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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Port Chester public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Putnam Avenue sewer project grant award
The village is fixing storm sewer problems on Locust Avenue with a $75,000 capital project and a $65,500 construction award to Legacy Supply LLC.
Sanitation truck repair funding
A $44,000 budget amendment covers repair of a sanitation truck damaged in an accident last fiscal year, paid from insurance proceeds.
Glen Avenue / North Regent Street stormwater project
Major drainage work is underway to keep stormwater out of basements in the low-lying parts of the village; recent street flooding was explained by a temporary construction dam, and restoration of Davenport Circle is expected by year's end.
Water infrastructure for new development (Veolia)
A resident asked whatever happened to the water-capacity plan — the new Westchester Avenue water main, the Fox Island Road tower site — and questioned why developers were charged thousands per door for water instead of Veolia's stockholders footing the bill.
Marina parking lot goes private May 20
The marina parking lot becomes a paid private lot on May 20 — the village no longer owns it and doesn't set the prices. Boat owners keep their parking passes.
Sanitary sewer upgrades Phase 2 and $10M state grant
The village locked in a $10 million DEC grant for Phase 3 and set up the $7.9 million Phase 2 project, awarding construction to ELQ Industries. Most of the cost is grant-funded, sparing taxpayers, and the work targets chronic downtown flooding on lower King Street.