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Village of Brewster, NY

Public Hearing Notice for February 19, 2025 Regarding the Cold War Veteran's Exemption

LEGAL NOTICE

VILLAGE OF BREWSTER

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brewster will hold a Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2025 pertaining to the Cold War Veterans Tax Exemption for those living in the Village of Brewster. Copies of the proposed local law will be available below. The Public Hearing will take place during the Village Board Meeting of February 19, 2025, at 7:30 P.M. at Village Hall, 50 Main Street, Brewster, NY 10509. At said Public Hearing, all interested persons shall be heard on the subject thereof.  The Board of Trustees will make every effort to assure that the Public Hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities.  Anyone requiring special assistance and/or reasonable accommodations should contact the Village Clerk. Anyone wishing to speak may do so.

By Order of the

Board of Trustees of the

Village of Brewster

Michelle Diebold

Village Clerk

 

PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #1 OF THE YEAR 2025

BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brewster, County of Putnam, State of New York as follows:

SECTION 1: AUTHORITY

THIS CHAPTER IS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY, OF ARTICLE 2, §10 OF THE NEW YORK STATE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW.

SECTION 2: AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 231 ENTITLED “TAXATION” CHAPTER 231 OF THE CURRENT CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF BREWSTER, IS HEREBY AMENDED TO READ ADD ARTICLE IV ENTITLED “COLD WAR VETERANS EXEMPTION”:

  • 231-9 PURPOSE

The purpose of this article is to provide a limited exemption from real property taxes for residential real property owned by veterans who rendered military service to the United States during the Cold War as provided by § 458-b of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York.

  • 231-10 EXEMPTION ESTABLISHED

A. Qualifying residential real property owned by veterans who rendered military service to the United States during the Cold War shall be exempt from taxation for Town purposes to the extent of 15% of the assessed value of such property; provided, however, that such exemption shall in no event exceed $12,000 or the product of $12,000 multiplied by the latest state equalization rate, whichever is less.

B. The exemption authorized herein and pursuant to New York Real Property Tax Law shall apply to qualifying owners of qualifying real property for as long as they remain qualifying owners, without regard to the ten-year limitation period for said exemption set forth in New York Real Property Tax Law § 458-b, Subdivision 2(c)(iii).

  • 231-11 ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED COLD WAR VETERANS

In addition to the exemption provided by § 137-19, where a Cold War veteran received a compensation rating from the United States Veterans Affairs or from the United States Department of Defense because of a service-connected disability, qualifying residential real property shall be exempt from taxation for Town purposes to the extent of the product of the assessed value of such property multiplied by 50% of the Cold War veteran disability rating; provided, however, that such exemption shall not exceed $40,000 or the product of $40,000 multiplied by the latest state equalization rate, whichever is less.

  • 231-12 LIMITATIONS

If a Cold War veteran receives the exemption under § 458 or § 458-a of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, the Cold War veteran shall not be eligible to receive the

exemption under this article.

  • 231-13 DEFINITIONS AND APPLICATIONS

All definitions contained in § 458-b of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York shall apply to this article. All applications for exemptions under this article shall be filed with the Town of Southeast Assessor in accordance with the provisions of § 458-b of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York.

SECTION 3: HOME RULE

NOTHING IN THIS LOCAL LAW IS INTENDED, OR SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO LIMIT THE HOME RULE AUTHORITY OF THE TOWN UNDER STATE LAW OR TO LIMIT THE TOWN’S DISCRETION IN SETTING FEES AND CHARGES IN CONNECTION WITH ANY APPLICATIONS REQUIRING TOWN APPROVAL.

SECTION 4: SEVERABILITY

IF ANY PART OR PROVISION OF THIS LOCAL LAW OR THE APPLICATION THEREOF TO ANY PERSON OR CIRCUMSTANCE BE ADJUDGED INVALID BY ANY COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION, SUCH JUDGMENT SHALL BE CONFINED IN ITS OPERATION TO THE PART OR PROVISION OR APPLICATION

DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN THE CONTROVERSY IN WHICH JUDGMENT SHALL HAVE BEEN RENDERED AND SHALL NOT AFFECT OR IMPAIR THE VALIDITY OF THE REMAINDER OF THIS LOCAL LAW OR THE APPLICATION THEREOF TO OTHER PERSONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES, AND THE VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BREWSTER HEREBY DECLARES THAT IT WOULD HAVE PASSED THIS LOCAL LAW OR THE REMAINDER THEREOF HAD SUCH INVALID APPLICATION OR INVALID PROVISION BEEN APPARENT.

