HFD Election Results and Other News

Hello Hartsdale Community, We hope this email finds you well and wish all a Happy and Joyful Holiday Season.  We are sending out this special issue focused on the Hartsdale Fire District (HFD) Election and Bond Referendum.   HARTSDALE FIRE DISTRICT NEWS  HFD Commissioner Election and Bond Referendum  At last weeks election, incumbent Thomas Maguire defeated challenger Richard Bruno 140-39.  The Bond referendum failed by a vote of 63 Yes, 149 No. HARTSDALE PUBLIC PARKING DISTRICT NEWS  The Board of Commissioners of the Hartsdale Public Parking District will hold a Public Hearing/Discussion on December 21, 2022 at 6:30 PM at the Hartsdale Fire Department office located at 25 S Central Ave Hartsdale, New York 10530 to consider the proposed Hartsdale Public Parking District 2020 Parking Permit Fees and to discuss the proposed increase in Parking Meter Rates. The following rates are proposed for 2023 Hartsdale Public Parking District Parking Meter Fees:Meters numbered B1 to B69 (Fifteen-hour meters – Site B) from $10.00 flat rate for 15 hours to $13.00 flat rate for 15 hours (payment by Passport Parking App).Meters numbered D1 to D38 (Fifteen-hour meters – Site D) from $10.00 flat rate for 15 hours to $13.00 flat rate for 15 hours (payment by Quarters, Debit, Credit Card or Passport Parking App). Passport Parking Spaces located in various commuter lots from $10.00 flat rate for 15 hours to $13.00 flat rate for 15 hours (payment by Passport Parking App).The following rates are proposed for 2023 Hartsdale Public Parking District Permit Fees:2023 Resident (Unincorporated Town of Greenburgh) Commuter Annual Permit from $1000 to $1070 (last increase was in 2019 for 2020 thru 2022 rates).2023 Resident (Unincorporated Town of Greenburgh) Commuter Quarterly Permit from $280 to $300 (last increase was in 2019 for 2020 thru 2022 rates).2023 Site A 24-Hour Permit (E. Hartsdale Avenue residents) Annual Permit from $1,400 to $1,498 (last increase was in 2019 for 2020 thru 2022 rates).2023 Site A 24-Hour Permit (E. Hartsdale Avenue residents) Semi-Annual Permit from $725 to $776 (last increase was in 2019 for 2020 thru 2022 rates).Additional permit fee details and increases can be found at www.hartsdaleparking.com  OTHER NEWS  Snow Ordinance Parking Regulations & Permit Information From December 1st thru March 15th overnight public street parking is prohibited in most areas in Hartsdale to allow for street sanding and snow removal. Hartsdale Avenue and metered parking spaces on Columbia Avenue have separate parking requirements. Hardship exemption parking permits, reviewed on an individual basis, are available from the Greenburgh Police Department. The permit must be displayed on your vehicle and cars need to be moved during snow emergencies. Greenburgh Central School District (GCSD) Vote on January 17th The GCSD Board has called for a public vote on January 17th to get state aid to help fund an  Energy Performance Contract. The contract with ConEdison Solutions will make our school systems more energy efficient and will include necessary replacements and repairs. With voter approval, the district will receive 10% of the cost of the project from New York State.  The efficiencies and proposed upgrades will not increase school taxes as cost savings will be realized through energy system upgrades and state aid. If these savings are not realized, Con Edison will compensate the district for the difference. The GCSD Board of Education has already approved a preliminary contract but without voter approval the district can not receive state funding and the proposed scope of the project will be reduced.  Toys For Tots  The Marine Toys for Tots is asking for any help you can give this year. Toys you donate will be used to make over 31,000 children (who signed up right here in Westchester) happy. Toys can be dropped off at The Greenburgh Town Hall and many other locations in and around Greenburgh. Donations are much appreciated and can be deductible for tax purposes.