ICYMI: Feiner admits the Town's lawyer hired those private investigators.
Risks or Myths? Stock opposition rhetoric to watch for and question tonight.
Don Cannon led the Town officials in an anti-incorporation discussion at Theodore Young. We have the audio and his "risks analysis", and we fact-checked Mr. Cannon's myths.
The "Costs" and "Fees" of Greenburgh Services
The Town formed a Citizens' Contingency Committee to determine the costs and fees for continued current Greenburgh services to a Village of Edgemont.
Next step on Incorporation: Hearing on the Petition, April 5th.
The petition hearing will be on April 5th at 7:30. Mark your calendars.
The Town is now campaigning. We fact-checked their statements.
What myths are floating around out there around incorporation?
Edgemont Incorporation Committee 2016 Year-End Status Report
In the last six months, we have collected signatures on a petition seeking a referendum on Edgemont’s incorporation. We now have 35% more than the amount required by New York law to file, and signatures continue to roll in.
Novak Group and Zions Public Finance provide presentation on Edgemont's Finance
The presentation materials, including the budget and service comparables, are now available publicly for the community. In addition, the videos of the presentation have been made available, complete with questions and answers from the community.
5.6% Spending Increase in Greenburgh 2017 Budget
This week, Paul Feiner released his 2017 tentative budget for Greenburgh. In it, he mentions his compliance with the NYS property tax cap six times, and his perfect record for staying just inside the cap. The unincorporated area, which includes Edgemont, will face a 2.52% increase in the town “B” budget tax rate.
Town Hired Independent consultant provides preliminary view on Village of Edgemont tax bill impact
Anti-Incorporation and Town led "Edgemont Community Forum" held an event on Wednesday where they brought in a former non-profit, independent governmental consultant, CGR, previously hired by Greenburgh. CGR provided a preliminary view based on the data available on the potential property tax bill impact to the residents of Edgemont.