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DPW Snow Fleet Vehicles are Ready for Action: We are anticipating a significant winter storm event from early Sunday through Monday. Please do what you can to stay off the roads during the storm event. Village Hall will be closed on Monday, the Library and Fitness Center are closed on Sunday and Monday, sanitation services are suspended on Monday, and evening meetings are postponed. You can find Snow Emergency information on the Village website and below. Stay on top of weather advisories from the National Weather Service: https://www.weather.gov/

Highlights from the January 21, 2026 Board Meeting

Establishment of New Position - Village Auditor

The Board of Trustees established a new position for the Treasurer's office - the Village Auditor. As mandated by New York State, the newly established part-time Auditor will provide an additional internal control for the payment of bills by confirming that all purchasing adheres to Village policies and State and Federal regulations before payment is issued. This extra layer of review helps mitigate any risks associated with the expenditure of public money, and helps the Village meet requirements imposed by New York State. This position will be a part-time contractual position, and might be a good position for a member of our community with corresponding skills and experience. The Village will be circulating the opportunity once the new code amendment has been filed with New York State.

Alarm Permits

The Village requires that all resident and business owners, who have a home or business alarm system obtain an Alarm Permit through the Village of Tarrytown per Chapter 76 of the Village Code. This permit ensures that any device which transmits a signal to our police or fire departments is registered with the Village. This process also helps cut down on the number of false alarms which cost the Village many lost hours in response time on the part of our police officers and volunteer fire department members.

The Board of Trustees will be reducing the term for an alarm permit from two years to one year, and thereby will reduce the corresponding fee by half. This is part of the transition to a new online permitting software that will allow applicants to apply for and receive Village permits online and renew them online when the time comes.

Want some advice on how to cut down on false alarms and the fees that are charged when too many are triggered? 80% of all false alarms are due to "user error." Here are some tips for making sure that your alarm is triggered only in case of emergency.

New Planning Board Member

After 20 years volunteering for the Village of Tarrytown Planning Board, David Aukland is stepping down. David has been a key contributor to many initiatives impacting the Village landscape including serving on committees focused on Zoning and Subdivision Code changes, the Comprehensive Plan, the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement, Village trailways, the Tree Commission and on Rt. 9 improvements, among others. David moved to Tarrytown in 1986 for what was supposed to be a temporary two-year secondment with IBM, and has been here ever since. After retiring from IBM in 2005, David wanted to engage with his community, and he has since made a huge impact on the Village he calls home. He has given countless hours to this Village and we are all thankful.

Replacing David Aukland on the Planning Board is Mark Weinstein, an attorney by profession with experience representing non-profit organizations and serving as legal counsel to State Assembly representatives. Mark Weinstein has been serving as an alternate on the Zoning Board of Appeals since March 2025.

Coming Up

• Board of Trustees Priorities Meeting: Monday, January 26, 2026, 6pm, EF School

Please note, this meeting date may change depending on the weekend snow storm. Also, the location is at the EF School instead of in Village Hall for a change of venue as the Board works on setting priorities for FY 2026-2027. The priorities will be published in a message on the website and in the annual budget document.

• Board of Trustees Work Session: Wednesday, January 28, 6:00pm
• Board of Trustees Regular Meeting: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 7:00pm

Please note Wednesday BOT Meeting due to NYCOM conference for Trustees in Albany.

Snow Emergency Declared

Effective Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 8pm to Tuesday, January 27 at 8am

What does this mean for you?

• Village Hall will be closed on Monday, January 26, and Senior activities and the Senior Shuttle will be cancelled. Evening meetings scheduled for Monday, January 26 are cancelled or postponed.
• The Warner Library and the Fitness Center will be closed on Sunday, January 25 and Monday, January 26.
• Parking restrictions for Snow Emergency Zones will be in effect.
• Parking Lot D and Parking Lot 4 (Washington Street West) can be used by residents during the emergency.
• Alternate Side Parking is suspended during the snow emergency for streets that have both snow zones and alternate side of the street parking restrictions. 
• No Parking in Lot G during the Snow Emergency.
• Sidewalks must be cleared of ice within 2 hours, and sidewalks in the downtown zones must be cleared at all times between 7am and 9pm.

For detailed information including a list of streets included in the Snow Emergency Zone, rules about clearing sidewalks and guidance on how to prepare and stay safe, please visit the Village website at https://www.tarrytownny.gov/snowemergencyJanuary24

Sanitation Schedule during Snow Emergency

Sanitation Services suspended on Monday, January 26.

• Mon. Jan. 26 - NO COLLECTION. DPW focused on snow clearance. 
• Tue. Jan. 27 - Garbage: Monday collection schedule, Recycling: Co-op and Condo Recycling collection, Commercial District cardboard collection.
• Wed. Jan. 28 - Garbage: Tuesday collection schedule. Co-op trash collection (only collection of week). Recycling: No collection. 
• Thu. Jan. 29 - Garbage: No Collection. Recycling: Normal Thursday recycling schedule plus Commercial District recycling. 
• Fri. Jan. 30 – Garbage: Follows regular Friday schedule. Commercial District garbage collection. Regular collection of Bulk and Metal items. Recycling: Commercial district cardboard only.

Snowman Contest!

The snow is perfect, the cocoa is hot, and our yards are looking a little… empty. We’re officially challenging Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow to get outside and build a snowy neighbor. Classic frosty, snow-dog, mermaid....let's see it!

-Create a snowman, take a pic (with the family or just snowman) & submit the pic between Sun 1/25-Tues 1/27 by 5:00 p.m.

