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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.

Rivertowns Pumpkin Trail!

You may or may not have seen all the awesome pumpkins placed around town! The Village has 10 pumpkins placed in different areas of the village, each with its own plaque and QR code where you can read about the artist and the inspiration. Please consider doing the whole trail and seeing all the fabulous pumpkins placed throughout the rivertowns! You can find the full map here.

Highlights from the October 5, 2026 Board Meeting

Welcome Officer Santiago!

The Mayor swore in new officer Fernando Santiago, who began on Tuesday, October 6th. A graduate of Sleepy Hollow High School, Officer Santiago is coming to Tarrytown with 3 years of experience with the NYPD. With family that still lives in the villages, we are excited to welcome him back home. If you see him out and about, make sure you say hi!

Public Hearing 10/19: Leaf Blowers

The Board of Trustees called for a public hearing to to consider 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 public hearing will be held on Monday, October 19th at 7:00pm at Village Hall. Please see the draft local law here.

Image provided by TEAC

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Chief Barbelet was present to discuss that there are resources available to those that may need assistance. He stressed that domestic violence is not a private matter; it is a community issue and we all have a role in preventing it. 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. All of our officers received special training to assess these situations. There are also links on our website to different resources such as free legal services, places to stay or basic advice. Please see the complete list here.

2026 Curbing Contract Award

Subsequent to the paving contact, the Village of Ardsley received 4 bids in which Tony Casale, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder. Based on an estimate of 2,000 linear feet of curbing, plus related concrete sidewalk work and other restoration work, including estimates of 1,400 square feet of concrete sidewalk panels to be replaced, the total estimated contract amount for work in the Village of Tarrytown of $195,200, which will include Church Street.

4 Hydrants to Be Replaced

As part of the hydrant and flow testing that was done over the summer, it was discovered that 4 hydrants are out of service. As part of the Phase 8 Water Main Replacement Project, the contractor will replace these 4 hydrants which resulted in a change order in the amount of $46,300.

Award of Grant: Benedict Avenue Sidewalk

We are excited to announce that the Village of Tarrytown has been awarded the 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act - Community Project Funding (CPF) from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $850,000. This will connect sections of sidewalk from Broadway to Detmer with the sidewalk from White Plains Road to Midland Avenue so that pedestrians can walk safely from Route 9 to Route 119. Thank you to Representative George Latimer for sponsoring this project!

Grant Contract: ADA Kayak Docks at the Tarrytown Lakes

During his tenure on the New York State Legislature, Assemblyman Tom Abinanti obtained a grant in the amount of $25,000 to contribute towards a project to install an ADA accessible kayak dock at the Lower Lake of the Tarrytown Lakes. The Board voted to execute this contract as a next step in the project.

Grant Agreement: Riverview (Basher) Pedestrian Bridge

The rehabilitation of the pedestrian bridge on Riverview Avenue between Church Street and Tappan Landing Road is eligible for funding under the New York State Multi-Modal Program administered by the NYS Department of Transportation. The Village voted to accept the grant award of $80,000 and further committed to the total cost of $670,000 which will include repair and replacing expansion joints, base plate and deck boards and adding safety lighting.

Free Parking in Municipal Lots Starting in December 4th

The Board approved the holiday meter parking program for the 2026 holiday season by doing the same the same as last year in which we are designating certain parking meters to be covered to allow free parking subject to the applicable time limits (posted parking limits shall apply and shall be enforced), for the period from Friday, December 4, 2026 through Saturday, January 2, 2027 at the following locations: the municipal lots on South Washington Street, McKeel Avenue, Neperan Road, and South Broadway (the bags and/or signs will be removed on Monday, January 4, 2027).

Coming Up

• Board of Trustees Work Session: Wednesday, October 14, 6:00pm

• Board of Trustees Regular Meeting: Monday, October 19, 2026 7:00pm

Village Hall and DPW Closed Monday, October 12

Please be advised that Village Hall and DPW will be closed Monday, October 12th in observance of the holiday. There will be no sanitation services on this day, and note the below for further changes.

