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Trustee Patino explained the work is intended to provide accessibility for a resident who needs a ramp; the ramp will be placed adjacent to — not directly over — the stormwater drainage pipe within the easement. Planning and building staff clarified that excavation for footings must be done by hand where required and that the building department will not issue a permit until documentation shows the pipe will not be disturbed. If construction would directly impact the pipe, the applicant must revisit the design.

Nut graf: The license allows a narrowly tailored encroachment to provide home access while preserving the village’s stormwater infrastructure by placing conditions on construction methods and requiring building-department review.

Trustees approved the license unanimously. Village staff said the license will include conditions to minimize risk to the public stormwater system and to require alternative design if the pipe cannot be avoided.

Ending: The village will finalize the license document and the building department will review the applicant’s excavations and footing plans before issuing any building permit.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Dobbs Ferry Board of Trustees Meeting 2025-05-28","oneSentenceSummary","The board authorized a license to allow a ramp that encroaches into a village easement and right-of-way at 81 Ogden Place, subject to conditions including hand excavation and building-department review to avoid disturbance to the stormwater pipe.","taxTitle","Dobbs Ferry, Westchester County, New York","taxId",73089,"location","New York","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6209030,"DOT holds Route 9 redesign public forum June 4; Dobbs Ferry moves ahead with New York Forward planning",19,4157000,4176000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3738498-7e3e48615e4aacd89968fd5764b6212b&start=4157&end=4176","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3738498-7e3e48615e4aacd89968fd5764b6212b/thumbnail_4157000.jpg","/articles/6209030/New-York/DOT-holds-Route-9-redesign-public-forum-June-4-Dobbs-Ferry-moves-ahead-with-New-York-Forward-planning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6209030-e8c3104c95aa5d9a40972259b0c21e3c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770930181&Signature=jJvB0L3sRsC4xC57e3xdnQ6lNu1KznAzkAaSNZ~RPB5F-9hTHM7ooIys3kvvxb1uWTNQViW6EfddBoRwDU8G-fHwKgERB2ynH8jyDRSwT6IREP~EDoFPSET1oARzFjbk5eWXmLtoTbciD3N62-6dgtk2QSqVWVyWzFtqUEq-0n3g9ib0tvUTlSRAm706aWoD3gLZXrIgW-DJujH23jlmJ8YglOApnTuIkNwogMmaWuiITLAG7DuTbj~2hmW-PvtX2VAOL9S2cTC0lh5iDW0hqhQqhx9HPPKuT1883BPsMl~Gg24KN0M-HMjI~IbcRMQ2mIBAXaBsPA8bmHxm8OfaAA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Trustee Rosenberg told the Board of Trustees on May 27 that the New York State Department of Transportation and consultant WSP will hold a public forum on June 4 at the Mercy Rotunda, 6–8 p.m., to present the Route 9 redesign and preliminary engineering findings.

Rosenberg said the forum is “essentially the public’s last chance during this phase of the project” to view corridor-level plans, ask questions and provide feedback before the state finalizes its report. The DOT presentation will include maps, renderings and a corridor “walk-through” that shows how traffic and pedestrian movements would function at key locations, including the area where Ashford/Wallgrove and Broadway converge.

Separately, trustees reported progress on the New York Forward downtown revitalization effort. A local planning committee convened by the state will evaluate public, private and nonprofit project proposals for roughly $4.5 million in downtown funds. The library board is considering submitting a project; trustees encouraged residents and businesses to watch for community meetings and application information distributed via the mayor’s newsletters and chamber outreach.

Nut graf: Both the Route 9 redesign and the New York Forward program affect long-range downtown planning and local infrastructure priorities; public input at the DOT forum and New York Forward sessions will inform what projects are eligible for funding and design refinement.

Rosenberg and other trustees urged residents and business owners to attend the June 4 forum and subsequent outreach; staff said a 30-day comment period would follow the DOT presentation.

Ending: Trustees said they will continue to monitor both processes and encouraged residents to review materials and submit comments during the state’s public comment period.","Trustee Rosenberg urged residents to attend a DOT public forum June 4 on the Route 9 redesign. Trustees also updated the board on New York Forward downtown planning and encouraged public participation in upcoming outreach sessions for a possible $4.5 million downtown grant.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6209035,"Dobbs Ferry board approves block parties, holiday race and fireworks contract; fireworks booked with no rain date",2498,302000,2800000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3738498-7e3e48615e4aacd89968fd5764b6212b&start=302&end=2800","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3738498-7e3e48615e4aacd89968fd5764b6212b/thumbnail_302000.jpg","/articles/6209035/New-York/Dobbs-Ferry-board-approves-block-parties-holiday-race-and-fireworks-contract-fireworks-booked-with-no-rain-date","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6209035-37516de08d2aed7884ddc7fe7b2343bc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770930181&Signature=a7fx4Y7PA3I6r0sFoTnmAJFAs4c~fP7oX1DWI3kJw-x-GSecOpgeaAqgHS7Ycmm~aCKjcwFWo6LJI0VGk8dK9URC2ATcjB9iX2x49wL~2Bmku6TBtWGDUngeaz3rWzBF0KS3GnHPOcm0aXSwqal~q20z1Wwn-whrzXyZTVr8BTp5AtTkbavtCrg9XYcyhWMKP1Fc8gwrVVaMUDANWEdEFbqlHSWAhB~O3q03NtIqfY-f93lXXouwuywhWnor5xpdbEuZ9rzIs8mEKcw5ticwklplYuiI2zVChg4GbNiahN6hAUGV8pCn-0B1ZT5KhsXVRev6Z5fsZkETMu0QEAVSig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dobbs Ferry Board of Trustees on May 27 approved several community event permits and related street closures.

