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Many thanks to all who contributed to another successful St. Patrick's Day Parade in Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. Congratulations to the Marshalls and Aides who were honored for their service including Neighborhood House, serving seniors in both Villages, and John Sutherland of TNT Sports. Many thanks to the volunteers of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee and the Village staff in the Police and Public Works Departments as well as Fire and EMS, who ensure the event runs smoothly as ever.

Highlights from the March 16, 2026 Board Meeting

Budget Hearing Will Continue on April 6

The Village of Tarrytown’s FY 2026-2027 Tentative Budget has been released for public review. The Village Administrator presented the Tentative Budget at the March 16 Board of Trustees meeting. The public hearing was opened, and will continue at the April 6 meeting.

This year's budget reflects a somewhat more challenging fiscal climate, with many relied-upon revenue streams projected to remain flat. Nevertheless, the budget continues to comply with the New York State 2-percent tax levy cap.

Brief Summary Statistics:

• Total Proposed Expenditures for All Funds: $43,400,814 (5.2% increase over FY 2026)
• Total Tax Levy: $21,970,927 (6.47% increase over FY 2026 and within NYS tax cap)
• Tax Rate: $7.4166 per $1,000 of assessed value (0.5% increase from FY 2026)

The link to the digital budget is on the Village website and can be found here.

You may view the budget in digital format which allows you to click through the key sections, or you can download the pdf version of the document.

If you would like a printed copy, you may print at home, or reach out to the Village Administrator's office and we will print one for you: administrator@tarrytownny.gov or (914) 631-1785.

Please send questions or comments about the Tentative Budget to the attention of the Village Clerk: kgilligan@tarrytownny.gov.

Public Hearing Scheduled to Allow Higher Penalties for Code Enforcement Violations

Following the heavy snowstorms this winter, the Village contended with a number of commercial properties that neglected to clear sidewalks as required under Village code. Despite being issued violation notices, the property owners continued to neglect their responsibilities, and as a result, the Village had to perform the work and charge the cost back to the commercial entity. This happened in successive snow storms, indicating that the penalty violations were treated as the "cost of doing business," and possibly less costly than engaging someone to clear the sidewalks.

The Village caps the penalty for most code enforcement violations at $250 per day. To allow the Village discretion to increase the penalty up to $1,000, particularly when dealing with offenders who repeatedly neglect their responsibility, the Board called for a public hearing to amend the code. The Local Law under consideration can be found at the end of the agenda.

Zoning Text Amendment to Allow Residential Use in Downtown Historic District Referred to Planning Board

At the request of the owner of 27 Main Street, Henry Cabral of Tarry Tavern, the Board of Trustees referred a Zoning Text Amendment for review by the Planning Board. The amendment would formally establish that residential uses are permitted above other permitted uses in the downtown historic district, including restaurants. Residential dwelling units currently exist above restaurants in the downtown, and were pre-existing before zoning code amendments were made not allowing their use.. These are called "pre-existing non-conforming" units. This text amendment would allow the new development of dwelling units above restaurants as long as they comply with all relevant State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Codes. This Zoning Amendment would only apply to the Main Street Historic District in the Restricted Retail (RR) Zoning District. This issue will likely be before the Planning Board in April.

Parking Fees

The Village will be increasing parking permit fees by 3% this year in line with cost of living increases. The new fees will be the following:

Coming Up

• Board of Trustees Work Session: Wednesday, March 25, 6:00pm

***Please note this meeting was originally scheduled for April 1 but was moved to March 25 in recognition of the first night of Passover.

• Board of Trustees Regular Meeting: Monday, April 6, 2026 7:00pm

The Budget Hearing will continue at that April 6 meeting.

Con Ed Gas Construction Re-Starts on March 30

Con Edison crews are returning to Tarrytown as part of their regional gas main replacement project. This project involves replacing older pipes with durable materials, with work typically occurring on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Con Edison is actively installing and replacing gas mains across Westchester to modernize infrastructure, often requiring street excavation, temporary traffic disruptions and temporary service interruptions.

