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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Port Chester public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Lou Larizza memorial
Coach Tom Corby asked the board to name the Columbus Park basketball courts after the late Lou Lariso, the developer and community pillar who died last week, ideally by Unity Day on August 8.
July 4 fireworks postponement and July 24 rescheduling
A storm and a firing-system failure postponed the Independence Day fireworks; the show is rescheduled for Friday, July 24 at the high school, with July 31 as the rain date. Village crews also cleared about a dozen fallen trees overnight.
Abendroth Park Master Plan
Consultants are gathering public input on a 10-acre master plan for Abendroth Park through January 31, while bid-ready designs for new bocce courts at Recreation Park and a new playground at Edgewood Park go out to bid in February — all funded by developer fees-in-lieu, not taxes.
Playground Improvements at Edgewood and Recreation Parks
Edgewood Park's playground replacement is funded and awarded at $217,958, but the bigger Joseph Curtis Recreation Park project ($623,220) was tabled to June 15 while the village waits for developer parkland fees to cover bids that came in higher than expected.
Veterans Advisory Commission Launch
The village's new Veterans Advisory Commission is officially seated with four members, aiming to give local veterans a voice on village needs. The chair says open positions remain and they want members from every service era.
$2 Million Federal Grant for Gym Renovation
Congressman Latimer secured $2 million for the long-delayed gym renovation after the funding was clawed back by the previous administration. The gym will also house the new Youth Media Lab.