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Washingtonville officials discuss Spindler/Highgrove wells, new surveillance cameras and downtown safety projects
Summary
Village officials reported ongoing negotiations over easements and Department of Health approval for Spindler and Highgrove well development, described a recently installed camera server funded partly by a $99,000 grant, and discussed pedestrian crossing lights and downtown revitalization grant opportunities.
Village officials told the March 3 meeting that they are pursuing development of two wells (Spindler and Highgrove) and continuing negotiations over easements and ownership provisions needed to use the Spindler wells as part of the village water supply.
Officials said engineers are drafting a plan for the wells and that the village has been in contact with the Department of Health (DOH) to obtain necessary approvals. The village also reported a preliminary cost estimate for developing both wells of roughly $2 million to $2.5 million; officials said more details will follow as grant materials are finalized.
The board explained it has engaged Millennium Strategies, a grant-writing firm, to pursue congressional directed spending for well development; a separate resolution on the March 3 agenda authorized that step and set a $2,500 fee for the firm’s grant submission services.
On public-safety technology, officials said a $99,000 federal/state grant was used to buy a server, initial cameras and hardware for a new surveillance system. The server is installed and one camera is currently live; three additional cameras are positioned and awaiting a connectivity antenna at Memorial Park. The police department has viewing access and recordings buffer in case of internet outages; officials said recordings are retained on a rolling 30-day loop unless footage is pulled for an incident.
Officials also summarized downtown safety projects: a grant for pedestrian-activated flashing crossing lights (estimated grant award roughly $80,000–$90,000 for multiple crossings) is under review with the state Department of Transportation (DOT); the village has submitted DOT work project materials and is awaiting DOT approval for specific crossings by schools, Veterans Park and senior center locations. The Village also reported grant activity and planning for downtown lighting, tree replacement, and a larger New York Forward revitalization opportunity.
These items remain contingent on external approvals: DOH sign-off for well use plans, and DOT permits for pedestrian lights and streetscape work. Officials said they will return with finalized grant applications and engineering plans as those documents are completed.
