Town Board unanimously opposes state electric bus mandate, citing infrastructure gaps. Supervisor Michael Cazzari, Councilman Robert Schanil, Councilman Michael Lugo, and Councilman Frank Lombardi backed the resolution offered by Councilman Lugo, objecting to New York's requirement that school
Carmel Zoning Board approves nine property variances for residential improvements. Chairman John Maxwell and Vice-Chairman Silvio Balzano led the board in approving setback variances for nine structures including pergolas, decks, additions, sheds, gazebos, and arbors, mostly by unanimous votes. In
Planning Board convenes for preliminary review of restaurant and residential applications. Christopher Surace presented plans for Silver Spoon, a two-story gelatoria café and full-service restaurant at 870 Route 6 featuring 96 seats and 32 parking spaces; the board unanimously declared itself lead
The Carmel Town Board appointed police officer Trenton Valentine at a transfer rate of $72,584.00 annually, effective April 16, 2026. Chief Anthony Hoffmann praised Valentine's qualifications: Master's degree in Criminal Justice from Iona University, White Plains police officer since 2021, Field
Carmel Planning Board approves four applications in single session. The board voted unanimously to adopt resolutions for Raymond Hill Cemetery Final Site Plan Approval, Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department Site Plan Approval conditioned on a $33,000 performance bond and $1,650 engineering fee,
Carmel Environmental Board restricts marina fuel tank over setback violations. Applicant Charlie Melchner of Old Trolley Properties sought to install a 1,000-gallon fuel tank at 897 South Lake Boulevard but faced Chairman Robert Laga's environmental concerns: the tank location appeared only 5 feet
Carmel Town Board approves $500,000 in bonded borrowing for roads and equipment. All board members unanimously authorized $250,000 for road reconstruction and resurfacing and another $250,000 for a new Caterpillar wheel loader for the Highway Department; both require voter approval via permissive
Carmel Town Board unanimously approved $87,200 purchase of a Caterpillar compact truck loader for Highway Superintendent Michael Stern's department and authorized $19,997.02 payment to East of Hudson Watershed Corporation for stormwater retrofit maintenance supporting town phosphorus reduction
Carmel Planning Board approves Carmel Residential preliminary subdivision but defers Savor Restaurant site plan. The board voted unanimously on Resolution #26-11 for Carmel Residential involving Tax Map 55.14-1-35 and related parcels, on motion by Raymond Cote and seconded by John Nuculovic.
Carmel Town Board unanimously approved fourteen resolutions on infrastructure and services in a rapid evening session. Supervisor Michael Cazzari and four councilmen authorized a $337,512 generator replacement bid to D. Owens Electric and a $26,200 contract amendment with J. Robert Folchetti &