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Leadership changes at the Pleasantville Police Department: This summer marked a time of transition and new leadership within the Pleasantville Police Department. After 32 years of distinguished service to the Village of Pleasantville, Chief Erik Grutzner retired from the Department. His retirement led to a series of promotions from within the Department’s ranks. Kevin Gilmartin was promoted to Chief of Police after 22 years of service with the Pleasantville Police Department, most recently serving as Patrol Lieutenant. Chief Gilmartin brings extensive experience and a deep knowledge of the Department and the Pleasantville community to his new role. Joseph Zane was subsequently promoted to Patrol Lieutenant, where he will oversee the Department’s largest division. Lieutenant Zane, who was born and raised in Pleasantville, has served with the Pleasantville Police Department for more than 12 years, most recently as Detective Sergeant. He began his law enforcement career as an officer with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection Police. Filling the role of Detective Sergeant vacated by Lieutenant Zane’s promotion is James Chiarlitti, who previously served as a detective for more than five years before being promoted to Sergeant and returning to the Patrol Division. Finally, Donelle Charles was promoted to Sergeant. Sergeant Charles has been with the Pleasantville Police Department for five years and brings additional leadership experience from his prior service with the SUNY Police Department.

Proposal from Lennar (US Home, LLC) for zoning amendment & townhouse project at 1 & 3 Campus Drive and 8 Carey Drive: The Village has received a proposal from Lennar (US Home, LLC) seeking an amendment to the Village Zoning Map to permit a new, 102-unit townhouse development on 20.5 acres of land behind the Foxwood complex. The existing uses on the site include: 1 Campus Drive (former Bank of NY property) with an approximately 144,000 sq. ft. vacant office building and associated paved parking lots; 3 Campus Drive (former Savin Engineering property) with an approximately 31,000 sq. ft. office building and associated paved parking lots; and, 8 Carey Court with a vacant single-family residence. The applicant seeks zoning map amendment changes to merge these parcels into a “Planned Unit Development” district, which is the same zoning applied to the adjacent Toll Brothers townhomes on Washington Avenue and the Foxwood Condominiums. Written comments can be submitted to the Village Clerk at info@pleasantville-ny.gov for distribution to the Board throughout the review process. For more details on the proposal, including the August 5, 2026 re-submission materials scheduled to be heard at the Board’s September 14, 2026 meeting, please click here.

Next Steps in the Review Process for the Lennar Proposal: The Village Board previously referred the Lennar application to the Planning Commission for an advisory review, and the proposal was reviewed and discussed during a joint work session of both boards in June. Since that time, Lennar has made several adjustments to its original submission and will present the revised proposal to the Board of Trustees at its meeting on Monday, September 14 at 8:00PM. A public hearing will be scheduled for a subsequent meeting.  As the review process continues, the Village Board will consider the Planning Commission’s recommendations, comments from residents, and input from other involved agencies, including Westchester County Planning, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and the New York State Department of Transportation. This input will inform the Board’s consideration of the requested amendment to the Village’s zoning map. If the zoning amendment is approved, the project would then return to the Planning Commission for site plan review. 

Mark Your Calendars – Two Concerts Remain in the 2026 Pleasantville Concert Series: Join friends and family at the Memorial Plaza Civic Space on September 26 and October 24 from 7:00–9:00PM for live performances by Lords of Hawthorne and Heard Immunity. Enjoy great music, a rotating selection of food trucks, and beverages from local SOUL Brewing Company…all in the heart of downtown Pleasantville.

Halloween Events – Ragamuffin Parade & Festival and Window Painting: Get ready for Halloween in Pleasantville! The annual Ragamuffin Parade & Festival will take place on Sunday, October 25, with lineup at Bedford Road School at noon and the parade beginning at 12:30PM. The parade will travel down Bedford Road and conclude at Memorial Plaza, where the festival will run from 12:30–3:00 p.m. with live music, rides, games, food trucks and more. The Village's annual Halloween Window Painting will take place on Saturday, October 17, from 10:00AM–2:00PM, with a rain date of Sunday, October 18. The event is open to grades 2–8 and costs $15 per window. Online registration begins September 28 at 9:00AM, with window assignments provided by Friday, October 9.

Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Grant Update: The Village secured a $160,000 federal planning grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program, a national initiative focused on reducing roadway fatalities and serious injuries. The grant is funding the development of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to guide future traffic-calming measures, infrastructure improvements, and safety policies for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and public transportation riders. The Village’s consultant, NV5 Engineering, has completed a Village-wide crash analysis and evaluated key intersections and corridors, including areas near schools, parks, and commercial districts. The public comment period has concluded, and NV5 is now reviewing community feedback alongside crash and traffic data to develop a draft Action Plan. Once completed, the draft will be presented to the Board of Trustees for review and consideration. In addition to establishing a long-term strategy for improving roadway safety, adoption of the Action Plan will strengthen the Village’s eligibility and competitiveness for future federal and state grants to fund recommended safety improvements.

