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.
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Thank you to Jeff Weiss for sharing beautiful photos of the fireworks display on July 4th. | |
Board of Trustees in Brief | |
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Report from Special Board of Trustees Meeting on 7.5.23
ICYMI, you can watch Village Board meetings online.
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The Board of Trustees only holds one regular meeting per month in July and August, but occasionally needs to schedule a special meeting to accommodate an immediate matter for consideration or approval. The Special Meeting scheduled on July 5th was held to appoint personnel in compliance with the requirements of Civil Service. | |
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The Board of Trustees appointed several new seasonal personnel for the Recreation Department, an intern in the Treasurer's office, and a Water Sewer Maintenance Worker for the Water Department to replace Nick Maltese who retired from service. More information can be found in the agenda from the July 5 meeting.
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Coming up:
The Board of Trustees will hold its next Work Session on Wednesday, July 12 at 6pm. for personel appointments. The agenda for the Work Session can be found here.
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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
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Open Streets Tarrytown: Come Celebrate Local History Downtown Saturday, July 15, 6 to 10pm
Want to learn more about Tarrytown history? Come see historic photos of our Main Street. Listen to stories from the Historical Society about Tarrytown legends like Amanda Foster, the African American entrepreneur who founded Foster AME Zion Church and William Wallace, the candy manufacturer who built Tarrytown Music Hall. Learn about the history of our heroic first responders in the Police Department, Fire Department and the Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Check out vintage cars, and answer all the questions in the Historical Society's trivia challenge to win a prize from Goldeberg's Hardware or Trilogy Consignment.
Want to help make Tarrytown history? Record a story of your family or your experience in Tarrytown to be archived in the Historical Society. Reach out to Jenifer Ross, the event coordinator o just show up at the tent in front of the Tarrytown mural on Kaldenberg: jenifer@watercoolerhub.com.
Or just come down to shop, dine or stroll. See you there!
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Improving Lagana Park: We Want to Hear From You
The Village of Tarrytown is working on a project to renovate and upgrade Lagana Park, located at 171 Sheldon Avenue. The current project scope includes restoring and re-grading the ball fields, re-doing the basketball court, installing pickleball courts in place of the tennis courts, and improving the picnic pavilion. The Village is seeking grant funding to assist with the park improvements. We want to hear from residents about how you use the facilities currently, and any ideas you have about possible improvements. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey.
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Con Ed Updates
Neperan Road: Con Ed is currently working to replace the gas mains on Neperan Road. Beginning Monday they will be working on the final section from Grove Street to Broadway. Expect intermittent closures and traffic disruption on Neperan Road.
Rosehill Avenue - Next Tuesday to Friday, Con Ed will be replacing gas mains on Rosehill Avenue. Street parking may be prohibited in areas where construction is occurring. Work on Altamont and Rosehill will continue the week of July 17.
Paving: Road restoration and paving is scheduled for the week of July 31st on the following streets: West Elizabeth Street, John Street, South Washington Street, and Franklin Street. Parking will be permitted in the municipal lots for those residences impacted by the disruptions caused by road restoration.
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Fall Tree Planting
The Tarrytown Tree Commission's annual goal is to have at least 100 trees planted in our public spaces every year. We are looking ahead to fall planting season, and starting to compile our list of possible locations. Do you have a location in mind where you think we could use a new tree? Please send us your suggestions! Please email afasman@tarrytownny.gov and include the address or GPS coordinate with your recommendation.
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Recreation Department introduces new Mini-Camps
Day Camp ends on August 11th, but if you are looking at fun options for kids at the end of the summer, check out the new mini camps, the Rec Department is offering the weeks of August 14th and August 21st. Sign up using our online registration program, Rec Desk, or find more information on the Rec Deaprtment website.
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Reminder from TEAC: It's Plastic-Free July
As you head to the beaches this summer, consider this: every minute of every day a truckload of plastic is dumped into the the ocean. According to the World Economic Forum, 32% of all plastic packaging finds its way into the oceans. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch floating in the ocean between California and Hawaii is estimated to stretch over an estimated surface area of 1.6 million square kilometers, or an area twice the size of Texas or three times the size of France. Unfortunately, while an estimated 300 million tons of plastic is produced every year, only 9% of it gets recycled. The Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council (TEAC) has tips in their latest newsletter for you to consider to go plastic-free in July or you can check out other ideas from this global effort to reduce plastic waste.
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The Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council is coordinating a number of efforts to beautify and maintain planted areas in the Village, reduce waste, and clean up after polluters. They could use your help. Want to help maintain some of the new flower beds? Help educate residents about compost and recycling? Learn more about their work on their website and reach out to them at tarrytownenviro@gmail.com. | | |
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Planning Board Meeting, 6/26, 7:00pm
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Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council, 7/6, 7pm
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Parks and Rec Advisory Council, 7/10, 6:30pm
- Zoning Board of Appeals, 7/10, 7:30pm
- Planning Board Work Session, 7/13, 8:45am
- Board of Trustees Work Session, 7/12, 6pm
- Board of Trustees Meeting, 7/17 7pm
- Architectural Review Board, 7/19, 7pm
Learn more by visiting the Boards and Committees pages on our website.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Government News in the Region | |
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Westchester Diverse Abilities Job Fair
July 18
County Executive George Latimer
invites you to join us at
Westchester Diverse Abilities Job Fair
July 18
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Westchester County Center
This Job Fair is open to all people who are differently abled.
Come and connect with employers and resource providers in Westchester.
Employers are looking for candidates county wide, with varied levels of experience for full time and part time jobs and internship opportunities.
Open House from 10 AM – 12 PM
One-on-One Meetings 1 PM – 4 PM
PARTICIPATING EMPLOYERS INCLUDE:
Northwell Health, Goodwill NY/NJ, Westchester County, Amazon, AppleGreen, NY State Department of Corrections & Community Supervision, Westchester County Airport,
New York Presbyterian and more.
RESOURCE PROVIDERS:
Hearing Loss Association, Commission for the Blind, Westchester Independent Living, Westchester Residential Opportunities, SPARC, ConConnect, Yes, She Can and more.
Pre-registration is required if you would like to set up an interview or individual meeting with the employers. Once registered, you will receive an email with more details.
If you have questions or want to register by phone, call 914-995-2956.
Register Here
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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
Register
Exploring the Toolmaker Apprenticeship Program
Date: July 20
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Register
Exploring the Machinist (CNC) Apprenticeship Program
Date: July 27
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Register
Exploring the Industrial Manufacturing Tech Apprenticeship Program
Date: July 27
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Register
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Expo Series for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
Dates: July 13
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Register
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.
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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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