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Traffic Light Sequence Change at Depot Plaza

Everyone who has traveled through Tarrytown, knows that the intersection of Main Street and Depot Plaza/Cortlandt Street can be very confusing! The Village has asked the NYS DOT to change the phasing of the light so that there is a separate phase heading west onto the bridge over the tracks, and a separate phase heading east coming down from the bridge. This will eliminate conflict and confusion and allow the intersection to operate more safely. Some of you may have already noticed a difference!

Highlights from the July 20, 2026 Board Meeting

Certificate Recognizing

Mason Lee

The Village of Tarrytown awarded Hackley graduate Mason Lee with a Certificate of Appreciation for his contributions as a Student Associate Member of TEAC and the Chair of the Hackley Lake Keepers. He has coordinated seasonal clean-up efforts of the trailways, reservoirs and surrounding open spaces, helping to protect these valuable community resources. Thank you Mason and may you continue to make a meaningful impact wherever your future endeavors may lead!

50 Prospect Avenue Referral

The Board of Trustees authorized the referral of 50 Prospect Avenue (the former Hitachi site) to the Planning Board for their review, report and recommendation related to adding incubator businesses and other related changes to the OB (Office Business) District as a permitted use. Examples of a business incubator site is 145 Palisade Street in Dobbs Ferry or 10 County Center Road in White Plains.

Halloween Parade Resolution

The Village of Tarrytown will hold its annual Halloween Parade and Main Street Block Party on Saturday, October 24, 2026. This resolution authorized that Broadway, from the Sleepy Hollow boarder to Main Street and Main Street from Broadway to Cortlandt Street/Depot Plaza be closed to accommodate the parade route, block party and detours, as well as grant permission for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages and suspends the open container provisions for a controlled outdoor portion of Main Street between Kaldenberg Place/John Street and Baylis Court, and the South Washington Street Parking Lot.

Rivertowns Pumpkin Trail

The Board authorized that the Village of Tarrytown participate in the Rivertowns Pumpkin Trail hosted by Arts & Culture Irvington along with Irvington, Sleepy Hollow, Dobbs Ferry and Ardsley. The Village will purchase ten (10) fiberglass pumpkins and stands in which local artists will design and create a pumpkin to be displayed throughout the Village. The pumpkins will be displayed mid-September to mid-October in which they will be auctioned off thereafter. 30% of the profits from the sale of each Tarrytown pumpkin will go to each artist who designed and decorated that pumpkin, and 70% of the profits will be returned to the Village to further future art displays or art-related events in Tarrytown.

Please click here if you are interested in creating a pumpkin!

Applications are due by July 30th.

Riverview Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation

The Village of Tarrytown received a NYS DOT grant in the amount of $80,000 for intermodal transportation improvements and it was determined that the pedestrian bridge that spans Loh Brook between Church Street and Tappan Landing parallel to Riverview Avenue, also known as the Basher Bridge, is in need to repair and rehabilitation. The Village solicited proposals and selected PS&S Architects and Engineers to execute an agreement for structural engineering services which will include inspection of the bridge, repair documents and bidding and construction administration for the total amount of $33,300.

Safe Internet Purchase Exchange Location

The Board of Trustees was approached about designating a safe place for internet exchanges and determined that the Village Hall parking lot would be an appropriate place. The Board passed a resolution to designate the public parking lot on the southwest corner of Village Hall in front of the Police Department as a safe place for internet purchase exchanges. A sign similar to this one will be installed.

CFA Grant Application

The Village of Tarrytown is going to apply through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) for the Climate Smart Communities Program for solar panels and battery backup at the Recreation Center. Investments in solar energy such as this can reduce long-term energy costs for the village and its residents, allowing resources to be redirected toward essential public services and community priorities. The total project is valued at $550,000 in which the Village will match 50% of funds.

Planning Board Appointment

The Board of Trustees voted to appoint Mary Moriarty as an Alternate Member of the Planning Board through December 2027. Mary has been a resident of Tarrytown for 24 years and is looking forward to contributing. Thank you for your volunteerism, Mary!

Zoning Board Change of Meeting Time

The Board of Trustees passed a resolution to change the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) meeting time from 7:30pm to 7:00pm effective immediately, with the regular meetings to continue to be held on the second Monday of every month (subject to change depending on holidays and quorum).

Coming Up

• Board of Trustees Accounts Payable Meeting: Monday, August 3, 6:00pm

• Board of Trustees Work Session: Wednesday, August 12, 6:00pm

• Board of Trustees Regular Meeting: Monday, August 17, 2026 7:00pm

H-Bridge Rehabilitation Continues On SE Ramp

Work on the H-Bridge continues and starting Monday, July 27th. The southeast ramp will be one-way southbound traffic only (exiting the bridge), from 8:00am - 4:30pm for approximately one week. Please plan accordingly.