SECTION 5: EFFECTIVE DATE

THIS LOCAL LAW SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON FILING IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 27 OF THE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW.

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING UNDER THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE LAW IN REGARD TO THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE BREWSTER URBAN RENEWAL AREA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brewster, pursuant to Article 2 of the Eminent Domain Procedure Law of the State of New York, shall hold a Public Hearing on the 29TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2025 AT 7:30 P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER THAT EVENING AS POSSIBLE AT VILLAGE HALL, 50 MAIN STREET, BREWSTER, NEW YORK on the Urban Renewal Plan for the Village of Brewster Urban Renewal Area, as duly adopted by the Village of Brewster Board of Trustees on or about May 18, 2016.

The purpose of the hearing will be to discuss and consider the acquisition by eminent domain of fee simple property interests in certain real property parcels, lots and/or tracts of land located within the Village of Brewster in accordance with, and in furtherance of the public purposes of the referenced Urban Renewal Plan. Such discussion and consideration of the acquisition by eminent domain of said property interests shall include and not be limited to those real property parcels, lots and/or tracts of land which have been specifically identified in the referenced Urban Renewal Plan, as well as certain other parcels, lots and/or tracts of land not identified in the referenced Urban Renewal Plan for which the acquisition of such fee simple therein would also be in accordance with, and in furtherance of the public purposes of the referenced Urban Renewal Plan.

The real property parcels, lots and/or tracts of land located within the Village of Brewster which shall be considered for acquisition by eminent domain of such fee simple property interests in accordance with and in furtherance of the public purposes of the referenced Urban Renewal Plan shall be as follows:

Property Address

                        Record Owner

                         Tax Map Identification #

20 Garden Street

                        20 Garden Street, LLC

                                   67.34-1-37

22 Garden Street

                        20 Garden Street, LLC

                                   67.27-1-1

ANY PROPERTY OWNER WHO MAY SUBSEQUENTLY WISH TO CHALLENGE THE CONDEMNATION OF THEIR PROPERTY VIA JUDICIAL REVIEW MAY ONLY DO SO ON THE BASIS OF ISSUES, FACTS AND OBJECTIONS RAISED AT SUCH PUBLIC HEARING.

At said Public Hearing, all interested parties will be heard.

By Order of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brewster, Michelle Diebold Village Clerk.

Brewster Cares Winter Center 2025

Brewster Cares provides daily warming centers and overnight accommodations for those in need during the winter season. Residents can visit the warming center, located at 577 North Main Street, Room 202, from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily.

For those seeking overnight accommodations, applicants (upon screening) will be provided a hot meal and can stay for the night from 8:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence O’Toole, located at 31 Prospect Street. Transportation from St. Lawrence O’Toole to Brewster Cares’ warming centers is also provided.

WINTER STREET PARKING AND SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE LAWS

Please be advised that the parking of vehicles is prohibited on all streets and highways within the Village of Brewster during the winter months as follows:

NO PARKING
DECEMBER 1 to MARCH 15

2:00 A.M. to 7:00 A.M.
Main Street Only

11:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M.
All Other Streets

Winter Village Resident Parking Permits are available in the Village office for Tri-State Parking Lot.

$60 for 7 PM to 7 AM

$140 for 24-hour parking

Purchased permit valid December 1, 2024, through March 15, 2025

Village of Brewster

SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE

SNOW & ICE REMOVAL

Sidewalk Repair and Maintenance (§ 218-8 — § 218-11) excerpt from Village Code: 

§ 218-8 Responsibility of owners and occupants.

A.  The owners and occupants of properties adjoining sidewalks commonly used by the public in the Village of Brewster shall keep such sidewalks in repair and free and completely clear of snow, ice, dirt, and other obstructions. With respect to the clearing of snow and ice removal, such must be removed within 24 hours after the period in which such snow or ice has accumulated.   All other repairs and maintenance shall be performed within a reasonable time period.

