Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Westchester County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in environment with medium priority
2026 Agricultural District Inclusion
Six farms totaling 132 acres in North Salem, Bedford and Lewisboro are being added to the state-certified agricultural district, which protects farmers from unreasonable local restrictions on their operations. One applicant was turned down after a site visit found poor environmental practices. Applications for next year are open now, with a March deadline.
Water Quality Testing
Westchester County is rolling out new testing services to check private wells for harmful PFAS chemicals, helping folks ensure their drinking water is safe. If you get your water from a private well, you can now easily test it for these nasty forever chemicals.