Thanks to all who came out for the final Open Streets Tarrytown event of the season in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month - more photos below, and a survey to gather feedback from businesses and residents as we look forward to next year.

Report from the Board of Trustees Meeting on 10.2.23

ICYMI, you can watch Village Board meetings online.

• Institute for Applied Human Dynamics (IAHD) Presentation: For all who were not aware that Tarrytown houses a wonderful resource for adults with special needs, CEO Omayra Andino and Director of Development and Community Engagement Diana Eppolito gave a presentation on the services provided both at the Tarrytown IAHD facility as well as other locations in the New York region. The facility in Tarrytown houses a day habilitation program on Warren Avenue as well as the organization's administrative offices. IAHD also has locations in the Bronx, and supportive housing for 300 individuals throughout the Bronx and Westchester. The presentation was aimed at helping the community understand the mission of IAHD, and a bit more about the individuals they may encounter in and around their neighborhood using IAHD services. For more information, check out the IAHD website or check out the video below.

• Public Hearing Continued for Local Law Requiring Private Roads to be Maintained for Health and Safety: The Board of Trustees continued the public hearing considering the adoption of a local law to require maintenance of private roads. Property owners are required to maintain curbs and sidewalks in front of their properties. If the Local Law is adopted, property owners will be required to maintain private roads for which they are responsible in the interest of public health and safety. The law gives the Village authority to address a health and safety issue on a private road and charge the cost back to the property owner if the issue is not first addressed by the property owner. The full text of the local law can be found at the end of the September 18 agenda. The public hearing on the proposed local law will continue at the October 16th meeting.

Below is a list of private roads in the Village as well as a list of housing developments in which the roads are all private. Please note that many of the Hudson Harbor roads are planned to be converted to public roads and turned over to the Village, but the cul de sacs in that development will remain private roads.

Private Roads:

1.Oak Avenue (off of Cobb Lane)

2. Cobb Lane - #78 to Wilson Park Drive

3. Wilson Park Drive – from 209 ½ to Tower Hill Rd./County House Rd., plus the extension of

Wilson Park Drive down to the Tarrytown Lakes path

4. Dixon Lane (alleyway between Central Ave. and Dixon Street)

5. Hillside Pl., part (from stone pillars to Cobb La. Private; McKeel to the stone pillars, public) 6. Gracemere (Jardim Estates off of So. Broadway)

7. Emerald Woods

8. Rivers Edge Drive – the through-road will become public, the cul de sacs will remain private 9. Hudson View Way – the through-road will become public, the cul de sacs will remain private 10. Orchard Drive – the through-road will become public, the cul de sacs will remain private

The roads in the apartment complexes around the Village are all private:

A. Sleepy Hollow Gardens, 177 White Plains Road

B. Ridgecroft, 154 Martling Avenue

C. The Quay – 279-299 So. Broadway

D. Edgemont, Martling Avenue

E. Talleyrand Crescent, White Plains Road

F. Carrollwood, White Plains Road

G. 300-320-330 South Broadway

H. Rivercliff, off of Main Street

I. Franklin Courts

• Public Hearing Continued for Local Law to Expand Options for Curb-side Plantings: The Board continued the public hearing to consider a local law that would allow for plantings other than grass in the nature strips between curb and sidewalk, as long as the plantings are lower than 6inches and do not cause a tripping or entanglement hazard. The amendment would help diversify permitted plantings while maintaining safe and accessible public pathways. The full text of the local law under consideration can be found at the end of the September 18 agenda. While some residents would prefer some leniency in the height of the plantings permitted, particularly in locations where cars do not park next to stop signs and driveways, the more nuanced the law, the more difficult it is to implement and enforce. The Board will discuss the feedback they have heard at the next Work Session on October 11, and the Public Hearing will be continued at the October 16 meeting.

• Public Hearing on Zoning Code Amendment to amend setback requirements and parking requirements: The Board continued the public hearing to consider amendments to the Zoning Code that would reduce the cost and procedural burden for property improvements by residents and businesses. The proposed local law would amend Chapter 305 (Zoning) to 1) allow certain mechanical equipment for heating and cooling and non-habitable structures including sheds, playhouses, and stairs to be located within the setback areas but still no less than 3ft away from side and rear yard lot lines; and 2) prevent applicants required to pay in lieu of parking by the Planning Board from having to also go to the Zoning Board of Appeals to request a parking variance. More information about the proposed amendments and a full draft of the local law can be found online. Some of the feedback received includes concern about the height allowance for sheds, potential noise from mechanical equipment, support for reducing the procedural burden and for further reducing the distance to the property line for such equipment. The Board will discuss the feedback they have heard at the next Work Session on October 11, and the Public Hearing will be continued at the October 16 meeting.

