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Elmsford trustees approve appointments, set multiple public hearings and join joint action over Con Edison rate increase
Summary
At its March meeting the Elmsford Village Board approved a mayoral firefighter appointment, accepted donations, set public hearings on a proposed local law, the village budget and a change to solar permitting, and agreed to join other communities in hiring outside counsel to challenge a Con Edison rate increase.
The Elmsford Village Board voted unanimously at its March meeting to approve a mayoral appointment to the volunteer fire department, accept community donations, set several public hearings for April 15, 2025, and join other municipalities in retaining counsel to oppose a Con Edison rate increase.
Board action matters because the appointment and donations affect local emergency and community services, the hearings set the timetable for potential changes to local law, the village budget and solar permitting, and joining a multijurisdictional legal effort commits the village to a shared legal expense.
The board approved the mayor’s contingent appointment of Matthew D’Souza as a volunteer firefighter. A roll call after the motion recorded Ayes from Trustee Henry; Trustee Coffey; Trustee Evans; Trustee Lopez; Claire Winn; and Mayor Williams. The appointment will take effect subject to any required onboarding or background checks.
Trustees also voted to accept several…
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