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Celebrating 10 Windle Park
The former YMCA building has been transformed into a truly beautiful residential complex for affordable housing serving seniors with incomes ranging from 30% - 70% of Westchester County's Area Median Income. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on March 6 at 11am to celebrate the completion of the project.
There are 109 one-bedroom and studio apartments, including those housing 35 men who lived in the single-room occupancy units on Main Street prior to the renovation. The development includes a rooftop courtyard, a game room, a fitness center, and a wall of historical photos referencing the building's past put together by Village Historian Sara Mascia. The building was also constructed with sustainability in mind. With 100% geothermal heating and cooling, a rooftop solar array, and a tight building envelope, the total utility costs for each unit, included in the rent, are only $50-$60 per month. The complex also contributed 68 new municipal parking spaces for the community in an indoor lot accessible off of South Washington Street.
The lottery for the affordable units was held in November 2023, with over 3,000 people applying for 109 units, with studios renting for as low as as $820/month including utilities. The units are now fully occupied. Bill Balter of Wilder Balter Partners, the development firm that constructed 10 Windle Park, reports that among their portfolio of affordable housing developments throughout the County, they have more than 16,000 people on their waiting lists, a recognition of how significant the need is for affordable housing in the region.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony drew project supporters from the many sectors that work on the issue of affordable housing including the Wilder Balter Development Team, the Commissioner of New York State Homes and Community Renewal, RuthAnne Visnauskas, County Executive Ken Jenkins, Director of County Operations Joan MacDonald, County Legislator Jewel Williams Johnson, and Village leadership. As was recognized in the remarks, a large project such as this in the heart of the Village takes a lot of people to bring it to fruition. The value of the effort was emphasized in the remarks by a current tenant who, after her spouse's illness which caused him to lose his job, had struggled to find housing they could afford. After winning a spot in the lottery and approaching the building for the first time, she turned to her husband and asked, "Is this real? Could we be in the right place?" After four years of work by many people, the 10 Windle Park project is an achievement in which the community can take great pride.
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Report from the Board of Trustees Meeting on 3.3.2025
ICYMI, you can watch Village Board meetings online.
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First Budget Hearing Scheduled: It is that time of year again, when the Village assembles its annual budget to pay for the services Tarrytown residents have come to expect. The annual budget sets the tax rate, as total anticipated costs must be covered by all revenues including property taxes. As Mayor Brown highlighted at the March 3rd meeting, the annual budget is where a municipality lives out its values, so it is vital that the community has the opportunity to inform and comment on the preparation of the annual budget. The Board has emphasized the need in recent years to improve budget transparency, and make the document more accessible and easier to understand. The budget is now prepared using the ClearGov platform which allows residents to access the budget online, and includes explanations from staff and department heads about projected changes in costs and revenues.
The first budget hearing will be held on Monday, March 17 at 7pm at Village Hall. The Tentative Budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 will be made available for public review by Friday, March 14 at 4:30pm on the Village website, and hard copies will be made available at Village Hall, in the Treasurer's Office, the Clerk's Office, the Administrator's Office and at the Library. The budget hearing will remain open at the April 7 Board of Trustees Meeting, with expected adoption on April 21. Although the Board has hosted an additional public workshop about the Budget at the Warner Library in years past, the workshop was poorly attended, and so the best venue for public comment this year will be by attending the budget hearings in person or by Zoom, or by sending public comments to the attention of the Village Clerk at kgilligan@tarrytownny.gov. If you have any questions about the new budget platform or anything else pertaining to the preparation of the annual budget you can also reach out to the Village Administrator at administrator@tarrytownny.gov.
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EV Charging Station Project Contracts Amended: In January 2024, the Board approved participation in the Westchester County Infrastructure Improvement program that would enable the Village to install 20 electric vehicle charging stations in four municipal parking lots with all costs paid for in full by three programs - one funded by the County, one funded by the State's New York Research and Development Agency, and one funded by Con Edison. Due to a change in regulations governing electric vehicle charging stations enacted by the Public Service Commission, the charging equipment needed to be changed from the originally proposed Flo chargers to ChargePoint chargers, which changed the overall project cost. The program is finally ready to re-launch, and the Board has approved the new agreements with INF Associates, the contractor associated with the program. All project costs are still fully reimbursable except for the annual maintenance and repair charges which are estimated at $4,784 per year and anticipated to be fully covered by user fees for charging.
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Coming up:
The Board of Trustees will hold its next Work Session on Wednesday, March 12 at 6:00pm. The agenda can be found on the Village website.
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Want to learn what's on the docket for the Board of Trustees? You can sign up to receive agendas in your inbox here.
Interested in what is currently before the Land Use Boards? Sign up to receive agendas in your inbox, or find them posted on the website, three days before the scheduled meeting.
Current applications before the Planning and Zoning Boards can be viewed online:
Planning
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Safe Streets for All: Please Sign Up to Attend
March 20 Public Meeting
Come join the Safe Streets for All project team at the first of two in-person public meetings!
Thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program and funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Villages of Tarrytown, Sleep Hollow and the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns School District are collaborating on a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to prevent serious injury and death from traffic crashes. In addition to official crash data, input from residents is essential to help identify areas of concern and priorities.
During this first public meeting, the team will give a presentation with information about current traffic safety trends, the Safe Streets for All project timeline, activities to date, and ways to participate in the planning process. The meeting will also include in-person activities for the public to provide comments and leave feedback on traffic safety challenges they experience.
