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9/11: Never Forget

On September 6, the Villages of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow gathered for a ceremony to remember and honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. We especially recognize the courage and sacrifice of our villages' first responders, who continue to serve our community with dedication and bravery. We also remember the families and loved ones who continue to carry the loss of that day. As we mark the 25th anniversary, we come together as a community to honor those we lost, remember those who served, and reaffirm that we will never forget.

Photo Credit: Margaret Fox

Happy and Sweet New Year!

Wishing a happy and sweet New Year to all who celebrate Rosh Hashanah. May these High Holy Days bring you and your loved ones health, happiness, peace, and many blessings. Wishing you a meaningful Yom Kippur and a year ahead filled with goodness and hope.

Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15 - October 15

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. The Village of Tarrytown Cultural Heritage Recognition Committee invites the community to learn, connect, and participate in local activities throughout the month.

Hispanic Heritage Month Socials will be held on Tuesday, September 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Cube Inn, 22 Main Street, and Tuesday, September 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Basque, 61 Main Street. Guests can enjoy specially priced appetizers and drinks while supporting local restaurants.

The community is also encouraged to visit Tarrytown’s Hispanic and Latino restaurants: The Cube Inn, Basque, Angelica’s Deli, La Perla Poblanita, The Taco Project, and Iguanarita Tex-Mex Café (opening soon). Discover more dining options at www.friendsoftarrytown.org/oit/dining

On Saturday, September 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Neighbors Link will host an informational table at the TaSH Farmers Market. Visitors can learn about immigration rights, the immigration process, legal assistance, community resources, and ways allies can lawfully support their immigrant neighbors.

Highlights from the September 9, 2026 Board Meeting

Public Hearing: Amending Zoning Code

The Board of Trustees held a public hearing 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 was opened and closed without any comments and therefore adopted as Local Law 4 of 2026 entitled "Amending Chapter 305-39 and 305 Attachment 2 to permit dwelling space above restaurants in the Main Street Historic District."

Please see the draft local law here.

Needs Assessment and Improvement Plan for the Tarrytown Pump Station

Over the years, the Village of Tarrytown has been working with the Villages of Sleepy Hollow and Briarcliff to explore the concept of sharing pump station facilities and operations. Due to the timing of need for Tarrytown to rehabilitate or replace our Water Pump Station for our Public Water Supply, the Village of Tarrytown, in conjunction with the Villages of Briarcliff and Sleepy Hollow, has determined that the most efficient and cost-effective course of action at this time is for Tarrytown to connect to the pump stations of Briarcliff and Sleepy Hollow, with separate meters to serve the Village of Tarrytown, so that Tarrytown can continue to supply adequate flow and quantity to meet the needs of our residents, with the intermediate goal in approximately 10 to 15 years to work jointly with the Village of Sleepy Hollow to build a new pump station that will serve both Villages, with capacity in the long term to accommodate a connection by the Village of Briarcliff public water supply.

To accomplish this goal, the Village seeks to engage the services of a professional engineering firm with the experience and expertise in evaluating these needs, and seeks to move forward with the firm Woodard and Curran to review and create an improvement plan for the portions of the facilities and equipment that need to be updated in the Briarcliff and Sleepy Hollow water pump stations to accommodate the needs of the Tarrytown connection plan for the total amount of $123,000.

Parking on Benedict and Loh Avenue

Residents of the area requested that the Village take a look at the intersection of Benedict and Loh Avenues due to lack of visability of vehicles. The Village determined that there is a need to prohibit parking east and west of the intersection in order to improve visibility for cars entering Benedict Avenue, in the interests of the public health, safety and welfare. Therefore, the Board of Trustees voted to amend Chapter 291-77 of the Vehicles and Traffic section of the Tarrytown Village Code, to enact the following provisions for Parking Prohibited at All Times: 

Name of Street: Benedict Avenue

Side: South

Location: On the east and west sides of Loh Avenue, for a distance of 60 feet in each direction from the intersection

Year-End Budget Transfers

According to NY State Village Law, when it shall appear probable that the expenditure in any budgetary account will be in excess of the original estimated budgeted amount, it is then necessary to bring these accounts in balance by transferring from other budgetary accounts. The Board of Trustees authorized the Village Treasurer to make the necessary transfers of certain budgetary accounts in the Water Fund, Library Fund, General Fund and Sewer Fund to those accounts in order to effect the budgetary close out for Fiscal Year 6/1/2025 to 5/31/2026 The reports are on file in the Tarrytown Village Treasurer’s Office.