• Contract Awarded for Retaining Wall on Deertrack Lane: Due to hillside erosion along the steep slope below Deertrack Lane, the road has been compromised and the wall requires replacement. The contract for the repair, which needs to be completed before the winter season, is awarded to Gordian Group, piggybacking off a contract competitively bid by the City of White Plains. The work will commence in the next few weeks. The Village will advise homeowners in the area before the project commences.

• Removal of Pedestrian Sightline Obstruction at Post Office Crosswalk: The Board authorized the removal of a parking space on the north side of the crosswalk between CVS and the post office on Broadway to improve pedestrian safety.

• New Zoning Board Members: Thanks very much to volunteers Tasha Young and Rich Isaacson for stepping up to serve on the Zoning Board. Tasha Young was appointed as a full member of the Board, and Rich Isaacson is completing her term as Alternate.

Coming up:

The Board of Trustees will hold its next Work Session on Wednesday, October 11 at 6pm. The agenda for the Work Session can be found here.

Want to learn what's on the docket for the Board of Trustees? You can sign up to receive agendas in your inbox here.

Interested in what is currently before the Land Use Boards? Sign up to receive agendas in your inbox, or find them posted on the website, three days before the scheduled meeting.

Current applications before the Planning and Zoning Boards can be viewed online:

Planning

Zoning Board of Appeals

Open Streets Tarrytown - September 30, 2023

Great music from Pablo Mayor and Folklore Urbano playing Colombian Jazz as well as the Carlos Jimenez Mambo Quintet.

Many thanks to Jenifer Ross (in pink) and her creative talents for curating and coordinating the event series for the Village!

Alejandra Badillo of Fuel Hub Tarrytown brought fun salsa lessons and demonstrations for all to enjoy. Local merchants like Alberta Jarane of Mint and Pik Nik Barbecue and Maria Trindade of The Pastry Chef contribute to the festive atmosphere. Thanks to all vendors and merchants for your contributions!

Village events rely on the hard working DPW, Police and Rec Department staff who more often than not pull it all off with a smile.

RECREATION RUNDOWN

For information about all of the upcoming events and programs organized by the Recreation Department, click here, or sign up to get the news straight to your inbox every other week.

Village Hall Closed Monday, October 9

In recognition of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day, Village offices will be closed on Monday, October 9.

The following is the revised sanitation schedule for next week:

Flood Damage Survey from New York State

ATTENTION: HOUSEHOLDS IMPACTED BY THE SEPT. 29 STORMS

New York State is seeking information from households and businesses that suffered damage during the severe weather events on Friday, September 29. This information is in support of a potential request for federal assistance. This form is NOT an application for disaster relief programs.

https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/74bf2f21895346d691156eadd2690ccf

In collaboration with affected counties, New York State has developed this online form allowing residents to self-report damages to their homes and/or businesses from the most recent rainfall flooding event. The purpose of this form is solely to collect information that may help State and local officials identify damages and to develop requests by the State for federal disaster recovery assistance programs.

Please note:

• Do not use this form to report immediate, life-threatening needs. Call 911.
• Reporting damage is a voluntary activity and is not a substitute for reporting damage to your insurance agency.
• Completing this form does not guarantee disaster relief assistance.
• Please submit one survey per affected housing unit or business.
• This form is for damages that occurred in New York State only.    

New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) – Information on Disaster Recovery: https://www.dhses.ny.gov/disaster-recovery

Con Edison Updates

Gas main rehabilitation:

Con Ed crews will be excavating on Cortlandt Street the week of October 9 to repair and replace the gas mains. They will move from Cortlandt, up lower Main to White Street, and down White Street.

Service connections:

Next week Con Ed crews will continue to connect service lines on Union Avenue and Castle Heights as well as Grove Street.

Paving:

Starting November 1, after Halloween, Con Ed crews will be paving the following streets:

• Union Avenue from Rosehill to Marymount
• Rosehill Avenue from Neperan to Altamont
• Neperan Road from Hamilton to Broadway
• Castle Heights from Union Ave. to the Dead End
• Grove Street from Neperan to Elizabeth Street

In recognition of Halloween, Con Ed crews will finish their work early to avoid disrupting holiday revelry.

Hydrant Flushing

The Village continues its annual program to flush hydrants throughout the Village.

The work will be performed by DPW crews between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to midnight according to the following approximate schedule:

• Oct. 2 -10: All streets north of Benedict
• Oct. 11- 16: All streets north of Neperan
• Oct. 17 - 27: All streets west of Broadway

The purpose of the hydrant flushing program is to perform normal maintenance – check water pressure, clear any buildup and assure the hydrant is properly functioning.



