The Village of Brewster
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September 26, 2016 -Brewster, NY Brewster P.D. Awarded the 2016 John T. Sloper Fund Grant The Brewster Police Department has been awarded a $1,789 grant, from the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley, to purchase an additional AED (Automated External Defibrillator). This award was received through the generosity of the John T. Sloper Community Fund of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley. The Village received the additional automated external defibrillator (AED) and accessory equipment, so that this life saving equipment is available to our residents and visitors alike. The John T. Sloper Community Fund was established at the Community Foundation and endowed with the proceeds from the sale of Sloper-Willen Community Ambulance Service. Founded in 1958 by John T. Sloper, the company motto was: “That lives may be saved.” This fund was established to honor the legacy of John T. Sloper and the Sloper-Willen Community Ambulance Service, to promote and encourage people and organizations to provide emergency medical services, and to save lives. The John T. Sloper Community Fund promotes programs in Southern Dutchess and Putnam counties, areas previously served by the Sloper-Willen Community Ambulance Service, by providing training and emergency medical equipment to enhance the delivery of emergency medical services to residents of those communities to improve accessibility to emergency health services in order to save lives. Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can happen anywhere and anytime, an individual’s chances of survival improve significantly if CPR and the lifesaving AED shock are administered within minutes of a cardiac arrest. The Brewster P. D. will have the Heartstart AED in the patrol vehicle available to respond to cardiac emergencies. The Department is grateful to The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley for project funding, the Police Department’s mission is to enhance the quality of life of all persons residing, visiting and doing business in the Village.
HELP WANTEDVillage of Brewster – Department of Public Works – Part-time Laborer Candidate must be 18 or over and legally eligible to work in the U.S. This is a manual work position which includes outdoor physical work. Physical condition should be commensurate with the demands of the position. Candidate must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written directions, ability to get along with others and dependability. Salary $12.00 to $13.00 per hour – up to 20 hours per week. Applications available at Village Office, 50 Main Street, Brewster NY 10509 or submit resumes and letters of interest to: Village of Brewster, 50 Main Street, Brewster, NY 10509 Attn: Village Clerk or email same to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
VILLAGE OF BREWSTERZONING BOARD OF APPEALSNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND MEETINGSeptember 27, 2016 - 7:00 PM
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Zoning Board of Appeals (the “ZBA”) of the Village of Brewster shall hold a Public Hearing and Meeting on Monday September 27, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at 50 Main Street, Brewster, New York 10509 in the meeting room there concerning the below listed matters.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the Public Hearing and Meeting shall concern the application for Brewster Honda Sales Center.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the Public Hearing and Meeting shall concern 899 Route 22, tax map #: 67.36-2-6,7 to accommodate the following variance according to paragraph 7-712-B of Village Law.
Village Code Sec. 263- 18 B. (13) Automobile Dealerships shall have one (1) parking space for each 200 square feet of sales area and a minimum of 10 parking spaces. Sales area is 9,515 square feet divided by 200 = 48 spaces. 35 provided. Variance for 13 spaces required.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the Public Hearing and Meeting shall also concern approval of any outstanding Draft Minutes from prior Meetings of the ZBA.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the Public Hearing and Meeting shall also concern any other matters and/or new business that may lie within the jurisdiction and/or purview of the ZBA that the Chairman and/or Members of the ZBA and/or members of the public would like to discuss.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that members of the public are invited to attend the aforesaid Public Hearing and Meeting and to offer comments to the ZBA concerning the aforesaid matters.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that anyone desiring to attend the aforesaid Public Hearing and Meeting and requiring a reasonable accommodation to do so should contact Peter Brewster Hansen at the address and phone number delineated below.
By Order of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Brewster, byPeter Brewster HansenClerk and TreasurerVillage of Brewster50 Main StreetBrewster, N.Y. 10509845-279-3760 ext. 13About Brewster:
The Village of Brewster in Putnam County, NY is an historic community about an hour north of New York City, 30 minutes north of White Plains, 10 minutes from Connecticut and the City of Danbury. We are pursuing strategies and resources that will position us to renew our community by cialis, broadening our tax and government services customer base, re-purposing vacant buildings, leveraging new and upgraded infrastructure, capitalizing on the hub of two interstate highways, proximity to NYC via commuter rail, and highlighting natural surroundings such as the East Branch of the Croton River and other environmental assets.