§ 218-10 Enforcement.

This article shall be enforceable by the Village of Brewster Highway Superintendent and Code Enforcement Officer, and/or Village Police, who are hereby authorized to issue and serve an appearance ticket with respect to violation(s) of this article.

In addition to a violation and potential penalty, the Village will clear the sidewalk and charge the property owner for the cost of the snow/ice removal.  Unpaid balances will be relevied on your taxes.

DO NOT THROW SNOW IN THE STREET!

Village Hall Closing Early on Christmas Eve 2024

Village Hall will be closing at 1 PM on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, and will not reopen until Monday, December 30, 2024, at 8 AM.

Additionally, Village Hall will be closing at 1 PM on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2024, and will not reopen until Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Have a Happy and Safe Holiday Season!

Festival of Trees on December 7th

Join us for this special Holiday Celebration

The Village of Brewster is working with the Southeast Museum and the Southeast Coalition on their “A Festival of Trees” project, which invites community organizations to sponsor and decorate holiday trees in the upstairs theater space. Last year’s festive event hosted families with such holiday treats as hot chocolate with Santa, tree ornament craft making, and a caroling procession down Main Street to the tree lighting across the street from the railroad depot. 

Date: Saturday, December 7th
Time: 4 PM – 7 PM
Location: Southeast Museum, 67 Main Street, Brewster NY

This project is made possible, in part, through the Putnam Art Council’s Arts Link Grant Program with public funds provided through the NY State Council on the Arts with support from the Office of the Governor and the NY State Legislature.

A Statement from Mayor James Schoenig on the passing of Joe Cotter, President of National Resources:

We are all incredibly devastated by the unexpected passing of the creative mind behind iPark Brewster, Joe Cotter. He saw the untapped potential in the Village of Brewster and believed that the Village would be a leader in 21st-century trans-orientated development. He truly captured the Village Board’s vision of the Urban Renewal Project, and we hope to continue his legacy in a way that would make him proud. On behalf of all Village residents, I share my sincerest condolences to his family and friends, especially his partner, Lynne Ward, and all the employees of National Resources. His impact on this Village and our lives will be remembered and appreciated for years to come.

Rest in Peace Robert Linkenhoker

It is with deep regret that the Brewster Fire Department announces the death of active Firefighter Robert "Link" Linkenhoker, which occurred on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024, at the age of 53.
Robert or "Link," as we all knew him by, joined the Brewster Fire Department in November of 1998. He quickly fell in love with the Rescue Company and tirelessly worked to ensure he was always prepared and highly trained in vehicle extrication. He was seen by many as the Company Officer’s "right-hand man" because they knew he could be relied upon to run the rescue company and their operations efficiently. In 2019, Link became one of the Department's Board of Directors, where he served until the end of 2021. While always looking for a way to help the financial aspect of the fire department, he was instrumental in the design and sales of our very own BFD Challenge Coin.
Link was a proud employee of the Village of Brewster. Family, friends, community members and Fire Department Responders would see his infectious smile and his famous wave as we passed him several times throughout any given day.
Link's laughter and well-timed sense of humor has created everlasting memories for all of those who knew him and those memories will continue to provide the warmth and joy he so casually instilled in us with his presence.
Please keep all of his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Calling hours will take place as follows;
Wake
Sunday, October 20th, 2024
Beechers Funeral Home
1 Putnam Avenue, Brewster NY 10509
2pm until 6pm.
There will be a Fire Department Prayer Service (Full Dress Uniform) at 5pm.
Funeral
Monday, October 21st, 2024
Beechers Funeral Home
1 Putnam Avenue, Brewster NY 10509
10am.
Following a short service, a procession will bring Link for his Last alarm, passed the Brewster FD headquarters to the Cemetery.
Raymond Hill Cemetery
165 NY-52, Carmel Hamlet, NY 10512
Friends and Family are welcomed back to the Fire House for a collation upon leaving the cemetery.
Brewster Fire Department
501 North Main Street,
Brewster, NY 10509
In lieu of flowers, the Linkenhoker family has asked that donations be made in Robert's memory to the Brewster Fire Department.
Michael Miller, Chief of Department

NEW HOURS FOR VILLAGE HALL

Starting October 7, 2024, Village Hall will be open the following hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Friday: CLOSED

Should you need assistance outside of our new business hours, please contact the Village Clerk at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For non-emergencies, please contact the Village of Brewster Police Department at 914-804-8442.

