Consortium Challenges ConEd Rate Increase
By Stephen E. Lipken
Village of Pelham Mayor Chance Mullen called the November 12th Board of Trustees Meeting to order, with Trustee Krystal Howell thanking the men and women who served, regarding Veterans Day.
Trustee Theresa Mohan stated that she was working with the Sustainability Advisory Board, Allison Anderson will be coming onto the Board in December. “We will review the National Resources Inventory (NRI) and think about the next steps. One of the next steps that I would like to see occur is to introduce tree legislation, based on the recommendations in the NRI.
“I will be sending out materials before our next meeting for the Board to review,” Mohan said.
Trustee Russell Solomon remarked that he had a conversation with Legislator Terry Clements, regarding pedestrian safety; they are coming to a closer to a positive Resolution.
Pelham Mayor Chance Mullen congratulated Mohan on her election win; she will be the next Town Supervisor. “I have some good news to share,” Mullen continued. “We joined with our Westchester partners, forming a consortium to challenge the Con Edison rate increase. Their original proposal of a 13.4% electric rate increase was reduced to 2.8%; on the gas side, the original proposed 19% increase was reduced to 2%. The agreement spans January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028.
“ConEd is also conducting an analysis comparing costs of its underground network system, which is in New York City with its overhead radial system that we have in Westchester County.
“Finally, we have recently received word that the Westchester Power renewable energy program will be discontinued at the end of the year.”
There were two Resolutions authorizing the appointment of School Crossing Guards; one for Timothy Persaud, Mount Vernon, the other Jamie Doria, Yonkers.