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Many thanks to the Rec Departments and Rec Committees of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow for a successful Spring Eggstravaganza this year. The chilly temperatures did not deter the eager egg hunters from the Patriots Park festivities on March 28.

Highlights from the April 6, 2026 Board Meeting

Budget Hearing Closed

The Village of Tarrytown’s FY 2026-2027 Tentative Budget was released for public review on March 13. The Village Administrator presented the Tentative Budget at the March 16 Board of Trustees meeting. There were no comments during the April 6 hearing, and so the Board of Trustees closed the hearing.

Two minor amendments were made to the tentative budget: the budget line for the Seniors program increased by $1,000 and a part-time personnel line for the Rec Department decreased by the same amount. In addition a capital project was added to the capital budget for the purchase of 99 air cylinders, 20 SCBA air packs and 20 face masks for a total project cost $312,357. The Village applied for a V-Fire grant for this fire department equipment purchase in mid-February and expects to hear about whether the grant is awarded later this year.

The essential budget figures will stay the same.

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.

The Board of Trustees expects to adopt the budget at the April 20 Board of Trustees meeting.

Code Enforcement Penalties Amended

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. The Board voted to amend the code to allow the Village discretion to increase the penalty up to $1,000, particularly when dealing with offenders who repeatedly neglect their responsibility. For sign violations, the penalty was amended from "not more than $150" to "at least $250." The Local Law can be found at the end of the agenda.

Two Capital Infrastructure Projects to Begin

The Board awarded two significant infrastructure projects to begin this spring.

The Phase VIII water project will continue the decades long repair and replacement projects the Village has been undertaking to ensure safe and sound water system infrastructure. Phase VIII will focus on one of the oldest neighborhoods in the Village in the area of Altamont Avenue, Rosehill Avenue, Grove Street, Woodland Avenue and Hillside Place. This area experiences relatively frequent water main breaks due to old and tuberculated pipes. The project was awarded to Paladino Concrete Creations for a total project cost of $3,972,550 and will get started later this spring.

The H-Bridge will once again undergo repairs to address issues identified in this century-old bridge. The bridge is inspected n an annual basis by New York State. The Village has been working with LaBella Engineering over the past 18 months to address areas of concern. The project was awarded to ELQ Enterprises for a total project cost of $1,697,850. $1million of the project cost will be funded by grants from New York State. Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins helped the Village secure a CREST grant in the amount of $500,000 and Assembly Member MaryJane Shimsky and Speaker Carl Heastie helped the Village secure a SAM grant in the amount of $500,000. The repairs will launch this spring, and residents should expect partial lane closures while the work is taking place.

Public Hearing to Allow Veterinary Use in Restricted Retail Zone

The Board called for a public hearing at the next Board meeting on April 20 to consider an amendment to the Zoning Code to allow veterinary use in the Restricted Retail District. A petition was submitted to the Planning Board in November 2025, and after review, the Planning Board recommended the additional use be permitted, and the initially proposed 200ft buffer zone from residential buildings be omitted. The Westchester County Planning Board also reviewed the petition and determined that this Zoning Code text amendment is a matter of local determination. The petition is associated with an application for occupancy of the commercial space at 45 North Broadway (formerly Woolworth's/Mrs. Greens). The application documents can be found on the Planning Board webpage.

Updating Treasurer's Department Software

The Board awarded the bid for new software for the Treasurer's Department to Edmunds GovTech. The update will consolidate several services now in use, will add additional capabilities, particularly in the realm of personnel management, and will update a platform that has not been changed since 2009. The implementation process is expected to take approximately 18 months.

Costly Winter

The Board amended the budget to account for $107,585 in unanticipated snow removal costs to contend with multiple significant snow storms this winter.

Coming Up

• Board of Trustees Work Session: Wednesday, April 15, 6:00pm
• Board of Trustees Regular Meeting: Monday, April 20, 2026 7:00pm

New Fire Chiefs Appointed

Many thanks to the outgoing Fire Chief Patrick Derivan, who has served as Chief Engineer of the Department since April of last year, supervising the response to numerous incidents in the Village, overseeing the Department's operations through a very difficult winter, and ensuring that the Department is well-equipped to keep the community safe in any firefighting scenario. We thank him for his dedicated service to the Department.

At a special meeting of the Board of Trustees on Friday, April 10, the new officers of the Department were appointed as follows:

Chief Engineer: Raymond Tuohy

First Assistant Chief Engineer: Robert Hoyt

2nd Assistant Chief Engineer: Justin Hoyt

Deputy Chiefs:

Patrick Derivan, Sr.

