Greenburgh tenants frustrated as 2-year sewer saga drags on with no clear resolution
The issue resurfaced during Tuesday night’s Greenburgh Town Board work session, where officials acknowledged the public’s desire for answers.
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Residents of 100 East Hartsdale Ave. in Greenburgh say they’re growing increasingly frustrated as a sewer crisis that began nearly two years ago continues without a definitive end in sight.
The issue resurfaced during Tuesday night’s Greenburgh Town Board work session, where officials acknowledged the public’s desire for answers.
“I just think the public wants to know what’s going on,” said Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner.
The ongoing problem stems from a collapsed sewer pipe that has left residents dealing with persistent odors, noise from temporary pumping equipment and ongoing disruptions to daily life.
Greenburgh Department of Public Works Commissioner Frank Morabito presented last month new CCTV footage of the sewer line to town officials. The video suggested the damage was not located where engineers had originally believed, which could potentially reduce repair costs from earlier multimillion-dollar estimates.
Despite the promising findings presented during a May 26 work session, residents say they have yet to hear a concrete plan for moving forward.
Feiner suggested asking the DPW for an update during Tuesday’s meeting.
“We could ask Frank to give us, like, an update,” Feiner said.
Town Board member Francis Sheehan said Morabito is still working through the details.
“He’s just trying to put everything together,” Sheehan said.
The continued uncertainty has become increasingly difficult to accept for many residents.
“Someone made a big mistake there. A very big mistake,” said Peter Mirone, a retired master plumber who has been following the situation closely.
Mirone questioned why the issue has remained unresolved for so long.
“I am completely confused about this. I can’t believe what happened here. Two years. That problem should have been over in three to four weeks,” he said.
The Greenburgh Department of Public Works said it is actively pursuing next steps and plans to provide additional information as soon as possible.
