Scarsdale Official: May 3, 2024

May 3, 2024 Edition

Water Main Flushing Begins Monday, May 6

Three weeks of water main flushing by the Scarsdale Water Department begins Monday, May 6, and will continue until all pipes in the system have been systematically flushed. Water main flushing prevents discoloration of water during the heavy demand periods of the summer months. Slight discoloration may occur during the flushing period, but will settle out in a short time. Though the water is safe for consumption, it may stain clothes if washed in it. Residents should anticipate discolored water during the day and early evening. Surrounding areas may also experience some discoloration.

May 6-10: Greenacres (West of Post Road), Fox Meadow, Old Scarsdale, Overhill, Berkeley in Scarsdale, Bramlee Heights neighborhoods, and Post Road starting from White Plains through Eastchester.
May 13-17: Arthur Manor, Drake Edgewood, Sherbrooke Park, Heathcote, Greenacres (East of Post Road), Murray Hill Middle Heathcote, and part of East Heathcote neighborhoods.
May 20-24: Remainder of East Heathcote, Secor Farms, West Quaker Ridge, Scarsdale Meadows, Quaker Ridge, and Colonial Acres neighborhoods.

Please also note that the schedule may be adjusted or extended, particularly in response to weather conditions. Weekly schedule updates will be available on the Water Department webpage. If you have any questions, please contact the Water Department at 914-722-1138.

$500 Fee for Non-Compliance of Water Meter Replacement

Due to a very low response rate from the community towards free replacement of residential water meters throughout the Village, homes that have not have their meters replaced by National Metering Services, Inc., will be assessed a one-time $500 fee on their next water bill in order to off-set costs associated with the continued use of the old non-compliant water meters and serve as a strong incentive for compliance. The fee will be waived if the meter is replaced within 60 days of the notice. For information on how to schedule your appointment, which lasts about 30 minutes and requires access to your basement or utility room, click here. You can scan the code to the left to set up your appointment. If you are unsure if your meter needs to be replaced, you can call the Water Department at 914-722-1138.

Denim Day Makes Jeans More Than a Fashion Statement

Though Denim Day, in support of rape prevention awareness and to protest misconceptions about sexual assault, was observed worldwide on April 24, here in Scarsdale people wore denim as a message on April 17, due to spring break’s timing. On April 30, the Village Board of Trustees and Village Staff wore denim to the Board’s business meeting in order to support the public awareness campaign. From left, Trustees Sameer Ahuja and Ken Mazer, Village Counsel Nick Ward-Willis, Deputy Mayor Dara Gruenberg, Mayor Justin Arest, Acting Village Manager Alex Marshall, and Trustees Jeremy Gans, Karen Brew and Jeremy Wise. For more information about Denim Day click here or email Natalie Ramos from Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Service at Nramos@sfcsinc.org.

New Documentary on ‘Downtown Scarsdale’ Drops May 14

The Scarsdale Historical Society, in partnership with the Scarsdale Public Library and the Scarsdale Business Alliance, will premiere its newest documentary, The Village: A History of Downtown Scarsdale, at the Scarsdale Public Library on Tuesday, May 14, with free showings at 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. This half-hour film, directed and edited by local filmmaker Lesley Topping, explores how Scarsdale’s business district grew from a train depot and a few wooden buildings into today’s iconic Tudor Revival-style commercial center. Following the screening there will be a Q&A with the film’s participants, historians Jordan Copeland and Leslie Chang, and Peter Blier from Scarsdale Central Taxi. Click here to register.

Annual Pool Opening Set for Memorial Day Weekend

Warm weather is arriving and the Scarsdale Municipal Pool is getting set for opening day on Saturday, May 25, at 9 a.m. The Department of Parks, Recreation, and Conservation offers a variety of programs and activities such as private swim lessons, after camp at the pool, Fireworks Spectacular, 4th of July Carnival Day, pool parties and so much more throughout the season. Click here for more information. Call the Recreation office at 914-722-1160 to purchase your pool membership for the 2024 season. You can also come to the rec office at 244 Heathcote Road (Supply Field) to get pictures taken for membership cards Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. It is important that all pool members, adults and children, bring their membership card to enter the pool complex. Without your membership card, you will not be granted access to the pool complex. New cards will cost $10 each.

Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Service

Upcoming Meetings at Village Hall

Wednesday, May 8, 7 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals
Monday, May 13, 7 p.m.: Board of Architectural Review
Tuesday, May 14, 5:30 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Work Session - Presentation from land use consultant, BFJ, on potential changes to land use code.
Tuesday, May 14, 8 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Business Meeting
Tuesday, May 21, 7 p.m.: Committee for Historic Preservation
Wednesday, May 22, 7 p.m.: Planning Board
Tuesday, May 28, 8 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Business Meeting
Monday, June 3, 7 p.m.: Board of Architectural Review
Tuesday, June 11, 8 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Business Meeting
Wednesday, June 12, 7 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals
Monday, June 24, 7 p.m.: Board of Architectural Review
Tuesday, June 25, 8 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Business Meeting
Wednesday, June 26, 7 p.m.: Planning Board
Friday, June 28, 7 p.m.: Committee for Historic Preservation

Click here for a calendar of meetings, including Village Board Work Sessions. All meetings will have agendas posted in accordance with New York State regulations. Click here to sign up for meeting notifications.
Residents are encouraged to attend Village Board Business meetings to speak during the public comment period(s), but also have the option of reaching out to the Village Board at publicomments@scarsdale.com in order to have their message included in the official meeting minutes.

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