Welcome to Brewster! (click for 30 second video)
Wells Park Guide; Rules; Fees & Insurance Requirements; Usage Application; & General Information
The official Village of Brewster Government Page is now on FaceBook. Link: https://www.facebook.com/brewstervillageny/
**NEW** Volume II "Village Matters" Quarterly Newspaper - click on tab to right of newsletter box
SUMMER HOURS END AFTER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2nd (closing at 1:30 PM)
Regular hours resume on Tuesday September 6, 2016. Offices will open at 8:30 A.M. and close at 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday.
211 Hudson Valley Resources through United Way 211 - www.hudson211.org/cms/hudson
Urban Renewal Plan Public Information Meeting PowerPoint Presentations
Urban Renewal Plan - Final - click link to access
Comprehensive Plan - Adopted (aka Master Plan) - click link to access
Blight Study (appendix C of Comprehensive Plan - click link to access
New Zoning Code Chapter 263 with Map, Planning Chapter 182, Signs Chapter 199 - click link to access - zoning, planning and sign laws were developed and adopted in support of the Comprehensive Plan and in anticipation of the Urban Renewal Plan
Special Garbage & Recycle Holiday Pickup schedule for 2016
Currently Seeking Planning & Zoning Board Applicants
The Village of Brewster is seeking individuals to serve our community on our Planning or Zoning Boards.
Interested individuals must be:
- A resident of the Village
- A citizen of the United States
- At least 18 years of age.
- Able to communicate verbally and in writing
- Able to remain impartial while hearing evidence for or against an applicant
- Of high ethical standards
- Able and willing to follow the rules of procedure for your board and contribute to meetings in a constructive way.
- Able to attend meetings when required (typically one meeting per month)
- Able to attend required training (4 hours annually)
This is a part-time community service position, which carries a nominal stipend for attendance at meetings and reimbursement of expenses for training with prior approval.
Interested applicants should forward a letter of interest, relevant experience and contact information to:
Mayor James J. Schoenig
50 Main Street
Brewster, NY 10509
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August, 2016 - BREWSTER POLICE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES FOURTH GRANT FROM THE NRA FOUNDATION GRANT PROGRAM
Chief John Del Gardo is pleased to announce the Brewster Police Department has received a $1,122 grant from the NRA Foundation. These funds will support the Department’s firearms training, proficiency and marksmanship programs. The NRA foundation supports programs that foster and improve firearms safety. The Department is grateful to the NRA Foundation for its continued commitment to law enforcement agencies across the Country. This is the fourth grant the Department has been awarded from the Foundation. Previous funding awards were utilized to purchase firearms range safety equipment and practice range ammunition.
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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
VRI Environmental Services, Inc. provides the full spectrum of services required to operate and maintain our wastewater facility at an optimum performance level, while at the same time keeping a close watch on operational costs. VRI Environmental Services, Inc. emergency service available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Emergencies or odors call 845-677-3839 any time of the day or night.
Covington Development LLC signs MOU with Village of Brewster
The Village of Brewster signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Covington Development LLC to achieve substantial improvements in the core downtown area. As part of the agreement, the Village is undertaking a Comprehensive Plan Update (CPU) focusing on Transit Oriented Development, Zoning Code Revisions, and expects to create an Urban Renewal Plan in line with the CPU.
The core downtown area of approximately 50 acres includes both sides of Main Street and extends to adjacent streets from the MTA commuter rail station to the famed East Branch of the Croton River, a world renowned trout fishing destination. Bordering on undeveloped lands of the NYC watershed to the south, new developments will take advantage of the attractive vistas.
The Village goals are;
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to capitalize on the existing transportation infrastructure (Transit Oriented Development) and create new multi-modal transportation networks;
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to capitalize on our existing infrastructure which includes newly modernized water system wells, water tank, and mains; and newly constructed sewer plant and mains; both with ample capacity for expansion;
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to create economic value for the entire Village and greater Brewster area, focusing on the existing downtown core and redeveloping substandard sites and buildings;
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to create jobs and career opportunities for Village and area residents;
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to provide net positive tax revenue to the Village, Town, County and the School district;
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to provide a vibrant downtown and create a diversity of uses (live, work, shop, learn, and play);
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to restore and subsequently maintain the Village as a preeminent regional destination;
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to provide a mixed-use downtown setting to include residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, parks, open space, cultural, civic and other uses;
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to create and enhance Village gateways;
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to improve streetscapes and create a pedestrian friendly “walkable” environment;
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to achieve the adaptive reuse of vacant buildings where appropriate, or to rebuild for that purpose; and
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to create sustainable development by implementing smart growth and green building design elements in an economically viable plan.
