Milton Harbor Dredging, Old Milton Road Drain Projects Approved; Square House Meeting

Milton Harbor Dredging Project

The City approved a much-needed dredging project based on FEMA funding as a result of damage from storms Irene and Sandy. FEMA will provide 75% of the funding for the project which has a total cost of $417,000. The Boat Basin will be responsible for the remaining cost; however, City Staff has been working with New York State representatives for possible coverage of an additional 12.5% of project costs. 

A New Direction for Playland Takes Another Step

The Sustainable Playland (SPI) project took another positive step as a 10-year agreement was reached and approved by the County contracts review board.  The SPI proposal has great promise for Westchester residents.  Based on the work of the City’s own strategic committee established two years ago, my work on the County Citizens Committee, and resolutions passed by the Council in support of Sustainable Playland and the Westchester Children’s Museum, we encourage this project to move ahead as soon as possible. 

Old Milton Road Drain Project

The long-awaited drainage project had its construction bid approved by Council and will be completed this summer.  The project includes replacement of an existing drain line to address stormwater runoff and flooding at the Harbor House.  Bonds have already been issued for this project at a project cost of $200,000.

 Stewards of the Public Interest

At the next Council meeting on May 8^th, the City will celebrate its history as a volunteer government and our commitment to public service by starting that meeting at the Square House. The Rye Historical society hosts the meeting there and around 8:45 p.m. the council moves back to City Hall.

Former Mayors, Council, and Judges as well as members of our boards and commissions are encouraged to attend in honor of our City Management and volunteer form of government. 

It’s also a time to acknowledge the Department heads and show appreciation for their hard work.  Despite many challenges the City has faced in its history, the volunteer government has and continues to serve the City very well.