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New Online Permit Portal: SmartGov

Some of you may have noticed that the Village of Tarrytown has gone digital! All permit/application/license requests should be done through our new online portal, SmartGov. You will need to create an account first, and then you can request any permit, license or application. You can also pay directly online from the comfort of your own home. If you apply for a physical parking permit, you may choose to pick it up at your convenience or have it mailed to you. Here is the login link and step-by-step instructions. 

Please note that should you choose, you may come into Village Hall and staff will be able to assist you with creating an account at one of our kiosks located in the Clerk, Treasurer or Building Departments.

Most importantly, we thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we implement this new system. We have received several comments and your feedback has been taken into consideration!

After hearing from residents, we agreed that the process was convoluted for bulk pickup. Therefore, we decided the more simpler way to process your bulk pickup requests is to email dpw@tarrytownny.gov. Please be sure to include all the pertinent information in order for us to process the request.

Highlights from the August 17, 2026 Board Meeting

Public Hearing: Amending Zoning Code

The Board of Trustees voted to set a public hearing in which an applicant is seeking to amend the Zoning Code Chapter 305-39 and 305 Attachment 2 to allow dwelling space above restaurants in the Main Street Historic District.

A couple of years ago, one of our beloved restaurants had a unfortunate fire. As they are rebuilding, they saw that they can fit in another apartment in the building. Our current code has a stipulation where you can't build apartments over restaurants even though it has been done. The applicant went through the appropriate steps of getting Planning Board approvals and the Board of Trustees found that it was consistent with the Village's comprehensive plan.

The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 9th at 7:00pm to consider draft Local Law #4-2026 to amend Zoning Code chapter 305-39 and 305 Attachment 2 to allow dwelling space above restaurants in the Main Street Historic District.

Please see the draft local law here.

IMA for Solid Waste and Recyclables

The Board of Trustees authorized the Village to enter into an inter-municipal agreement (IMA) with Westchester County whereas the county will accept and process solid waste of the village which includes garbage and recyclables. This will be a 5-year agreement effective through October 21, 2029.

Award of Grant for Climbing Structure

The Chairman of the Tarrytown Recreation, Jim Desimone, along with the Friends of Tarrytown Parks learned of a grant for a recreational climbing structure with an organization known as Everlast Climbing, in which they applied for grant on behalf of Tarrytown Recreation. They were then notified of the award of the grant in the amount of $5,000 for a climbing structure (with a total cost of $10,000) with a match requirement of $5,000 of which $1,000 will be provided by the friends of Tarrytown Parks with the balance of $4,000 will be provided by the Village out of capital funds or operating funds.

The structure could look similar to the image below and a potential location is Patriots Park. Thank you Jim and Friends for securing this grant!

IMA for Cyber Security

The Board of Trustees authorized an inter-governmental agreement between the New York State Office of Information Technology Services and the New York State Division of Homeland Security and the Village to safeguard critical digital systems and infrastructure from advanced cyber risks. The ITS and DHS have offered an opportunity for local municipalities to participate in the New York State Cyber Shared Services Program, which provides cybersecurity monitoring tools, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) software, and centralized threat mitigation services at no cost to the municipality. This agreement will be in effect for 3 years.

Paving Contract Awarded

The board authorized the award of the multi-village procurement contract for paving in cooperation with Ardsley, Hastings-On-Hudson, Irvington, Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown. The Village of Ardsley went out to bid and awarded the milling and resurfacing to ELQ Industries, Inc. As per the notice below, they will be in the area of Tarryhill, Roundabend, Wagon Wheel, Powderhorn, Old Forge and Tappan Landing. The total amount for this work will be $615,838, in which $320,000 will be funded by CHIPS and NYPAVES.

Generator Maintenance

The Village of Tarrytown owns 9 emergency backup generators that serve multiple Village buildings, and provides support services to the emergency backup generator for TVAC. The Village went out to bid for biannual service and maintenance of these generators and received 3 bids. The Board voted to award the bid to Peak Power Systems, Inc. for the amount of $18,292,70 for the first 2 years and $10,060.06 for the third year, which is a significant savings from the last vendor.

Agreements with Counsel

The Board of Trustees voted to renew their agreement with Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC as Labor Counsel and an agreement with Abrams Fensterman LLP for various legal services through August 31, 2027.

Parking and Traffic Charges

The Village of Tarrytown has long charged a fee of $40 per day for the reservation of parking spaces, whether for use by film companies, contractors, for moving purposes or other related needs and purposes, but has waived the fee for not-for-profits. 

The Board of Trustees adopted a policy that not-for-profits will be charged half, or 50%, of the parking space reservation fee for vehicles, not including spaces that are designated by the Village as necessary for emergency and public safety purposes. 

Board of Trustees Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Monday, August 31st at 6:00pm for the purpose of adopting several bond resolutions as outlined below. Please note that this will therefore CANCEL the Board of Trustees Work Session that was originally scheduled for Wednesday, September 2nd. There will be a special meeting and then the work session will commence thereafter.

