March 26, 2024

During Women’s History Month, NYS Legislative Women's Caucus members honor distinguished women from their districts annually.

This year, Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg proudly honored the Village of Ossining’s Historian, Joyce Sharrock-Cole, for her numerous contributions to our community. Joyce traveled to Albany to join the Assemblywoman for a reception at the Governor's mansion and was recognized in the Assembly chamber.



Thank you, Assemblywoman Levenberg, for celebrating Joyce's contributions and accomplishments in expanding our knowledge of Ossining's, Westchester County's, and New York State's history.

The Taconic/Hudson Valley Region Youth Bureau Association held a "Breakfast/Recognition and Training Event on Tuesday, March 19.

The event's objective was to increase awareness of Youth Boards and civic engagement and advocacy for children, youth, and families across the region. The event also centered on improving understanding of Youth Boards and their role in the community, promoting civic engagement by encouraging stakeholders to inquire and join Youth Boards, and raising awareness of existing Youth Board members and their invaluable commitment to uplifting the work of Youth Bureaus.



During the event, Hudson Valley Youth Bureau Association members recognized Youth Board members for their efforts within their respective communities. At this event, Ossining’s Alice Joselow, who has worked tirelessly for decades to bring a youth bureau to Ossining, was recognized for her selfless contributions, time, expertise, and energy to ensure that the Ossining Youth Bureau can continue to thrive. Alice was not able to attend the event, so Village Manager Karen D'Attore, Youth Bureau Director Chima Monday, and Youth Advisory Board Chair Harry L. Campbell were able to accept this prestigious award on her behalf.

Tenth in our series of volunteer committee spotlights:

The powers and duties of the Zoning Board of Appeals include:

1. Upon appeal from an order on determination or upon requests by a Village official, board, or agency to provide an interpretation of any portion of the Village's Zoning Code (Chapter 270) or any condition or requirement specified or made under the code or to determine the location of a zoning district boundary
2. Interpretation of the zoning code (Chapter 270) on appeal from a determination by the Building Inspector

The ZBA consists of five members appointed by the Village Manager with a term of 5 years.

Click here to view the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The most recently formed Placemaking Committee is the remaining volunteer board/ committee to be spotlighted.

In observance of Good Friday, Village offices will close at 12:30 PM on Friday, March 29^th. For those who celebrate, I'd like to send Easter wishes and eggs—eggspecially to you!

This week’s Work Session will be held at 16 Croton and begin at 7:30PM on Wednesday, March 27^th, 2024.

The Work Session agenda will be as follows:

We will begin with a presentation by our cybersecurity consultant, Thomas DeMayo of O'Connor Davies, who will join Corporation Counsel Kahan to discuss the information security policy.

• Valerie Monastra, Principal Planner - Nelson Pope Voorhis will join us for three planning-related agenda items:
• Stormwater Regulations/ Paving Permitting
• Short Term Rentals (Airbnb)
• Vacant Storefronts
• Paul Fraioli, P.E., Village Engineer, and Joseph Agostinelli, Building Inspector, will join us for a presentation on Front Yard Parking.

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