Waiver for Filming on Private Property

The Board of Trustees authorized a one-time waiver of the provisions in Chapter 157-2 D. (4) for 114 Leroy, which states that for residentially zoned districts, filming shall not be conducted at the same location more than twice per calendar year, with at least six months between filming, with the understanding that this waiver is being allowed in order for the filming company to film the finale at this location and that such a waiver will not be granted again at this residence.

Coming Up

• Board of Trustees Work Session: Wednesday, September 16, 6:00pm

• Board of Trustees Regular Meeting: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 7:00pm

Paving Completed!

Paving has completed in the Tarryhill neighborhood which included Roundabend, Old Forge, Powderhorn, Wagon Wheel and Tarryhill Road. Con Ed restoration is yet to be scheduled.

Phase 8 Water Main Replacement

The water main replacement project continues as work should be finishing up on Grove Street by the end of next week. Once we obtain DOH approval, installation of the water main on Hillside is expected to begin next week.

H-Bridge Rehabilitation

Work on the H-Bridge has resumed and the contractor is continuing with their repairs.

Lagana Park

Work is progressing nicely at Lagana Park. The area has been cleared and part of the drainage system has been installed. The anticipated end date for this work is on track for November.

Fire Hydrant Flushing and Maintenance

The hydrant testing was completed but it was discovered after the fact that one of the Pressure Reducing Valves (PRV) was closed, whether intentionally or because it was stuck and needed to be serviced. As a result of this, the test results in the Tappan Landing neighborhood showed a lower than expected pressure and/or flow. The Water Department and Engineering are having Ross Valve come in to service the PRV and make sure it is operating at 100% and then the hydrant testing company will be back to re-test the Tappan Landing neighborhood.

Hydrant lubrication with potable oil that meets all standards for human consumption was and is a part of the bid for the hydrant maintenance and testing. Once the flow and pressure testing has been completed (including re-testing) then the company will be scheduled to have all of the village-owned hydrant valves lubricated. 

Con Edison Update

Con Ed contractors should have finished installing the gas main but still have to excavate some services at Broadway and Tappan Landing which will disrupt traffic. Next week they will coordinate construction and should be finished with trench work in the Tappan Landing neighborhood by the end of September. They will do rough road restoration in early to mid October, and the Village and Con Ed will coordinate to repave the road after the work is completely done.

Con Edison Wants to Know!

Con Edison sent out a recent mailing in which they wanted to collect information regarding individuals on life-support equipment such as their addresses and contact information even if they do not have a Con Ed account. More information on life-support equipment and other special services is available at their website www.coned.com/specialservices or by calling 1-800-752-6633. Their website has a wealth of safety and energy efficiency information available, which includes important electric and gas safety tips, instructions for reporting power problems, a guide to billing and payment options, information for customers with special needs, tips for severe weather and how to decrease energy costs.

As the weather changes, they also want to remind customers to report power problems by visiting www.coned.com/stormcentral, calling 1-800-752-6633 or by texting OUT to 688-243.

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.

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!

Boundless Space

A Limitless Concept Shop

Curated from inspirations of Greece, Japan, and France with ethically conscious and purposeful brands and products.

Clothing ranging from French workwear to Japanese outdoor brands, as well as Women's apparel sourced from Japan and Europe.

Accessories including jewelry, hats, outdoor essentials, and a great selection of bags for everyday use and travel.

Home goods and gifts include candles, incense, mindfulness books, European soaps, Antique linens, blankets, glassware, and honey, tea, and herbs from Greece. 

As we grow the shop will also grow and continue to evolve with boundless possibilities.

Hours: (subject to change)

 - Wednesday to Saturday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

 - Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

 - Monday & Tuesday: By chance

Website: www.boundless-space.com

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 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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