Fox Meadow Road Gas Line Replacement on Pause

A note from Scarsdale Village Department of Public Works Superintendent Jeff Coleman on the pause in work on Con Edison’s Fox Meadow Road gas line replacement project: Con Edison is currently re-designing several aspects of their project based on sewer, water and storm drainage interferences that they have encountered along Fox Meadow Road. Once developed, those designs will be submitted to the Village for approval prior to commencing with work. In the interim, resurfacing of completed areas along Fox Meadow Road will be advanced in July. We appreciate your patience and will provide further updates at a later time.

Informative Senior Safety Fair Draws a Crowd

With community safety a constant focus for the Village of Scarsdale, several key organizations and services joined forces to present the first ever Senior Safety Fair on Thursday, June 27. Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Services Aging in Place Coordinator Stacey Cook, Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation Senior Club Coordinator Maida Silver, and Scarsdale Public Library Programming Librarian Claudette Gassler gathered representatives from The American Red Cross, Westchester Medical Center, and senior-specific vendors along with a panel of Scarsdale Fire Department, Scarsdale Police Department and Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps experts to educate seniors on various safety procedures and programs. Click here for the full story.

Fireworks at the Scarsdale Pool a Big Hit

The Village of Scarsdale would like to thank all of the community members who showed up for the annual fireworks on July 2 — an estimated 3,500 at the pool complex and an additional 2,000 on nearby fields — along with our amazing staff members led by Superintendent Brian Gray, Assistant Superintendent Bob Kaczmarek and Recreation Supervisor Kevin Blanden from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation for making it yet another memorable experience, and to the Scarsdale Police Department, Scarsdale Fire Department and Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps for helping make it a safe event.

Scarsdale Neighborhoods Hold Annual July 4 Celebrations

The Arthur Manor and Greenacres Neighborhoods held their traditional 4th of July celebrations last week, drawing big crowds to participate in parades, games and picnics. Mayor Justin Arest, Deputy Mayor Dara Gruenberg, and Trustee Jeremy Wise attended both events. Arest said, “I am always so impressed by the Arthur Manor and Greenacres Neighborhoods, their recognition of July 4, the turnouts, as well as the level of volunteerism displayed. Independence Day is a day to celebrate as well as a day to remember that our freedom and the rights we enjoy today aren’t free. We must always recognize and pay tribute to those that risked their lives and especially those that gave the ultimate sacrifice. County Executive George Latimer, State Senator Shelley Mayer, and Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins stopped by for the festivities.

Scarsdale Day Camp Food Drive Shows ‘Camp Cares’

Each summer, the Scarsdale Recreation Day Camps participate in the WRAPS (Westchester Recreation And Parks Society) Camps Cares About Hunger food drive to benefit Feeding Westchester. Over the years, the Scarsdale camps have donated several thousand pounds of non-perishable food through their efforts. Now in its 10th year, the camp and pool directors have teamed together to hold a week-long Camps Care About Hunger food drive July 22-26, where campers and their families can make donations, and culminating at the pool during our event-filled Superhero’s Day on July 27, where pool patrons will be encouraged to donate items as well. The intent is to make everyone involved a Superhero!

Library Continues to Serve as a Community Hub this Summer

Scarsdale is a community of readers and over 500 members have registered for the Scarsdale Public Library’s Summer Reading program so far, and the library has been regularly seeing over 1,000 visitors a day this summer. Registration is still open for the program for readers of all ages — babies, children, teens, adults and seniors — and there is a program of fun activities to keep you engaged and reading throughout the summer. Prizes will be awarded throughout the summer, but reading is the best reward of all. Click here to register.

The summer is also the perfect time to visit local museums. Scarsdale Library cardholders have access to 18 museums, courtesy of the Friends of the Scarsdale Library. Reserve a pass online up to 30 days in advance, then stop by the Reference Desk to pick it up. To learn more, click here or speak with a Reference Librarian.

For anyone traveling overseas this summer, don’t forget to download the Mango Languages app. Library card holders have free access to over 70 world languages. Click here to sign up.

Additional Renovations for Softball/Baseball Fields

With the successful renovation of four baseball and softball fields by Greenway Property Services, Inc., that allowed the Parks and Rec Department to open fields sooner and more often, in addition to reducing the amount of time spent preparing fields after rain, the Village Trustees approved three additional fields for resurfacing and repair. Crossway Field 2, Supply Field 1, and Hyatt Field 1 will receive a total of $194,500 worth of work to improve those fields as well. In addition, the Village and School District will announce a new date for the joint field study meeting and presentation as soon as possible.

Adult Softball Pros Play 700th Game in 38th Season

At the mid-point of the Scarsdale Recreation Adult Softball season, the Pros, in their 38th season in the league, played their 700th game ever, with two of the players on the team — Jeffrey Levin and Bill Liebman — still active from the first game in 1986. In addition, Charlie Hassan has been pitching for the Pros for 36 years. Many of the sons of the original Pros played on the team over the years as well. Over the first 700 games of their existence, the Pros are 385-312-3 and have one championship to their credit from 2007. Pictured is a team/family photo from the late 1980s.

August Animal Visions Camp for ages 4.5 to 10

Weinberg Nature Center offers its August Animal Visions camps Aug. 5-9 and Aug. 12-16, from 10:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. for kids ages 4.5 to 10 years old (must be potty-trained). The four-hour daily outdoor adventure promises hikes, interactive animal time, planting, learning local ecology, enjoying obstacle courses, storytelling, yoga, shelter building, nature arts and crafts and much more! The cost for residents is $465 per child for one week or $795 for both weeks. Non-resident prices are $558 for one week and $954 for both weeks. Register with Scarsdale Parks Department, 914-722-1160 or online here.

Village Taxes Due July 30

The Village of Scarsdale would like to remind residents that tax payments for Village taxes are due on July 30. Residents can begin paying their taxes online here. Visit the Treasurer’s webpage for the full schedule of Village, School, and County property tax payments. Want important tax info sent right to your inbox? Sign up for virtual tax payment reminders, bills, and receipts via email today.

Upcoming Meetings at Village Hall

• Tuesday, July 16, 6 p.m.: Village Board Work Session - Update on Drainage Improvements
• Tuesday, July 23, 8:30 a.m.: Village Board of Trustees - Limited Agenda Meeting
• 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
• Monday, August 12, 7 p.m.: Board of Architectural Review
• Tuesday, August 13, 8 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Business Meeting
• Tuesday, August 27, 8:30 a.m.: Village Board of Trustees

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. To communicate with the Board without having correspondence published in the meeting minutes, email the Board at VillageBoard@scarsdale.com.