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Witness Stones Dedicated at Wayside Cottage On June 7, the Junior League of Central Westchester, Dennis Culliton of the Witness Stones Project, genealogist and historian Teresa Vega, and faculty and students from Scarsdale High School unveiled the “stone” above and seven others, culminating months of effort. They had pooled their resources and their passion for social justice to begin uncovering one of the untold stories of Scarsdale’s Wayside Cottage. They learned that during the 18th Century, the Cottage’s owner Thomas Hadden enslaved Rose Heady, who bore him seven children, freeing Rose and their offspring upon his death, making them the first known free Black family in Westchester County. Many generations later, their descendants, including historian Teresa Vega, have carried on Rose’s legacy in the county. Click here for the full story. |
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Board and Councils Celebrated for Service to Scarsdale On May 29, the Village of Scarsdale held its annual celebration of the tireless volunteers who serve on Boards, Councils and Committees each year. Mayor Justin Arest said, “In many ways, the Boards and Councils reception is a celebration of the volunteer experience in Scarsdale. I have had the fortune to work with, become friends with, and learn from so many of my neighbors that I may have never gotten to know without volunteering. I am so grateful for everyone's willingness to serve and continue our community’s Non Sibi tradition.” Click here for more. |
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Mayor Proclaims June 7 National Gun Violence Awareness Day On January 21, 2013, Hadiya Pendleton marched in President Barack Obama’s second inaugural parade. One week later, the 15-year-old was shot and killed on a playground in Chicago. Soon after this tragedy, Hadiya’s friends commemorated her life by wearing orange, the color hunters wear in the woods to protect themselves and others. Wear Orange is now observed every June, including in Scarsdale. Mayor Justin Arest proclaimed June 7, 2024, to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day in an effort to raise awareness about and put an end to gun violence as more than 43,000 Americans are killed, and approximately 76,000 more are shot and wounded, every year. The Village also honored the efforts of Pat Colella, a dedicated gun violence activist and Scarsdale resident, who passed away in May 2023. |
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Police Department Enhances Radio Communications The Village of Scarsdale Police Department extended its Mutual Aid and Rapid Response Plan Inter-Municipal Agreement with Westchester County, which establishes procedures for the Police Departments of Westchester County to provide uninterrupted delivery of police service during those situations that exceed the resources of any individual Department. Scarsdale has been part of this important partnership for more than 30 years. The Village also approved an agreement with the County for furnishment and installation of a tri-band (VHF-UHF-700 MHz) communications antenna to replace the current single band VHF antenna on the Village of Scarsdale Public Safety Building. The new antenna will enhance the ability of first responders to safely and reliably communicate with each other through the County’s system for public safety radio communication. The County will fund this replacement through State grants at no cost to the Village, and will provide eight Motorola APX-8500 mobile radios, which will be installed in Scarsdale Police administrative vehicles. The County operates public safety radio communication systems for the County Department of Public Safety (DPS), the Department of Emergency Services (DES), the Department of Public Works (DPWT) Bee-Line transit operations, as well as for the communications between the County and emergency first responders throughout Westchester and the surrounding jurisdictions for simultaneous communications amongst all participating agencies. The Police Department has also purchased radio equipment through an intermunicipal agreement with the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) to communicate smoothly with local law enforcement agencies in Westchester and other neighboring jurisdictions. |
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Administrative Update: Water Main Replacement Moves Forward The Village of Scarsdale’s and the Department of Public Works will enter into a professional services agreement with Control Point Associates, Inc., P.C. for a geometric survey to advance the design of the water main replacement along Carthage Road and the intersecting perpendicular streets between Carthage and Crossway Roads. |
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Get Wet Gracefully: Diving Clinic Offered at the Scarsdale Pool Learn how to dive or improve your diving skills at the Scarsdale Pool this summer. This clinic, for pool members, is designed to accommodate two skill levels, beginner (geared towards younger ages, and will focus on the very basics of diving) and advanced (geared towards older, more experienced divers, and will focus on more technical dives that are needed for competition). All participants must be able to pass a deep water test. The clinics will be held July 1, 8, 10, 15, 17 and 27, beginner from 4-5 p.m., advanced from 5-6 p.m. The fee is $135. Visit scarsdale.com/recreation or call 914-722-1292 for more information. |
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Summer Series: Swing Into Action with Tennis Lessons! Beginning June 24, the Scarsdale Recreation Department and Lifetime Racquet Sports will offer a series of seven weekly, 30-minute private tennis lessons. Receive one-on-one instruction from Lifetime Racquet Sports’ highly qualified coaches from June 24 through Aug. 9 (seven weeks, with no lessons held on July 4) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m, offered Monday through Friday, or 6-7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday at Scarsdale High School. The cost is $385. Weekly adult group tennis lessons will be based on USTA player ratings. Lessons will run June 24 to Aug. 9 (seven weeks, no lessons held on July 4), with make-ups taking place Aug. 12-16. Lessons are also offered at various times (check the link below for details) at Scarsdale High School for four people per court. A 2024 tennis permit is required to participate. Click here to register. |
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Scarsdale Farmer’s Market This Sunday 9am to 2pm Join us this Sunday from 9 AM to 2 PM to shop for your Father's Day BBQ staples! The market at the Village Center will feature a wide array of local produce, delicacies, and artisanal goods. Check out this week’s newsletter by clicking here. |
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Upcoming Meetings at Village Hall - Monday, June 24, 7 p.m.: Board of Architectural Review
- Tuesday, June 25, 6 p.m.: Field Study Meeting
- Tuesday, June 25, 8 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Business Meeting (includes continuation of public hearing on land use)
- Wednesday, June 26, 7 p.m.: Planning Board
- Thursday, July 4: Village Hall closed for Independence Day
- Monday, July 8, 7 p.m.: Board of Architectural Review
- Tuesday, July 9, 8 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Business Meeting
- Tuesday, July 23, 8:30 a.m.: Village Board of Trustees
- Wednesday, July 24, Zoning Board of Appeals
- Monday, July 29, 7 p.m.: Board of Architectural Review
- Wednesday, July 31, 7 p.m.: Planning Board
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 publiccomments@scarsdale.com in order to have their message included in the official meeting minutes.
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Wondering If You Missed Something? Go to the Village website to find past issues of Scarsdale Official here. Not a subscriber yet? Click HERE to subscribe to Scarsdale Official! Have ideas? Contact Todd Sliss at Tsliss@scarsdale.com to share feedback. |
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