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This event will take place on March 20, 2025, from 6-8pm at the Tarrytown Senior Center!
- All ages are welcome and refreshments will be provided.
- Spanish language interpretation will be available at the meeting.
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Advanced registration is not required but highly encouraged: https://SafeSteets4All.eventbrite.com
In the meantime, please consider completing our community survey and come out to meet us at one of our upcoming outreach appearances! You can also learn more about this project by visiting the project webpage.
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St Patrick's Day Parade: March 16, 2025, 1:30pm
The 2025 Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown St. Patrick's Day Parade is scheduled for Sunday, March 16. The parade kicks-off at 1:30pm from Main Street in Tarrytown, then proceeds north on Route 9 to Beekman Avenue in Sleepy Hollow. This year, the Parade posthumously honors the late Sister Susan Gardella as Grand Marshall. Sister Susan, who passed away in January of 2025, served as Executive Director and Co-Founder of the RHSM Life Center in Sleepy Hollow. The Life Center has been serving the needs of the community in Sleepy Hollow for more than 25 years.
The following Aides have been honored by the Parade Committee for their service to the community: Andrew Brereton, Irvington, Paul Hood, Elmsford, James Huvane, Sleepy Hollow, John Kavanah, Hastings, Barbara McEneney, Tarrytown, Michael Moynihan, Dobbs Ferry, Marian Tierney, Ardsley, Gail Wind, Mt. Pleasant.
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Con Edison Update
This coming week Con Ed crews will be working in the following areas:
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Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: Rosehill and Fairview
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Thursday and Friday: Fairview between Rosehill and Altamont
As they complete the gas main replacement work, a second crew will follow to complete the service connection work.
Con Ed anticipates working in this neighborhood through the end of April.
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Reminder: Tax Liens to be Sold on March 21, 2025
Please be aware that any UNPAID Village Taxes will go on sale at the Village’s Annual Lien Sale on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10 am. This means that the unpaid debt you owe can be purchased by a third party.
Tax payments will be accepted in the Village Treasurer’s Office through 4:30 pm Thursday, March 20, 2025 (postmark not accepted). If you have any questions, please call 914-631-7873.
More information can be found with the Treasurer's Department.
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Energy Affordability Program Available for Low-Income Con Ed Customers
From Con Edison:
Con Edison customers who receive qualifying government assistance benefits can receive a discount of up to $173 per month on their energy bills, through the Energy Affordability Program (EAP).
Customers receiving Medicaid, Veterans Disability or Survivors Pension, Federal Public Housing Assistance, or Lifeline Telephone Service Program benefits among others can enroll online or apply via email, fax, mail, or in person at one of Con Edison’s walk-in centers.
Most customers receiving certain benefits, like Supplemental Security Income, Home Energy Assistance Program, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, are automatically enrolled in the EAP.
Visit coned.com for more information on eligibility and how to apply, and to learn more about additional assistance programs, like HEAP and EnergyShare.
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RECREATION RUNDOWN
For information about all of the upcoming events and programs organized by the Recreation Department, click here, or sign up to get the news straight to your inbox every other week.
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Sign Up For The TEAC Vine Squad!
Calling all outdoor enthusiasts and tree lovers… The annual winter-into-spring Vine Squad is forming now! The 2025 Vine Squad Meet-Up dates are:
The meeting place is at the Hiker’s Parking Lot at the corner of Wilson Park Drive and County House Rd.
Sign up HERE
Please wear leather gloves and warm clothes. If you have loppers and/or clippers, please bring those. We will provide additional tools as well as a few thermoses of hot cocoa and coffee.
Come meet some new folks, get a little exercise and save our trees from vicious vines!! For more information, reach out to Cathy at cruhland@aol.com.
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Zoning Board Meeting, 3/10, 7:30pm
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Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council, 3/10, 7:30pm
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Board of Trustees Work Session, 3/12, 6pm
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Planning Board Work Session, 3/13, 8:45am
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Tree Commission, 3/13, 5:30pm
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Board of Trustees Meeting, 3/17, 7pm
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Architectural Review Board, 3/19. 7pm
Learn more by visiting the Boards and Committees pages on our website.
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The Village of Tarrytown benefits from engaged, caring, and talented residents who volunteer their time and expertise to help create the community they want to inhabit. There are many opportunities to serve, whether contributing to the vision and development of public spaces, environmental issues, housing affordability, transportation challenges or recreation programs. Find out more about the Village’s many Boards and Committees and fill out a volunteer application by visiting: tarrytownny.gov/volunteer-to-serve
For all those who apply to serve on a Committee, because vacancies may be limited, we would like to include you on a general volunteer list for one-off events that may arise. Please indicate in your application whether you are willing to be contacted if the need arises.
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Do you have a Community Event to include in the Tarrytown Link?
The Tarrytown Link is released the Friday after the Regular Board of Trustees meeting, twice per month. All info must be submitted by noon on the Wednesday prior to the Tarrytown Link's release. Submissions included in this listing are intended solely to inform of events and info of general interest to subscribers in Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. No events that are religious or political in nature will be posted. The Village of Tarrytown does not necessarily endorse, support or take any position with regard to organizations or entities whose events and/or activities are listed. The Village makes no representation as to the accuracy thereof, nor does it assume any liability in connection with same. The Village reserves the right to reject submissions if the proposals received are not timely or do not adhere to these guidelines in part or in full. If submitting a flyer, please consider submitting a translation in Spanish as well.
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