Tax Exemptions. The Board opened and closed the hearing on four tax exemptions and voted 5-0 for the exemptions for active duty military (up to 25% with a $$20,000 cap) and spouses of police and volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers who died in the line of duty (50%), and 4-1 for the 100% exemption for veterans with a 100% “permanent and total” disability rating from the VA. Councilwoman Siegel voted against the 100% noting that veterans with that VA rating are still considered employable and that under current law they are already getting a 50% exemption. (Note: these exemptions will go into effect with the 2028 town tax bill. They apply only to town taxes.)
Housing Presentation. Tim Foley of the Builders Realty Institute gave a power point presentation on the county’s housing needs, including how about 20 Westchester municipalities have affordable housing laws that require some market rate units to be made available at affordable prices based on income guidelines. He also explained the need for a variety of housing types that would meet the needs of different demographic and income groups. Scroll to 26 minutes on the meeting video to view the presentation.
Traffic issues. The Board scheduled public hearings on November 11 for
– Limiting truck weights on Granite Springs Road from Broad Street to Route 202.
– Stop signs at Gregory Street, Mohansic Avenue and Ridge Street.
The Board also authorized the supervisor to request the DOT to conduct a traffic study of a delayed green arrow at Barger Street and Route 6. It was explained that the arrow would be helpful for residents existing Barger Street from the north.
Emergency Medical Services. (See Town Board, September 15, 2026) The Board authorized the supervisor to sign an agreement with the Pinksy Law Group to study a plan for providing financial support for the town’s two volunteer ambulance corps. However, as the actual agreement has not been drafted, the supervisor assured the Board that he would not sign anything until the Board reviewed the text of the agreement.
Councilwoman Siegel criticized the practice of having the Board vote to authorize the supervisor to sign agreements they hadn’t seen or advertise Requests for Proposals (RFPs) that still hadn’t been drafted.
Volleyball Court at Granite Knolls. The supervisor announced that the new court should be open next Monday.
License plate readers. (See Town Board, August 5, 2026) A resident expressed concern about errors and the lack of privacy associated with the cameras that are on some town roads and suggested some best practices. In response, Supervisor Lachterman explained that the cameras are part of, and controlled by, the county’s Real Time Crime Center. He stressed that they were an important tool for the police and that he would not “handcuff” the police or hinder their ability to conduct investigations.
Streetscape. (See Town Board, September 1 and July 21, 2026) In response to a question from Councilwoman Siegel on the status of the Request for Proposal (RFP), Councilman Esposito said he was still working on the document and hoped to have it ready for the Board to review in November.
Town Board Budget Meetings. The Board will meet on November 5 and November 9 to review the supervisor’s tentative budget with department heads. The meetings start at 9am and are open to the public although there is no opportunity for the public to speak.
To view the video of the meeting click: https://www.yorktownny.gov/living-in-yorktown/ygtv/