October 27, 2026

The recent state water grant for Ossining is an important investment in our drinking water infrastructure. Governor Kathy Hochul announced $5 million in state funding in for the Village of Ossining’s new Indian Brook Water Treatment Plant. The funding is intended to help replace the aging facility, improve water quality and reliability, and reduce the financial burden on local water customers.

What this means for Ossining

• Safer, more reliable drinking water: The new Indian Brook Water Treatment Plant will replace aging infrastructure and incorporate modern treatment technology to help address contaminants and maintain compliance with drinking water standards.
• Less financial pressure on ratepayers: The $5 million grant helps cover the cost of a major capital project that otherwise would have to be financed more heavily through water rates, borrowing or other local resources. It reduces the local funding burden, although it does not guarantee that water rates will remain unchanged.
• Support for housing and economic development: Reliable water capacity is essential for existing residents, businesses and future development. Modernizing the plant helps strengthen the infrastructure needed to accommodate community growth.
• Benefits for the Village and Town: The Indian Brook facility serves the Village of Ossining and the unincorporated Town of Ossining, so reliable treatment capacity is important to water customers in both municipalities

Join us in Market Square on Friday, October 30, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for the annual Village of Ossining Trunk or Treat. Bring the family to enjoy Halloween festivities, decorated car trunks, and trick-or-treating right in the heart of downtown.

It’s budget time! A local government’s annual budget outlines community priorities, revenues, expenditures, and departmental funding. Staff has prepared the proposed 2027 budget for Board of Trustees review and approval. The budget process aligns municipal operations with strategic goals while serving residents, local businesses, and public partners. The public is invited to observe the preliminary 2027 Budget Review Schedule: Tuesday, November 10th, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday, November 11th, 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM; Thursday, November 12th, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM; and Friday, November 13th (if needed), 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

If you missed my update last week, catch up on the major progress we're making across Ossining—including key developments with our $60+ million Downtown Revitalization Initiative, the new Aqueduct Hub and Multi-Modal Transportation Center, Route 9 pedestrian and roadway enhancements, balanced housing efforts, and our continued investments in local parks, youth programs, and community spaces. Watch the full video message above to see how these initiatives are moving our community forward: https://youtu.be/KENj2taGaLc

At the Work Session - Oct 28 2026 we will be discussing:

• Valerie Monastra, AICP- Associate Partner- Nelson Pope Voorhis will be here presenting T-Zone/Conditional Uses Village-Wide Part 3 focusing on Battery Energy Storage and Senior Facilities.
• This will be followed with a review of the Planning Board’s feedback on the BESS Moratorium.
• Stuart Kahan, Corporation Counsel will be discussing four consulting agreements up for renewal as of 12/31/26. (Resolutions for their approval will be on the 11/4 agenda):
• Planning Consultant Nelson Pope Voorhis
• Liability TPA (USI Future Comp)
• Service Level Agreement (A1 Computer Services)
• SPCA Westchester
• Stuart will also be updating the BOT on a proposed moratorium on the Village Code pertaining to the use of unmanned Aircraft/Aircraft Systems (aka Drones).

Please note: The Village offices, including the Joseph G. Caputo Community Center, will be closed on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026, in observance of Election Day. As a result, next week's Mayor's Message will be sent out on Wednesday, November 4th.

Reminder: Daylight Saving Time Ends This Weekend! Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour before heading to bed this Saturday night, October 31. Daylight Saving Time officially ends at **2:00 AM on Sunday, November 1. While most digital devices and smartphones will adjust automatically overnight, remember to manually update microwave clocks, ovens, and car stereos on Sunday morning. Home Safety Tip: The seasonal time change is also the perfect prompt to test your home's smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and replace their batteries if needed.

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