Slight discoloration in your water service may occur during the flushing period, but will quickly dissipate. The discolored water is safe for consumption but may stain clothing. Clothes washing should be delayed until the water is clear. If you experience brown water, please flush your plumbing fixtures until the water is clear (usually 10 -15 minutes).

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation. Any questions regarding this program can be directed to dpw@tarrytowngov.com or call 914-631-0356.

Time to Make Your Water Meter Replacement Appointment

The Village of Tarrytown is in the process of upgrading the water meters for all water system users, with over 800 meters already installed. If you have not already had your water meter installed, you should now make an appointment for the installation.

To make an appointment: 

• You may visit the Saks Metering website at www.SaksMetering.com and click on “Schedule Appointment”\
• You may email Saks Metering at info@saksmetering.com
• You may call the Saks Metering office at (914) 502-3333 or 877-583-7257 and schedule your appointment over the phone (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 8am-4pm)

Prior to your appointment, please be sure to remove all items that may be obstructing your meter, allowing for at least a 3ft clearance, to avoid postponing the installation.  If you are a landlord or property manager please inform your tenants about the temporary water shutdown when the meter is changed. To make an appointment, or if you have any questions, call Saks Metering at 877-583-7257.

More information about the project can be found on the Village website.

Mobile Shredder Coming to Tarrytown on Saturday October 7, 2023 from 10:00-1:00 at the Green Street Parking Lot.

For more information about how it works what you can bring, click here.

Upcoming Election - Important Dates

The Westchester County Board of Elections runs all elections in the Village of Tarrytown. Information about elections can be found on their website as well as on the Village Clerk's page.

Important dates for the November 7, 2023 Election:

• October 23 Last day for Board of Elections to receive absentee ballot application by letter, telefax, or through the absentee ballot portal
• October 23 Last day for change of address
• October 28 Last day for in person voter registration; mail in registrations must be received by a Board of Elections
• November 6 Last day to apply in person for an absentee ballot
• November 7 Last day to postmark ballot. Must be received by the local Board of Elections no later than November 14th. Military Voter Ballots must be received no later than November 20th.
• November 7 Last day to deliver in person ballot to the local Board of Elections or to any poll site in your county.

Upcoming Election - Candidate Forum

The League of Women Voters of the Rivertowns announces a virtual Candidates Forum for candidates for Mayor and Trustees in the Village of Tarrytown.

The Forum will be a Zoom webinar on Thursday, October 12, 2023. The Mayoral candidates will appear from 7:00 to 7:45 p.m. and the Trustee candidates from 7:45 to 9:00 p.m. The forum can be viewed live by pre-registration at https://bit.ly/Tarryforum . There will be no audience participation. Questions must be submitted ahead of time either at registration or by email to info@lwv-rivertowns.org.

The deadline for submission of questions is 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 10.

Questions will be vetted by a committee of League members who will submit them to the moderator prior to the start of the Forum. The League is partnering with Disability Rights New York to provide live American Sign Language interpretation.

Incumbent Mayor Karen Brown, running on the Democratic line, is being challenged by Douglas Zollo, who is running on the Republican and Village First Party lines. There are six candidates running for three open Trustee positions. The Democratic candidates for Trustee are David Kim, Rebecca McGovern, and Effie Phillips-Staley. All three of the Democrats are incumbents. The Republican and Village First Party candidates for Trustee are Peter Bartolacci, John Callanan, and Haydee McCarthy.

The event will be recorded and made available on the Rivertowns League website and other media locations.

Tarrytown is a Bronze-Certified Climate Smart Community

As reported in the TEAC newsletter:

Culminating many months of work by staff, officials, and TEAC Volunteers, the Village of Tarrytown has finally achieved our certification as a Climate Smart Community, at the Bronze level.

This distinction acknowledges the many actions the Village has taken over the last few years towards reducing our carbon footprint and increasing climate resilience. A few of those are:

• Switching to LED streetlighting (which has saved the Village hundreds of thousands annually)
• Installing solar generation on Village buildings
• Including many environmental sustainability provisions in our Comprehensive Plan
• Adopting a Unified Solar Permit to streamline households' solarization
• Installing EV chargers on Village property
• Holding a Community Campaign to promote clean Heating and Cooling options

A ceremony earlier this week at the Hastings-on-Hudson Village Hall brought Village, County and State elected officials together to celebrate new awards to Tarrytown, New Rochelle and Peekskill, along with 20 other communities statewide. (Hastings is one of only two municipalities in the State to gain Silver status in the program.)

