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Please join us on Monday, May 25th for a procession through Patriot's Park starting at 10:00am with the ceremony beginning at 10:30am.

Thank you to our Recreation Department, DPW, Police and our local merchants for a lovely Mother's Day Open Streets! Everyone enjoyed the day outside filled with activities and quality time with Mom!

Congrats to the Tarrytown PBA for a fun 1st Annual Car Show! It was a successful event and lot of car seats were installed. There may have even been a request for an even bigger show! What a way to round out Police Week and thank you to everyone who showed their support!

Shout out to our Department of Public Works for the Touch-A-Truck event at John Paulding School! It was so special to do this during National Public Works Week to showcase what our public servants do every day in our community! The kids really enjoyed it and the staff did too!

Highlights from the May 18, 2026 Board Meeting

Award of Contract for Hydrant Testing

The Village put out a Request for Quotes in which we received three (3) responses. The Board awarded the contract to ValveTek Utility Services for the testing and lubrication of approximately 405 Tarrytown municipal hydrants for a total cost not to exceed $59,024.00 in which they will test 17 hydrants per day. Work will begin shortly after the contract is fully executed.

Deadline Extension for Existing Permit Holders

The Village has started the transition of moving our permitting processes to fully online with the implementation of SmartGov. Due to this transition, we are granting existing annual permit holders a 30-day grace period to renew your permits, in which you will have until June 30th. We are allowing everyone an extra month to renew, however your expiration date will remain the same (May 31, 2027).

Please note that for any NEW permits, this grace period will not apply. Be sure to apply for your permit by June 1st.

We have soft launched the online portal out to the public starting back in late April while we work out the kinks as to be expected. We hope to fully roll out the program by the end of the month. Please read more about our new portal here.

Master Fee Schedule Updated

The Board voted to update the rest of our Master Fee Schedule for 2026, in which the Village had already updated the fees for alarm permits, camp and pool, fitness center, Pierson Park Pavilion, and parking permits at an earlier meeting. Please see the full list of fees here.

Renewal of Village Liability Insurance

The Village of Tarrytown has been a member and has retained insurance through the New York Municipal Insurance Reciprocal (NYMIR) for many years. NYMIR is a nonprofit, member-owned insurance organization that provides property and casualty coverage to municipalities across New York State. It was established to offer a stable, reliable insurance alternative tailored specifically to the needs of local governments.

The Board authorized the renewal of our insurance coverages with Brown and Brown Insurance Company for the total amount of $880,838.33 covering the fiscal year of June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027. This covers package liability, which includes but is not limited to: General Liability, Public Officials Liability, Police Liability, Property Coverage, Automobile, Flood and Cyber Insurance.

Renewal of Village Videographer

Did you ever wonder who is there behind the scenes filming our board meetings? The Board voted to renew our contract with Michael Lavoie at the rate of $15,000.00 annually. We thank Mike for making sure the board meetings are transparent and made available for the community!

Coming Up

• Board of Trustees Work Session: Wednesday, May 27, 6:30pm

• Board of Trustees Regular Meeting: Monday, June 1, 2026 7:00pm

Congratulations Mayor Brown!

At the Thursday, May 21, 2026 meeting of the Westchester Municipal Officials Association (WMOA), Deputy County Executive Joan McDonald addressed the group to provide the elected officials across Westchester with an update on the state of the county. During this meeting, Mayor Karen G. Brown was elected as Treasurer of the association. We wish her congratulations for this recognition and continued success as Mayor of the Village of Tarrytown.

Village Offices Closed Memorial Day

Village offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. There will also be the following changes to the sanitation schedule as indicated below.

Friendly Reminder: Taxes Due!

This is a friendly reminder that the 1st installment of Village Taxes is due June 1, 2026 and payable without penalty through June 30, 2026. Tax payments received after June 30, 2026 will be subject to a 5% penalty. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Village Treasurer at (914) 631-7873. 

Annual Water Quality Report

What’s in your tap water besides water? An Annual Water Quality Report from your Village’s Water Department will tell you where your water comes from, what's in it, and how safe it is. A copy of the report is available at the following link:

www.tarrytownny.gov/AWQR2025

A paper copy of the 2025 Annual Water Quality Report is also available at the Village Hall and Warner Library. If you would like a paper copy mailed to your home, please contact the Tarrytown Water Department at 914-631-0356.

May is Jewish American Heritage Month

On May 23rd, from 8:30am to 1:30pm, TASH, the Village of Tarrytown Cultural Heritage Recognition Committee (CHRC), and Temple Beth Abraham will celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month at the TASH Farmers Market. There will be tasty Jewish treats available, including kugel and rugelach, along with information about the history of Jewish culture and community service in Tarrytown.

Stop by the table to meet volunteers from Temple Beth Abraham, who are donating their time to share their culture and traditions with the community.

We look forward to seeing you there!

