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Many thanks to the Parks Department, Rec Department, Fire Department and TVAC for helping to make skating happen last weekend. Skating on the Upper Lake when wintry temperatures allow is one of the many special reasons people love living in Tarrytown.

Highlights from the January 9, 2026 Board Meeting

Public Hearing Scheduled for 1/21/2026: Establishment of New Position- Village Auditor

 The Board of Trustees scheduled a public hearing to establish a new position and process within the Village to provide an additional internal control for the payment of bills. The newly established part-time Auditor would provide an additional review confirming that all purchasing adheres to Village policies and State and Federal regulations before payment is issued. This extra layer of review helps mitigate any risks associated with the expenditure of public money, and helps the Village meet requirements imposed by New York State.

This would be a part-time position. Once the position is created, the Village will post a job announcement. A pertinent job description and associated requirements can be found on the Westchester County Human Resources page where local government positions are posted. We would welcome a member of the community with corresponding skills and experience to apply for the position once it has been established. Employment opportunities with the Village can be found on the Village website.

Camp, Pool, Picnics: Summer is Coming

The Board amended the fee schedule for Camp, Pool, Picnics and the Fitness Center in preparation for opening up Pierson Park Picnic Pavilion reservations in the coming weeks. Camp and Pool Registration will open later in the Spring.

Each year, as budget preparation begins, the Departments review what costs have increased, and what fees need to be amended to meet rising costs. The amended fees can be found in the meeting agenda. Stay tuned to Rec Department announcements for Pool and Camp information when registration opens.

Coming Up

• Board of Trustees Work Session: Wednesday, January 14, 6:00pm
• Board of Trustees Regular Meeting: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 7:00pm

Please note Wednesday BOT Meeting due to Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

New EV Charging Stations Ready for Use

Project was fully funded by grants and incentives

Thanks to a grant from Westchester County and incentives provided by Con Edison and the New York State Energy Research Development Agency (NYSERDA), the Village has installed 20 new electric vehicle charging stations in four municipal parking lots. There are 4 new chargers in the Washington Street West Lot (Lot 4 - next to the indoor parking garage), 4 new chargers in Lot D next to the Recreation Center, 6 new chargers in the Lot next to Village Hall (Lot A) and 6 new chargers in the McKeel parking lot (Lot 5). The charging stations in Lot D, Lot A and Lot 4 are all activated and operational. The McKeel Lot chargers will be activated in the coming weeks.

As part of the County-wide installation project, the chargers will use the ChargePoint system. Users can download the app. For information about how to do so, check out their guidance online. Parking fees and rules apply when charging. There is a $.30/kWh charge for the electricity.

The Village will also be replacing the existing charging stations at Lot C (next to the Train Station) to convert them to ChargePoint stations in conformity with the others.

Confused about where to find these chargers? The ChargePoint map can direct you, or check out our interactive municipal parking map online.

Holiday Sanitation Schedule

Martin Luther King, Jr Day is Monday, January 19

SANITATION COLLECTION SERVICES FOR 

THE WEEK OF JANUARY 19, 2026 ARE CHANGED AS FOLLOWS:



• Mon. Jan. 19 - NO COLLECTION. DPW Closed. 
• Tue. Jan. 20 - Garbage: Monday collection schedule, Recycling: Co-op and Condo Recycling collection, Commercial District cardboard collection.
• Wed. Jan. 21 - Garbage: Tuesday collection schedule. Co-op trash collection (only collection of week). Recycling: No collection. 
• Thu. Jan. 22 - Garbage: No Collection. Recycling: Normal Thursday recycling schedule plus Commercial District recycling. 
• Fri. Jan. 23 – Garbage: Follows regular Friday schedule. Commercial District garbage collection. Regular collection of Bulk and Metal items. Recycling: Commercial district cardboard only.

* YARD WASTE COLLECTION WILL RESUME THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026.



Please visit the Village of Tarrytown website for more information:

www.tarrytownny.gov

Adopt A Spot in 2026

Help make our Village even more beautiful

Is one of your New Year's resolutions to find more ways to connect in person with friends and neighbors? What about finding more ways to give back to your community? Consider doing both at the same time in 2026 by participating in the Village's Adopt-A-Spot program.

A first hand account of what it is like to Adopt A spot was published by Suzy Allman in the latest TEAC newsletter. Suzy is responsible for transforming the triangle at the intersection of Neperan Road and McKeel.

Applications are due February 15. Information is available on the Village website.

Sign Up for the Vine Squad

All interested weekend vine warriors are invited to join the next season of Vine Squad. We will be cutting the vines that choke our trees in several of the park areas of Tarrytown. The next meet-up will be on January 24. Please dress appropriately and wear heavy shoes for safety’s sake.

The meet-ups, which are always on Saturdays from 10 am to 12 noon, are scheduled as follows:

January 24

February 7

February 21

March 7

March 21

To sign up please go to Volunteer New York and search for Vine Squad in Tarrytown.

New Program to Support

Accessory Dwelling Unit Construction

ADU Plus One offers grants to income-eligible property owners

The Plus One ADU Program is a New York State grant available to support homeowners of modest means to build or renovate accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The program provides up to $125,000 per home in soft and hard costs to create or legalize ADUs/accessory apartments in Tarrytown, with 10% of the award dedicated to HAC delivery/administrative fees.

The program supports low- and middle-income single-family homeowners who wish to build a new ADU or improve an existing one. Eligible projects include basement, attic, or interior apartments; garage conversions; and small stand-alone units on single-family lots. Homeowners needing to legalize or bring existing ADUs up to code may also apply.

To qualify, homeowners must:

• Have a household income not exceeding 120% of the area median income (AMI) as shown in the chart below.
• Own and occupy the residence as their primary home.
• Demonstrate financial need for the grant.
• Ensure the ADU complies with local zoning and that homeowner’s insurance is in place.
• If project costs exceed $125,000, homeowners must secure additional funding.
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

Maximum Annual Gross Household Income Limits

Applications are open through March 1st.

If you are interested in applying, please contact Savannah Hoffman at shoffman@affordablehomes.org

Warner Library Special Event

For the whole family

Back by popular demand, live and in person at the Warner Library! Saturday, January 17, 2026 @ 2pm; 3rd floor. Come join the Grammy winning duo Andrés Salguero and Christina Sanabria of 123 Andrés for a multimedia, interactive musicuentos show. A musicuentos show is a presentation that features music, storytelling, dancing, audience participation and so much more. 

Find more information and a link to register for the event on the Warner Library website.

New MTA Fares have launched

Starting January 4, new fares went into effect, along with changes to how you buy and use tickets:

- A new Day Pass replaces round-trip tickets

- Expanded eligibility for Reduced-Fare and Family Fare tickets - New policies around one-way tickets and onboard surcharges Get more details: https://www.mta.info/fares-tolls/2025-changes

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