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PRESS RELEASE: Take the Train to the Tarrytown Halloween Parade!

Broadway/Rt. 9 will be closed in Tarrytown from 4:30pm-7:00pm on October 24

Winner of the “Best of Westchester: Best Parade” award by Westchester Magazine for 8 consecutive years, The Tarrytown Halloween Parade, a beloved annual tradition is gearing up for its 24th year under the guidance of the Tarrytown Recreation Department. Tarrytown residents and visitors alike will converge on Broadway and Main Street on Saturday, October 24th for an evening of spooky costumes, creative floats, live music, and Halloween fun. The parade begins at 5:00 PM at Patriots Park and proceeds along Broadway and down Main Street. Please note that for safety reasons, spectators will not be permitted inside the park.

Due to the escalating popularity of the parade in recent years, the Village is encouraging all out-of- town visitors to consider taking the train to the parade from one of the neighboring communities. Avoid the traffic hassle, and check out a suite of seasonal offerings in one of the Hudson River Towns before or after the parade. Use the Hudson Line train schedule* to find the timing that works best for you. There will be a shuttle to run parade viewers up the hill from the train station between 2pm and 5pm on parade day.

Among the events happening in neighboring communities:

• Dobbs Ferry – Grave Rave (Tickets required) – Halloween Ball at HudCo, 145 Palisade St., Suite 200, Dobbs Ferry, NY
• Irvington, NY – Myths and Mysteries of the Octagon House (Tickets required) – 45 W. Clinton Ave., Irvington, NY
• Ossining, NY – Get Spooked at Cedar Park Woods Haunt (Tickets required) – 269 Cedar La., Ossining, NY 
• And more! 

For more tourist information on events happening in the Hudson Rivertowns, visit the following websites https://visitsleepyhollow.com/, https://www.visitwestchesterny.com/; and https://www.hudsonriver.com/hhrt/

Be sure to arrive early to get your viewing spot on Broadway or on Main Street. There will be no event parking in the inner Village.

The following road closures will be in effect on parade day:

Broadway/ Route 9: 

• No parking on Broadway from Patriot’s Park to Elizabeth Street starting at 2 pm.
• Closed to all traffic from Main Street in Tarrytown to College Avenue in Sleepy Hollow from 4:30pm to 7:00pm

Central Avenue in Tarrytown:

• Starting at 2 p.m. until 4:45 p.m., limited to residents and Village-operated shuttles only 

Main Street in Tarrytown: 

• No parking starting at 1 p.m. 
• Closed to all traffic from Broadway to Baylis Court from 2 pm to 10:30 pm. 
• Closed from Baylis Court to Depot Plaza from 2pm to 11pm. 

S. Washington Street Parking Lot, East (Lot #3) 

• Closed to all vehicles starting at 12 p.m. Noon until 11 p.m. 

S. Washington Street Parking Lot, West (Lot #4, includes Parking Garage) 

• Outside Lot is closed to all vehicles starting at 12 p.m. Noon until 11 p.m. 
• Garage – vehicles are allowed to park in the garage, but may not be allowed to leave during the parade hours through 11 p.m. 

Please avoid these areas if you are not attending the parade.

*Hudson Line Train Schedule Link: https://www.mta.info/schedules/metro-north/hudson

Event Date and Time: October 24, 2026, 5:00pm Location: Main Street and Broadway in Tarrytown 

Highlights from the October 19, 2026 Board Meeting

Public Hearing: Leaf Blowers

The Board of Trustees opened the public hearing on a Local Law to amend the Village Code Chapter 205 entitled "Landscaping" to amend the existing seasonal ban on gas-powered leaf blowers and garden blowers. The Village is moving towards a full ban of gas powered leaf blowers for small residential properties. In the law, it currently exempts properties of 20 acres, which include about 7 parcels in Tarrytown and could consider dropping it down to 10 acres which would include another 5 parcels. One argument that had come out of public comments is that for different complexes, if landscapers have to hire more people because the jobs will take longer, it could figure into people's rent, which is something important to consider. Also, the current proposed law does not directly define the fees and enforcement which need to be clarified.

Nearly 30 people made comments whether it was in person and online. Through the comments received, there will be some changes to the current proposed law.

The public hearing will continue on Monday, November 2nd at 7:00pm at Village Hall. Please see the draft local law here.

Renewal of Contract with Millennium Strategies

The Board voted to authorize the renewal of the professional services agreement with Millennium Strategies for grant planning, research and complete grant application writing services for the total cost of $3,600 per month. We have retained their services over the past few years and they have helped us secure more than a million dollars in grants.

