Carmel Zoning Board of Appeals approves all six variance applications in unanimous votes. The board granted Christopher DeGasperi a use and area variance for a plumbing business garage at 112 Buckshollow Road, and approved John C Lemmens' variance for a five-building self-storage complex at 100
Carmel Planning Board votes unanimously to reject People USA stabilization center application. All six members present voted to deny the application after months of board analysis and hearing public comment, with Chairman Craig Paeprer noting the extensive data review. The board also approved
Carmel Town Board unanimously opposes New York State Senate Bill S5506 and Assembly Bill A8378, which would grant centralized state authority to site battery energy storage systems and override local land-use controls. Supervisor Michael Cazzari and the four-member board cited documented hazards
Carmel Environmental Conservation Board unanimously extends wetland permit for Tompkins Recycling transfer station. Vice-Chairwoman Emily Lavelle moved to extend Permit #1010 for 70 Old Route 6 for one year through January 23, 2027, requiring an updated wetland flag map by February 18, 2026 and
Carmel Town Board approves $336,000 in highway equipment purchases. The five-member board unanimously authorized acquisition of three vehicles for the Highway Department on Superintendent Michael Stern's recommendation: a 2026 Ram 5500 cab and chassis at $72,940.25, a 2015 Chevrolet 1500 pickup at
Carmel Planning Board approves residential development, denies trucking application. The board unanimously adopted a revised Negative Declaration for Carmel Residential at 119 Seminary Hill Road, a 40-unit project with one additional unit from the original proposal. Water, sewer, and traffic
Board completes 2026 organizational meeting with slate of key appointments. Supervisor Michael Cazzari designated Councilman Frank Lombardi as Deputy Supervisor (unanimous approval); the board unanimously appointed Mary Ann Maxwell as Town Comptroller, Kevin J. Kernan as Chief of Staff and
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