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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in White Plains public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
290 Ferris Avenue tree removal and site buffering
A resident says a county-sold forest at 290 Ferris Avenue was clear-cut, possibly in violation of the tree ordinance, and the light-industrial truck parking site ended up with minimal buffering despite council requirements.
Battery energy storage facility on Oakley Avenue
New Leaf Energy wants to build a standalone battery energy storage facility. The design review board approved the design as revised, moving the clean-energy project forward.
EV charging station expansion
The city added $200,000 for engineering on its EV charging station project, bringing it to about $1.49 million — roughly 75 new public charging stations are planned.
Smart Composting Initiative grant
The city is seeking $367,983 in state funds to build a network of food scrap drop-off 'Smart Bins' plus a dedicated collection vehicle, diverting up to 312 tons of food waste a year from the regular trash stream. The match is in-kind services, not new city cash.
Energy affordability campaign for residents
Sustainable Westchester will run a free six-month program helping residents cut energy bills through home energy assessments, heat pumps, insulation, community solar, and demand-response programs — with a focus on low- and moderate-income households, renters, and landlords.
Preservation of specimen trees at 459 Ridgeway
A builder agreed to shift a new house 15-18 feet west and 10 feet south rather than cut back a row of 40-to-60-foot hemlocks and spruces, also trimming impervious coverage by about 400 square feet.
FCC proposals on cell tower siting and environmental review
Two pending FCC proposals would weaken environmental review of wireless towers and limit local authority over siting. A resident urged the public to file reply comments during the two-week window.