Village of Hastings-on-Hudson Proposition One: Volunteer Firefighter Service Award Program Amendment
What does this measure do?
Starting in 2027, Hastings-on-Hudson volunteer firefighters could earn up to 40 years of credit toward their service award, a pension-like payment, instead of 20. The village estimates its yearly cost for current volunteers stays about the same, about $330,000, paid by village taxpayers.
Proposed by: Village of Hastings-on-Hudson Board of Trustees (resolution of June 16, 2026)
The village's elected board voted June 16, 2026 to hold this vote. The change affects the reward program for volunteer firefighters, which a public vote must approve.
Source: pollingplaces.westchestergov.com
A YES vote means
From January 1, 2027, volunteer firefighters can keep earning service award credit for up to 40 years instead of 20, with almost no change in the village's yearly cost.
A NO vote means
The cap stays at 20 years of service credit, and the current service award program continues unchanged.
Source: hohny.gov