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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Port Chester public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Downtown welcome center pop-up proposal
An early idea to activate vacant space at 1618 Main Street as a downtown welcome center — a spot for residents and newcomers to learn about development projects and local businesses. The chamber might partner, and the LDC could fund it; no vote was taken.
September 11 monument renovation and 25th anniversary
The renovated 9/11 monument in Lyon Park will be finished in time for Friday's 25th-anniversary ceremony at 5:30 p.m., which the public is invited to attend.
Waterfront railing repair
The damaged waterfront railing is out to bid, and the village is working with its insurer and Costco to make the private snow-pushing contractor — not taxpayers — pay for the fix.
Pride Month flag raising
A pastor thanked the board for its 2022 Pride Month resolution and asked to hold this year's flag raising June 6 at 10 a.m.; the manager confirmed the flag raising is already on the village calendar.
Waterfront project under budget and moving
The waterfront improvement project came in at $4.7 million against a $6.2 million estimate, roughly 90% grant-funded, with contractors already removing the old walkway.
Waterfront Redesign Funding
The waterfront project's lowest bid came in at $4.7 million — well under the $6.2 million estimate — and about 90% is funded by grants and non-taxpayer dollars.
Westchester Avenue Mural Project
A 'Greetings from Port Chester' mural at Westchester Avenue and South Regent Street, with the village funding the letter 'O' for $850 and businesses sponsoring the rest.