NYSDOT to Adjust Signage at Boston Post Road/Esplanade Intersection
By Stephen E. Lipken
Pelham Manor Mayor Jennifer Monachino Lapey convened the Monday, April 13th Board meeting, thanking Village Manager Lindsey Luft, “for her incredible Newsletter. We received tremendous feedback.”
Lapey noted that many Board members went to a Retirement Dinner for former Deputy Clerk Maryalice Barnett in January. Shira Davis is the new Deputy Clerk.
Deputy Mayor Breda A. Bennett attended the Pelham Little League Parade (PLL) with PLL President John Nesi. There are over 580 children playing softball and baseball this year.
Luft said that the NYS Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will be adjusting the signage at the intersection of Boston Post Road and Esplanade. The intersection has been evaluated by NYSDOT, who will place two “Stop Here on Red” signs on Boston Post Road, one on both approaches to Esplanade. They will also be replacing the existing sign that says “Do Not Block Intersection” with the regulation sign that commands “State Law Do Not Block Road” and will be adding reflective strips to the post to increase sign visibility.
In the Fire Report, Trustee/Fire Commissioner Timothy Case noted during a recent house fire, so-called student “Fire Adjuster” tried to compel a resident to sign a form while smoke was still coming out of her home. “Do not sign anything under pressure,” Case warned.
Next, was a Resolution Declaring Home Rule Request to Extend the Village’s Red-Light Camera Program, set to expire December 1, 2026. Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (A.10722) and NYS Senator Nathalia Fernandez (S.9639) introduced bills that will extend the program to December 1, 2031. The motion carried.
It was announced that shredding will be available at the Highway Garage, 100 Sprain Road on Monday, May 11th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Then Pelham Board of Education member Steven Shekane said that he met with Trustee Deborah Winstead and Bronx Park Commissioner Jessenia Aponte to discuss the issue of flooding along the Bronx and Pelham border.
Shekane went on to say that advantages of planting trees on private property include roots not interfering with underground utilities, overhead branches not contacting power lines and branches not blocking roads. He suggested that Ecopel and Girl Scouts fund raise to plant 175 trees on residential property.