Village Newsletter Gets a New Look

The Village Newsletter has been in publication in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson since 1981. To celebrate over 40 years, the digital version of the newsletter has gotten a much-needed upgrade. We hope you enjoy the new look!

Village Releases 2023-2024 Tentative Budget

Bryan Healy, Village Manager and Budget Officer, filed the 2023-2024 Tentative Budget with the Village Clerk on March 20, 2023. This budget is the result of submissions from and discussions with each Department Head, and analysis and review by the Village Treasurer and Village Manager. The tentative budget complies with the Property Tax Cap legislation and has a flat tax rate. A detailed overview of the Tentative Budget can be accessed on the Village website.

The Board of Trustees will begin holding budget work sessions to review the tentative budget and make any revisions necessary.  Below is the present calendar of dates for budget sessions. All meetings will begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted and will be held in the Georgianna Grant Meeting Room. These dates are subject to change. For up-to-date meeting agendas, please visit the Village website and subscribe to E-Alerts to receive agendas by email. 

• Monday, April 3rd: Review of the Police, Fire Department, EMS Budgets
• Thursday, April 13th: Review of the Recreation and Administration Budgets
• Monday, April 17th: Review of Proposed Capital Budget and Budget Recap
• Monday, April 24th: Regular Meeting and Budget Adoption

Board Votes to Expand ETPA Protections in the Village

At a March 27th Regular Board Meeting, the Village Board voted to expand Emergency Tenant Protection Act (ETPA) coverage in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. The ETPA is a state law which provides for rent stabilization and other tenant protections in the event of a housing emergency, which the state defines as a rental vacancy rate below 5%. The ETPA is only applicable to municipalities that pass a local law adopting the system. While the Village of Croton-on-Hudson had previously adopted the ETPA in 2003, its protections only applied to buildings built prior to 1974 with 50 or more housing units. The Village conducted a survey in October 2022 and determined that the current rental vacancy rate in Croton-on-Hudson is 2.3%. The Village then held a public hearing on March 27th, after which the Board voted to expand ETPA protections to buildings constructed prior to 1974 with six or more housing units. There are a total of five buildings in the Village that meet this criteria. To learn more about the ETPA, view this informational fact sheet from HCR.

Yard Waste Collection

The Village of Croton-on-Hudson DPW will be collecting yard waste curbside starting in April. Yard waste will be collected on Wednesdays:

• On the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month, yard waste will be collected from homes North of Route 129.
• On the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, yard waste will be collected from homes South of Route 129.

There will be no yard waste collection on the 5th Wednesday of the following months: May 31, August 30. Visit the Village Recyclopedia for more information about what types of yard waste can be put out for collection.

Spring Hydrant Flushing Program

The Village of Croton-on-Hudson Water Department will begin the semi-annual hydrant-flushing program on April 17, 2023. This procedure is necessary to maintain the high quality of the water system and is mandated by the New York State Department of Health. Flushing will be performed Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 9:30 PM. The flushing program is expected to take four weeks to complete. The Water Department will begin the flushing program at the Village well field on Route 129. From there, they will continue flushing hydrants working towards the end of the Village water system in the vicinity of the Croton/Harmon Train Station.

As the hydrant-flushing program nears your neighborhood, you may notice a slight discoloration of your water. This is temporary and poses no health risk. Simply run your water for a short period of time until it clears up. Do not do any laundry until you are sure your water is clear. If the discoloration persists, contact the Croton-on-Hudson DPW at 914-271-3775.

The Water Department appreciates your cooperation and understanding during this important procedure.

Spring Cleaning: Tips to Keep Our Waterways Clean

Spring rains funnel runoff down paved surfaces and into storm drains that carry it to our waterways. These simple tips can help protect the Croton waterways this Spring!

• Remove pet waste and trash from street, sidewalks and driveways and put it into the garbage.
• Clean gutters regularly. Put leaves in your compost pile or bag them for collection.
• Direct water from your downspouts away from your house and paved surfaces and onto your lawn.
• Whenever possible, use environmentally friendly, biodegradable products when cleaning outside.
• DO NOT dump household waste such as paint, cleaning products, motor oils, antifreeze and other hazardous materials into catch basins, drainage ditches and waterways.

Spring Family Fun Day

Friday, April 14th, 6:00 PM

Vassallo Park

Celebrate Spring with Croton Recreation and the Bossy Frog Band. Enjoy refreshments, entertainment, giveaways, music, and family fun! (Rain Date April 15th at 11:00 AM)

Croton Little League Opening Day Parade

Saturday, April 15th, 10:00 AM

Start at the High School, Old Post Road South, right on Grand Street and into Dobbs Field from the Grand Street side

The Croton Little League will once again be celebrating Opening Day with a parade! Starting in the parking lot of Croton-Harmon High School, the parade will continue down Old Post Road South to Grand Street and then east on Grand Street to Dobbs Park. Please anticipate short delays as the parade makes its way through the Upper Village.

Happy Birthday Croton Window Painting Contest

Saturday, April 15th, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Help decorate the Village with birthday wishes to celebrate Croton's 125th Anniversary. Bring your creativity and show off your hometown pride! Visit Croton125.org to learn more and register.

Earth Day Tree ID Walk

Saturday, April 15th, 12:00 to 2:00 PM

Jane E. Lytle Memorial Arboretum 

Certified arborist Craig Stevens will lead a special Tree ID Walk along the Boardwalk while answering most questions regarding tree identification, tree care, and insect concerns. There is no cost to attend. Meet at the end of Fox Lane. 

Hudson River Education Seminar - “People and Wildlife in the Hudson Valley” 

Saturday, April 15th, 7:30 to 9:00 PM

Croton Yacht Club, 6 Elliott Way

Join the Croton Yacht Club for the annual Hudson River Education seminar. There is no cost to attend and the event is open to the public. Scott Craven - author, historian, and former Ossining Police Captain - will discuss the historical relationship between people and wildlife in the Hudson Valley. Scott has lived along the banks of the Hudson River his entire life and is a boater, avid fly fisherman, and hiker, and co-authored the 2022 book “Croton Point Park: Westchester’s Jewel on the Hudson”.

Earth Day Celebration

Saturday, April 29th, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Senasqua Park

Join us for the Village and Croton Conservation Advisory Council's annual Earth Day Festival. Featuring fun activities, including environmental projects, crafts and activities for children, live music, information on birds, pollinators, native plants and much more!