October 7, 2025

I echo Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins:

“Two years ago today, on October 7th, we watched in horror as innocent lives were taken in Israel through acts of terror and brutality. That pain did not stop at Israel’s borders — it was felt in every Jewish community, and it was felt deeply here in Westchester.

Though this tragedy occurred thousands of miles away, we grieve here at home — in our synagogues, schools, and neighborhoods — because when members of our extended family suffer, we suffer with them. May the memory of those we lost continue to be a blessing and may the strength of our community here in Westchester help carry that blessing forward.” 

We’re delighted to welcome Well Collab Acupuncture to our community at 127 Main Street. Their holistic approach to wellness and healing adds another wonderful dimension to the vibrant mix of local businesses that make our Village thrive. Stop by to say hello and learn more about their services!

Did you know that we have a growing and vibrant aging in place community? In addition to the many senior programs that are already offered in Ossining, we are excited to introduce a new initiative.

Get ready to “Take Charge of Your Aging with the engaging Aging Alone Together®” six-week series, proudly offered at no cost by DOROT in collaboration with the Village of Ossining.

This program is designed for adults aged 60 and above, offering an opportunity to build community while learning, discussing, and reflecting on the social and logistical challenges of aging with independence.

Sessions are held on Thursdays from 10 AM to 12 PM in November and December at the Joseph G. Caputo Community Center. This is a great chance to connect and get ready for the future. You can sign up online, click here: https://dorotusa.jotform.com/252614487702156), calling 914-485-8361, or emailing infowestchester@dorotusa.org.

Huge news! Ossining's own Village Historian, Joyce Sharrock Cole, was featured on ABC's Eyewitness News "Here and Now" for her groundbreaking research! She's bringing long-overlooked African American stories to light and adding to the fabric of our local history —a must-see segment!

Harckham, Burdick and Levenberg Call on DOT to Repave Route 133

This week’s meeting will be held at 16 Croton and will begin at 7:30PM on Wednesday, October 8^th 2025.

The Work Session agenda will be as follows:

• Dale Brennan, Village Treasurer will join us to request several resolutions to amend capital projects
• Karen D'Attore, Village Manager will present on two opportunities for grant funding:
• NY SWIMS grant application, which can be used towards expenses associated with the dehumidification system, an approved capital project, to be installed at the Community Center.
• Karen will update the board on the “New York State Partnership for Children, Youth and Families Grant Program for Local Youth Bureaus” Application, a $2000 grant opportunity to enhance efforts to strengthen development assets among youth.  
• Assistant Village Manager Maddi Zachacz, Building Inspector Joe Agostinelli, and Senior Code Enforcement Officer Greg Grose will make a presentation including updates for Building and Code Enforcement. 
• Karen D'Attore, Village Manager will lead a presentation on updates to the Events Policy. 
• Valerie Monastra, AICP- Principal Planner- Nelson Pope Voorhis will join us for two topics:
• Share the Planning Board’s feedback on the proposed T Zone Moratorium.
• Share some additional ideas around Cannabis Zoning, now that the moratorium is in effect. 
• Finally, Karen D'Attore, Village Manager will update the Board on the Letter of Resolution outlining actions that the Village will undertake to address impacts to the Old Croton Aqueduct during the construction of the Multi-Modal Transportation Hub.

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The Village of Ossining's offices (including the Joseph G. Caputo Center) are closed today, Monday, October 13th, in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day.