The Village of Brewster
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Job notices (PT to FT Office Clerical & FT DPW Laborer) posted below
MS4 Annual Report - Posted for 30-day comment period 4/22/19 (click for link to report)
Sewer rents (rates) have increased to $55 (was $45) minimum billing per quarter
and $0.017 (was $0.014) cents per gallon effective with the May Sewer bill.
LEGAL NOTICE
VILLAGE OF BREWSTER
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SPECIAL MEETING
MAY 1, 2019
7:00 PM
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brewster will hold
a Special Meeting ON WEDNESDAY MAY 1, 2019 at VILLAGE HALL 50 MAIN STREET BREWSTER, NY 10509,
at 7:00 PM. for the purpose of EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss legal and contractual matters.
This executive session will be followed by our regularly scheduled and previously published
meeting at 7:30 PM or as soon thereafter as time permits.
By order of the Board of Trustees
Of The Village of Brewster
April 17, 2019
NEW FEE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE APRIL 4, 2019
QUARTERLY PARKING PERMIT FEE INCREASE EFFECTIVE APRIL 4, 2019
VILLAGE RESIDENTS: $125 (quarterly)
OUTSIDE VILLAGE RESIDENTS: $200 (quarterly)
TAXICABS: $400 (quarterly)
TAXICAB OPERATOR LICENSE: $125 (annual)
TAXICAB MEDALLION: $250 (annual)
Pay Current Bill online (side link)⇒⇑
Village Matters April 1, 2019 (side link: Village Matters X) ⇒⇑
50 Main Street, Brewster, NY 10509 | Phone: 845-279-3760
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About 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, 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)
2020 ADOPTED BUDGET - 2020 Village of Brewster Adopted Budget. Adopted April 17, 2019
HELP WANTED
Village of Brewster – P/T Office Clerical (growth path: Deputy Clerk-Treasurer) – Start on or about June 3, 2019
Under the direction of the Clerk-Treasurer coordinates all aspects of the Village’s main offices.
Ultimate Duties & Responsibilities
Using the Enterprise accounting program, collect revenues & process payments. Manually scan checks for deposit. Manually process credit card transactions. Manual deposit slips for cash payments. Balance receipts against collections in the program and deposits by batch – may be multiple batches per day primarily for taxes, water, sewer, refuse, parking, and miscellaneous. Issue receipts for cash payments. Issue Parking permits by lot and appropriate fee. May occasionally make deposits at bank. Sort bills and enter payables into Accounts Payable program and allocate payment of checks to proper general ledger accounts filing by batch (generally twice per month). Send out Water, Sewer, Refuse, & Tax bills as required with designated inserts in envelope. Aggregating multiple billings into a single envelope where possible and apply proper postage throughout.
Telephone and in-person interpersonal skills a must. Dealing with people and treating them fairly at all times while maintaining control is mandatory.
Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly reports for Board of Trustees, Building Department, and others during the course of the business. We are a team that works together for the success of the Village.
Process bi-weekly accounts payable vouchers & mail payments to vendors. May be called on to process bi-weekly payroll using a 3rd party provider, eventually be able to perform all the tasks of the Village Clerk-Treasurer in the event of absence.
Answer phones, assist callers. Supply residents with building permits, zoning & site plan review applications. Distribute handicap parking permits. Open, receive, copy, process and/or distribute mail. Record correspondence sent & received for Village Board. Manage receipt and distribution of Board of Trustee, Planning and Zoning board submittals. Take mail to post office on occasion. Receive and process resident complaints. Maintain Tort books.
Prepare, bill & mail out tax searches, water shut-off notices, past due notices, etc.
Maintain meetings calendar & update website.
General clerical duties, i.e. maintain department phone listings, copy documents for distribution, filing, or transfer to records archive.
Attend Board meetings as may be required and prepare minutes.
Abilities Required
Computer proficiency, Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, organization & ability to multitask.
Minimum qualifications:
Minimum education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Two- or four-year degree with business concentration a plus. Computer skills a must. MS Word, Excel, bookkeeping knowledge helpful, ability to learn new things, adapt quickly and master your work so you may offer suggestions on process improvement.
