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About the Mount Kisco, NY

The Heart of Westchester

As the crow flies and the train runs, Mount Kisco is located about 36 miles north of New York City. The village has been described variously as the "commercial hub of Northern Westchester," "the shopping capital of Northern Westchester," and "the healthcare capital of Northern Westchester."

Mount Kisco is all of these and more. Mount Kisco is truly the heart of Northern Westchester.

Living in Mount Kisco

Mount Kisco is a Village/Town with some 9,983 residents spanning the full spectrum of income levels and living accomodations. Residents buy, rent and sublet in a variety of neighborhoods and in a variety of homes. Condominiums, cooperatives, apartments, single-family and multi-family homes and luxury estate houses happily co-exist in Mount Kisco.

In Mount Kisco, home means more than an individual residence. Home is inextricably entwined with the neighborhood in which you live. There are several distinct neighborhoods within the 10549 zip code and many of them celebrate their closeness with annual block parties.

Mount Kisco's Government

The Village/Town of Mount Kisco is governed by a Mayor and four trustees (one of whom is appointed Deputy Mayor by the Mayor at the beginning of each term). They are the legislative branch of Mount Kisco and are responsible for government administration, budget approval and taxes, appointing Village/Town officials and specialized board members. They also act as Mount Kisco's Board of Public Police Commissioners.

The Board of Trustees meets the first and third Monday of every month except in July and August in the Frank J. Dimicco Room of Mount Kisco Village Hall at 7:30 pm. Board meetings are open to the public and are taped for broadcast on local access cable television.

To have an item placed on agenda for the Board of Trustees meeting, place a request in writing to the Village Manager, James M. Palmer, Mount Kisco Village Hall, 104 Main Street, Mount Kisco, New York 10549; (914) 241-0500.

Village and Town Officials

Mayor: J. Michael Cindrich
Board of Trustees:
Peter DiChiara (Deputy Mayor)
George L. Griffin, Jr.
Peter F. Grunthal
Anthony Markus

Chief of Police:

Village Manager: James M. Palmer
The Village Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of Mount Kisco, which includes the acting as Clerk to the Board of Trustees and registrar of vital statistics. (864-0001)

Village Treasurer: Thomas E. Warren
The Village Treasurer is in charge of the receipt, custody, and disbursment of all Village/Town Funds. Treasurer maintains the financial reports and arranges for bonds or notes authorized by the Board of Trustees. (864-0004)

Village Assessor: James M. Palmer
Responsible for preparing an assesment roll of all real property, vacant and improved, within Mount Kisco, establishing the condition, value and taxable status of each parcel of property. (864-0006) Assistant to the Assessor: Patti Tipa (864-0017)

Village Engineer: Michael Stein
The Village Engineer is responsible for all engineering work in Mount Kisco and serves as consultant to the Village Manager, department heads, and the Planning Board. (864-0026)

Village Attorney: Whitney Singleton
The Village Attorney serves as legal counsel to all Village officials, boards, and departments, and represents Mount Kisco in legal proceedings.

Village Inspector: Austin F. Cassidy
The Building Inspector is responsible for viewing all plans for building and plumbing installations, inspects, and supervises, and does all required tests on same. The Building Inspector also issues required building permits and enforces building codes. (864-0019; fax 864-1085; complaint hot line 241-4677)

Village Superintendent: Charles Pieragostini
The Recreation Department administers policy set by the Recreation and Parks Commission, as well as overseeing all Mount Kisco recreational facilities. (666-3059)

Specialized Boards

Members of specialized boards are volunteers who are appointed to their positions by the Board of Trustees. To apply for an open position, send a letter stating your qualifications to the Mount Kisco Village Manager James M. Palmer. For the Planning, Zoning or Architectural Review Boards, call the secretary to the Boards. (864-0022)

Planning Board
Members of the Planning Board monitor Village development. They review site plans and subdivisions of property and serve as consultants to the Board of Trustees.

Zoning Board of Appeals
Board members decide on appeals for the issue of variances to the Zoning Code and review all decisions relative to Village zoning ordanance.

Architectural Review Board
Members review all proposed building and renovations, awnings, signs, etc., to comply with Village design standards.

Mount Kisco Justice Court
40 Green Street
The judicial branch of Mount Kisco is served by two elected Village/Town justices. Currently Justices Mark Farrell and John Donohue preside over Village Court. The justices preside over the criminal cases pertinent to Mount Kisco. The courthouse is located in the Richard A. Flynn Justice Complex, and court sessions are held Thursday nights at 7:00 pm (241-7033).

For further information on Mount Kisco please visit: www.mountkisco.org