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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Port Chester public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Free holiday parking for 2026
The board was set to consider a resolution making village parking free for the 2026 holiday season — a boost for downtown shoppers.
Fire Department budget transfer
A $4,950 transfer within the 2026-27 General Fund was proposed for the Fire Department.
FY 2025-26 audit and PARIS compliance
The IDA got a clean audit — net position grew $1.4 million to about $3 million, with closing fees up over $2 million. The board formally adopted the audit and state PARIS filings.
Public comment structure
Deputy Mayor Dorazio proposed limiting the first comment round to agenda items and shortening speaking time, but Ford, Abel and Naulaguair pushed back and the idea died for now.
Supplemental liability insurance
Quotes came in much cheaper than expected — a few thousand dollars a year to raise liability limits. Members leaned toward increasing coverage but asked the treasurer to bring back a full premium breakdown next month.
LDC Board Governance Policies
The LDC must annually adopt or re-adopt policies covering ethics, procurement, travel, whistleblower protections and more, as required by state law. The governance committee reviewed them and recommended adoption by the full board.
Repeal of Obsolete Commuter Parking Law
The village still has a commuter parking permit law on the books from the train-commuter era, even though nobody uses it. Repealing it saves the cost of programming the defunct permit into the village's new software. A public hearing will be set.