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Peekskill council adopts cannabis zoning changes, binds PERMA workers'comp policy and approves appointments
Summary
Council adopted Local Law No. 2, tightening where cannabis dispensaries, consumption sites and delivery services can locate; it also unanimously approved a PERMA workers' compensation policy for $980,363 and made several other unanimous approvals including an appointment and scheduling of a public hearing.
The Peekskill Common Council on May 26 adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2026, a zoning-text amendment that further limits locations for cannabis dispensaries, consumption sites and delivery services in the city.
Deputy Mayor Ali moved to adopt the local law and Councilman Fassett seconded; the council voted unanimously to carry the measure.
Council also acted on several other items on the consent agenda:
- Resolution J1: appointed Ed Friedman to the City of Peekskill Artist Certification Committee; the motion carried unanimously.
- Resolution J2: authorized the city manager to bind coverage with PERMA (Public Employer Risk Management Association) for workers' compensation insurance covering city employees from June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027, at a premium of $980,363. Councilman Fassett moved the measure; it passed by unanimous voice vote.
- Resolution J3: scheduled a public hearing for 7 p.m. on June 22, 2026 regarding a special-permit application by Peekskill Property Holdings LLC and Auto Art Inc. for property at 301 North Division Street, and referred the application to the planning commission for a report and recommendation.
- Resolution J4: authorized the city manager to negotiate a pontoon-boat concession agreement at Fleischmann Pier with Saugerties Marina LLC (see separate discussion of the riverfront pilot).
- Resolution J8: authorized an intermunicipal police-services agreement with the village of Buchanan.
In each case the council used voice votes with the record noting "All in favor. Aye. Hearing none opposed," and the mayor announced the measures carried. The meeting record shows the council had seven members present for roll call and the unanimous approvals were recorded as carried without noted opposition.
The council then opened time for general public comment before adjourning into executive session to discuss personnel matters as previously announced.
