Rockland Minutes

Official minutes, reviewed summaries

Published Rockland meeting summaries

AI-assisted summaries of the official minutes of every body a Rockland tax bill pays for — five towns, eighteen villages, eight school districts and the county — published only after admin review.

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Clarkstown

Town Board - Special Meeting

Jul 20, 2026, 10:00 AM

Agenda — no published minutes yet
  • The board is scheduled to consider a proposed resolution to approve a Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the execution of a new collective bargaining agreement with the Town of Clarkstown Bargaining Unit of Rockland County Local 1000 of CSEA, Inc., as a successor to the 2020-2025 labor contract.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Jul 14, 2026, 6:30 PM

Agenda — no published minutes yet
  • The board will hold a public hearing on changes to the Tree Preservation Law, requiring new developments to keep at least 17 trees per acre and use native plants.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Special Meeting

Jun 15, 2026, 1:00 PM

  • The board approved spending up to $1 million to build a new playground in Central Nyack, which will provide more outdoor play space for local families.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Jun 9, 2026, 6:30 PM

  • The board adopted a new local law to allow partial property tax exemptions for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty, providing financial relief to these families.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Special Meeting

May 22, 2026, 9:00 AM

  • The Town Board adopted a Home Rule request to the State Legislature to allow Clarkstown to lease about 0.219 acres of parkland at French Farms (276 Brewery Road, New City) for up to 40 years to Homeland Towers, LLC for a radio transmission tower.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

May 19, 2026, 6:30 PM

  • The Town Board approved a Home Rule request to create a Community Preservation Fund, which would add a small fee to real estate transactions to save historic and environmentally sensitive land without using general tax money.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Special Meeting

May 12, 2026, 9:00 AM

  • The Town Board approved buying the St. Paul’s Convent property in Valley Cottage to create 6 to 8 apartments for volunteer firefighters and EMS workers, using a $500,000 grant to help fund the $930,000 purchase.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Apr 14, 2026, 6:30 PM

  • The Town Board approved a $3.8 million contract for the 2026 road resurfacing program, which will improve local streets and help keep driving conditions safe and smooth.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Special Meeting

Apr 7, 2026, 5:00 PM

  • Clarkstown’s Police Chief Jeff Wanamaker announced his retirement effective April 24, 2026, after nearly 40 years in law enforcement, and Captain Jim Fay was appointed as the new Police Chief to lead the town’s largest police force.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Mar 24, 2026, 6:30 PM

  • The Town Board approved hiring Pavement Management Group to use AI technology to assess all 300 miles of Town roads, helping prioritize repairs and paving to improve road safety and maintenance.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Mar 10, 2026, 6:30 PM

  • The Town Board approved a zoning change for two parcels on East Route 59 in Nanuet, which could affect future development near the Route 59 and Route 304 interchange.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Feb 24, 2026, 6:30 PM

  • The Town Board approved borrowing $250,000 through bonds to fund minor building improvements across various town facilities, which will help maintain and upgrade public buildings residents use.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Feb 10, 2026, 6:30 PM

  • The Town Board adopted new local laws increasing fines for housing and zoning violations and clarified how these fines are collected, aiming to improve enforcement and compliance in the community.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Jan 13, 2026, 6:30 PM

  • The Town Board is stepping up code enforcement by proposing higher fines and possible jail time for zoning and housing violations, aiming to crack down on repeat offenders and increase penalty collections.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Reorganization Meeting

Jan 6, 2026, 6:30 PM

  • The Town Board reappointed key officials and board members for 2026, including the Town Comptroller, deputy comptroller, and chairs of important boards like Planning, Zoning, and Parks and Recreation, ensuring continuity in town leadership.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Dec 18, 2025, 12:00 PM

  • The Town Board approved a local law setting 2026 salaries for elected and appointed officials, affecting how town leaders are paid next year.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Nov 24, 2025, 7:00 PM

  • The Town Board adopted new zoning laws creating Hamlet Center districts in Congers, Valley Cottage, and West Nyack, and updated rules for electric vehicle charging stations, shaping future development and green infrastructure in these areas.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Nov 6, 2025, 5:00 PM

