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The Village of Croton-on-Hudson will host its 35th Annual Summerfest street festival on Sunday, June 4th, 2023. A time-honored Village tradition, Summerfest is all about food, family fun, and celebration!
The fun will kick off with a parade down Old Post Road South, starting at Veterans Corners and moving to the Dummy Light on Grand Street. Over 30 local groups will be participating in this year's parade, which features a special homage to the Village's 125th Anniversary. Expect antique cars, floats, music, bagpipes, mascots, puppets, and more! This year's distinguished Grand Marshal is Bill McCabe, President of Croton EMS. A map of the parade route is available here - the parade will begin at 12:45 PM.
From 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, the streets of the Upper Village (Grand Street/Old Post Road South) will be filled with live music, entertainment, delicious food & OVER 100 street vendors. This year, expect more food options than ever - BBQ, tacos, empanadas, bao buns, wraps, wings, lobster rolls, mac and cheese, burgers, craft beverages, cakes, pies, Italian ice, and more! There will be two stages featuring live music from The Blue Chips, Harmony Road, and Dos Belos. Games and activities will include face painting, sand art, a piñata bash, a pie eating contest, and interactive tours of Village fire trucks and construction vehicles. Community volunteer groups and service organizations will also be present to hand out information about their organizations and upcoming events.
We hope to see you at this year's Summerfest!
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Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
The American Legion Fox-Eklof Post 505 held a Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Corner to remember those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice. Veteran and Post Commander William Tuttle led the ceremony. Veteran and CFD Deputy Chief Thomas “Tex” Dinkler, pictured here, read the names of Croton servicemembers killed in action. We honor and remember those fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our nation.
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ShopRite of Croton presented a $5,000 check from their veterans campaign to the Fox-Eklof American Legion Post 505 at a May 26th presentation attended by Village Trustee Ann Gallelli, Trustee Len Simon, and Village Manager Bryan Healy. | | |
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2023 Veteran's Banner Program
The Village of Croton-on-Hudson is honored to announce the start of the 2023 Veteran's Banner Program. 48 banners recognizing local veterans are now displayed throughout the Village. A locater list will be published on social media page and the Village website.
At the end of the display period (from Memorial Day to Veterans Day), sponsors will have the option to display the banner again next year or the banner will be returned to the sponsor/family as a “Thank You” from our community.
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The Lorraine Hansberry Coalition, with support from the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, has organized a two-week, four-event 60th anniversary commemoration of “The Rally in Support of the Southern Freedom Movement,” which acclaimed playwright and activist Lorraine Hansberry chaired at Temple Israel of Northern Westchester in her hometown of Croton-on-Hudson.
The series will include a family-friendly rally and Kickoff Event at Temple Israel on June 11, with children’s programming for ages 4 to 10; a community discussion, Voting Rights 2023, at the Yacht Club on June 14; a photography exhibit and book-signing with William Abranowicz at the Black Cow on June 15; and a moderated special screening of “Mississippi: Is This America?” at the Croton Free Library on June 24. The events will connect participants to significant local civil rights history as they explore the importance of equality and voting rights in the 1960s and today. The events are free, but registration is required. For more information and to register, go to https://tinyurl.com/LHCevent on Eventbrite.
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Croton-on-Hudson to Host Great Loop Paddlers During Historic Canoe Journey
Ten paddlers representing the Haudenosaunee nations will make a stop at Croton-on-Hudson during their 1,500-mile canoe journey from Old Town, Maine to New York Harbor, known as the 'Great Loop'. The effort, which is being documented by National Geographic, is intended to raise awareness of Indigenous relationships with local waters and the importance of environmental conservation. The group, led by Hickory Edwards, founder of the Onondaga Canoe and Kayak Club and member of the Onondaga Nation Turtle Clan, is expected to land at Senasqua Park on June 17th between 5:30 and 7:30 PM, where they will be welcomed by residents and engage in a conversation about their historic journey. They will set out again in the morning to continue their upriver travel to Stony Point. The paddlers can be tracked in real time on Caltopo.
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Village-Wide Speed Limited Lowered to 25 MPH
Following the enactment of a new state law, Croton-on-Hudson has lowered the Village-wide speed limit from 30 MPH to 25 MPH in order to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. The change was supported by the Village's Bicycle-Pedestrian Committee and a detailed Traffic Engineering Study. While this change applies to most roadways in the Village, some will retain their 30 MPH speed limits, including Maple Street, Municipal Place, South Riverside Avenue and Croton Point Avenue. Please adhere to all posted speed limits and drive safely!