For water emergencies, please call 911.

Local Law #1 of 2024 - Chapter 250-17 and Chapter 250-23 - Public Hearing October 2, 2024 at 7:30 PM at Village Hall

LEGAL NOTICE
VILLAGE OF BREWSTER
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brewster will hold a Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2024 – Which would be a proposed repeal of Chapter 250-17, and Chapter 250-23 pertaining to streets where parking is prohibited at all times and where time limit parking is allowed and replaced with proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2024, which will update Chapter 250-17 and Chapter 250-23 statutes for street parking. Copies of the proposed local law will be available on the Village website, www.brewstervillage-ny.gov, and at Village Hall. The Public Hearing will take place during the Village Board of Trustees Meeting on October 2, 2024, at 7:30 P.M. at Village Hall, 50 Main Street, Brewster, NY 10509. At said Public Hearing, all interested persons shall be heard on the subject thereof.  The Board of Trustees will make every effort to assure that the Public Hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities.  Anyone requiring special assistance and/or reasonable accommodations should contact the Village Clerk. Anyone wishing to speak may do so.

By Order of the
Board of Trustees of the
Village of Brewster
Michelle Diebold
Village Clerk

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BULK PICK-UP SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The Fall 2024 Bulk pickup is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 2024 (Lunes 23 Septiembre, 2024)

VILLAGE OF BREWSTER

RESIDENTIAL BULK PICK-UP

RESTRICTIONS:

DO NOT put out prior to Saturday prior to pick-up date.
DO NOT put out any appliance containing FREON (i.e. refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, etc.). Freon must be removed by an authorized Freon Recovery Dealer and a sticker from the dealer must be attached to the appliance or it WILL NOT be picked up.
DO NOT put out any propane tanks including those from barbeque grills. They WILL NOT be picked up.
DO NOT put out any air tanks including those from scuba gear or with helium. They WILL NOT be picked up.
Water base paint cans must be open and dried up (full cans WILL NOT be picked up). Oil base paint and cans WILL NOT be picked up. You can contact *Putnam County Recycling to determine date to dispose of these.
DO NOT put out flammable liquids or hazardous materials (i.e. car batteries, gasoline, oil, etc.). You can contact *Putnam County Recycling to determine date to dispose of these.
DO NOT put out gas powered equipment (i.e. lawn mowers, weed whackers, tractors, etc.) without removing gas, or they WILL NOT be picked up.
DO NOT put out more than two major appliances of the same type for pick-up. (i.e. two refrigerators, two stoves, two sinks, two water heaters, etc.). Refrigerators/ freezers must have doors removed.
DO NOT put out any construction materials (i.e. insulation; drywall; treated or untreated lumber & composites; roofing and gutters; fencing; siding; ceiling, wall or flooring tiles; studs, beams, plaster board, cement, cement blocks, landscape timbers, wood pallets or other building materials.
DO NOT put out any tires.
DO NOT put out any brush, leaves or logs. If mixed in with bulk, your bulk WILL NOT be picked up.
DO NOT put out any ELECTRONIC DEVICES. Televisions, Computers, and other Electronics may be dropped at the Town of Southeast highway department on Palmer Road. Electronics WILL NOT be picked up.
DO NOT put out mattresses and/or box springs with your bulk, mattresses and/or box springs WILL NOT be picked up.
ANY RESTRICTED ITEMS AS IDENTIFIED ABOVE NOT PICKED UP BY CARTER MUST BE REMOVED BY 8PM ON THE DAY OF BULK PICK-UP. VIOLATORS WILL BE TICKETED AND CHARGED FOR REMOVAL IF THE VILLAGE IS REQUIRED TO REMOVE THE ITEMS.

LANDLORDS PLEASE NOTIFY ALL TENANTS. SUMMONSES WILL BE ISSUED TO ANY PROPERTY OWNER WHO VIOLATES THESE RESTRICTIONS.