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Legalization and Permitting of Westchester Muslim Center Canopy

The Westchester Muslim Center is seeking retroactive site plan approval for a canopy already built at its Brookfield Road mosque. The Board will decide whether the completed structure can be legalized as-is.

2 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Nov 4, 2026

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Disposal of City-Owned Properties and Unsold Auction Inventory

The city is trying to sell off long-held vacant properties to get them back on the tax roll, but holding them costs money for repairs and scaffolding. Bids on three properties were closed pending October decisions, and a new auction likely won't happen before year-end.

14 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 30, 2026