This Sunday, the Board of Trustees recognized The American Legion, Ossining Post, No. 506, for being an integral part of our community for 100 years. They are the oldest veteran's organization in Ossining. Although the pandemic may have altered some of the Legion's regular activities for a period of time, it remains a steadfast support for our veterans and many community members. Under its current leadership with Frank J. Faiella, Jr. as its Commander, and with the help of its members, Post 506 has been able to endure as a vital institution here in Ossining. Mr. Faiella has been the longest-serving Post Commander, and we appreciate his dedication to the Legion Post and its members. It was nice to be joined by our County Executive, George Latimer, Sandy Galef, Trustee Dana White, and Councilwoman Liz Feldman. It was also a pleasure to see Police Chief Sylvester and his family. Please join me in celebrating the Post’s centennial year as we thank the men and women in uniform for their service to this community, state, and country.

The pastor and the minister became Mr. and Mrs.! It was indeed a pleasure to share in the joyous celebration of Minister Tenee Andrew Hall and Reverend Shaun Ellison Jones’ nuptials at the Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church this weekend. I very much enjoyed meeting their respective families and officially welcomed Tenee to Ossining. May their years ahead be filled with love and joy.

Last Wednesday, the Village of Ossining was presented with an award from the Westchester Water Works Conference for the Indian Brook Water Treatment Plant's PAC (Powder Activated Carbon) Addition Project. We received this award for the expeditious way that our Water Department initiated the design of a Powder Activated Carbon (PAC) System meant to address issues and prevent similar occurrences in the future. It was also an opportunity to hear about other innovative initiatives happening around Westchester County. Ossining was well represented by Village management and staff, along with my fellow Trustees and Town Board members. Our own Steve Ho led a moment of silence for Nick Klupacs, who most recently held the position of Water Treatment Operator for six years, passed away recently at the age of 58. Our condolences go out to his family. May his memory be a blessing.

Halloween is just around the corner. It’s hard to believe that we are still somewhat limited by the pandemic, especially in that children under the age of 12 have yet to be vaccinated. But that never stops this community from finding ways to make sure children and families have a good time. Ossining has many fun things going on for all our youngsters and young at heart! Festivities start this week and continue through the end of the month. Click here for more information: https://conta.cc/3ApSUtN.

Next week begins a more rigorous conversation regarding the budget for 2022. This is when the Village staff prepares the tentative annual budget to be reviewed, discussed, and approved by the Board at the Legislative Meeting on December 1st.

Staff and BOT are focused on the necessary work to be done for the residents and businesses of Ossining as a whole: From addressing the COVID-19 crisis to improving physical and governmental infrastructure, quality of life, safety, environmental solutions for the future, social justice, police reform, and communications. 

Be on the lookout for the 2022 Budget Review Schedule - which will be posted on the Village's website: www.villageofossining.org.

For this Wednesday’s Work Session, we will hear from Corporation Council Kahan, who will be bringing forth a revised Reimbursement of Business Expenses policy. This is typically adopted at the first Legislative Meeting of each year; however, there are some edits we'd like to discuss. Following will be the continued discussion of proposed revisions to the Village's Procurement Policy.

Click here for this Wednesday’s Work Session Agenda - Oct 13 2021

Zoom info is as follows:

Members of the public can view the meeting via computer or mobile app: https://us06web.zoom.us/s/89075189508

Webinar ID: 890 7518 9508

Members of the public can listen to the meeting by dialing in via phone: +1 929 205 6099