Richard Abel
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Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Westchester Crossing (United Hospital site) redevelopment approvals
A 20-year tax abatement on the hotel parcel reduces near-term tax revenue but is projected to enable a project that adds jobs, spending, and long-term tax base.
Costco expansion at 1 Westchester Avenue
The IDA will study the PILOT and benefits package for the revised project, with a decision expected over the next few months.
Site plan deadline extensions for stalled projects (Portview, 155 Irving, 157 Westchester)
The developer says it has spent over $5 million on pre-development costs; the village collects fees and PILOT revenue from these projects.
Truck traffic and sidewalk safety at 21 Grace Church Street coffee plant
Delays are costing the business money, and restrictions could raise its operating costs; roughly 29-year employees say their jobs depend on approval.
227 Westchester Avenue Residential Project
208-216 King Street affordable housing
It saves qualifying families a significant chunk of change on monthly rent compared to standard market rates.
120-Unit Residential Development at 250 Boston Post Road
The project is estimated to add about $1.78 million a year in property taxes across all taxing jurisdictions.
120-unit apartment proposal at 250 Boston Post Road
If approved, the project would add 120 rental units, including 12 affordable, to the Boston Post Road corridor.
Embassy Equity Partners tax incentives for 128 North Main Street
A $166.4 million project with about $8.2 million in public parking investment and over $3 million in village mitigation fees.
Density bonuses tied to affordable housing and parkland
Parkland fees could channel millions into village parks; affordability requirements shape how many below-market units get built downtown.
Building department staffing and permit delays
A resident co-op says delayed permits are holding up $19.5 million in capital projects and $645,000 in annual tax payments.
Joint Village-IDA waterfront RFP
Cost unknown; the IDA would pay only up to what it appropriates, with the chairman guessing a figure 'with a two and five zeros.'
Embassy application delays and July 22 special meeting
The project would add 125 public parking spaces downtown and significant retail, but could displace small businesses that have operated on North Main Street for decades.
250 Boston Post Road development and construction impacts
The applicant contributes to fair-share mitigation funds for Boston Post Road corridor traffic improvements.
Embassy Project tenant displacement and relocation
Relocation costs for small businesses could be significant, with financial assistance still unresolved.
Uncertain fate of Titanium projects
Two approved PILOT projects risk stalling, which could leave boarded or demolished sites in the downtown core.
Station Lofts EV charger shortfall at 67 New Broad Street
$122,000 village outlay, 100% reimbursed; user fees to be set later.
30 Broad Street redevelopment completion
About $10.4 million spent since June 2025, with roughly $7 million going to Westchester County businesses.
Gateway plaza redevelopment at 435 Boston Post Road
40 West Glen Avenue second-floor addition
Decisions during term (1)
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