At its October 7, 2019 meeting the White Plains Common Council:

• Further continued a hearing on changing the zoning of 52 North Broadway until December 2.
• Approved several capital projects and the associated borrowing.
• Accepted a $100,000 grant for counter terrorism training and equipment, one for $40,000 for the Clubmen Higher Aims Program, and a $90,000 gift for various youth programs.
• Amended the budget of the RESTORE program which provides financing to homeowners for emergency repairs.
• Made adjustments to some utility easements.
• Tabled a change to the parking law which would allow metered spots on Hillside Terrace.
• Held a hearing on the redevelopment of the YMCA building on Mamaroneck Avenue.

At the Citizens to be Heard session before the meeting people spoke about:

• Overdevelopment near the Purdy Hill neighborhood 
• Health benefits for retired firefighters
• The Good Counsel development
• Allowing 12-hour parking on Hillside Terrace

Submitted by LWVWP Board Member Clifford Blau

The calendar of upcoming meetings for the various boards and agencies can be found at https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/853/Common-Council-BoardsCommissions-Mtgs-Ca

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