The Tarrytown Link 8.4.23

August 4, 2023

The Tarrytown Link is issued the Friday after the regular Board of Trustees meeting, twice per month. We welcome community groups to contribute information about events and activities of interest to Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow residents. See more on how to submit information below. Please share this sign-up form with any friends or neighbors who may be interested in receiving regular Village updates.

Village News

Con Ed Updates

Union Avenue and Rosehill Avenue - Gas mains will be replaced next week on Union Avenue and Rosehill Avenue. Please expect intermittent traffic disruption.

Neperan Road: There are several remaining gas service lines that need to be connected along Neperan Road. The con Edison contractor will coordinate directly with your residence or business to coordinate the connection.

Reminder: Village Offices will be closed on Friday, August 11, 2023 for Records Management

The infamous red tape of government operations is regulated in New York by a 400-page tome to ensure proper archiving, transparency and accessibility. In a small government operation such as exists in Tarrytown, an annual day dedicated to keeping on top of the paperwork mountains is essential. This year, that day will be Friday, August 11. Village Hall will be closed to the public to allow staff to catch up on record keeping.

The Next Open Streets Tarrytown Event: Health and Wellness

Join us for outdoor dining on Main Street, live music and activities along a health and wellness theme. Support our local wellness-focused businesses. Shop dine, and stroll in Tarrytown! 6-9:30pm on Saturday August 19.

Check Out The Beautiful Blooms

The Landscape Committee of the Tarrytown Environmental Advisory council has a beautiful new photo gallery posted of all of the gorgeous gardens they have planted around town. Check them out!

https://pollinators.tarrytownenviro.org/the-garden-gallery

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.

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.

Visit Tarrytownny.gov for more info

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.

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.

Vote for The TaSH as the BEST Farmers Market in America!

The only national ranking of farmers markets is underway and last year The TaSH earned a coveted spot as a Top 10 market in the state! Love our local market? Please take a moment to vote for The TaSH in this year’s ranking. Voting is open now through September 18, 2023.

VOTE HERE

Government News in the Region

Join the Great Hudson River Fish Count on Saturday, August 5th

The Great Hudson River Fish Count is an annual event, sponsored by the NYSDEC’s Hudson River Estuary Program and the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve. Each summer, organizations all along the Hudson River and New York Harbor participate at riverfront sites to collect, count, and catalog fish species. During the fish count, participating organizations encourage visitors to help collect fish using seine nets, minnow traps, or rods and reels. Seining involves pulling a 30-foot net through the water and checking out the fish, crabs, and other river-life caught in the mesh. The fish are identified, counted and released back into the river.

Get more information here: https://hrnerr.org/great-hudson-river-fish-count/

The Fish Count will take place at these locations:

Lemon Creek Park, Staten Island: 4 p.m. – 5:30 pm. NYSDEC Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve/Hudson River Estuary Program
Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 4 Beach: 4 pm – 6 pm. Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy. Note: Members of the public will not be able to get into the water, but can help with on-shore activities such as fish identification
Habirshaw Park, Yonkers: 12 pm – 2 pm. Center for the Urban River at Beczak
Piermont Pier, Piermont: 11 am – 3 pm. Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University
Little Stony Point, Cold Spring: 9 am. DEC Hudson River Estuary Program. Note: Meet on the beach
Norrie Point Environmental Center, Staatsburg: 11 am – 2 pm. NYSDEC Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve/Hudson River Estuary Program
Kingston Point Park, Kingston: 10 am – 12 pm. NYSDEC Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve/Hudson River Estuary Program
Schodack Island State Park, Schodack Landing: 2 pm – 4 pm. River Haggie Outdoors/Rensselaer Land Trust
Peebles Island State Park, Cohoes: 9 am – 3 pm. DEC Region 4 Fisheries. Note: Display will be under the Second Street bridge by the river. Live fish on display, no guided active fishing.

The Council of Industry's

Manufacturers Apprentice Program Information Series

Looking to train your workforce to build the skills your company needs? The Council of Industry's apprentice program might be the answer.

The Council of Industry's Manufacturing Intermediary Apprentice Program (MIAP) is a comprehensive training program offering numerous benefits to employees and employers. Apprentices who complete this training will be awarded a recognized industry credential through the NYS Department of Labor.

This webinar series is designed to provide valuable insights on apprenticeships, incentives and best practices.

Exploring the Maintenance Mechanic Apprenticeship Program

Date: July 13

Time: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

Exploring the Toolmaker Apprenticeship Program

Date: July 20

Time: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

Exploring the Machinist (CNC) Apprenticeship Program

Date: July 27

Time: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

Exploring the Industrial Manufacturing Tech Apprenticeship Program

Date: July 27

Time: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

Expo Series for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises

Dates: July 13

Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

The final event of the 2023 New York State Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Regional Opportunities Expo Series will connect Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises with New York agencies and authorities, expert resources, information on State projects and tools to access State contracting opportunities.

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

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