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Lieutenant Greg Budnar retired last month from the Tarrytown Police Department, and any time a long-serving officer retires, it sets off a series of promotions within the department. The Board of Trustees was pleased to appoint the following officers to new positions within the department at their February 3 Board Meeting:
- Detective Sergeant Daryl Stiloski was promoted to Lieutenant.
- Sergeant Dennis Smith was promoted to Detective Sergeant.
- Officer Michael Gagliardi was promoted to Sergeant.
Congratulations to all! And thank you for your service to the Village.
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The Board of Trustees was also pleased to welcome a new officer to Tarrytown. Officer Claudio Liranzo arrives from the NYPD where he has served as an officer since June of 2021. Officer Liranzo stated that he aims to foster collaboration with his co-workers and the community as one of his goals in working with the Tarrytown Police Department. Please welcome him to the Village when you see him.
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Board of Trustees in Brief | |
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Report from the Board of Trustees Meeting on 2.3.2025
ICYMI, you can watch Village Board meetings online.
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Congressman George Latimer visits Tarrytown: The newly elected congressional representative for the 16th District, Congressman George Latimer, visited the Board of Trustees meeting on February 3rd as part of a local outreach campaign to the 28 municipalities within his constituency. Congressman Latimer discussed some of his current initiatives including the introduction of a bill to improve transparency for small businesses in the bidding process for government contracts. Congressman Latimer is serving on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Committee for Small Business. His newly opened District Office is located at 222 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 312, White Plains, NY 10605. Tel: (914) 323-5550.
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Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council Annual Report: Co-Chairs Dean Gallea and Rachel Tieger presented the annual report for TEAC, highlighting the committee's many activities throughout the year. From helping to draft the Village's Climate Action Plan to planting native pollinator gardens to removing invasive vines to hosting community-wide clean-ups and a Repair Cafe, the Committee is a very active group and every year seems to get a lot done. They are always looking for volunteers to help with their many activities. Check out their website and their newsletter to learn how to get involved.
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Camp and Pool Fees Set for 2025 Season: The Board of Trustees approved changes to camp and pool fees for the 2025 season as the Recreation Department prepares for warmer weather ahead (yes, it will eventually return to Tarrytown!). There is an increase in camp fees this year to increase cost transparency for the camp sessions. Because there are always field trips as part of a camp week, and the costs have been historically added as extra fees per session, the Department wanted to roll those costs into the camp session week so families understand from the beginning how much they can expect to spend. By incorporating the costs into the fee for the session, it also allows families attending the camp on scholarship to have the field trip fee included as part of their overall discount. The full list of seasonal fee changes can be found in the meeting agenda. The Board will consider additional changes to the Village's Master Fee Schedule at its next Work Session.
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Coming up:
The Board of Trustees will hold its next Work Session on Wednesday, February 12 at 6:00pm. There will be an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters at the beginning of the meeting. The public session is expected to begin at 6:30pm. The agenda can be found on the Village website.
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Want to learn what's on the docket for the Board of Trustees? You can sign up to receive agendas in your inbox here.
Interested in what is currently before the Land Use Boards? Sign up to receive agendas in your inbox, or find them posted on the website, three days before the scheduled meeting.
Current applications before the Planning and Zoning Boards can be viewed online:
Planning
Zoning Board of Appeals
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Heavy Snow Expected this Week
According to the National Weather Service, a winter storm advisory is in effect this evening from 5pm until Sunday afternoon. Between 5 and 7 inches are anticipated.
The Village is not yet calling a snow emergency, but should conditions worsen, the snow emergency policies may be enacted. As a reminder this means that parking is prohibited on certain streets in the Village during the snow emergency, and residents may remove their vehicles from the roadway and park them in Lot D until the snow emergency has been lifted. Lot D is located next to the Recreation Center. In the case of a snow emergency the list of streets that need to be cleared will be posted on the Village website and can also be found in the Village Code.