Work Experience: Two or more years in a responsible position, preferably dealing with the public, managing people, processes, money, payroll, finances, and working with computers. Solid track record a must.
Most everything we process is public information but occasionally there will be a need for absolute and unequivocal discretion in handling confidential matters and material.
Must be able to act in some cases where the Village Clerk is unavailable, with the knowledge that the Mayor is the only official spokesperson authorized to speak for or on behalf of the Village in any matter. Ultimate authority lies with the Mayor and the Board of Trustees.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive but is intended to convey the richness and variety of tasks and responsibilities. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet ongoing needs of the organization. pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check. Salary commensurate with experience. 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.
HELP WANTED
Village of Brewster – Department of Public Works – Full-time Laborer – Immediate availability
A Public Works Laborer is responsible for the operation of a variety of construction and maintenance equipment and for performing manual labor activities as needed and/or required by the Public Works Department. Included is road maintenance, park maintenance, signage, sewer repairs and other related areas. Training and guidance will be provided as needed but a competent self-started is preferred.
The position requires operation of Village owned vehicles, such as pick-up trucks, backhoe, dump trucks, salt spreaders, snow plows, etc. as required. The operation of power tools and equipment, such as mowers, chain saws, air compressors, etc. when required, is also necessary. The laborer will be required to use and maintain personal safety gear, inspect and repair equipment as required by department procedures as well as be able to make repairs to Village roads, street, curbs, and sidewalks as required.
The applicant will mow grass, plant and/or prune trees, flowers and hedges. There is a requirement to maintain the municipal buildings, designated parking lots, clean the DPW garage and park facilities, as well as clean up litter and empty trash cans. Maintenance of sanitary and storm sewers and/or conducting routine maintenance procedures is required. Sweeping and cleanup of debris and materials from roads will be required as well as snow and ice removal, including manual shoveling of snow and conducting other job-related duties as needed.
A valid New York State driver’s license is required. The laborer will be required to perform heavy manual labor, including lifting heavy objects and working in all types of weather conditions. Safety procedures and practices are required to be followed, as well as wearing safety equipment. A good working relationship with co-workers and the general public is a necessity. The laborer must be able to be called out for emergencies such as snowfall, floods, downed trees, sewer back-ups and must be knowledgeable in a variety of semiskilled and skilled maintenance tasks.
Candidate must be 18 or over and legally eligible to work in the United States. 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 $17.00 per hour – This is a full-time 40-hour week with occasional overtime especially during winter ice/snow. Minimum Qualifications: Valid unblemished driver’s license, graduation from High School or possession of equivalent diploma, pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check. Potable water treatment experience or water system operator’s license a plus and may increase compensation. 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.
2018 Annual Water Quality Report Online - 2018 Annual Water Quality Report
New York State’s Click It or Ticket
New York State’s Click It or Ticket mobilization will commence May 20, 2019 and continue through June 2, 2019. The Brewster Police Department will participate in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Program and focus on enforcing New York State’s Occupant Restraint Law. New York State is a “primary enforcement’ state. An officer may issue a traffic summons just for failure to wear a seat belt. A ticket may be issued to a driver who fails to make sure a child passenger is properly secured in a safety seat or with a seat belt. It’s important to know that Click It or Ticket is not about issuing summons it’s about saving lives.
Seat belts save lives and prevent serious injuries in a traffic crash. According to NHTSA, seat belts saved an estimated 14,668 lives of occupants 5 and older. If all passenger vehicle occupants 5 and older involved in fatal crashes had worn their seat belts, and additional 2,456 lives could have been saved in 2016 alone. SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES- BUCKLE UP.
2019 Changes for Refuse Rules & Regulations
New 2019 Trash/Recycle/Bulk Pickup Calendar with Holidays
Recycling at a Glance in English y Espanol:
Complaint form for reporting shabby conditions on village properties including suspected overcrowding, dangerous conditions, or other flagrant code violations.
New York State’s Click It or Ticket mobilization will commence May 21st and continue through June 3, 2018. The Brewster Police Department will participate in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Program and focus on enforcing New York State’s Occupant Restraint Law. New York State is a “primary enforcement’ state. An officer may issue a traffic summons just for failure to wear a seat belt. A ticket may be issued to a driver who fails to make sure a child passenger is properly secured in a safety seat or with a seat belt. It’s important to know that Click It or Ticket is not about issuing summons it’s about saving lives.