New Parking Management System and Equipment

Chief Barbelet came into a Work Session about a month ago and explained that they were looking into a new parking system. Our current pay stations are outdated and the mechanical parking meters are obsolete. After working with our current vendor as well as other vendors, the Police Department found the most cost effective plan was to work with ITS (current vendor) and T2 to purchase 19 modern pay stations to upgrade the existing stations and add more stations in strategic locations so that the mechanical meters can be removed. Under a Sourcewell Contract, the total cost of these machines are $118,835.57. These new pay stations will provide the following benefits:

• Allow credit card payments to continue functioning with current technology
• Provide the Village with the ability to change parking rates and time limits as needed
• Provide a platform capable of supporting future parking enhancements
• Reduce our reliance on aging equipment
• Allow the Village to begin phasing out the Duncan meters, which have surpassed their useful life and have become increasingly difficult to maintain
• Provide additional pay station coverage as the Village moves away from individual meter heads

Purchase of New Leaf Vacuum Truck

The Board of Trustees approved the purchase of a new Leaf Vacuum Truck as budgeted in the 2026-2027 Capital Plan for the total amount of $230,774.64. The new truck will look something like this picture, although not nearly as fancy.

Fire Department Air Bottles Purchase

The Village of Tarrytown applied for a V-FIRE grant which included a request for replacement of a vast majority of the Village’s SCBA air bottles, but unfortunately the Village’s application was not among those selected for funding by the V-FIRE Program as it was very competitive this year. Since a large number of the Village’s SCBA air bottles are expiring and may not be recertified, the Village must purchase replacements for these 70 expiring air bottles which are an important piece of the life-safety equipment supplied by the Village of Tarrytown for the Volunteer Firefighters. The total cost for this purchase off of NYS Contract is $93,854.60.

Referral of Petition for Tarrytown House Estate Hotel and Conference Center

The Board referred the petition by the owners of the Tarrytown House Estate Hotel and Conference Center to amend Chapter 125 (Dogs and Other Animals) and Chapter 305 (Zoning) to allow the keeping of hens as an accessory use to conference centers in the OB District as a permitted use, along with other related changes, to the Planning Board for review at future Planning Board Meetings and for a report and recommendation back to the Board of Trustees.

Coming Up

• Board of Trustees Work Session: Wednesday, October 28, 6:00pm

• Board of Trustees Regular Meeting: Monday, November 2, 2026 7:00pm

2026 Leaf Collection Schedule

Please view the collection list here.

DPW has released the 2026 Leaf Collection Schedule. Collection runs from November 2 - December 1 including Election Day and Veterans Day.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The Village of Tarrytown in conjunction with the Westchester County Office for Women is hosting a personal care donation drive. There is a box located in front of our Treasurer's office in Village Hall where you can donate any of the items below.

If you are in need or know someone who is in need of assistance, do not hesitate to reach out to the Tarrytown Police Department or visit our website. Please see the complete list of resources here.

Tarrytown's Pumpkins Are Up for Auction!

Have you spotted the painted pumpkins around Tarrytown? They're part of the 2026 Rivertowns Pumpkin Trail: 43 one-of-a-kind sculptures by local artists, on display in Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown. Tarrytown is home to 10 pumpkins on the Trail.

Every pumpkin is up for auction now. Bidding closes Sunday, November 1 at 9 PM ET.

Bid or buy: https://galabid.com/pumpkin-auction-26

• Stacked pumpkins: bidding starts at $400, or Buy Now for $2,500
• Hero pumpkins (large single pumpkins): bidding starts at $500, or Buy Now for $3,000
• Bids go up in $50 increments

Proceeds support future public art programs in the Rivertowns.

Three more ways to join in:

1. Walk the Trail. It's free, outdoors and self-guided. Maps and locations: https://www.rivertownspumpkintrail.com
2. Play the Great Rivertowns Pumpkin Hunt, a digital scavenger hunt with Family, Challenge and Remote options: https://pyts.link/p/AZZH
3. See the pumpkins on parade. A Pumpkin Trail float rides in the Tarrytown Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 24, stepping off at 5 PM on Broadway in Tarrytown.

The Trail runs through November 1. Go find your favorite before someone else takes it home!

Calling All Residents of Tarrytown and

Sleepy Hollow!

We are having our own commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States on Sunday November 1, 2026. Mark your calendar to join your neighbors starting at 11:45 am on RiverWalk in Sleepy Hollow for the landing of the British followed by a ceremony commemorating how Westchester came together to heal all divisions after the war. We'll then process down RiverWalk for an afternoon of performances, music, historical crafts, living history, food trucks and more in Tarrytown's Pierson Park. 

The quilts including hearts and large squares made by hundreds of residents have been stitched together by a dedicated team of volunteers and will be presented to each village at the event. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held in the Sleepy Hollow High School Auditorium.

