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Town backs low‑pressure sewer framework for Elmwood Preserve but leaves hearing open
Summary
Commissioner Garrett Duquesne briefed the board on a local law to allow low‑pressure sanitary sewer connections for 11 homes in the Elmwood Preserve subdivision; town staff and engineers support the design and the board left the record open for seven days for comment.
Commissioner Garrett Duquesne told the Town Board that Westchester County Department of Health requires a local law assuring low‑pressure sanitary sewer systems will meet county and local specifications for the Elmwood Preserve subdivision, where 11 of the 113 planned homes would rely on individual pumps to move wastewater into a future town road system.
Duquesne said town departments—public works, the town engineer, water and sewer, community development and the independent engineering review team—support the low‑pressure design. He said private property owners would maintain the pumps, with a homeowners association backstop, noting that this arrangement removes the need for a town‑owned pump station in the right of way.
Board members asked clarifying questions about maintenance responsibilities and the role of the homeowners association. After public comment and staff discussion, the board moved to close the hearing and leave the public record open for seven days so the county and project stakeholders can review and submit comments.
Next steps: written comments accepted for seven days; staff will return with any amendments or clarifications required by the county or engineers.
