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Photo Credits: Mike Wittkowski

Congratulations to the Tarrytown Fire Department for hosting the Westchester County Parade and Convention on Saturday 9/20. Many hours of coordination and effort were devoted by our department volunteers to host three days worth of activities for regional companies. Congratulations to our six Tarrytown firefighters honored with Firefighter of the Year awards for their courageous efforts during the Martling Avenue fire: Patrick Derivan, Sr., Raymond Tuohy, Patrick Derivan, Jr., Scott Weaver, Jr., Frankie Clark and Brayden DeNardo. And many thanks especially to Consolidated Engine Company and Riverside Hose Company for serving our Village for 100 years and 125 years respectively.

It was a gorgeous day for the Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council Eco-Fair last Saturday. Visitors learned about native plants, clean energy, composting, and sustainable transportation. Many thanks to all of the volunteers who contributed to a great event!

Coming up:

The Board of Trustees will hold its next Work Session on Monday, September 29 at 6:00pm. The agenda is posted on the Village website.

The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will take place on Monday, October 6, 2025.

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Current applications before the Planning and Zoning Boards can be viewed online:

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Paving Next Week in Lot B Next to Train Station

The Public Works Department will be paving Parking Lot B next to the train station on Wednesday, October 1, from 7am to 7pm. This is the parking lot primarily used by taxi services to the left of the bus stops on Depot Plaza.

Seeking Feedback on Lagana Park Design

Come out or tune in to the next Board meeting on October 6th at 7pm in Village Hall for a look at the design for a revitalized Lagana Park. The design team from PS & S will be presenting the designs based on the input that was received from the community meeting in March and the survey circulated prior to the grant application. This will be the opportunity to offer input on the designs before they are finalized. For further updates, check out the project page on the Village website.

Safe Streets for All Public Meeting October 8

Join the Safe Streets for All project team at the second and final in-person public meeting! 

The Safe Streets for All Plan, led by the Villages of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow and the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns, is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program and funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The project will produce a new Comprehensive Safety Action Plan that takes steps to prevent serious injury and death from traffic crashes.  

During this second public meeting, the team will give a short presentation sharing progress and activities since the first meeting in March, a summary of community input that has shaped project developments, and updates on the plan timeline and next steps. Interactive, collaborative activities will allow participants to directly shape safety goals, strategies, and identified projects.  

• This event will take place on October 8, 2025, from 6-8pm at the Tarrytown Senior Center!  
• All ages are welcome and refreshments will be provided. 
• Register for this event at this link. Advanced registration is not required but highly encouraged. 

You can also learn more about this project by visiting the project webpage. 

Rt. 9 Complete Streets Plan Open for Public Comment

Until October 17

The NYS Department of Transportation has released the draft report for the Rt. 9 Complete Streets project that proposes to transform Broadway into a roadway that is better suited for all users from Sleepy Hollow to Hastings on Hudson. This will be a costly, multi-phased project that will take many years to implement. The draft report includes a phasing plan (page 13) that as envisioned in the report would begin construction in 2027. All project documents have been posted to the project webpage.

Comments can be submitted to:

route9completestreets@dot.ny.gov

or



ROUTE 9 COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT TEAM

New York State Department of Transportation, Hudson Valley Region

4 Burnett Blvd. Poughkeepsie NY 12603

Hiring Halloween Parade Helpers

The annual Halloween Parade will take place this year on Saturday, October 25th, and the Village would like to hire special event staff to assist with ensuring a well-executed event. The Village is hiring 15 special event staff at an hourly rate of $18/hour.

10 event personnel will be assigned from 1-5pm to assist with road barricade monitoring. The Village will limit the number of vehicles driving through the inner Village, and event staff will help keep barricades, set them aside when inner Village residents need to enter or exit, and direct vehicles away from the inner Village.

2 event personnel will will be assigned from 1-5pm to assist with greeting visitors at the station, directing them to the parade route, and assisting with shuttle coordination.

2 event person will be assigned from 1-5pm to monitor Village parking lots and send alerts when lots are full.

2 event personnel will be assigned from 3-7pm to assist with parade coordination.

All of the above positions will require remaining in a standing position for a significant period of time. Applicants will need to be able to follow instructions and have access to a personal cell phone to be able to communicate with event coordinators during the event. Applicants should all be familiar with Village geography.

We look forward to working with you to produce an incredible Halloween evening.

Please express your interest in writing by contacting Village Administrator Rich Slingerland at administrator@tarrytownny.gov.

Mobile Shredder Coming to Lot F in Tarrytown on Saturday, October 4, 10am- 1pm

The Mobile Shredder will be parked in Lot F on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 10am to 1pm. Shredding secure documents is a good safety practice to protect personal data and also recycles the materials and keeps them out of the landfill. Please check out what types of materials they accept and in what format online to avoid disappointment and delays.

Emergency Preparedness Training and Free Preparedness Kit on November 15 at Tarrytown Senior Center

You may have watched the flooding that occurred in central Texas this summer and thought that could never happen here, but for those who lived in Tarrytown during Hurricane Sandy, you know that disaster can strike unexpectedly. Come to the Tarrytown Senior Center on Saturday, November 15 for a free training on emergency preparedness provided by the NYS Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. A free preparedness kit comes with the course, and refreshments will be provided. The class is free, but online registration is required. Sign up at this link.

E-Bike Discounts for Income-Eligible Households

The Project Mover program is offering $1,000 vouchers toward the purchase of an electric bicycle for income eligible households. If you make up to 80% of the Area Median Income, you likely qualify. To sign up or get more information, check out the informational page on the Project Mover website.

Kayak to Nyack on Sunday, September 28

The Tarrytown Recreation Department is collaborating with the Tarryton Environmental Advisory Council to bring you the chance to "Kayak to Nyack" and back with fellow kayakers and safety supports from local Coast Guard.

• Start from Losee Park Kayak Launch
• Experienced paddlers only – aged 16 and older
• Participants must provide their own vessel
• Kayaks must be 12′ or longer, no inflatables or folding boats
• Participant must bring and wear a PFD while on the water
• Radios and safety whistles will be provided
• Safety Boat escort provided
• Participants should bring personal drinking water, a hat, sunscreen, a snack, and ID at check-in.

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