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VILLAGE OF KENSINGTON
2 NASSAU DRIVE, GREAT NECK, NY
March 19, 2026
Village Hall – 8:00pm
A. Approval of minutes from February 11, 2026
B. Review the recommendations of the Architectural Review Board rendered at the meeting on March 4, 2026.
15 Nassau – Rear Extension
C. Board discussion
D. Mayors Update
E. COMMISSIONERS, POLICE, AND TREASURERS REPORT
F. OPEN TIME: Stormwater management program (available on website)
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD – April 8, 2026 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING – April 15, 2026 VILLAGE JUSTICE COURT – April 27, 2026
Don’t forget to Vote!
Village Election Wednesday, March 18th 12pm – 9pm
Village Tax bills have been mailed, if you did not receive your bill, please call the Village Clerk (516) 482-4409 Ext. 101.
Payments received after April 1st incur a 5% penalty (NYS Law)
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting Village of Kensington, 2 Nassau Drive, Great Neck, NY
January 21, 2026 8:00pm – Village Hall
Present: Mayor Jeff Greener
Trustees: Deputy Mayor Bloom, Carey Ye, Linda Cheung
The Board meeting was brought to order by Mayor Greener at 8:00pm. Mayor Greener made a motion to approve the December minutes, all in favor.
Projects brought to the BOT approved by the ARB
42 Nassau – New Construction of a (7,921 sq. ft.) 2 Story Single Family Residence:
Architect Nikrooz introduced homeowner Khandelwal to the board. Mr. Nikrooz stated the proposed project of constructing a new 7,921 sq. ft. home. The home was approximately built in 1940 made of partial brick, partial wood and siding. The home was expanded 2 different times. The house has a 19,874 sq. ft. lot area which is 2.5 times more of what is allowed/required to build. The proposed home has been set back, since the lot is large and it would then align with the homes to the left and right.
• Front elevation with three-panel windows for improved proportion; house number added, mailbox positioned discreetly
• East and West elevations: upper windows to break up large walls
• Detailed discussion on materials: large precast stone panels for upper story
• Garage door: sand/off-white to match house palette; main entry door to be mahogany
• House model and massing were presented aligning the new structure with neighboring homes and context.
• Exterior material choices (roofing shingles, mahogany/dark walnut entry door, sand/beige garage door, Polar White brick, soffit lighting, and mailbox design).
The board discussed and asked various questions.
Mayor Greener made a motion to approve 42 Nassau, all in favor.
44 Arleigh – Architect Kris DePaola – New Construction of a (5,000.4 sq. ft.) 2 Story Single Family Residence
Architect DePaola presented to the board a complete demolition and rebuild of a 5,014 sq. ft. residence. The proposed square footage amount is just under the zoning maximum. He continued with the details of this rebuild:
• The house is set back further from the street compared to the existing structure to reduce massing at the corner of Arleigh and Gilchrest
• Center hall colonial design in Georgian style, opting for a beige (“polar white”) brick facade without shutters
• Pella casement windows, metal accent roofs, 4-inch window trim, crown molding, and exterior lighting selections.
The board discussed and asked various questions.
Mayor Greener made a motion to approve 44 Arleigh, all in favor.
Mayor Greener read a resolution appointing Village Clerk Treasurer, Melissa Russo the receiver of taxes for fiscal year March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Bloom, all in favor.
Mayor Greener read a resolution designating the election polling place and hours. The Village Election will take place on March 18, 2026 at the Village Hall from 12pm – 9pm. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Bloom, all in favor.
Mayor Greener made a motion to open the public hearing for the 2026-27 village budget. Mayor Greener prefaced by stating that this budget goes over the tax cap.
The tax cap limit is $4,057,177 and our tax levy $ 4,089,578; we are $32,401 over the tax cap.
The cost of employee and police retirement has significantly gone up; we will budget the projection amount given by the state. Health insurance from NYSHP has also increased. Additionally, the village will complete paying our bond for road repaving in two years.
Mayor Greener made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 village budget, all in favor.
On a motion of Mayor Greener, seconded by Trustee Cheung, accept the Police and Treasurers reports.
On the motion of Mayor Greener, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bloom, the meeting adjourned at 9:35pm
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Notice of any public sale must be given in writing to the village clerk at least 15 days prior to the date of the sale. Limitations and restrictions on public sales such as tag and/or garage sales as well as auctions should be reviewed in the village code book, prior to planning the sale.
Outdoor storage of boats, trailers, recreational vehicles and unlicensed vehicles is prohibited for more than ten consecutive days.
Snow, ice, construction debris, or landscaping debris removed by the homeowner or someone working for them, may not be placed in the street, on the sidewalk or on the property of a neighbor. All such material must be contained within the homeowner’s own property and within the hedge line.
Houses and property must be properly maintained. Yards must be kept clean and free of garbage, building debris, litter, accumulation of brush shrubs and weeds and excessive growth of vegetation. In addition, each property owner is responsible for maintenance of the grass, hedges and other plantings located in the boundary between the owner’s land and the street, and in the easement between properties. Grass must be trimmed regularly, and hedges must be cut to regulation height and be kept free of weeds and saplings.
Trees located within the grass strip in front of the hedge line are village trees. Village trees must be maintained in a healthy condition and kept free of weeds, and watered. The homeowner is not responsible for the trimming or removal of village trees when such is necessary. All other trees on the homeowner’s property are their sole responsibility for care and maintenance.
Dogs may not be allowed to run loose or disturb the peace. They must be curbed at all times and owners are subject to “pooper-scooper” requirements. Dogs must be maintained in such a manner as to prevent any noises which may disturb the peace and quiet of the neighborhood
Work which is attended by loud or disturbing noises can be performed Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Construction work is not permitted on weekends. Professional lawn maintenance can be done Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Burglar and fire alarm systems must be maintained in a manner that will prevent their continuous operation for a period in excess of thirty (30) minutes.
The use of amplified music after 11:00 p.m. on Friday or Saturday nights is prohibited.
There are restrictions pertaining to the use of homes and accessory buildings and property. Check with the village code for specific applications. In general, however, the only home offices allowed are for the homeowner licensed under the Education Law of the State of New York to practice medicine, osteopathy, physiotherapy, dentistry, podiatry, psychology or chiropractic.
Residents who do not wish to be visited by organizations with licenses to canvas or solicit within Kensington must send written notification of this fact to the village clerk. Their name and address will be placed on a list of residents provided to the organization with the agreement that they will not be visited.
The speed limit throughout the village is 25 m.p.h. Parking on village streets is prohibited between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a. m. Parking on the streets of Kensington at other times is limited to two hours, except in certain marked areas where parking is prohibited at all times. Cars should not be parked with wheels on the sidewalk or grass strips. Trucks and commercial vehicles are prohibited from traversing all east-west streets except when making deliveries within the Village.
Find meeting Agendas, Monthly Police Reports, Minutes of the Board of Trustees, Budget, Tax Roll, Storm Water Report, & Water Authority of Great Neck North Rules & Regulations here.
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