What's Happening in the Village of Pleasantville Update
Village Elections: Village elections for Mayor (3-year term) and two Board of Trustee seats (3-year term) will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The Westchester County Board of Elections conduct village elections in Pleasantville, and they can be contacted at 914-995-5706 with any questions regarding the petition process. Note that independent nominating petitions are available through the Westchester County Board of Elections here, and must be signed between January 2, 2024 and February 13, 2024. Those interested may also contact the Village Administrator at 914-769-1940 or administrator@pleasantville-ny.gov.
2024 Sanitation and Recycling Calendar: The new sanitation and recycling calendar are available online. Please click here to view.
Playground Upgrades: A group of village residents has volunteered to assist the Parks and Recreation Department to develop designs for the replacement of the three Village-owned playgrounds. The Nannahagan Park playground is the first scheduled to be replaced in the spring/summer of 2024. The cost of this work will be paid for through grant funding and parkland deposit funds paid by private developers. For more information, please click here.
Nannahagan Brook Wall Reconstruction Project: The Village is moving forward with a project to address the erosion of the Nannahagan Brook wall structure. The Nannahagan Brook, which runs along Lake Street, receives water from approximately 850 acres of watershed, and due to the increased frequency and intensity of storms, portions of the brook’s wall structure have significantly eroded, specifically in the area of 2 Lake Street (the former village water pumphouse). This has comprised approximate 500-700 linear feet of wall, and put at risk the collapse public infrastructure that runs underneath Lake Street. To address these critical concerns, the Village proposes a project that will replace the compromised section of the brook’s wall and relocate and/or protect the water service line along with other public infrastructure. The estimated cost of construction is in the range of $1.2 to $1.5 million. The Village is actively seeking grant funding to support this project.
Clark Street/Soldiers & Sailors Drainage Project: The Village proposes to replace storm water infrastructure that runs on Clark Street between Bedford Road and Manville Road. This work will alleviate flooding conditions at Soldiers & Sailors Park after significant rainfall events. The project is likely to commence in late summer/early fall with an effort to mitigate any impacts to field usage. The estimated cost of this work is $600,000.
Traffic signal timing on Bedford Road: DTS Provident Engineering has completed a traffic signal timing and optimization analysis of the three Village-owned traffic signals on Bedford Road. The Village has engaged DTS Provident to conduct a traffic signal infrastructure evaluation and develop a traffic signal timing plan to optimize performance of the traffic signal systems —to enhance efficiencies and safety for motorists and pedestrians. Upgrades to the timing plan will also help to make the Wheeler Avenue light more efficient. The study and study presentation can be viewed here.
Manville Road Pedestrian Project: The project is now approximately half-way complete. The remaining work includes the construction of a retaining wall around monument island to enable the placement of a right hand turn lane from Memorial Plaza onto Manville Road. To facilitate this phase of construction, the plantings and trees near the retaining wall will be removed, and the flag poles temporarily taken-down. In the final phase of the project, the flagpoles will be re-installed, and new trees and landscaping added. Once the right hand turn lane has been constructed at the Memorial Plaza/Manville Road intersection, new curbing and sidewalk will be installed around the monument and across the existing slip lane. The sidewalk will widen as it extends over the MTA bridge towards Wheeler Avenue. Work is anticipated to re-start in mid-to-late March of 2024. For an overview of the Manville Road project, click here.
Work in the northern end of Memorial Plaza: The Manville Road project will result in the removal of the right hand ‘slip lane’ exiting the north end of Memorial Plaza. Reconfigured parking will remain on the railroad side of the median, and we will add plantings, trees and lawn area near the monuments. This work is projected to cost approximately $600,000, which is supported by $450,000 in grant funding. This work contributes toward the proposed civic space, if that project is undertaken in the future. This work is expected in summer/fall 2024. Click here to view a rendering.
Update on the Village Pool: This fall the pool sustained flooding from a significant rain event, which caused damage to the liner and electrical equipment in the pump-room. Work is ongoing to repair damage to the facility so that the pool can operate during the summer of 2024. The proposed pool reconstruction work is tentatively planned to begin in September 2024. The location of the pool (at the foot of Nannahagan Pond with the adjacent stream) presents unique challenges. Proposed improvements will include enhanced water-proofing of the new pumphouse, additional on-site drainage, and the construction of a new culvert. This project will be funded by a bond issuance with the annual debt service paid for by increases to pool membership fees and property tax increases likely in the range of $200 for the average Pleasantville homeowner. If project bids come in too high, the Village will reconsider the scale of the project, while the pool is in a condition to continue its operations. Information about the project can be found here.
Village Board to consider reducing Village speed limit to 25 mph: The New York State Legislature recently empowered Villages to lower local speed limits to 25 mph (this does not include school zones). Currently the speed limit on Village owned roads is 30 mph. The first step in this process is to engage a licensed traffic engineer to analyze impacts of a Village-wide speed limit reduction. Ultimately, a local law would have ot be passed by the Board, which would require a public hearing.
