BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN

Village of Larchmont Mayor Sarah Bauer opened the April 27 Board of Trustees meeting by thanking the Police and Fire Departments for their response to a manhole cover explosion at Chatsworth Avenue that damaged some underground electrical cables. Two police officers were injured.

Regarding adoption of the 2026-2027 Tentative Budget: Total Tentative Tax Levy is $17,333,703. Based on the Larchmont Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 released April 24, the following adjustments to Village-wide fees and charges are projected:

· Parking Revenue (Permits and Train Lots): Projected to increase by 5 percent ($1,108,714)

· Safety Inspection and Land Use Fees: Projected to increase by 4 percent ($760,100)

· Recreation and Programming Fees: Projected to increase by 5 percent ($645,000)

· Fines and Forfeited Bail: Projected to remain flat ($625,000)

· Mortgage Tax Revenue: Projected to decrease by 14 percent ($300,000)

The overall amended Tentative Budget shows a Tax Levy increase of 2.11 percent, about $193 for the average home.

A Local Law amending the Village Code regarding Entertainment and Entertainment Permits require special permits for “Dining and Entertainment Establishments” in Resource Conservation (RC) zones, defining them as eateries with private event space and music. Those establishments must mitigate noise, keeping doors/windows closed during events and are strictly prohibited from outdoor music without specific permits.  Indoor, private events must mitigate noise and outdoor amplified noise/music is restricted unless specifically permitted.

The Planning Board or Board of Trustees must hold a public hearing for these special permits.