05/08/2026
From the Desk of Supervisor Fulgenzi:
On April 25, Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi hosted âCoffee with Carl,â a two-hour informal coffee gathering that gave residents an opportunity to receive direct town updates while sharing their concerns.
The session covered a broad range of topics, reflecting Supervisor Fulgenziâs ongoing commitment to open communication and community engagement.
Residents brought several neighborhood-specific issues to the table, including:
- Infrastructure & Maintenance: Concerns were raised regarding a driveway damaged by runoff from a paper street, as well as ongoing trash accumulation issues near the Blythedale property; the bus stop at Saw Mill River Road and Belmont Road; and at the Lakeview-Bradhurst intersection.
- Code Enforcement: Neighbors in the Linda Avenue area near the new Kingsview Subdivision sought clarification on fines for contractors starting work before permitted hours.
- Town Appearance: The Supervisor acknowledged the prevalence of double poles throughout town and ongoing efforts to address the responsibilities of the utility companies.
Supervisor Fulgenzi provided a deep dive into major town initiatives, notably the Cedar Knolls project and recent Planning Board discussions. He shared his perspective on the idea of a development moratorium, an idea that the Town Board has discussed in recent months. Other key project updates included:
- Traffic & Infrastructure: Progress reports on the Elwood Avenue Triangle, the completion to Cross Street, and the subsequent planning of the Valhalla streetscape.
- Environmental & Safety: Updates on the Claybird Lane mulch site and Battery Energy Storage Systems legislation modifications to address pre-existing installations, residential systems and the potential State modifications of the SEQRA process.
- Legal Matters: Discussion on the concluded Voter Rights Case.
Fiscal and developer accountability were key topics. There was discussion about the creation of a Developer Fund designed to ensure developers contribute more substantially to the community to offset impacts on infrastructure and roadway depreciation.
Furthermore, the town is looking to involve residents more directly in budgeting and long-term planning by forming a resident input group. Residents also requested clearer breakdowns of Purchase Orders to differentiate between taxpayer-funded expenditures and those covered by grants.
Supervisor Fulgenzi thanked everyone for their candid feedback, and he has begun acting where needed so that he can update the community on his progress at the next Coffee with Carl events on July 25 and October 24.