Cooley Street improvements between Bedford Rd and Manville Rd: The majority of the project has been completed, with work in the NYSDOT right-of-way remaining. A highway work permit is pending, and the project expected to be completed in early spring. The Cooley Street improvements include the following: roadway re-paving, new curb, sidewalks and ADA accessible curb ramps, traffic striping and signage, decorative street lighting, drainage and water systems. These site improvements will enhance Cooley Street’s functionality as a two-way road. Vehicular traffic and pedestrian access within Cooley Street will be limited until the project is completed.
The Village of Pleasantville has expanded food scrap/compost drop-off hours at 1 Village Lane (Public Works) as follows:
April – November
Saturdays: 6 am – 3 pm (drop-off bins are outside the gate until 9 am)
Thursdays: 8 am – 2 pm at (drop-off bins located outside the gate)
December – March
Saturdays: 9 am – 3 pm
Thursdays: 8 am – 2 pm at (drop-off bins located outside the gate)
Recycling App: The Village and Sustainable Westchester launched a mobile app, “Recycle Right Westchester,” to make it easier for residents to stay connected about waste and recycling collection programs. In the mobile app, you’ll find the garbage, recycling, and special pickup collection schedule specific to your address. The app can also remind you of your collection day. Download the mobile app for Apple or Android by searching “Recycle Right Westchester.” Similar tools are available on the web; search your home address in the “My Schedule” tool.
Development/Private Property Update:
- 39 Washington Avenue – A new pharmacy and healthcare products store called “White’s Apothercary” will be opening in the vacant commercial space. This is to be their first location in Westchester County.
- 39 Washington Avenue – New commercial business tenant “Stretch Labs” has opened in the vacant tenant space previously occupied by “The Kimberly House”, which is now located at 69 Wheeler Avenue
- 60 Wheeler Avenue (former Pleasantville Pharmacy) – Construction of a new dental practice to operate in approximately half of the former Pleasantville Pharmacy space is in progress. A new accessible storefront entry has been implemented in the remaining vacant half, but there is no further information regarding the possible future tenant.
- 444 Bedford Road (former Chase building) – A proposed mixed use development that includes 36 apartments has been submitted to Planning Commission. See application here.
- 1 Campus Drive – No formal application has been submitted to the Village at this time. The property is zoned for commercial campus/office use, so a proposal for a different use would require a zoning change.
- Girl Scout Property – Four new residential lots have been approved by the Planning Commission. Abatement work and demolition of the old building will occur before the new construction can begin. Click here for documents related to this project.
- 70 Memorial Plaza – The mixed use apartment development has been issued a temporary certificate of occupancy, and is in the leasing process.
- 52 Depew Street/The Atwood –The building was granted a temporary certificate of occupancy and the building is fully occupied.
- 98 Washington Avenue – This is a 14-unit affordable housing project. After years of contract breaches and delays, Westchester County has made the decision to sue MIGI Asset Acquisition LLC, (the property owner) for several breaches and failure to complete the project.
- Bedford Road & Clark Street – Construction of two new single family homes on a subdivision previously approved by the Planning Commission will begin shortly
Upcoming Meetings and Events:
-January 22, 2024 at 7:00pm Village Board Work Session
-January 22, 2024 at 8:00pm Village Board Regular Meeting
-January 24, 2024 at 8:00pm Planning Commission & the Board of Architectural Review Meeting
-February 1, 2024 at 8:15pm Zoning Board of Appeals
-February 12, 2024 at 7:00pm Village Board Work Session
-February 12, 2024 at 8:00pm Village Board Regular Meeting
-February 14, 2024 at 8:00pm Planning Commission & the Board of Architectural Review Meeting
-February 20, 2024 at 5:00pm Tax Grievance Night
-February 26, 2024 at 7:00pm Village Board Work Session and Budget Meeting with Justice Court, Clinton Street Center and Building Department
-February 26, 2024 at 8:00pm Village Board Regular Meeting
-February 28, 2024 at 8:00pm Planning Commission & the Board of Architectural Review Meeting
-February 29, 2024 at 8:15pm Zoning Board of Appeals
-March 6, 2024 at 7:00pm Work Session DPW Budget Meeting
-March 7, 2024 at 7:00pm Work Session Police Department Budget Meeting
-March 11, 2024 at 7:00pm Village Board Work Session Parks and Recreation Budget Meeting
-March 11, 2024 at 8:00pm Village Board Regular Meeting
-March 13, 2024 at 8:00pm Planning Commission & the Board of Architectural Review Meeting
-March 19, 2024 Village Elections
-March 25, 2024 at 7:00pm Village Board Work Session
-March 25, 2024 at 8:00pm Village Board Regular Meeting
-March 27, 2024 at 8:00pm Planning Commission & the Board of Architectural Review Meeting
-March 28, 2024 at 8:15pm Zoning Board of Appeals
-April 8, 2024 at 7:00pm Village Board Work Session
-April 8, 2024 at 8:00pm Village Board Regular Meeting
-April 10, 2024 at 8:00pm Planning Commission & the Board of Architectural Review Meeting
-April 22, 2024 at 7:00pm Village Board Work Session
-April 22, 2024 at 8:00pm Village Board Regular Meeting
-April 24, 2024 at 8:15pm Planning Commission & the Board of Architectural Review Meeting
-April 25, 2024 at 8:15pm Zoning Board of Appeals
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