Summary
The Boys & Girls Club wants to build a two-story clubhouse with classrooms, a teen center, a media studio, a maker space, and a gym on East First Street. It would be the Club's official home in the city — a big youth services investment downtown.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Investment in a major community youth facility in the downtown area.
Mount Vernon youth and families who would gain a modern clubhouse with educational and recreational programming.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Planning Board - Nov 4, 2026
The Boys & Girls Club wants to build a two-story clubhouse with classrooms, a teen center, a media studio, a maker space, and a gym on East First Street. It would be the Club's official home in the city — a big youth services investment downtown.
Architectural Review Board - Oct 28, 2026
The Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon is planning a brand new two-story clubhouse at 50 East First Street. The project requires architectural review and has already secured a variance for ground-floor transparency from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Planning Board - Oct 7, 2026
The Boys & Girls Club is seeking site plan approval and lot reapportionment to build a modern two-story clubhouse at 50 East First Street. Commissioners and staff reviewed architectural details, safety measures, and upcoming traffic and sewer impact studies.
Planning Board - Sep 2, 2026
The Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon is planning a major move to a brand-new, modern two-story facility at 50 East First Street. The project will expand programming space, add a commercial teaching kitchen, and create dedicated areas for teens, though neighbors raised important questions about local traffic, drainage, and fundraising stability.
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