Village of Bronxville December Trustees Meeting: Shop Local, Auditors Report, Concern Regarding Proposed Lighting of School Fields
By Staff
Dec. 13, 2025: The Bronxville Village Board of Trustees met on December 9, 2025.
The Mayor mentioned the recent fire in the Rivermere apartment complex and asked for a moment of silence. She thanked the fire department, the police, the superintendent, and the residents who got their neighbors out of the building. She said that many organizations called the Mayor to offer help and mentioned that "we live in a very kind community."
Shop Local
Mayor Marvin also spoke about several other local events and happenings, and urged people to shop local. Trustee Knapp thanks the Chamber of Commerce and merchants who participated in the tree lighting ceremony. Mayor Marvin pointed out that the Bronxville Football State Champion Team attended the tree lighting. She also said that Take-Back Day went well and reminded people to get their recycling kit.
Bronxville's Close Relationship with Tuckahoe
Trustee Behrens said that she and Trustee Underhill attended the Tuckahoe Trustee meeting. Bronxville has a close relationship with the village of Tuckahoe, including with the Village Board and police department. She also said that she and Trustee Underhill went to the Senior Citizens Council meeting and that this organization is "very vibrant" and has "tons of activities."
Auditors Report
Trustee Fredericks said that the Village had their annual meeting with the auditors and that there it will be an "A+" report.
The Village ran a substantial operating surplus of over $3.147 million. The revenue was up about $2 million, and a substantial portion of this was from higher village licensing and permitting fees, which are variable from year to year based on property improvement projects. There was also a positive variance ($66k) from sales taxes.
There were also savings in expenditures, primarily due to lower costs in public safety and DPW. Part of this savings is because there has been turnover from senior staff. The Village received an unqualified audit report. The Village also has the highest bond rating.
Trustee Fredericks also mentioned the Village Tree Planting Project. He said there is a subsidy program, and you can apply to have the Village put in a tree adjacent to your property in the Village right-of-way.
Trustee Behrens mentioned that the Village has a newsletter and urged that people sign up for it. It comes out monthly.
Village Administrator's Report
Village Administrator Jim Palmer said that he and the Board are grateful for the great team at Village Hall and at the DPW. The DPW finished leaf collection at the same time as they put up the holiday decorations. He noted that leaf blowers make sure landscapers are licensed, and reminded people that leaf blowers can only be used in specific time periods.
He said that the second half of the tax bill is due on December 31st.
He said the outdoor dining season just came to an end and will open up again at the end of April.
Public Comment
Concern About Stadium Lights at the School
A gentleman spoke about the proposed lights project. He noted that stadium lights extend beyond the school campus. He asked the village to serve as "lead agency."
Mayor Marvin said that the Village has been working with counsel to try to understand the Village's correct role. The Village is following this issue closely and understands that the School is in an exploratory stage. She noted that there are impacts beyond the footprint of the School.
Another resident also spoke about her concern about the stadium lights project.
Many other people also attended the meeting because they are concerned about the stadium lights.
Holiday Lights & New Traffic Configuration
Another individual commented on the beauty of the trees and lights in the Village. She also complimented the Village on the work they did on the new traffic configurations in the village and the planning and work that went into these changes.
Village Election Day in 2025
The Mayor said the Village Election Day in 2025 will be March 18 from 6 am to 9 pm at Village Hall (district 16,17), Bronxville Fire House (district 18, 19, 21), and Christ Church (district 20, 22).
Other Items
Village Administrator Jim Palmer spoke about the sewer line project in the Village. Sewer lines are being improved in various areas throughout the Village, particularly in areas prone to flooding.
The DPW is purchasing new equipment, such as a "backhoe and claw" to pick up leaves. The Village is also replacing some trucks in the aging DPW fleet.
The Village is also purchasing some new computers.
You can watch the full meeting HERE.
Government & History Directory
Bronxville is a quaint village (one square mile) located just 16 miles north of midtown Manhattan (roughly 30 minutes on the train) and has a population of approximately 6,500. It is known as a premier community with an excellent public school (K-12) and easy access to Manhattan. Bronxville offers many amenities including an attractive business district, a hospital (Lawrence Hospital), public paddle and tennis courts, fine dining at local restaurants, two private country clubs and a community library.
While the earliest settlers of Bronxville date back to the first half of the 18th century, the history of the modern suburb of Bronxville began in 1890 when William Van Duzer Lawrence purchased a farm and commissioned the architect, William A. Bates, to design a planned community of houses for well-known artists and professionals that became a thriving art colony. This community, now called Lawrence Park, is listed on the National register of Historic Places and many of the homes still have artists’ studios. A neighborhood association within Lawrence Park called “The Hilltop Association” keeps this heritage alive with art shows and other events for neighbors.
Bronxville offers many charming neighborhoods as well as a variety of living options for residents including single family homes, town houses, cooperatives and condominiums. One of the chief benefits of living in “the village” is that your children can attend the Bronxville School.
The Bronxville postal zone (10708, known as “Bronxville PO”) includes the village of Bronxville as well as the Chester Heights section of Eastchester, parts of Tuckahoe and the Lawrence Park West, Cedar Knolls, Armour Villa and Longvale sections of Yonkers. Many of these areas have their own distinct character. For instance, the Armour Villa section has many historic homes and even has its own newsletter called “The Villa Voice” which reports on neighborhood news.
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