Here is a NYS press release and an article in The Hudson Independent on the award event.

Congratulations to the Portuguese American Cultural Center of the Tarrytowns!

On September 21, the Portuguese American Cultural Center of the Tarrytowns hosted the President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, at the gala celebration of  the New York Portuguese American Leadership Conference (NYPALC). The Portuguese American Cultural Center won the annual distinction of best club of the year from the state-wide organization, a well-deserved honor given the many services they provide the community.

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Reminder

Please do not post flyers or advertisements on Village property including light poles, fences and trees. It is a violation of local law. The tape can peel the paint off of the light poles which can be expensive and difficult to repair. Please post on local bulletin boards or social media instead. You can always send event information to newsletter@tarrytownny.gov and we will include it in the Community Events section of the Tarrytown Link.

Tree Giveaway

Stop by the Tree Commission's table at the EcoFair on October 14th at Patriot's Park to pick up a free tree for fall planting.

Find the latest TEAC Newsletter here:

Other Volunteer Opportunities

Village Committees are not the only way to give back to your community. There are lots of civic groups in Tarrytown doing important work. Like TEAC, the Friends of the Riverwalk are looking for volunteers to help maintain the plantings on the waterfront. Many more organizations are listed in the Volunteer Directory that has been assembled by the Community Coalition and Kids Club of the Tarrytowns.

TravelStorys - an App for Visitors to the Tarrytowns

Check out the free audio tours of historical sites in our area. Have guests coming to visit this summer? It's a great way to help them get to know the area. Information in Tarrytown has been translated into Spanish.

Your copy should address 3 key questions: Who am I writing for? (Audience) Why should they care? (Benefit) What do I want them to do here? (Call-to-Action)

Create a great offer by adding words like "free" "personalized" "complimentary" or "customized." A sense of urgency often helps readers take an action, so think about inserting phrases like "for a limited time only" or "only 7 remaining"!

62 Main Street Apartments for Seniors 55+ - Applications Open

Applications for the affordable rental units in the new construction at 62 Main Street where the YMCA used to be are open until October 24, 2023. The lottery for the units will take place on November 7, 2023. Income restrictions apply. At least 80% of the units must have one household member who is aged 55+. For more information, go to https://affordablewestchester.org/affordable-rentals/

Click here for the brochure

Click here for the application.

The brochure is also posted below.

Bicycle Sundays Return September 10

Head back out to the Bronx River Parkway with us for more Bicycle Sundays, as the event returns, Sunday, Sept. 10 and will run through Oct. 1 for the season!

The last Sundays of the season in which Bicycle Sundays will take place are Sept. 10, 17 and 24 and Oct. 1. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “September Bicycle Sundays are a special time as it feels like an extended summer. I’m delighted to welcome cyclists, joggers and families back to the Bronx River Parkway for the fall installment of the 2023 series.”

Westchester County Parks Commissioner Kathy O'Connor said, “Just because summer’s over doesn’t mean it’s time to put away our bikes or running shoes. I encourage folks to get out and ride or jog the Bronx River Parkway to keep moving well into the fall.”

Chairperson of the Westchester Parks Foundation (WPF), Seth Mandelbaum said, “Bicycle Sundays embodies the WPF mission to invest, advocate, and enhance all 50 Westchester County Parks. We thank NewYork-Presbyterian and Con Edison for their continued support of this iconic program and look forward to seeing everyone along the Bronx River Parkway this Fall.”

During Bicycle Sundays, a portion of the Bronx River Parkway is closed to cars from for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers, walkers, scooters and strollers. The course runs from the Westchester County Center in White Plains, south to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers, a round-trip of 13.1 miles. There are many points of entry and exit along the way.

Bicycle Sundays is presented by Westchester County Parks and sponsored by Westchester Parks Foundation and its partners, through generous donations from co-presenting sponsors NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester and Con Edison, with Jen’s Cycles in Yonkers as the official Bicycle Sponsor.

Did you know?

Local businesses can find resources, classes and other opportunities on the Westchester Catalyst website:

https://westchestercatalyst.com/events/

Tuition Reimbursement Program for EMS AND Fire Volunteers

Citizen volunteers are often called on to respond to emergency situations in Westchester County. Due to a variety of factors, local volunteer fire departments and volunteer Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies are currently experiencing a critical need to recruit and retain members.

As an incentive for local residents to serve at volunteer fire departments and EMS agencies the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services (DES), has developed a program of recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer emergency services agencies. The program is designed to provide tuition or student loan reimbursement to volunteers for their service in the County.

For more info: https://emergencyservices.westchestergov.com/contact-us/h-e-r-r-o