The board approved a block party request for 194 Palisade Avenue for Saturday, June 28, 2025, between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. with a stated rain date of Friday, June 27 (applicant preference). Trustees also ratified a prior street closure on Oak Street that occurred May 25, 2025; the ratification passed 6-0 with Trustee Galen recorded as abstaining from that vote.

Trustees unanimously authorized the Dobbs Ferry Youth Services Council to host the 13th annual Holiday Hustle on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 (9 a.m.–noon), and to close village streets along the race route from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The board also authorized payment and a contract with Legion Fireworks for the July 4, 2025 fireworks display, not to exceed $20,000. After discussion about weather and cancellation terms, trustees declined to set a rain date for the fireworks; the board noted that if the village cancels without a rain date it may be responsible for a cancellation fee (the contract language referenced a 15% cancellation fee in discussion).

Nut graf: These approvals permit a summer of community activities while clarifying post-contract obligations for large events; the decision to leave the fireworks without a rain date reflects a policy choice about turnout and cost exposure.

During the meeting trustees asked staff to confirm contract language on deposits and cancellation penalties. For the Oak Street closure ratification the board recorded that the vote passed with one abstention (Trustee Galen). All other event approvals passed unanimously.

Ending: Village staff were directed to notify affected organizations, update the village events calendar and confirm contract cancellation terms with the fireworks vendor.","Trustees approved multiple event permits and street closures including a block party for June 28, the 13th annual Holiday Hustle on Dec. 14 and a fireworks contract for July 4 not to exceed $20,000; trustees declined a rain date for fireworks and ratified a prior Oak Street closure.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6209039,"Dobbs Ferry trustees adopt travel, fuel-card and gift-card policies and tighten change-order timing",255,1875000,2130000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3738498-7e3e48615e4aacd89968fd5764b6212b&start=1875&end=2130","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3738498-7e3e48615e4aacd89968fd5764b6212b/thumbnail_1875000.jpg","/articles/6209039/New-York/Dobbs-Ferry-trustees-adopt-travel-fuel-card-and-gift-card-policies-and-tighten-change-order-timing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6209039-6eed2d39c28cc8d268448d6ff1c0c5dd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770930181&Signature=VckrSsdVhrMNes9OwKN3uuXX1-NUCwxg0lhXHgsZ4c8nug1dKAMiafks3yzhEIffc8nJ2HOCcMfyoDvWr-L-Xy4tMDsz42MVCBh8kjBCvV7Tuv1ns-wGXsoxIpNjdGD6YGtLz2qtDUfqEbg3RxxImrDOCKgYhTx3xa4FnIsPqacNUjugVabbDY7Cz-oxYpX5HAv0uuByTUOAmc1mEhjwV-3ReKCdVCEHwr04Tk62zxzUWM~gb7D~p4zHCU3ZhixWLiqcLE1asjlTQLLnheY3uYpFgBXduD4k4yB4o1aIjWSaHXwTZgBy~Grqk9ejs8BoBa0MZIIVFnbLoAANsvH3pw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dobbs Ferry Board of Trustees on May 27 adopted several administrative rules intended to tighten fiscal controls and clarify procedures for staff and volunteers.

Trustees unanimously approved a travel policy that lays out rules for village employee travel, a fuel-card policy for municipal vehicles and a new gift-card policy that, by the village treasurer's recommendation, stops the use of grant funds to purchase cash-equivalent gift cards for program incentives.

Treasurer Jeff explained the change in the gift-card approach as a fiscal-control measure: “stop using grant funds for gift cards,” he said, noting that some grants legally permit gift cards but that cash-like cards are vulnerable to fraud. Trustees and staff discussed alternatives such as providing physical prizes, non-cash items or working with organizations to procure incentives without direct grant-based gift-card purchases.

The board also amended its change-order policy for capital projects, shortening the time allowed for contractors to extend schedules to 10 working days (revised from 15 working days) and approved the change-order policy as amended. Officials said the shorter schedule target is intended to help projects stay on track.