Free Clothing & Textile Recycling Available to Pleasantville Residents: The Village of Pleasantville has partnered with Helpsy to offer residents free, convenient home pickup of unwanted clothing, shoes, linens and other textiles. The program provides an easy way to keep reusable and recyclable materials out of the waste stream while helping conserve resources and reduce municipal disposal costs. Residents can schedule a free pickup online or by calling 1-800-244-6350. Clothing, footwear, bedding, household linens, accessories, stuffed animals and many other textiles are accepted in any condition, provided they are clean, dry and odor-free. Simply place items in a closed plastic bag and leave them at your designated pickup location by 7:00AM on your scheduled collection day. For more information, a complete list of accepted items, or to schedule a free home pickup, visit https://www.pleasantville-ny.gov/2055/Helpsy

Red Light Camera at Saw Mill River Parkway and Grant Street:  Westchester County is continuing the procurement process for the installation of a red-light camera system at the intersection of the Saw Mill River Parkway and Grant Street. The County has identified two potential vendors and is currently working to finalize vendor selection and contract approval. While a definitive installation timeline has not yet been provided, the County has indicated that it is working to advance the project and complete the installation as soon as practicable. The Village originally requested the installation of a red-light camera at this location as part of its ongoing efforts to improve safety at the intersection. Because the Saw Mill River Parkway is under the jurisdiction of Westchester County and New York State, implementation required approvals beyond the Village. The project received the necessary legislative authorization at both the County and State levels, clearing the way for the County to proceed with procurement and eventual installation.

NYSDOT to Repave Manville Road & implement safety improvements for Manville Road at Academy Street: The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will repave Manville Road/Route 117 from Setters Lane in the Town of Mount Pleasant to Bedford Road/Route 141. The work is part of a larger resurfacing project along Route 117 and Route 9A through the Towns of Ossining and Mount Pleasant and the Villages of Briarcliff Manor and Pleasantville. Construction is expected to begin this year and continue through summer 2027. The Village is awaiting additional information regarding the timing and phasing of work within Pleasantville and will share updates as they become available. For additional project information, please click here. In addition, following an evaluation of the intersection of Manville Road and Academy Street, NYSDOT plans to install a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon to improve pedestrian visibility and safety. Installation is currently anticipated in 2027.

E-Bike & E-Scooter Safety Reminder: Residents should be aware that New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law prohibits the operation of e-bikes and electric scooters by individuals under the age of 16. The Pleasantville Police Department will continue to enforce this and other laws governing the safe operation of these devices. Parents and guardians are encouraged to review these requirements with their children and ensure that any e-bike being operated is equipped with functioning pedals, as devices with pegs instead of pedals are not considered e-bikes under New York State law. In addition, e-bikes and e-scooters may not be operated on sidewalks and must comply with all applicable traffic laws and regulations. The Village appreciates the public's cooperation in helping to maintain a safe environment for pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and all who use our streets and sidewalks. Please note that violations may result in enforcement action, including summonses, fines, and, where authorized by law, impoundment of the device.

Water Storage Tank Replacement: The Village’s two 1-million-gallon water storage tanks, which supply potable and emergency water, are nearing the end of their useful life. Constructed in the early 1900s and later rehabilitated, both water storage tanks and water mains, valves, etc. adjacent to the Ridgeview Drive tanks site will be replaced/improved. The estimated project cost is $6.5 – $7 million and will be funded through the issuance of bonds paid for by the Village’s water fund. This project will require increases to water rates. The Village is seeking grant funding to offset costs. Project design and engineering are underway with construction anticipated to begin Fall 2027 through Fall 2028.

Lead Service Line Inventory Program: To comply with Federal Lead and Copper Rule Revisions, the Village is identifying all water service line materials within the Pleasantville Water District. Working with Woodard & Curran Engineering, the Village submitted its Water Service Line Inventory to the New York State and Westchester County Department of Health (DOH) prior to the October 16, 2024 deadline. Properties constructed before June 1986 were flagged for further investigation, and federally required notices were mailed to affected property owners in 2024. Subsequently, water systems must submit their final Lead Service Line (LSL) inventory and replacement plan to the NYSDOH by November 1, 2027.  This will be the first year of the LSL replacement program with a 10% annual replacement target to replace all lead service lines within the Village by November 1, 2037. A dedicated project website has been developed with background information, FAQs, and scheduling tools. For more information on the WSLI program, please click here.

Nannahagan Brook Wall Reconstruction Project: This project addresses severe erosion affecting the retaining wall along Nannahagan Brook near Lake Street, adjacent to 2 Lake Street. Approximately 500–700 linear feet of deteriorated wall will be replaced to protect nearby infrastructure, including water, sewer, and gas lines, and to relocate one of the Cottage School’s water service lines. The estimated project cost is approximately $3 million. The Village has secured approximately $700,000 in New York State grant funding. Construction contract drawings are nearing completion, with the project expected to be bid-out and awarded by the end of the year and construction anticipated to begin in early 2027. 

Village elections to change from March to November: In July 2025, the Village Clerk received a petition to hold a referendum on changing the date of Village elections from March to November. The referendum passed, and Village elections will be changed to November starting in 2026. 

444 Bedford Road (former Chase building): A proposed mixed-use development at 444 Bedford Road, which includes 36 residential apartments, received required approvals by the Planning Commission. A construction start date has not yet been set. Updates will be shared as they become available. See application here.

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