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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Port Chester public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Advance-notice policy for street closures and use of village property
Deputy Mayor Dorazio wants a 45-day minimum notice for street closures, police escorts and use of village property to end last-minute requests and favoritism. Trustees mostly agreed, though Ford prefers 30 days; the policy will be refined at the first November meeting.
Holiday-week garbage enforcement and fines
The village manager said code enforcement will now proactively ticket businesses and residents who put garbage out on wrong days during holiday weeks, after years of leeway. Trustees debated whether the $250 fine is too steep and agreed to discuss changing the rules at agenda setting.
Misinformation and AI-generated images on social media
A viral photo of the village Christmas tree toppled in Liberty Square turned out to be AI-generated; trustees urged residents to rely on official village sources.