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Town of Eastchester Town Board Meeting-July 14, 2026
Published: Jul 14, 2026
Town Seeks Caterer for Senior Nutrition Program
The town is seeking permission to go to bid for a caterer for the congregate and home-delivered meals program for seniors. This initiative aims to secure better quality food and potentially a better deal, with costs already accounted for in the budget. The process involves soliciting bids from responsible caterers for meals served at the nutrition center and delivered to homes.
Police Department Updates on Community Events and Operations
The Police Department reported on various activities, including collaboration with the Tarrytown and Scarsdale Police Departments for recent 250th-anniversary celebrations like fireworks and parades. They also thanked the Westchester County Sheriff's office for assisting with the parade. The department announced the upcoming 'National Night Out' event on August 4th in Tuckahoe, featuring games, ice cream, and police equipment displays. Additionally, the PBA golf outing, the Joseph Depipo Golf Outing, is scheduled for September 29th at Sywanoi Country Club, benefiting a memorial scholarship fund. The Chief also expressed gratitude to Controller Dawn Donovan for her support of the police department over the years.
Community Fund Awards Grants for Teen and Senior Programs
The town received two significant grants from the Community Fund. The first is $5,000 for teen zone activities, which will support transportation for trips, special events, and game nights. The second grant is an additional $50,000 for senior programs and services, covering nutrition center programs, the Garro Road Center, the 46 Jackson A group, Sundays Alive, lighthousekeeping, medical transportation, and shopping/errands transportation.
Town Board Honors Retiring Controller and Discusses Community Events
The town board held a moment to honor Controller Dawn Donovan for her 15 years of service before her retirement. Numerous board members and officials expressed deep gratitude for her dedication, professionalism, and significant contributions to the town's financial stability, including maintaining a AAA rating from Moody's, managing HR, and navigating challenges like COVID-19. The board also discussed upcoming events, including the 250th-anniversary celebrations, various concerts, activities at Lake Isle, and the East Chester 5K race. Councilwoman Marott highlighted upcoming events at the Historical Society and the Tuo Library, and Councilman Gio provided details on summer activities at Lake Isle and upcoming concerts.
Town Board Approves Personnel Appointments, AI Policy, and Union Agreement
The town board approved a memorandum from the controller regarding personal appointments, including backfills and new hires for camps and Lake Isle. They also adopted an Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy designed to guide town employees in using AI tools responsibly, addressing potential issues like the 'black box' effect, security, copyright, data confidentiality, and the need for evaluation and review processes. Additionally, the board approved updates to the designated depositories and authorized signatures, allowing a junior accountant to sign documents during a transition period, and updated the procurement policy to reflect the addition of Norin McGinty and removal of Dawn Donovan. Finally, a Memorandum of Agreement was approved with the Police Officers Union regarding terminal leave benefits for officers who provide advance retirement notice.
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