Seat belts save lives and prevent serious injuries in a traffic crash. According to NHTSA, seat belts saved an estimated 14,668 lives of occupants 5 and older. If all passenger vehicle occupants 5 and older involved in fatal crashes had worn their seat belts, and additional 2,456 lives could have been saved in 2016 alone. SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES- BUCKLE UP.
Comcast Internet Essentials
2018 Trash/Recycle/Bulk Pickup Schedule with Holidays
2019 Trash/Recycle/Bulk Pickup Schedule with Holidays
Public Service Announcement from the Brewster Police Department
Help prevent theft.
Always lock your car, close all windows, take your keys, and keep valuables and packages hidden from sight, even in your own driveway!
Away from home, park in well-lit areas.
Do not exit the vehicle and leave it running.
Document the serial numbers of property.
Report all burglary or theft to the police.
Be aware of your surroundings; people can be watching you while you are concentrating on something else.
Report suspicious activity.
Play it safe. Do not put yourself or your family in danger and save the hassle of loss of property and vehicle repair by taking some preventive steps up front.
The 2019-2020 Board of Trustees.
Congratulations Mary Bryde and Tom Boissonnault on your reelection. Christine, Mary, Tom and George; it goes without saying how dedicated you are!
Thank you,
Jim Schoenig
2017 MS-4 Semi-Annual Report - Submitted
Resolution adopting LADA
Redeveloper Requirements Designation Procedures
Resolution adopting Redeveloper Requirement Designation Procedures
Latest conceptual image of Main Street redevelopment Phase 1 looking south from 50 Main Street
Brewster Mayor and County Executive Announce Phase I of Brewster Revitalization
Massive Transit Oriented Development Seeks to Bring Back Millennials and
Brewster’s Distinction as Hub of Harlem Valley
BREWSTER, NY – At a press conference last Thursday, January 5th, Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell and Village of Brewster Mayor James Schoenig with Covington Development, LLC, principal, Harold Lepler, announced details on the implementation of Phase I of a multiphase Transit Oriented Development (TOD)project designed to revitalize the Village of Brewster. The initial construction phase is supported in part by a recently awarded $2M Empire State Development Grant.
“The Empire State Development grant of $2 million dollars has been provided to support Putnam County and the Village of Brewster’s joint efforts over the past few years to revitalize downtown Brewster,” said County Executive MaryEllen Odell. “This is a priority economic growth initiative that will spur population growth and vitality in the community by attracting millennials, which will in turn attract businesses and jobs, ultimately bringing Brewster back to its 19th century distinction as the hub of the Harlem Valley.”
The funding will offset the costs for acquisition, demolition and to begin construction in Phase I of multiple phases of reconstruction along the Village’s Main Street corridor. For Phase I, a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is proposed to be built in the area bounded by Main Street, Railroad Avenue, Marvin Avenue and the Southeast Museum. Construction, which is expected to begin in late 2018, entails a shared subsurface parking structure for up to 550 cars, with mixed-use buildings above and built around a central open space plaza. The buildings will provide approximately 290 apartments and 32,000 square feet of retail and commercial space.
“This long-term revitalization initiative creates economic value for the entire Village and greater Brewster area, said Mayor Schoenig. “The TOD is part of our plan to attract and retain millennials in Putnam County, giving them attractive live-work-play surroundings and easy access to Grand Central Station via commuter rail.”
According to Schoenig, the development is currently funded through grants and or private sources. “There will be no outlay of funds by the Village.”
According to Harold Lepler, principal, Covington Development LLC, the master developer for the Brewster Revitalization effort , Phase I of the TOD project is expected to revitalize an economically distressed community, create new jobs and a higher quality of life for village residents, improve tourism and improve regional economic opportunities by turning the Village of Brewster into a place where people want to live, work and play.
September 26, 2016 -Brewster, NYBrewster 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.
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/
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
2011-2017 Annual Financial Statements are posted via the "Government" / "Finance" menu
Current Fiscal Year Vouchers Payable and Year to Date budget reports are available through the "Government" / "Board of Trustees" / "Minutes, Reports..."
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.