• Resolution authorizing the issuance of Up to $712,000 for the acquisition of motor vehicles, planning for improvements to the Riverview Bridge, acquisition of firearms, pond dredging an the acquisition of financial software
• Resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $1,804,500 for the acquisition of communications equipment, acquisition, construction and reconstruction of improvements to sidewalks and curbs and the construction of building improvements
• Resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $2,612,500 for the acquisition of machinery and apparatus for construction and maintenance, acquisition, construction and reconstruction of park improvements and the acquisition, construction and reconstruction of street improvements
• Resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $1,851,000 for the acquisition, construction and reconstruction of bridge improvements
• Resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $900,000 for the acquisition, construction and reconstruction of building improvements
• Resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $5,345,000 for the acquisition, construction and reconstruction of water improvements, the acquisition, construction and reconstruction of sewer improvements and the acquisition, construction and reconstruction of dock improvements

Coming Up

• Board of Trustees Work Session: Monday, August 31, 6:00pm

• Board of Trustees Regular Meeting: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 7:00pm

Paving to commence in the Village of Tarrytown! Starting Monday, August 24 - 28th from 7:00am - 7:00pm, the Tarryhill neighborhood will be paved to include: Roundabend, Old Forge, Powderhorn, Wagon Wheel and Tarryhill Road. Please expect intermittent road closure and heavy traffic flow in the area.

Phase 8 Water Main Replacement

Starting Monday, August 24th, the contractor will be on the Hillside Place roadway, adjacent to the Old Croton Aqueduct for approximately one week, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. They will be Installing temporary bypass water lines. Please note the following traffic advisories:

• Portions of Hillside Place will be closed to vehicular thru-traffic during work hours. 
• Local traffic for residents only will be permitted.
• Hillside Place will be open at night and over the weekends
• No parking on Hillside Place during construction. Vehicles must be moved before 8:00AM each workday. Submit documentation for a temporary parking pass if needed. 

Sanitation: Refuse pickup services will be completed prior to road closures (before 8:00am) on your scheduled pickup days.

If you have any questions, please call the Building Department at 914-631-3668.

H-Bridge Rehabilitation

Work on the H-Bridge has been delayed. The contractor uncovered additional work that is beyond the scope of the project. We will keep the community informed as updates are provided.

Lagana Park

The contractor will begin grading at Lagana Park and will be starting to remove the existing playground beginning Monday, August 24th.

Fire Hydrant Flushing and Maintenance

ValveTek Utility Services has finished performing Fire Hydrant flow and pressure testing. The village is currently reviewing their findings and they will return back to the village to perform maintenance sometime in the future.

Con Edison Update

Work is continuing in the Tappan Landing neighborhood. Next week, work will be continuing on individual home service lines and ongoing trench excavation. Trench work will continue on Riverview, North Tappan Landing and Half Moon.

Police Department Advisory!

Tarrytown PD is reminding all residents of the New York State E-Bike and E-Scooter Laws. Parents! Your children cannot legally operate an e-bike or e-scooter until they turn age 16!

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.

Coyote Protocols

The Village of Tarrytown has protocols in place to deal with coyotes, which also provides guidance to residents as well. Wildlife like coyotes are increasingly experiencing a decline in their natural habitat and space to exist without interaction with humankind, which in turn means that they are expanding the areas where they live into the areas where we live. The areas a coyote and its pack may live cover a range from 2 square miles up to 30 square miles.

Below are the recommended protocols for dealing with Coyotes, based on recommendations of the NYS DEC. People should act in ways that will discourage coyotes from being attracted to their yards and property:

• Be aggressive 
• Be loud 
• Act in a manner to scare away coyotes when they are seen
• Contain garbage in tightly enclosed and secured garbage cans and containers
• Do not feed birds (the birds are a food source for coyotes; feeding them concentrates them in one area)
• Do not feed household pets outdoors. Both the food and the pets attract the coyotes
• Keep small children and pets under control and supervision, etc.
• Residents are advised that by law they must have their dogs and cats immunized with proofs of immunization handy. Otherwise if the animals have physical contact and/or fight with a coyote, it is possible animals could be required by the Health Department to be quarantined and/or possibly euthanized.

If coyotes are acting in any way that is dangerous, aggressive, with a lack of fear, or appear that they may be sick or rabid, residents should call the Tarrytown Police Desk at 914-631-5544, and police will be dispatched. If there is an actual attack, then that qualifies as an emergency and 911 should be called.

Please visit the DEC website for more information.

Vote for TaSH!

Vote for the Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow Farmers Market (TaSH) in the America's Farmers Market Celebration — voted #1 in NY State in 2025.

Vote here: https://markets.farmland.org/markets/314019

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.

Fire Safety Starts at Home!

Do you have a plan if a fire were to break out in your home?

The Westchester County Department of Emergency Services is launching a fire safety campaign to help homeowners reduce their risk of a home fire.

In a new series of videos, the Department is focusing on some of the major causes of fires and outlining simple steps residents can take to reduce their risk. The campaign also includes practical tips on maintaining smoke detectors and preparing a family evacuation plan in case a fire occurs.

Take a look at the first video in the series here.

Dig Into Composting!

This fall, the Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities is hosting four free giveaway events, allowing residents the opportunity to receive nutrient-rich compost through the County’s CompostED Program. Homeowners will also have the opportunity to purchase compost bins, rain barrels and related accessories at reduced prices.

Join us and help support Westchester’s efforts to promote food scrap recycling and reduce waste.

Find out more details about the upcoming events here.

Grant Funds to Support Lead Hazard Reduction

Attention homeowners! Thanks to $7.75 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Westchester County Planning Department is expanding its Lead Safe Westchester Program.

Homeowners can apply for grant funds to support lead hazard reduction efforts in older homes, including window and door replacements, and paint stabilization and repairs.

Read more about the program here.

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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