Nut graf: The policies are administrative but carry fiscal and programmatic consequences — the gift-card restriction was adopted to reduce fraud risk on grant-funded programming, and the change-order timing and travel/fuel rules are intended to improve budget predictability and accountability.

All four motions passed unanimously. Trustees who made or seconded motions were recorded on the floor for each item; staff said the travel and related policies will be distributed to department heads and posted for village staff reference.

Ending: Village staff were directed to circulate the finalized policies to department heads and include them in an employee policy manual; the treasurer and recreation staff will coordinate on acceptable non-cash incentives for youth programs.","At its May 27 meeting the Board of Trustees adopted a set of administrative policies including a travel policy, a fuel-card policy, a new gift-card restriction for grant funds, and a revised change-order policy shortening the response window to 10 working days.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6209044,"Congressman Latimer warns federal budget cuts could affect local services and grants",1161,605000,1766000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3738498-7e3e48615e4aacd89968fd5764b6212b&start=605&end=1766","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3738498-7e3e48615e4aacd89968fd5764b6212b/thumbnail_605000.jpg","/articles/6209044/New-York/Congressman-Latimer-warns-federal-budget-cuts-could-affect-local-services-and-grants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6209044-8093567f647c0e8f52179660924dc94e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770930181&Signature=hVyMCNQwQ3BK5N86XSh0iCFPcgiRYNoymbKkScJgXoWYP7qnY5vKaRnv5NEQjdqaoIAMikSVvanMhvsVfb3ZUt9xP~iZnVqjuHZqEijZz9SeOlIOpU4FPoWjFejIFDDG0xloU2fmb4wkj1BHjbEJtysabtnXI8WwVpQJZd7-wlfQevYe1Iah4JkiJX-G0SBLpmhsu3rm8972Td~fMWM5~ldOGqPQ3fRvhZREKnXTAN7SI0sIpE0Os5SpzyPK7rYY4tIsPCYiCUiiUdjH0M3eAMRJQmLcCu4cLW11C8xGPZqRLQVwjaGEWqGO5bGyxBVHG6D0RWtH9BLpeJ2PCCzcdg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Congressman Latimer told the Dobbs Ferry Board of Trustees on May 27 that federal budget proposals moving through the U.S. House could lead to substantial cuts in programs that support local services, including Medicaid and Community Development Block Grants.

Latimer said the House budget passed on a narrowly partisan vote and “will cut Medicaid dramatically,” a change he said could ripple down to state and county finances and affect programs Dobbs Ferry relies upon. He urged local officials to identify federal funding streams that might be vulnerable and offered to help the village assess exposure.

The congressman described the broader federal picture as uncertain and urged planning for worst-case scenarios. “Don’t call us, call your state government,” he said when discussing how some federal funding responsibilities might be shifted if the federal government reduced assistance for disaster response and other programs. Latimer also said his office has resubmitted previously approved local projects to federal agencies after earlier grants were not funded this year.

Nut graf: The remarks matter because changes at the federal level can reduce or delay funding for local infrastructure, social services and downtown revitalization projects; Dobbs Ferry trustees and staff were urged to inventory federal pass-throughs and grants so they can plan for any shortfalls.

In question-and-answer exchanges trustees asked about FEMA disaster response, impacts on small local hospitals and whether infrastructure money for Route 9 reconstruction is at risk. Latimer said FEMA and other federal programs are likely to see budget pressure, and that some decisions under consideration in Washington would shift responsibilities to states. He estimated that proposed Medicaid cuts could affect “almost 200,000 people” in his congressional district and said losses to Medicaid would also hit hospitals, nursing homes and at-home care providers, with larger effects in rural areas.

Latimer encouraged the village manager and mayor to submit a short list of priority projects, including infrastructure items such as the Route 9 corridor work, so his office can track their federal prospects and provide updated information. He also offered constituent services through his White Plains district office for matters such as passports, veterans benefits and Social Security questions.

Ending: Latimer said he will follow up with village staff and legislators at the county and state levels to monitor possible federal changes, and offered to brief local stakeholder groups if trustees or community organizations request it.","Rep. Latimer told Dobbs Ferry trustees on May 27 that House budget proposals could reduce federal funding streams that the village and nearby counties rely on, including Medicaid and community development grants, and offered local officials help assessing exposure.","actionData","errors"]

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Trustees authorize license for ramp encroachment at 81 Ogden Place to improve home accessibility

DOT holds Route 9 redesign public forum June 4; Dobbs Ferry moves ahead with New York Forward planning

Dobbs Ferry board approves block parties, holiday race and fireworks contract; fireworks booked with no rain date

Dobbs Ferry trustees adopt travel, fuel-card and gift-card policies and tighten change-order timing

Congressman Latimer warns federal budget cuts could affect local services and grants