For more information visit bit.ly/TarrytownSleepyHollow250 or email Villages250thTeam@gmail.com.

Fire Hydrant Testing

Testing on the Fire Hydrants is resuming. The first part which was completed over the summer tested flow, now they have to lubricate the hydrants and their parts.

Phase 8 Water Main Replacement

The contractor is continuing work on the water main on Hillside. The project slowed a bit because they hit rock while performing the work, but it is continuing smoothly.

H-Bridge Rehabilitation

The contractor is expected to return next week to repair the expansion joints and perform some steel work.

Lagana Park

Work is progressing nicely at Lagana Park. The plantings, sidewalks and courts have been installed. Next they plan to sod, paint the courts and install the fencing. The last pieces to be done would be the installation of the playground equipment and pavilion which are now expected end of November, early December.

Con Edison Update

Route 9 by Tappan Landing and Church Street - The last building services on Route 9 will be connected to the new gas mains by the end of the day on Friday October 30. After that the trenches will be filled with rough-grade base course asphalt as we prepare for the sidewalk restoration work to take place on Route 9 later in November or the first week in December. 

Church Street – The curbs are being done through October 30th, and then repaving is scheduled shortly after that, on or about November 9th.

Leroy Avenue and Loh Park – the Loh Park neighborhood is scheduled to begin next. Although Con Edison has not shared an official start date yet with the Village, we anticipate a start date the last week in November, or the first or second week in December. 

Tappan Landing repaving will be delayed until after the Village handles an emergency water main repair on Tappan Landing. 

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.

Phishing Scam: Remain Vigilant!

Scammers are getting more and more sophisticated as time passes! 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’.

Please see the below photo of a scam that an actual applicant of Tarrytown received. Please be advised that we will never require a wire transfer, and if you are ever charged any escrow replenishment, it will come directly from a staff member in the Building Department with a PDF attachment explaining all the charges in extreme detail. A tell tale sign will always be the email address so please be sure to check that first. Please do not hesitate to call if you are not sure.

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.

Police Department Advisory: E-Bike/E-Scooter

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!

Reminder About Sign Policy

Please be advised that no signs are allowed on municipal property which includes parking lots, medians or parks other than signs that have municipal purpose such as hydrant flushing.

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.

Please also visit the Wolf Conservation website and their digital coexistence kit here.

TaSH Voted #1!

Announced on October 7, 2026, the Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow Farmers Market (TaSH) was voted #1 in New York AGAIN in the America's Farmers Market Celebration! Yay for TaSH! You can view all of the results here.

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!

Devoured

Tarrytown has always been a thin place. Storytellers felt it long before Washington Irving put the Horseman on the road, and now there’s a portal on Main Street built to prove it.

Devoured carries books that transport you to other worlds and handmade goods from makers who still believe in everyday magic. Whether you need a gift for the friend who got you into Fourth Wing, you’ve read every Dungeon Crawler Carl twice and keep a D20 in your pocket, or you want to be the only one at the baby shower with a Baby Mothman book and plushie, you belong here.

We know October belongs to the Headless Horseman and the crowds that follow him—so on November 20–22, we’re hosting a Grand Opening Weekend just for our neighbors, and we’d love for you to be the first through the door.

Devoured

📍 53 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY

📞 914-201-3446 | ✉️ red@devouredshop.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:

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.

Worried About Heating Your Home this Winter?

Get help with the cost. New York State’s Enhanced Energy Assistance Program (EAP) can assist eligible residents pay their heating bills. Under the new Enhanced program, nearly half of all Westchester County households are eligible for discount from their utility. If you think your income might qualify you for EAP, check your eligibility and apply.

For more information, visit the NYS Department of Public Service Energy Affordability webpage.

Know Your Rights

In response to growing concerns regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) related interactions, the Westchester County Human Rights Commission (HRC) is offering a comprehensive set of guidelines for people to refer to, should they encounter ICE in their communities.

The HRC protects individuals’ right to be free from prohibited discrimination in key areas of life, including housing, employment, public accommodations and credit lending regardless of their citizenship status.

Read the fact sheet, and other helpful information here.

Westchester County Needs Your Input!

Help us update the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for Westchester County, NY. Your feedback is crucial in ensuring that our community is prepared for natural hazards and that we can effectively protect our residents, property, and environment.

Review the Plan Here: westchester.mitigateny.org 

Submit Comments Here: bit.ly/4h6KjUq

Why Participate?

• Your responses will provide valuable insights to planners.
• Ensure that our whole community is included in this important planning effort.
• Help maintain eligibility for vital funding to safeguard our lives and properties from natural hazards.

Together, we can make Westchester County a safer place for everyone! Thank you for being a proactive member of our community.

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.

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 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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