March 17, 2023

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HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY!

(L to R) Judge Kyle McGovern, Trustee Paul Rinaldi, Trustee Thomas Mitchell, Trustee David Kim.

Photo Courtesy of Margaret Fox

Village News

Tentative Budget 2023-2024 Released


The Tentative Budget has been released. The following opportunities are available for public engagement with the budget process: 

  • Monday, March 20: First Budget Hearing. Join in person or on Zoom. More info here.
  • Tuesday, March 28: Budget Roundtable, 5:30pm, Location TBD
  • Wednesday, March 29: The Board will discuss the Budget as part of the Work Session.
  • Monday, April 3: 2nd Budget Hearing
  • Wednesday, April 12: Board Work Session discussion
  • Monday, April 17: Final Budget Hearing



Hard copies will be made available at the Library, the Senior Center and Village Hall.


If you have comments on the budget and are not able to attend the meetings, please submit them via email to the Village Clerk: kgilligan@tarrytownny.gov or we accept them in the Clerk's office at Village Hall.

Once adopted, the final budget will be posted here.


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Learn more by visiting the Boards and Committees pages on our website.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Village of Tarrytown benefits from engaged, caring, and talented residents who volunteer their time and expertise to help create the community they want to inhabit. There are many opportunities to serve, whether contributing to the vision and development of public spaces, environmental issues, housing affordability, transportation challenges or recreation programs. Find out more about the Village’s many Boards and Committees and fill out a volunteer application by visiting: tarrytownny.gov/volunteer-to-serve 


For all those who apply to serve on a Committee, because vacancies may be limited, we would like to include you on a general volunteer list for one-off events that may arise. Please indicate in your application whether you are willing to be contacted if the need arises.

Visit Tarrytownny.gov for more info

THE TEAC VINE SQUAD NEEDS YOU

The Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council is looking for volunteers to join the Vine Squad (no long-term commitment needed!) to remove invasive vines from trees, shrubs, and other vegetation in Tarrytown. Sturdy boots, long sleeves, and gloves are recommended. If you own garden tools for pruning and trimming, bring them along (although we also supply a range of tools). Training will be provided.


Our next date is March 18th and we will be working at Neperan Park, meeting at the East side of the park. Community Service Hours will be awarded. Sign up Here.

Junior Tennis Program


Register Now for the Spring Junior Tennis Program

https://www.tarrytownny.gov/.../tarrytown_jr._spring_2023...


Community Events
Do you have a Community Event to include in the Tarrytown Link?
 
The Tarrytown Link is released the Friday after the Regular Board of Trustees meeting, twice per month. All info must be submitted by noon on the Wednesday prior to the Tarrytown Link's release. Submissions included in this listing are intended solely to inform of events and info of general interest to subscribers in Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. No events that are religious or political in nature will be posted. The Village of Tarrytown does not necessarily endorse, support or take any position with regard to organizations or entities whose events and/or activities are listed. The Village makes no representation as to the accuracy thereof, nor does it assume any liability in connection with same. The Village reserves the right to reject submissions if the proposals received are not timely or do not adhere to these guidelines in part or in full. If submitting a flyer, please consider submitting a translation in Spanish as well.
 
Please submit flyers or information to the following: newsletter@tarrytownny.gov
 
You may submit a flyer (jpg or png) or text in the format below:
Title:
What: [Limit description to 100 words or less]
When:
Where:
Contact: [Name of organization/ individual, phone, email]
 
To review the Village newsletter guidelines, please click here. 

Superintendent Search Committee Survey Open to Community Members


March 7, 2023

Dear Community Members of the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns: 

The TUFSD Board of Education is beginning the process of searching for a new superintendent, as Superintendent Borsari will be retiring at the end of the 2022-23 school year. The firm Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) is assisting the Board with the important process, which includes obtaining input from the community.

