Village of Brewster, NY

Hydrant Flushing April 20, 2022

What is it that makes the water turn orange when they flush the hydrant?
Minerals – Primarily Iron & Manganese
The Village of Brewster supply source is ground water drawn from five sand and gravel wells.
The semiannual hydrant flushing purges the system of the accumulated settlement of these minerals suspended in the ground water.
Opening the hydrants and increasing the water flow causes the disturbance of this settlement so that it may be flushed from the system.
Does running the tap water make it clear up faster?
No. To the contrary, running the water prolongs the turbulence in the system. The best thing to do is use as little water as possible for 12 to 24 hours so the system has a chance to settle out and clear.
Why does my toilet run after hydrant flushing?
Sometimes tiny particulate gets caught under the flush valve seal in the toilet holding tank preventing it from sealing tightly. The same can be true for washers and aerators (strainers) in faucets. Make sure your faucets and toilets are not leaking and are unobstructed after hydrant flushing. If you have strainers on washer supply hoses you should also check them but refraining from doing laundry for a 24 to 48-hour period from April 20th is recommended.
After this flushing, the next hydrant flushing is scheduled to be October 5, 2022.

Ellen Avenue Railroad Crossing Closure

The Metro North Railroad will be closing the railroad crossing by the Brewster Train Station for a grade crossing upgrade to the Ellen Avenue Roadroad Crossing.

The railroad crossing will be closed on the following dates: 

10 PM Friday, April 22 to 4 PM Sunday, April 24

10 PM Friday, April 29 to 4 PM Sunday, May 1

During these times above, all customers and residents should park their vehicles in the train station lot along North Main Street.

Non-emergency vehicles will not be able to cross the tracks while repair work is underway. 

Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this important infrastructure project.

Carmel Avenue Bridge Project Schedule

Attention Residents and Commuters:

The Department of Transportation has provided the Village of Brewster a schedule with work that will be done between now and May 6, 2022. The schedule is as follows:

1. 04/14-04/15 – Sidewalk along Carmel Ave and N. Main St
2. 04/18-04/19 – Reconstruction of Michael Neuner Dr, with road closure and detour
3. 04/18-04/22 – Permanent Signs and Right-of-Way fence installation
4. 04/25-04/29 – Traffic Loops and pedestrian signal installation
5. 04/25-04/29 – Landscaping
6. 05/02-05/04 – Final Paving and striping.

UPDATE AS OF 5/3/22: Final paving will take place starting May 9, 2022. Please avoid the intersection and travel with caution while passing through the area.

Village Offices Closing at 1 PM on April 15, 2022

FY 2023 Budget Work Sessions

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brewster will hold two Work Sessions on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 and Wednesday, April 6, 2022, both beginning at 7:00 P.M. at Village Hall - 50 Main Street, Brewster, NY.  The work sessions are to evaluate and rework the 2023 Tentative Budget and no public comment will be taken during those times.

Planning Board Public Hearing March 15, 2022

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Planning Board of the Village of Brewster will hold a Public Hearing pursuant to Village Law Section 7-728 and Village of Brewster Code Section 182-2 to hear the following application for Brewster Crossings. Brewster Crossing seeks approval of a 7-Lot Subdivision within the Village of Brewster as part of Phase 1 of a proposed transit-oriented development (TOD) project.  The project is bordered to the north by Main Street, to the west by Railroad Avenue, to the east by the Brewster Library, and to the south by Marvin Avenue and the East Branch Croton River. The Public Hearing for the Planning Board will be on March 15, 2022 at 7:30 PM at Village Hall, 50 Main Street, Brewster, NY 10509 and streamed on Zoom Cloud Meeting ID: 845 279 3760 or call 1-929-205-6099 and enter the Meeting ID when prompted. 

By Order of the

Planning Board of the

Village of Brewster

Michelle Chiudina

Village Clerk

Earth Day Clean-Up 2022 - April 23-24, 2022

Board of Trustees Meeting 03/02/22

VILLAGE OF BREWSTER
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
2 MARCH 2022
7:30 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Brewster is holding a public hearing at 7:30 PM, on March 2, 2022 on Zoom Meeting, followed by a regular meeting starting at 7:31 PM or soon thereafter. The Meeting ID is 845 279 3760 and the phone number needed to call in is 1-929-205-6099.
Pledge to flag.
Notion of Exits
Public Hearing
Brewster Crossing consists of 408 multi-family rental units, street level retail, parking garages, and a 18,000-sf municipal office building in the B1 District. The project went through its initial review with the Planning Board where a SEQRA Finding Statement and Negative Declaration were adopted on January 18, 2022. The applicant seeks approval for a Special Exception Use Permit and granting the requested incentives as provided in Village Code §263-9.
Regular Meeting

1. Monthly Reports
2. 1. Planning Board Report for January & February, 2022.
3. 2. Zoning Board Report for January, 2022.
4. Financial Report.
5. 1. 45+ Days Arrears Notices.
6. 864 Route 22 Application.
7. Minutes for Approval – February 16, 2022.
8. Vouchers Payable
9. Other Business
10. New Business
11. Public Comment
12. Executive Session.
13. Adjourn

Planning Board Special Meeting 03/01/2022

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Planning Board of the Village of Brewster will hold a SPECIAL MEETING on March 1, 2022 at 7:30 PM at Village Hall, 50 Main Street, Brewster, NY 10509. This meeting will also be streamed on Zoom, Meeting ID: 845 279 3760 or call 1-929-205-6099 and type in the Meeting ID when prompted. This meeting will be in addition to the regular meeting on March 15, 2022.

By Order of the

Planning Board of the

Village of Brewster

Michelle Chiudina

Village Clerk

Two Hour Delay for Village Hall on 2/25/22

AS OF 10 AM ON FEBRUARY 25th Village Hall will be closed today. Refuse and recycling wil be colected on Tuesday, March 1st.

On February 25, 2022, the Village of Brewster Offices and the Village Court will be on a TWO HOUR DELAY and will open at 10:30 am. At this time, there are no changes to the refuse and recycling pick up but if the pick up is canceled due to inclement weather, the recycling will be picked up on Tuesday 3/1.