replacement of the library's above-ground oil tank; bids for that item were due back later in the week, village staff said. The board authorized issuance of debt for any portion of the boiler project not covered by the Dormitory Authority grant or the fund-balance allocation.

Trustees did not provide a roll-call tally in the minutes for the boiler vote; the meeting record indicates approval by unanimous voice vote.","The Board of Trustees authorized awarding a $373,600 bid to replace the Bronxville Public Library boiler and approved using $273,600 from fund balance while the library pursues a $100,000 Dormitory Authority grant and debt for the remainder.","actionData","errors"]

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Resident asks village to water donated plantings at dog park; staff noted property and volunteer role

Resident raises safety concerns; trustees point to summer community-policing plan with foot and bike patrols

Trustees review drainage projects; approve manhole-lifter purchase and confirm catch-basin work

Trustees appoint Climate Smart Communities task force; staff plan public forum with major energy users

Trustees approve $373,600 award for Bronxville Public Library boiler; village to cover $273,600 pending grant