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Tax Bill Reminder
Tax bills will be mailed shortly and payment is due by July 3rd. If you do not receive your bill, please contact the Treasurer’s Office at 914-862-1419 to request a copy. If you would like to sign up for paperless billing for future bills, you can do so by going to the Village Website and click the Bill Email Form under the Village Treasurer Tab. As a reminder, these bills can be paid online by going to the village website and clicking "Online Payments" under the Citizen Action Center.
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The Department of Public Works recently repurposed wood from the Village's fallen Merwin Oak Tree to create a beautiful handcrafted bench. The project was done entirely in house by Mike Esposito, Brian Senno, and Luciano Ponce Ponce. The bench will make its public debut at Summerfest, where it will be on display at the DPW tent. The Department's work will preserve the memory of the Merwin Oak for years to come! | |
Bluebird Trail Dedication
Friday, June 2nd, 11:00 AM
Croton Landing
The Croton Rotary Club has created a Bluebird Trail, which will be dedicated as a special Earth Day event. Please gather at this sign near the Croton Landing parking lot and join members of the Board of Trustees, Croton’s Bird Commissioner Cary Andrews, Rotary leadership and others as we officially inaugurate Croton’s new Bluebird Trail.
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BBQ, Music, & Friends - 125th Anniversary Celebration at the Van Cortlandt Manor
Saturday, June 17th, Noon to 5:00 PM
Croton’s 125th Anniversary Committee and the Van Cortlandt Manor invite you to participate in the highpoint of our commemoration, and the social event of the season: BBQ, Music, & Friends on the grounds of the historic Manor House. Explore the grounds of the historic Van Cortlandt Manor before the property closes for long-term renovations. Exclusive guided tours of the Manor House will be available. Enjoy a catered BBQ from Cole's Market (including children's and vegan options). Beer, wine, and hard cider will be available for purchase from our friends at the Green Growler. There will be lawn games and activities for kids and adults alike. Enjoy a day of music with sounds from around the world as performed by local professional musicians:
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International Orange – Funky, bluesy, Jazzy R&B, 12:30-2pm
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Elinore O’Connell, Wild Irish Way – A New World Trip, 2:15 – 3:15 pm
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Connie Grossman Y Su Charanga – Afro-Cuban dance music, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Tickets are required for entry to the event. General Tickets are $45 per person, $25 for children ages 3-11, and no charge for children ages three and under. Tickets can be purchased online at croton125.org or by clicking the purchase tickets button below. Tickets will NOT be sold after June 9, 2023. Free parking is available in the lot across from the property. If you will require handicap parking or assistance, please contact [email protected].
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New Neighbor Community Potluck and Meet & Greet
Friday, June 23rd, 5:00 PM
Senasqua Park
Come meet and mingle with new and long-standing Croton-on-Hudson residents at a community potluck before the first Senasqua music concert of the summer. Bring something to share. Friends and family are welcome! Sponsored by the Croton Welcome Wagon.
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Summer Concert Series - The Fat City Rockers on June 23
Friday, June 23rd, 7:00 PM (Rain Date June 24)
Senasqua Park
The Village's Summer Concert Series kicks off with the Fat City Rockers - Rockabilly, Surf, and Rock N' Roll! Bring a blanket and some folding chairs and enjoy the tunes and Hudson River sunset. Click here for the Full Summer Concert Lineup.
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Summer Concert Series - The Blackstone Band on June 30
Friday, June 30th, 7:00 PM (Rain Date July 1)
Senasqua Park
The Village's Summer Concert Series continues with the Blackstone Band - Vintage, Blues, and Classic Rock. Bring a blanket and some folding chairs and enjoy the tunes and Hudson River sunset. Click here for the Full Summer Concert Lineup.
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Family Entertainment Series | Enjoy family movie nights and entertainment shows all summer long through the Croton Recreation Department's Family Summer Fun Series! See a list of events on the flyer below: | |
Silver Lake - 2023 Swimming Season
Silver Lake will open for the swimming season on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Swimming is permitted from June 24 – September 4, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Silver Lake is open to residents of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson and the Croton-Harmon School District ONLY. A Photo ID card issued by the Recreation Department is required for entry. Permits or daily fees are required for use of Silver Lake. For a list of rates, please see the 2023 Silver Lake Rules & Regulations.
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Municipal Building Summer Office Hours
Beginning June 1, 2023, all offices within the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building, located at 1 Van Wyck Street, will be operating under summer hours. These hours will be Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM and Friday from 8:30 AM until 2 PM. The summer hours will conclude September 4, 2023. Please note that the Village’s Department of Public Works will maintain their regular hours of 7 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday.
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