Our Public Works crews will be working as long as needed to get the roadways clear and safe, but they need your help to ensure a smooth operation:
Do not shovel or plow snow and ice into the street. Instead, shovel it to grassy areas, or put on the sidewalks at the curb or alongside driveways so as not to obstruct parking.
Sidewalk café operators should bring in their tables and chairs so that the snow cleanup efforts can take place. Tables, chairs and barriers may be put back out after the storm has ended and the snow and ice have been cleared.
A few more reminders about safety during winter storm events:
Keep sidewalks clear: By law, adjacent property owners or occupants must clear snow and ice within 18 hours after a snowfall, or if the snow has melted, ice must be cleared within two hours. "If the melted snow and ice shall be frozen to a degree that it cannot be removed within said period by customary means, the owner or occupant of the abutting premises shall cause salt, sand, ashes, sawdust or other suitable material to be strewn upon the sidewalks, driveways and access and exit roads within the said period.”
A little salt goes a long way: To prevent ice buildup use salt and sand sparingly because it flows directly into our rivers, lakes, and streams.
Walk like a penguin: Prevent unnecessary injury this winter season by taking care when walking on ice.
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Special Election for County Executive on Feb. 11, 2025 | |
On Tuesday, February 11, Westchester County is hosting a special election to choose a candidate to serve for the unexpired term of the County Executive office vacated by George Latimer after he was elected to serve in the US Congress for the 16th District. Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins was appointed as County Executive on January 6th, and will be on the February 11th ballot along with Republican Christine Sculti. The winner of the February 11th election will serve for the remainder of the year, and another election for a full term will be held this coming November.
Early voting information can be found on the County Board of Elections website.
Village polling places will remain the same as for the national elections held in November.
Voters can find their polling place on the website of the county Board of Elections: https://citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com/find-polling-place.
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Con Edison is Returning to Tarrytown
Con Edison is planning to come back to work in Tarrytown on Altamont, Fairview and Rosehill. They will begin work on gas main replacement the week of February 17th. We can expect this project to last for two months. Following completion, they will do rough road restoration and will fully pave later in the year. We will provide more detailed information when we have it.
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Safe Streets for All: Please Take the Survey!
The Village of Tarrytown, Village of Sleepy Hollow, and the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns are working together over the next year to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to prevent serious injury and death on roadways.
The Plan will identify our community's traffic safety concerns, locations and intersections to address, and possible solutions to employ. Input from residents and traffic collision data will result in an implementation plan to guide future investments, which will also create additional funding opportunities to promote traffic safety.
There are multiple ways for community members to help inform the plan:
1) Take the survey and help identify dangerous intersections and sections of roadway in the community.
2) Attend two public meetings. The first will take place on Thursday, March 20 at the Tarrytown Senior Center. More details to follow.
3) Connect with the team putting the plan together at one of numerous engagement events happening this year.
The Project Page is posted on the Village website and will be updated as the project progresses.
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Adopt-A-Spot Program
Do these cold days have you dreaming about sun-dappled meadows or warm waterfront evenings enjoyed with friends and family? Put those daydreams to good use and consider getting a group together to plan out a new garden in Tarrytown or maintain a spot you already love. The Village is rolling out an Adopt-A-Spot program to allow residents to adopt a public space to maintain or enhance. Pick from suggested locations or propose your own. Submit an application and a planting plan. Commit to maintaining the property for at least a year. Enjoy quality time with friends or neighbors making a corner of your community beautiful. Applications are due on March 1.
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Energy Affordability Program Available for Low-Income Con Ed Customers
From Con Edison:
Con Edison customers who receive qualifying government assistance benefits can receive a discount of up to $173 per month on their energy bills, through the Energy Affordability Program (EAP).
Customers receiving Medicaid, Veterans Disability or Survivors Pension, Federal Public Housing Assistance, or Lifeline Telephone Service Program benefits among others can enroll online or apply via email, fax, mail, or in person at one of Con Edison’s walk-in centers.
Most customers receiving certain benefits, like Supplemental Security Income, Home Energy Assistance Program, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, are automatically enrolled in the EAP.