  • The Town Board adopted the 2026 budget with a 2.51% tax levy increase, keeping within the state tax cap and funding all town services residents expect without raising taxes beyond that limit.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Oct 14, 2025, 7:00 PM

  • The Town Board approved borrowing about $1.17 million to help buy the historic Depew House property on Old Route 304, which the County originally bought by mistake as parkland; the Town and County plan to manage it together for farming and events, but it may take two years to finalize.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Sep 25, 2025, 7:00 PM

  • The Town Board adopted the tentative budget for 2026 and set a date for a public hearing, starting the process for residents to review and comment on next year’s spending plan.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Sep 9, 2025, 7:00 PM

  • The Town Board approved declaring part of the Rockland Country Day School property as surplus and plans to sell it, aiming to create single-family homes and some volunteer housing for first responders, which could add needed affordable rentals and new tax-paying homes to the area.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Aug 19, 2025, 7:00 PM

  • The Town Board set a public hearing for a new local law to update zoning rules and maps for the Hamlet Center areas in Congers, Valley Cottage, and West Nyack, aiming to clarify parking and land use there.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Special Meeting

Jul 31, 2025, 10:00 AM

  • The Town Board adopted a local resolution to implement a 1% shift limitation permitted under a recently signed state law, helping prevent dramatic property tax jumps for homeowners without increasing the overall tax budget.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Jul 22, 2025, 7:00 PM

  • The Town Board approved buying a small property at 49 Waldron Avenue in Central Nyack to help build a new park with a playground and spray park, funded by a $1.25 million state grant, which will add green space and recreation for residents in that area.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Special Meeting

Jul 8, 2025, 11:00 AM

  • The Town Board authorized the Town Attorney to start a legal case in Rockland County Supreme Court, though the minutes don’t explain the details or reasons behind this action.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Jun 24, 2025, 7:00 PM

  • The Town Board continued its public hearing on a proposed local law to create Hamlet Center zoning districts in Congers, Valley Cottage, and West Nyack.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Jun 3, 2025, 7:00 PM

  • The Town Board discussed a proposed development on Schriever Lane in New City where a developer may build up to 17 homes without changing zoning, but the Town has serious concerns about wetlands and drainage that the developer must address before approval.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

May 20, 2025, 7:00 PM

  • The Town Board continued a public hearing on new zoning rules to create special Hamlet Center districts in Congers, Valley Cottage, and West Nyack, aiming to guide future development in these areas.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

May 6, 2025, 1:00 PM

  • The Town Board approved borrowing about $1.6 million to buy new equipment and trucks for the Highway Department, aiming to replace aging vehicles and improve road maintenance over the next 12-15 years.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Apr 22, 2025, 7:00 PM

  • The Town Board approved buying 12 new police vehicles to replace older ones, but these will be gas-powered because electric models aren’t practical yet for police work here.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Apr 8, 2025, 7:00 PM

  • The Town Board approved a major plan to resurface roads across Clarkstown this year, authorizing over $2.5 million in bonds to pay for paving and repairs, which means smoother and safer streets for residents.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Mar 25, 2025, 7:00 PM

  • The Town Board adopted two new local laws updating wetland protections and parking rules for farms and agritourism businesses, which aim to better manage land use and support local agriculture.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Mar 11, 2025, 7:00 PM

  • The Town Board approved selling the town-owned property at 139 Massachusetts Avenue in Congers, a site with a long history of contamination and cleanup, with full disclosure required to the buyers about environmental issues.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Feb 25, 2025, 7:00 PM

  • The Town Board approved spending up to $200,000 through bonds to replace the old auditorium seating at Town Hall and make the space safer and accessible for people with disabilities.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Feb 11, 2025, 7:00 PM

  • The Town Board approved abandoning part of Morton Avenue in Congers and updated the official town map to reflect this change, which affects local road layouts.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Jan 21, 2025, 7:00 PM

  • The Town Board set public hearings for several proposed local laws, including changes to zoning rules in New City Hamlet Center and the official town map involving a portion of Morton Avenue in Congers, which could affect local development and traffic patterns.

Clarkstown

Town Board - Reorganization Meeting

Jan 7, 2025, 7:00 PM

  • The Town Board approved salaries for all town officials and employees for 2025, setting the pay rates for the year ahead.