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

On May 30, from 10:00–11:45 am, TASH and the Village of Tarrytown will celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month will host comedian Vijai Nathan, an Indian American journalist and performer, will share her comedic perspective on Indian culture and life in America, as well as a meet and greet with the audience

Also, on May 30th, from (12:00 - 1:00 pm), TASH and the Village of Tarrytown - Cultural Heritage Recognition Committee (CHRC) will celebrate AAPI Month at the TASH Farmers Market. Tarrytown's Goosefeather, a Michelin-recommended restaurant, will showcase modern Cantonese fare. Stop by to taste how James Beard nominated Chef Dale Talde honors a cuisine that emphasizes fresh, seasonal ingredients while cooking through his lens. Come meet the team as they share the story behind the Goosefeather name and how inspiration sparks for every dish.

Tarrytown Street Fair - Sunday, June 7th

Please join us for the Tarrytown Street Fair on Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 10:00am - 5:00pm on Main Street!

Support Eagle Scout Project Restoring

Captor's Monument 

Evan Bloom, Life Scout with Troop 22 in Sleepy Hollow is working towards his Eagle Scout rank and for his project, he chose to restore the Captor's Monument in Tarrytown which is a historic landmark. His project involves cleaning and restoring the stone monument and the surrounding area by planting grass and flowers around the monument and installing signage that describes the history. Please consider donating to his project here.

Con Edison Update

Con Ed gas construction work continues on the west-side sidewalk from Church Street to Tappan Landing. Motorists should expect a new traffic pattern in the southbound lane, with delays. The west-side sidewalk will be closed for gas main work between Church Street and Prospect Avenue. During construction, pedestrian traffic will be diverted to the east side of Broadway. After working hours, the west-side sidewalk will reopen.

New work will begin on Tuesday, May 26th on Broadway/Route 9 crossing from Church Street towards Leroy Avenue. Motorists should expect new traffic pattern in both lanes, with delays.

Blood Drive at the Tarrytown Senior Center

Please join us for a blood drive at Tarrytown Senior Center on Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appointment.

Commemorate America's 250th Birthday!

Wednesday, May 20, Sleepy Hollow Bookshop, 7 - 9pm

Calling all Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow residents! Create Community Quilts for the 250th Celebration at either one of the following dates and times as listed below:

• Wednesday, May 20 from 7 - 9pm at the Sleepy Hollow Bookshop
• Thursday, June 25th from 7 - 8:30pm at the Warner Library

For more information, please click 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!

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.

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.

The Importance of Dark Skies this Season

Did you know that Tarrytown is located along a significant corridor for bird migration? From March 15 through May 31, thousands of birds fly overhead each night on their path north. They rely on environmental cues to navigate at night which can be disrupted by artificial light. AS TEAC highlights in their recent newsletter, you can help by taking some simple steps during the months of migration:

• Turn off unnecessary outdoor lighting after 10 p.m.
• Switch off interior lights in empty rooms and office spaces overnight.
• Use motion sensors or timers instead of leaving lights on all night.
• Install shielded, downward-facing fixtures to prevent light from spilling upward.
• Choose warm-colored bulbs (3000K or lower) rather than bright blue-white LEDs.
• Close blinds and curtains at night to reduce light escaping from windows.
• Dim or temporarily turn off decorative landscape and façade lighting.
• Encourage your building management or HOA to adopt bird-safe lighting practices.

The New York State Thruway Authority will be dimming the Bridge lights during the peak migration period this season and TEAC will be promoting the Dark Skies initiative throughout Earth Month. Interested in learning more about migrating birds in your area? You can join a local club and meet others with the same interest.

Good Company Performing Arts Center proudly presents You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, the beloved musical based on Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts characters. With charm, humor, and iconic characters, the show celebrates friendship, imagination, and the everyday triumphs and dilemmas of childhood. Featuring a talented cast and creative team from across the Rivertowns and beyond, this joyful production is perfect for audiences of all ages. Performances at The Ark at Shames JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown on June 5 (7:00 p.m.) and June 6 (2:00 p.m.). Tickets: $25 adults; Children under 12 $10; general admission seating. Tickets here.

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 Han, Setzer, Finckel piano trio, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, 7:30 p.m. Pianist Wu Han, violinist Philip Setzer, and cellist David Finckel are recognized for seamless, intimate, and often thrilling interpretations of the piano trio repertoire, reflecting years of collaboration. This concert is sponsored, in part, by White and Williams LLP.

This concert is on a Saturday evening. The rest of the concerts are on Sundays at 3:00 p.m.

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.

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.

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. 

Please share this post to spread the word!

Take the Survey Here: bit.ly/4cnlktx

¡Condado de Westchester Necesita Su Opinión!

Ayúdenos a actualizar el Plan de Mitigación de Riesgos Multi‑Jurisdiccional del Condado de Westchester, NY. Sus comentarios son fundamentales para garantizar que nuestra comunidad esté preparada ante los peligros naturales y para que podamos proteger eficazmente a nuestros residentes, propiedades y medio ambiente.

¿Por qué participar?

• Sus respuestas brindarán información valiosa a los planificadores.
• Ayudará a garantizar que toda nuestra comunidad esté incluida en este importante esfuerzo de planificación.
• Contribuirá a mantener la elegibilidad para fondos esenciales que protegen nuestras vidas y propiedades frente a los peligros naturales.

¡Juntos podemos hacer del Condado de Westchester un lugar más seguro para todos! Gracias por ser un miembro proactivo de nuestra comunidad. ¡Por favor, comparta esta publicación para ayudar a difundir el mensaje!

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Westchester County Wants to Spotlight 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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