Visit coned.com for more information on eligibility and how to apply, and to learn more about additional assistance programs, like HEAP and EnergyShare.
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Employment Opportunity:
Part-Time Clerk for Village Justice Court
The Village is seeking an experienced and qualified person for a part-time position.
He or she will work under the direction of the Court Clerk and will assist in all aspects of the Justice Court. The general duties of the position, which is available immediately, include a wide variety of administrative and clerical tasks related to the normal operation of a municipal court.
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public, both orally and in writing, comprehend legal documents, operate standard office equipment and computers and accurately maintain records. Candidates must also show honesty and integrity, attention to detail, an ability to work independently, a positive attitude and excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Typical hours per week range between 15 and 17.5 hours per week with flexibility as needed. The hourly wage is $20.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Ana Teague, ateague@tarrytownny.gov.
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RECREATION RUNDOWN
For information about all of the upcoming events and programs organized by the Recreation Department, click here, or sign up to get the news straight to your inbox every other week.
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Sign Up For The TEAC Vine Squad!
Calling all outdoor enthusiasts and tree lovers… The annual winter-into-spring Vine Squad is forming now! The 2025 Vine Squad Meet-Up dates are:
- January 25
- February 8
- February 22
- March 8
- March 22
- April 5
The meeting place is at the Hiker’s Parking Lot at the corner of Wilson Park Drive and County House Rd.
Sign up HERE
Please wear leather gloves and warm clothes. If you have loppers and/or clippers, please bring those. We will provide additional tools as well as a few thermoses of hot cocoa and coffee.
Come meet some new folks, get a little exercise and save our trees from vicious vines!! For more information, reach out to Cathy at cruhland@aol.com.
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Find the latest TEAC Newsletter here: | | | |
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Zoning Board of Appeals, 2/10, 7:30pm
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Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council, 2/10, 7:30pm
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Board of Trustees Work Session, 2/12, 6pm
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Planning Board Work Session 2/13, 8:45am
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Tree Commission, 2/13, 5:30pm
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Fire Sprinkler Appeal Board, 2/13, 6pm
Learn more by visiting the Boards and Committees pages on our website.
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The Village of Tarrytown benefits from engaged, caring, and talented residents who volunteer their time and expertise to help create the community they want to inhabit. There are many opportunities to serve, whether contributing to the vision and development of public spaces, environmental issues, housing affordability, transportation challenges or recreation programs. Find out more about the Village’s many Boards and Committees and fill out a volunteer application by visiting: tarrytownny.gov/volunteer-to-serve
For all those who apply to serve on a Committee, because vacancies may be limited, we would like to include you on a general volunteer list for one-off events that may arise. Please indicate in your application whether you are willing to be contacted if the need arises.
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Do you have a Community Event to include in the Tarrytown Link?
The Tarrytown Link is released the Friday after the Regular Board of Trustees meeting, twice per month. All info must be submitted by noon on the Wednesday prior to the Tarrytown Link's release. Submissions included in this listing are intended solely to inform of events and info of general interest to subscribers in Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. No events that are religious or political in nature will be posted. The Village of Tarrytown does not necessarily endorse, support or take any position with regard to organizations or entities whose events and/or activities are listed. The Village makes no representation as to the accuracy thereof, nor does it assume any liability in connection with same. The Village reserves the right to reject submissions if the proposals received are not timely or do not adhere to these guidelines in part or in full. If submitting a flyer, please consider submitting a translation in Spanish as well.
You may submit a flyer (jpg or png) or text in the format below:
Title:
What: [Limit description to 100 words or less]
When:
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To review the Village newsletter guidelines, please click here.
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Government News in the Region | |
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Home Energy Assistance Program Application Open
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can help eligible New Yorkers heat and cool their homes.
If you are eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off.
Questions regarding the HEAP program should be directed to your HEAP Local District Contact.
HEAP may be able to help you if you heat your home with:
- Electricity
- Natural Gas
- Oil
- Coal
- Propane
- Wood/Wood Pellets
- Kerosene
- Corn
For more information: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/
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