Starting Monday, March 30, Con Ed's contractor, Hawkeye Construction, will be starting construction at the intersection of Church Street and Riverview Avenue in the Miller Park Neighborhood. They will be working in that area for approximately 4 to 6 weeks which will include individual service work to properties along the street.

They will be staging materials and equipment on the Village property near the pedestrian bridge.

We anticipate that Con Edison will be working in the Tappan Landing neighborhood beginning in early to mid May.

Fixing Pot Holes

After a long, rough winter, our streets are in need of repair, and our Public Works Department has been actively addressing pot holes around the Village. If you know of one that needs fixing, please reach out to our DPW office: dpw@tarrytownny.gov

Tree Planting Season

The Tarrytown Tree Commission's annual goal is to have at least 100 trees planted in our public spaces every year. We are planning our spring planting, and welcome suggestions for public space plantings. Do you have a location in mind where you think we could use a new tree? Please send us your suggestions! Please email afasman@tarrytownny.gov and include the address or GPS coordinate with your recommendation.

Earth Month in Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow

The Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council (TEAC) and Sustainable Sleepy Hollow (SSH) are joining forces for a powerful series of Earth Month events.

Check out the entire calendar and register for the events at https://earthmonth10591.org/

TEAC Accepting Community Garden Applications

Tarrytown's Community Vegetable Garden is between Cobb Lane next to the Paulding School annex. Each Fall we solicit applications for gardeners in anticipation of the spring planting season. For more info and to sign up, visit our website.

Compost Giveback Day: Garden Gold Available for Residents

Saturday, April 11, 9am to 12pm, Sleepy Hollow High School

Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow gardeners… Grab your empty bins and buckets and join us to take home the compost that has been produced by our Villages’ Food Scrap Recycling programs. Stop by the Sleepy Hollow High School Admin Building Parking Lot – before or after your trip to the TASH farmers market – to take up to two large containers of free compost for your home garden.

Volunteers needed – community service hours awarded:  VOLUNTEER TO HELP

Chamber of Commerce Sponsors First Annual

Art Crawl on the Hudson

The Sleepy Hollow Tarrytown Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a month-long celebration "transforming the streets of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow into an enchanted Instagram Art Trail."

Art Crawl on the Hudson is a celebration of the creative spirit that defines our villages. We invite residents, visitors, and art enthusiasts to stroll our streets, discover new works—ranging from traditional paintings and drawings to intricate mosaics and sculpture—and support the local businesses that host them.

Sign up to Donate Blood at the Tarrytown Senior Center

Thursday, March 26 from 9am to 2pm

Consider donating this month as the Red Cross is reporting a severe blood and platelet shortage. Requests from hospitals exceed the available supply, drawing down the blood supply by about 35% over the past month. The shortage is especially serious for platelets and type O, A negative and B negative blood. Bonus consideration: Donors will receive.a $15 gift card by email in the month of March. Register to dnoate on the Red Cross website.

The Importance of Dark Skies this Season

Did you know that Tarrytown is located along a significant corridor for bird migration? From March 15 through May 31, thousands of birds fly overhead each night on their path north. They rely on environmental cues to navigate at night which can be disrupted by artificial light. AS TEAC highlights in their recent newsletter, you can help by taking some simple steps during the months of migration:

• Turn off unnecessary outdoor lighting after 10 p.m.
• Switch off interior lights in empty rooms and office spaces overnight.
• Use motion sensors or timers instead of leaving lights on all night.
• Install shielded, downward-facing fixtures to prevent light from spilling upward.
• Choose warm-colored bulbs (3000K or lower) rather than bright blue-white LEDs.
• Close blinds and curtains at night to reduce light escaping from windows.
• Dim or temporarily turn off decorative landscape and façade lighting.
• Encourage your building management or HOA to adopt bird-safe lighting practices.

The New York State Thruway Authority will be dimming the Bridge lights during the peak migration period this season and TEAC will be promoting the Dark Skies initiative throughout Earth Month. Interested in learning more about migrating birds in your area? You can join a local club and meet others with the same interest.