As one of the initial steps in the process, the Board would like to receive your input on the desired characteristics and skills that you would like to see in the next superintendent. We, therefore, invite you to participate in this process through two important feedback mechanisms, attending one of two open community forums and by completing an online survey. Additional information about these two opportunities is detailed below:

Open Community Forums - Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 9:30 AM or 7:30 PM  

The Open Forums will be facilitated by an Associate(s) of HYA. Links can be found here:

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 9:30AM

https://tufsd-org.zoom.us/j/96730299185 

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 7:30PM

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83631243135 

Online Survey:

Please share your thoughts by accessing the survey through this link, which will be available until March 20, 2023. You will not be asked to include your name on the survey and responses are confidential. 

On behalf of the Board of Education, we appreciate you considering taking the time to respond. We look forward to learning your perspective and will keep you informed of the timeline and our progress throughout this process.

Sincerely,

John Paine

President, TUFSD Board of Education


7 de marzo de 2023

Estimados miembros de la comunidad de las Escuelas Públicas de los Tarrytowns:

La Junta de Educación TUFSD está empezando el proceso de búsqueda de un nuevo superintendente, ya que el Superintendente Borsari se retirará al final del año escolar de 2022-23. La empresa Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) está ayudando a la Junta con este importante proceso, que incluye obtener información por parte de la comunidad.

Como uno de los pasos iniciales en el proceso, a la Junta le gustaría recibir su opinión sobre las características deseadas y las habilidades que le gustaría ver en el próximo superintendente. Por lo tanto, le invitamos a participar en este proceso a través de dos importantes mecanismos de comunicación, asistiendo a uno de los dos foros abiertos a la comunidad y completando una encuesta en línea. A continuación se detalla la información adicional sobre estas dos oportunidades:

Foros abiertos a la comunidad - Martes 14 de marzo de 2023 a las 9:30 AM o 7:30 PM  

Los foros abiertos serán moderados por uno o varios asociados de HYA. Los enlaces pueden encontrarse aquí:

Martes, 14 de marzo de 2023 a las 9:30AM

https://tufsd-org.zoom.us/j/96730299185

Martes, 14 de marzo de 2023 a las 7:30PM

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83631243135

Encuesta en línea:

Por favor, comparta sus opiniones accediendo a la encuesta a través de este enlace, que estará disponible hasta el 20 de marzo de 2023. No se le pedirá que incluya su nombre en la encuesta y las respuestas serán confidenciales.

En nombre del Consejo de Educación, le agradecemos que considere tomarse el tiempo necesario para responder. Esperamos conocer su perspectiva y le mantendremos informado del calendario y de nuestro progreso a lo largo de este proceso.

Sinceramente,

John Paine

Presidente, Junta de Educación de TUFSD

Government News in the Region

Help Improve Youth Services in Westchester


The Westchester County Youth Bureau is conducting a Youth-Needs Assessment to help improve the lives of children, youth, and families in the county. There are 3 short surveys to choose from, which are anonymous, no names or identifying information will be used. Please let your voice be heard!


Youth (12-21)

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G7GTJRR


Parents/Caregivers (of youth up to 21)

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RX77SD3


Youth Service Providers (people who work with youth at nonprofits, schools, religious organizations, community centers, etc.)

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G7BKB9F


en Español

La Oficina de la Juventud del Condado de Westchester está realizando una Evaluación de las Necesidades de los Jóvenes para ayudar a mejorar las vidas de los niños, los jóvenes y las familias del condado. Hay 3 encuestas cortas para elegir, que son anónimas, no se utilizarán nombres ni información de identificación. ¡Por favor, deja que tu voz sea escuchada!

Jóvenes (12-21)

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G7GTJRR


Padres/Cuidadores (de jóvenes hasta 21 años)

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RX77SD3


Proveedores de Servicios para Jóvenes (personas que trabajan con jóvenes en organizaciones sin fines de lucro, escuelas, organizaciones religiosas, centros comunitarios, etc.)

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G7BKB9F


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


I Bird NY Challenge


The 2023 #IBIRDNY Challenge is back and better than ever! Birders of all ages and abilities are encouraged to spot and record any 10 bird species of their choosing, with opportunities for both youth and adult participants to win great birding prizes. New this year, the challenge will run from March 1 – November 1, observation logs may be submitted online via an online form, and all participants will receive a commemorative challenge patch!

For more information, including ideas on species to observe and places to go, please visit ibirdny.org..


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