Fire Hydrant Flushing and Maintenance

ValveTek Utility Services has finished performing Fire Hydrant flow and pressure testing. They will return back to the village to perform maintenance and their findings will be provided.

Phase 8 Water Main Replacement

The contractor, Paladino has started with test pits which are small, temporary excavations dug to help determine the exact location of underground utilities. This will continue through next week and construction will begin on Hillside following.

Lagana Park

The contract has been signed for the renovations at Lagana Park with Tony Casale, Inc. of Yonkers, NY. The project will consist of site improvements to include site grading, landscaping, fencing, walking paths, playground, pavilion, basketball, tennis and pickle ball courts. They are eager to get started and hope to finish this work by the end of the year.

Con Edison Update

Work will continue in the Tappan Landing neighborhood for the next several weeks and months. Work will continue on Tappan Landing Road and should be starting on Riverview soon, if not next week. Most of the construction along Church Street has been completed except for final paving. Con Edison’s crews are working along Broadway to connect the services from the old to the new gas mains. 

Phishing Scam: Remain Vigilant!

Westchester County is urging residents and businesses to remain vigilant following a statewide alert from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services regarding a nationwide email scam targeting individuals and businesses involved in planning, zoning, and land use applications. 

According to state and federal officials, scammers are impersonating local zoning or planning departments by sending fraudulent emails requesting payment for land use application renewals or related fees. The emails often include invoices that appear legitimate and may contain publicly available information to make the requests seem authentic. Residents and businesses should be aware that legitimate correspondence will only come from official government email addresses, and should never rely on payment requests received through unfamiliar email domains. A government email domain should always end in ‘.gov’.

Anyone who believes they have been targeted or victimized should report the incident to local law enforcement and the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov.

Community Information Session

The Village of Irvington will be hosting a community coyote information session on Wednesday, July 29th at 6:00pm at the Irvington Court Room on Main Street in Irvington. Topics will include general Q&A, state and local responses to coyotes.

Save a Tree, Earn Five More!

The Village of Tarrytown and TEAC have an exciting new campaign offering five free native plants to homeowners who remove vines from a tree in their garden, then submit the pictures. Check out the full details on how the campaign works and where to upload your photos on the flyer below. Wear gloves, be very careful of poison ivy, and happy vine cutting!

Adopt-A-Spot!

Tarrytown's Adopt-A-Spot program provides the opportunity for residents to adopt a public space and beautify it with plantings or maintain the existing plantings. For complete program details, please click here.

Support Eagle Scout Project

Restoring Captor's Monument 

Evan Bloom, Life Scout with Troop 22 in Sleepy Hollow is working towards his Eagle Scout rank and for his project, he chose to restore the Captor's Monument in Tarrytown which is a historic landmark. His project involves cleaning and restoring the stone monument and the surrounding area by planting grass and flowers around the monument and installing signage that describes the history. Please consider donating to his project here.

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/

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.

Help Wanted!

Parks and Recreation Advisory Council

Do you have children in the school system? Do you love visiting our playgrounds and parks? Then we want you to join the Parks and Recreation Advisory Council!

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Council consists of nine members (including 2 student members) in which each member is appointed for a five-year term (students have a 1 year term). The Council is charged with overseeing the control, management and maintenance of all village owned or operated playgrounds, recreational centers and recreational facilities.

The Council meets on the 2nd Monday of each month in the evening at the Tarrytown Recreation Center located 238 West Main Street. 

Please contact recreation@tarrytownny.gov for more information or apply here!

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.

The Village has been participating in a demand response program through Sustainable Westchester over the last few years, and this past year was recognized as a top revenue earner. Demand Response involves reducing energy usage during a few peak times during the year, usually on the hottest of summer days, when energy use is atits peak and it is challenging for the utilities to provide enough to meet the demand. On peak days they have to turn to the dirtiest most expensive form of power generation to meet the demand, so it is in their interest to incentivize customers to reduce usage. Tarrytown earned $5,839 through its participation. Regular households can also participate. Interested in signing up? Visit the Grid Rewards program through Sustainable Westchester.

Westchester County School Bus Safety Program

The first day of school may be a couple of months away, but Westchester County has been hard at work making sure safety is the top priority. The results of the County’s 2025-2026 School Bus Safety Annual Report are in, and show a nearly 24% reduction in illegal school bus passing violations. By working together with our school districts and law enforcement partners, we are changing driver behavior and protecting our children.

Read more about the program here.

Westchester County Spotlights 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

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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