Mobile Shredder Coming to Tarrytown

Saturday, October 17, 2025

10:00am - 1:00pm

Green Street Parking Lot F

Residents can bring up to 4 file-size (10”x12”x15”) boxes of confidential papers per

household to Tarrytown, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for shredding. Please remove all large binder clips and covers. Papers from businesses, institutions or commercial enterprises are not acceptable and will be rejected, as will any junk mail or newspapers.

Important Information

Service at the events works on a first-come-first-served basis, as the Mobile Shredder unit can reach its maximum capacity before closing time.

It is important to be aware of what you place the paper to be shredded, no matches,

lighters or anything combustible. Staff at the events will be checking the material prior to being shredded.

Residents are required to stay in their vehicles. Staff will attend to you. This is for your own safety. No walk ups, please.

In extreme weather, events may be cancelled or terminated early. Please call the county's Recycling Helpline at (914) 813-5425 to check on a cancellation or early closure.

Kinds of documents to shred

Remember, it's best to shred documents you're no longer using, that contain personal

identifying information such as name, address, phone number, credit card number or

social security number. Such documents should be shredded before they are thrown out for recycling. Some examples are:

• expired credit card statements and receipts
• old tax returns or any other personal documents containing you name, address or other identifying information.
• pre-approved credit card applications
• licenses

As this service is gaining in popularity, residents should be prepared to wait as lines are sometimes long. However, the wait doesn't have to be that long. Come prepared. This means you've removed all metal clips, fasteners, binders, folders and hard covers and placed the papers loosely in a box. Hard covers – cardboard or plastic covers on items such as ledger books, marble composition books and hard-cover books – cannot be

shredded and will be turned away. Residents must rip pages out from hard cover books for shredding and throw the covers in their regular household trash. Up to four boxes of papers are allowed for shredding.

Help Wanted: Halloween Parade Helpers!

The annual Halloween Parade will take place this year on Saturday, October 24th, and the Village would like to hire special event staff to assist with ensuring a well-executed event. The Village is hiring 20 special event staff at an hourly rate of $18/hour.

14 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 personnel will be assigned from 1-5pm to monitor Village parking lots and send alerts when lots are full. Ability to ride a Project Mover bike may be requested.

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 Administration at administrator@tarrytownny.gov ASAP!

Phase 8 Water Main Replacement

The contractor has begun the installation of the water main on Hillside. The bypass was already installed and they are installing the new water main which should continue through next week along with emergency hydrant replacements.

H-Bridge Rehabilitation

The Village is currently awaiting shop drawings regarding the steel. Once that is received, work will continue.

Lagana Park

Work is progressing nicely at Lagana Park. The plantings and sidewalks have been installed, and they will start on the courts next week. It is expected that by October 19th the majority of the work will be completed except the playground equipment due to lead times.

Con Edison Update

The Village report remains the same on the Con Ed gas work in the Tappan Landing neighborhood. Curb work has to be completed before the road can be repaved.

Next phase: the Village has been advised by Con Ed that they plan to start in the Loh Park neighborhood in November. The streets that will be covered are Loh Avenue, Leroy, South Grove Street, Birch and intersections with other adjacent roads.

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: 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 include parking lots, medians or parks other than signs that have municipal purpose such as hydrant flushing.

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.

Calling All Residents of Tarrytown and

Sleepy Hollow!

We are having our joint village commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States on Sunday November 1st, 2026. Mark your calendar to bring your family and join your neighbors starting at 12 noon on RiverWalk in Sleepy Hollow for the landing of the British and a ceremony commemorating how Westchester came together to heal all divisions after the war. We'll then celebrate with a procession down RiverWalk and an afternoon of performances, music, historical crafts, living history, food trucks and more in Tarrytown's Pierson Park. At the event, we'll also be dedicating the two commemorative quilts created by village residents which will then hang in each village hall.

We have space for local non-profits to table. For more information on tabling or about the event on November 1, visit bit.ly/TarrytownSleepyHollow250 or email Villages250thTeam@gmail.com.

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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