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:

March 7

March 21

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

Sign Up for Grid Rewards by April 2026

to Earn Money This Summer

With snow still on the ground, summer may seem a good distance off, but sweltering days will be here soon enough. On the days of peak energy use this summer, when everyone is running air conditioners at full blast, if you choose to raise your thermostat by even a few degrees, Con Ed will pay you for that effort. That is because on those high energy use days, it is costly for them to secure enough power. So use a little less energy on those peak demand days and receive a check in the mail from Grid Rewards. The highest energy users save the most money but the average households earn between $80 and $100 annually.

GridRewards is a demand response program that helps you track and improve your energy efficiency and save money while doing so. It’s an easy to use app that is available to all ConEd customers.

E-Bike Vouchers Still Available

Anyone who lives in Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Croton on Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, or Village or Town of Ossining and who makes less than 80% of Area Median Income can qualify for an e-bike voucher for up to $1,000 off the purchase of an e-bike.

Friends of Music Concerts, which presents the finest in professional chamber music, announced that its 73^rd season brings return engagements of the esteemed Han, Setzer, Finckel piano trio and the Balourdet Quartet, plus established masters Quartetto di Cremona and the Horszowski Trio, in addition to emerging artists Trio Azura and the Curtis on Tour musicians.

“In our turbulent era, classical music brings peace and tranquility. It has been described as ‘a quiet resistance to the noise of the world.’ The artists we present in our ‘Serenity and Passion’ season share their skill and commitment with us and we are fortunate to experience it,” said FOMC President Susan Harris.

Performances are scheduled to take place at Sleepy Hollow High School’s Kusel Auditorium, 210 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. and audience members are invited to a reception after each concert to mingle and meet the artists.

Here is the season lineup:

The Han, Setzer, Finckel piano trio, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, 7:30 p.m. Pianist Wu Han, violinist Philip Setzer, and cellist David Finckel are recognized for seamless, intimate, and often thrilling interpretations of the piano trio repertoire, reflecting years of collaboration. This concert is sponsored, in part, by White and Williams LLP.

This concert is on a Saturday evening. The rest of the concerts are on Sundays at 3:00 p.m.

The Balourdet Quartet, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, 3:00 p.m., is acclaimed for its vibrant energy and masterful blend of technical precision and emotional depth, bringing a fresh perspective to both beloved classics and modern compositions.

Trio Azura, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, 3:00 p.m., recipients of FOMC’s Performance Award, is the first ensemble-in-residence at Young Concert Artists (YCA) and has quickly risen to international prominence through major competition wins.

Quartetto di Cremona, Sunday, March 14, 2027, 3:00 p.m. Since its formation in 2000, the Quartetto di Cremona has established a reputation as one of the most exciting chamber ensembles on the international stage. The quartet is regularly invited to perform in major music festivals and halls in Europe, North and South America, as well as the Far East. This concert is sponsored, in part, by the Raymond Han and Paul Kellogg Foundation.

Curtis on Tour: Dohnányi Sextet, Sunday, April 11, 2027, 3:00 p.m. Philadelphia’s Curtis Institute of Music presents a program highlighting Ernst von Dohnányi’s Sextet, led by acclaimed cellist Nicholas Canellakis and featuring emerging artists.

Horszowski Trio, Sunday, May 2, 2027, 3:00 p.m., has quickly become a vital force in the international chamber music world since its formation in 2011. In 2023, the Horszowski Trio Prize was created by the prestigious Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, to award piano trio winners.

Subscriptions and tickets

Subscribers enjoy a significant discount from the single ticket price. An “early bird” purchase before April 26, 2026 to all six 2026-27 concerts is $210 ($35 per concert). After April 26, 2026, the subscription price rises to $240 ($40/ticket). A FlexSub subscription of four or more admissions is $45 per admission, each usable once as a ticket to any concert. Single tickets are $50 each. Those between the ages of 19 and 30 pay just $25, available only at the door. Those 18 years of age and under are admitted free of charge. Go to www.friendsofmusicconcerts.org for more information.