Mike Coffey, Jr.

William Logan, Sr.

Bryan Meade

Gene Gasparre

Dave Goldstein

John McGee

Scott Weaver, Sr.

Kelly Murphy

Frank Morabito

Dominic Morabito

Engine 77- Consolidated Engine

Captain Michael Harley

1st Lieutenant David Jacoby

2nd Lieutenant Ian Brooks

3rd Lieutenant Frank Riccardi

Ladder 37- Conqueror Hook & Ladder

Captain Campbell Allan

1st Lieutenant Will Sherer

Engine 80 - Riverside Hose

Captain Scott Weaver, Jr.

1st Lieutenant Patrick Derivan, Jr.

2nd Lieutenant Logan Spector

Engine 79 - Hope Hose

Captain Kelly Murphy

1st Lieutenant Mark O'Brien

2nd Lieutenant Joe Erstling

Engine 76 - Phenix Hose

Captain Nick Morabito

1st Lieutenant Frank Morabito

2nd Lieutenant Quinn Muller

Tower Ladder 78 - Washington Engine

Captain Germin Ovalles

1st Lieutenant Jacob Nierman

2nd Lieutenant Wes Cookingham

3rd Lieutenant Scott Klami

Mobile Shredder: Saturday, April 11, 2026

Saturday, Lot F, 10am - 1pm

The Mobile Shredder is Coming to Tarrytown on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 10:00-1:00 at the Green Street Parking Lot F.

Residents can bring up to 4 file-size (10”x12”x15”) boxes of confidential papers per household to Tarrytown, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for shredding. Please remove all large binder clips and covers. Papers from businesses, institutions or commercial enterprises are not acceptable and will be rejected, as will any junk mail or newspapers.

For more info: https://www.tarrytownny.gov/home/events/55611

Project Mover Bikes are Back

Project Mover is re-launching for the season. Last year, riders took 9,419 trips and traveled 14,540 miles across the Rivertowns. The cost for use will continue to be $1 to unlock and $0.20/ minute of use, or you can pay for a monthly membership and get 30 minutes of free riding time per day. Discounted equity passes are also available for those who qualify for $4/month. For more information and to try it out, sign up on the app: https://projectmoverbikeshare.com/

Con Edison Update

Con Ed will be continuing gas main replacement along Church Street for the next coupe of weeks, and possibly through the end of April.

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/

Compost Bin Sale for the Month of April

Complete compost collection kits (kitchen counter caddie, roll of liner bags, and a larger locking bulk transporter) are available for only $10 (a special discount for the month of April) from the Warner Library, Village Hall, and Tarrytown Rec Center.

Click HERE for more information!

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

Arbor Day in Patriots Park

Friday, April 24, 10am

Join us for Arbor Day in Patriots Park on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10am. This year, we will be planting a Liberty Tree in honor of the 250th anniversary of our nation. The first Liberty Tree stood in Boston's Hanover Square near the meeting place for the Sons of Liberty protesting the Stamp Act of 1765. The stately elm became a meeting point, a place of protest and ultimately a symbol of revolutionary spirit across the 13 colonies, so much so that the British chopped down the tree in 1775. In defiance,rebels across the 13 colonies designated their own Liberty Trees including a tulip poplar tree on the campus of St. John's College in Annapolis. The Maryland Liberty Tree became the longest lasting of all the Liberty Trees, and was 400 years old when it was finally felled by Hurricane Floyd in 1999. The Village of Tarrytown will plant a tulip poplar in Patriots Park in recognition of the symbol of colonial revolutionary spirit that led to our nation's independence. Please join us for the celebration.

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.

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.

Swing Dance Soirée

Back by popular demand, RDA’s Dance Night Series returns with a Swing Dance Soirée. Join us for a fun, welcoming evening featuring mini swing lessons, open dancing, tasty bites, and an open wine & beer bar plus a signature cocktail. No experience necessary and all levels welcome! This is a partnered event (come with someone or we’ll pair you up). $40 per person. Space is limited. Advance registration required.

When: 

Saturday, April 11 from 7–9 PM 

Where: 

Rivertown Dance Academy Studios, 69 N. Broadway in Tarrytown

Contact: 

Rivertown Dance Academy

914-631-4302

dance@rivertowndanceacademy.org

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

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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