-Add to our socials with hashtag #TarrytownFrostyFun2026

-ONE snowman submission per family

-Best 3 snowmen will win a gift card to a local business

-Please help us maintain a family friendly event and keep it appropriate

Dress extra warmly & be creative!”

https://www.instagram.com/tarrytownrecreation/

https://www.facebook.com/tarrytownrecreation/

Celebrate Black History Month

with Us in February

Please join us at the first Village Board of Trustees Meeting in February on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 to honor William "Bill" Burnette, a longtime Village resident and contributor to our community who passed away in 2025. We will be joined by local family members of Mr. Burnette to recognize his work with the School District, his contributions to organizations like the Community Opportunity Center and the Tarrytown Municipal Housing Authority, and other ways he helped shape the Tarrytown community throughout his lifetime.

We also invite you to join us later in February at the TaSH Farmer's Market on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The Cultural Heritage Recognition Committee was newly formed in 2025 and has put together a wonderful event to celebrate Black culture, history and community in cooperation with the TaSH. Taste dessert offerings from Pik Nik, listen to MoTown music, and learn about the Harriet Tubman Scenic Byway. We look forward to celebrating Black History in Tarrytown with you in February.

Adopt A Spot in 2026

Help make our Village even more beautiful

Is one of your New Year's resolutions to find more ways to connect in person with friends and neighbors? What about finding more ways to give back to your community? Consider doing both at the same time in 2026 by participating in the Village's Adopt-A-Spot program.

A first hand account of what it is like to Adopt A spot was published by Suzy Allman in the latest TEAC newsletter. Suzy is responsible for transforming the triangle at the intersection of Neperan Road and McKeel.

Applications are due February 15. Information is available on the Village website.

Sign Up for the Vine Squad

All interested weekend vine warriors are invited to join the next season of Vine Squad. We will be cutting the vines that choke our trees in several of the park areas of Tarrytown. The next meet-up will be on January 24. Please dress appropriately and wear heavy shoes for safety’s sake.

The meet-ups, which are always on Saturdays from 10 am to 12 noon, are scheduled as follows:

January 24

February 7

February 21

March 7

March 21

To sign up please go to Volunteer New York and search for Vine Squad in Tarrytown.

New Program to Support

Accessory Dwelling Unit Construction

ADU Plus One offers grants to income-eligible property owners

The Plus One ADU Program is a New York State grant available to support homeowners of modest means to build or renovate accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The program provides up to $125,000 per home in soft and hard costs to create or legalize ADUs/accessory apartments in Tarrytown, with 10% of the award dedicated to HAC delivery/administrative fees.

The program supports low- and middle-income single-family homeowners who wish to build a new ADU or improve an existing one. Eligible projects include basement, attic, or interior apartments; garage conversions; and small stand-alone units on single-family lots. Homeowners needing to legalize or bring existing ADUs up to code may also apply.

To qualify, homeowners must:

• Have a household income not exceeding 120% of the area median income (AMI) as shown in the chart below.
• Own and occupy the residence as their primary home.
• Demonstrate financial need for the grant.
• Ensure the ADU complies with local zoning and that homeowner’s insurance is in place.
• If project costs exceed $125,000, homeowners must secure additional funding.
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

Maximum Annual Gross Household Income Limits

Applications are open through March 1st.

If you are interested in applying, please contact Savannah Hoffman at shoffman@affordablehomes.org

Latin Dance Night with the Rivertown Dance Academy

Claim your spot on the floor at Latin Dance Night, celebrating Dominican Independence Weekend. Enjoy mini lessons in Merengue & Bachata, tasty bites and adult beverages.

 - $40 per person

 - No experience necessary, all levels welcome

 - Non-partner event

Space is limited, reserve your spot early!

www.RivertownDanceAcademy.org/store/p43/latindancenighttickets

Featuring Guest Artist: Brianna Luciano

Yonkers-based choreographer and performer with 18 years of dance experience and 13+ years of teaching across Latin, hip hop, street jazz, acro, heels, and hustle.

When: Saturday, Feb 28 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Where: Rivertown Dance Academy | 69 N Broadway Lower Level, Tarrytown, NY 10591

Contact: Christina, Rivertown Dance Academy

Email: christina@rivertowndanceacademy.org, Phone: 914.631.4302

Contact:

Ann Scholl, League of Women Voters of the Rivertowns

914-478-0142 or info@lwv-rivertowns.org

Please note that February 14, 2026, is the Party Change Deadline in New York State, the deadline to choose or change a party affiliation. Only those enrolled in a particular party may vote in that party’s primary election on June 23, 2026. If you are enrolled as an independent voter you cannot vote in a party primary.

Contact your Board of Elections (BOE) to download a registration form to change or add a party affiliation. The form must be received by the BOE by February 14. If you are not a member of either of the two major parties, please check to see if your party is holding a primary. (Even though February 14 is a Saturday, the BOE will be open.)

https://citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com/register-to-vote

Affordable Housing Lottery Open for 55+ Development in Yonkers

New affordable housing is available for seniors aged 55+! Applications for the lottery at Mary the Queen Senior Housing , located at 35 Vark Street in Yonkers, are due February 26, 2026. Apply and learn more at https://shorturl.at/brhBo.

Mary the Queen, financed by New York States Homes and Community Renewal (NYS HCR), will have 12 units available for seniors aged 55+ rents starting from $1,430 (see attached for more information). 3 units will be adapted for those with mobility impairments and 1 will be adapted for those with hearing and vision impairments.

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