Sustainable Westchester Offers Free Training to Prepare for Clean Energy Careers

Sustainable Westchester, in partnership with the Healthy Home Academy, is offering a fully funded, hands-on training program that prepares participants for clean energy careers. This program welcomes high school graduates and adults changing careers.

Participants receive a full scholarship, industry-recognized training, stipends, and job placement support.

Westchester County Wants to Spotlight Small Businesses

Did you know that Westchester is home to over 35,000 small businesses? From multigenerational companies to new startups, our business community spans retail, hospitality, professional and personal services, home maintenance, construction, food services, finance, insurance, recreation, and so much more.

We want to shine a spotlight on as many as we can on social media.

Please fill out the very short form to tell us about why the next business we highlight should be yours! We are excited to show the diversity, creativity and expertise that we have in Westchester.

Click here: https://bit.ly/WestchesterSpotlight

From Westchester Catalyst:

Now Available: $5,000 Grants for New York Small Businesses

Access to capital can make a critical difference for small businesses navigating growth and long-term sustainability. A new opportunity is now available for eligible businesses across New York.

Verizon, in partnership with Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), is awarding 25 grants of $5,000 to eligible for-profit small businesses in New York State. Funds are awarded directly to selected business owners and do not need to be repaid.

Eligibility Requirements:

·    For-profit businesses based in New York

·    Business owners age 18+

·    Ability to provide verification documentation if selected

How to Unlock the Application:

Complete one Verizon Small Business Digital Ready course or event (virtual or in-person) by March 31, 2026.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2026 (11:59 PM PT)

If you are a New York small business owner, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.

Apply here: https://bit.ly/Verizon-Grants

Diverse Abilities Job Fair

Wednesday, April 15, 2026  

Join us on April 15th for the Diverse Abilities Job Fair, a dedicated event connecting inclusive employers with talented job seekers of all abilities. 

We invite employers and resource providers to participate in the upcoming Diverse Abilities Job Fair on April 15th at the County Center. This event is designed to connect individuals of all abilities with inclusive employers that value diversity in the workplace as well as support services available in Westchester County.

Who Should Register:

• Employers committed to inclusive hiring practices and workforce development
• Organizations offering support services for individuals with disabilities

Event Highlights:

Direct access to a diverse talent pool and visibility as an inclusive employer.

Networking opportunities with community organizations, job coaches and service providers

Please complete the registration form below to reserve your space. Space is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will close on April 6th.

We look forward to your participation in building a more inclusive workforce!

2026 I BIRD NY Challenge 

The annual I BIRD NY Challenge is back! Use your observation skills and take the Challenge by identifying any 10 bird species of your choosing in New York State. Participants who successfully complete this fun challenge will be awarded a commemorative patch, completion certificate, and be entered into a drawing for great birding prizes!* 

The challenge is open from March 1 through November 1, open to participants of all ages and abilities, and available in Spanish, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Dari, Pashto, French, and Urdu. Participants may also earn a bonus entry into the prize giveaway by submitting a photo documenting their experience completing the I BIRD NY Challenge. 

Want to make the Challenge more difficult? You could identify all 10 birds at a New York State Birding Trail location, or identify 10 species of warblers, waterfowl, etc.  

To participate in the I BIRD NY Challenge, complete a Challenge Log online or download the I BIRD NY Challenge form (PDF.

Entries can be submitted online, emailed to BirdingChallenge@dec.ny.gov, or mailed to: 

I BIRD NY Challenge

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

625 Broadway

Albany, NY 12233-1020 

Entries must be received by November 18, 2026. 

Need a place to start? Check out our list of bird species fact sheets as a field guide to help complete your Challenge Log! 

I BIRD NY: Beginner's Guide to Birding - download this beginner's booklet (PDF) for great information and fun activities. 

It’s also available in Spanish! I BIRD NY: Una Guía de Observación de Aves Para Principiantes - download the beginner's booklet in Spanish (PDF) 

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