November 25, 2025

The holiday season has officially kicked off! Here are the upcoming events that are free open to the whole community:

We spoke to Santa, and he's coming to Ossining! Join us for our annual Market Square Tree Lighting on Friday, December 5th, starting at 6:00 PM.

Enjoy festive entertainment by Mike Risko Music School, After School Rec Choir, Ossining High School Ensemble, and DJ Johnny G.

Sweet Treats & Warm Delights: Hot Chocolate & Cookies

Don’t Miss A Ride on the Christmas Train!

Meet and eat breakfast with Santa. Take a 360 picture, get a small gift, and turn in your wish list to the Jolly Elf from the North Pole. Entertainment will be on hand to delight the youngsters. You must register in advance online or at the Recreation Office to reserve a space. At this time, there is still seating available at 9 AM.



Click here to register: https://bit.ly/OssiningRecBreakfastWithSanta2025

Join us for the Menorah Lighting at Market Square, sponsored by the local Chabad on December 17th at 6:00 PM. Refreshments will be served.

The Central Committee of Organized War Veterans of the Town of Ossining will hold its Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on Sunday, December 7th @ noon, at Village Hall (16 Croton Ave).

Please join us for a tribute to the many men and women that served in that period of American History when the United States of America were attacked by a foreign power seeking to destroy us and our way of life.

I invite you to experience the authentic character of Ossining by shopping and dining right here in the village. Whether it is for a carefully crafted brew, delicious local food, or shopping at one of our independent retailers, you’ll find everything from unique, handmade gifts or specialty goods. All this while supporting our neighbors who define this community, creating a more sustainable and distinctive experience that truly reflects the spirit of Ossining.

Westchester County is offering 108 affordable ownership condominiums through separate lotteries for two newly-renovated, all-affordable buildings in White Plains. These units, which include studios, one-bedroom, and three-bedroom layouts, are available to households earning at or below 100% of the Area Median Income. Certain units have preferences for households affected by Hurricane Ida or residents with Mobility or Hearing/Vision impairments. The new condos offer amenities such as a lounge, co-working space, fitness room, and outdoor seating.

The two locations and their respective deadlines are: 6 Cottage Place (40 units) with an application deadline of February 12, 2026 and a lottery on March 3, 2026; and 99 Church Street (68 units) with an application deadline of March 2, 2026 and a lottery on March 17, 2026. First occupancy is expected in July 2026. Residents must register on the Westchester County HomeSeeker site (homeseeker.westchestergov.com) to create a household profile and participate. For more information, contact John Hofstetter at the WC Department of Planning via email.

Ossining Farmers Market Update! The Down to Earth Ossining Farmers Market is getting ready to take its winter break. Be sure to stop by the market on its final day of the season this year: Saturday, December 20th, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM, to stock up on fresh local goods for the holidays! The market will then close for the winter and looks forward to welcoming everyone back in the spring on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Thank you for supporting your local farmers and vendors!

This week’s Legislative Meeting will take place at 7:30PM at the Courthouse on Wednesday, December 3rd.

• We will begin with swearing in Ossining’s newest Police Officer, Niko Herrera!
• We will then hold a public hearing on the renewal of the Village’s cable franchise agreement with Cablevision.
• The Board will have the opportunity to adopt (3) local laws, all of which were discussed at the October 22nd Work Session and on which public comments were heard at the November 19th Legislative Meeting.
• Local Law Amending Chapter 247 Towing
• Local Law Amending Chapter 92 Building Construction
• Local Law Amending Chapter 229 Streets and Sidewalks
• The Board also has (3) resolutions to adopt various facets of the 2026 Village Budget, including the budget itself, as well as changes to the Fee Schedule (one resolution for Water/ Sewer, another for everything else).
• There are also (3) annual resolutions that will authorize the Treasurer to levy overdue payments on the upcoming Village tax bill.
• The first resolution addresses overdue water/ sewer charges.
• The second resolution addresses unpaid ETPA (Emergency Tenant Protection Act) fees.
• The third resolution addresses unpaid snow removal/ landscaping charges—there is only one for 2025, carried over from December of 2024.
•  Finally, under New Business, there is a resolution to sign two new agreements with CivicPlus, our website vendor.

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I am Honored to be appointed by County Executive Jenkins to the County’s Women Advisory Board. I’m grateful for this opportunity and look forward to representing our community with dedication.