February 14, 2025 Edition ❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️ |
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Sanitation Schedule Adjustments for the Week of February 17
All Village of Scarsdale Offices, with the exception of first responders, will be CLOSED Monday, February 17, in observance of President's Day. Residents should take note of the following changes to the sanitation schedule: - Route A: There will be no pickup on Monday, February 17. Food Scraps (F) will be picked up on Tuesday, February 18. There will be no curbside yard waste (Y) or plastic, glass, cartons, aluminum/tin recycling (R) pickup this week.
- Route B: There will be no curbside yard waste (Y) pickup this week.
- Route C: There will be no pickup on Monday, February 17. Food Scraps (F) will be picked up on Tuesday, February 18. There will be no curbside yard waste (Y) pickup this week.
- Route D: There will be no curbside yard waste (Y) pickup this week.
To find your collection route by street, click here. For more information, visit the Village's Sanitation webpage. |
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Trustees to Review 3rd Pass of Village Budget February 25
The Village Board of Trustees reviewed the second-pass budget at a work session on Tuesday, February 11. Village Treasurer Ann Scaglione presented the second-pass budget, as well as four budget scenarios that explored different uses of the unassigned fund balance, along with projections for sales tax revenue, interest earnings, and snow removal costs. These scenarios provided the Board with a clearer understanding of how various financial factors could impact the overall budget and help guide future decisions. To see more detailed information about the village budget, click here. Additionally, the Trustees voted to hold a public hearing during their February 25 business meeting at 8 p.m. on a Local Law Authorizing a Real Property Tax Levy in Excess of the New York State Tax Cap. A work session on recreation capital will be held on Monday, February 24 at 6 p.m. The final budget study work session will take place on Tuesday, February 25, at 6 p.m. Members of the public can attend remotely via Zoom or by calling 1-929-436-2866 and entering Meeting ID: 931 8370 3358. |
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Day Camp Parents’ Information Night February 27
The Recreation Department will host the 2025 Camp Programs Parents’ Information Night on Thursday, February 27, at 7 p.m. in Village Hall, 1001 Post Road. Parents are invited to learn about the upcoming camp season, ask questions, and meet the Day Camp Executive Director and Camp Directors. Camps include: - Camp Sagamore: Incoming kindergarteners
- Camp Lenape: Incoming 1st-graders
- Camp Wapetuck: Incoming 2nd-graders
- Camp Patthunke: Incoming 3rd- to 8th-graders
- Teen Travel Camp: Incoming 6th- to 8th-graders
- Sports & Soccer Camps
The Day Camp Parent Guide, with details on registration, dates, locations, and fees, will be available at the event or online at Camp Central. |
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Program for Hurricane Ida Expenses Extended
The deadline for New York State's Ida Homeowner Repair and Reimbursement Program (IHRR) has been extended to March 15. This program provides reimbursement to eligible homeowners of 1- to 4-family primary residences (condos and co-ops are not eligible) for repairs and resiliency improvements related to damage from Hurricane Ida that were not covered by insurance. To qualify, applicants must have a household income at or below 80% of the county’s Area Median Income—view the income limits here—or be part of a vulnerable population. For more information, visit hcr.ny.gov/IHRR. |
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Early Bird Registration Open for 55th Annual 15K & 4M Races
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation’s 55th Annual 15K & 4M Races will be held Sunday, April 6. Early bird registration is now open. For information or to register online, visit the official RunSignUp page. |
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Annual Village Election Scheduled for March 18
The annual local Village of Scarsdale Election for Mayor and three members of the Board of Trustees, each to a two-year term, will be held Tuesday, March 18, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Scott Room of the Scarsdale Public Library. Friday March 7 is the last day to register to vote with the Westchester County Board of Elections. All information and links can be found on the Village’s Local Election page, including absentee and early mail ballots. Contact the Village Clerk’s office at (914) 722-1175 or clerk@scarsdale.gov with questions. |
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Celebrate Library Lovers’ Month at Scarsdale Public Library
February is Library Lovers’ Month, and the Scarsdale Public Library is celebrating by inviting patrons to share what they love about the library for a chance to win book-themed prizes in a special raffle. Community members can express what makes the library meaningful to them, whether it's the books, programs, welcoming atmosphere, or friendly staff. Submission slips are available at the Reference and Circulation desks and must be returned by February 28 to enter the raffle. For more information, visit scarsdalelibrary.org/Library-Lovers-Month. |
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Upcoming Events at the Scarsdale Public Library – March 2025
Optimize Your 2025 Tax Season
Friday, March 7, 4 p.m. | Scott Room
Join certified public accountant Katrina Luca for an informative session on the latest tax updates for 2025. Learn how to streamline the filing process and ensure your taxes are completed accurately and efficiently.
Register here Successfully Navigating College Admissions in 2025 (Virtual)
Tuesday, March 11, 7 p.m. | Virtual Event
This program, recommended for parents and high school students, provides a strategic overview of the current college admissions landscape. Discover key areas of focus to help students achieve success in their applications.
Register here Fun Film Shorts
Thursday, March 13, 10:30 a.m. | Scott Room
Enjoy a selection of animated short films based on beloved picture books. Perfect for young children and their caregivers.
Register here The Magical Gardens of Bunny Mellon with Jennifer Yates
Friday, March 14, 2 p.m. | Scott Room
Discover the fascinating life and work of landscape designer Bunny Mellon, including her redesign of the White House Rose Garden and the founding of the Oak Spring Foundation. Explore her enduring legacy of ecology and design.
Register here Celebrating Irish Harp Music
Friday, March 14, 4:30 p.m. | Scott Room
Celebrate Irish heritage with an enchanting harp concert. Enjoy beautiful performances along with insights into the history and mythology of the harp in Ireland.
Register here New York Opera Forum Presents: Verdi's Un Ballo in Maschera
Saturday, March 15, 1:30 p.m. | Scott Room
Experience an afternoon of classic opera with a concert version of Giuseppe Verdi’s Un Ballo in Maschera (A Masked Ball), performed by the New York Opera Forum.
Register here |
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Upcoming Meetings at Village Hall- Monday, February 24, 6 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Budget Work Session
- Tuesday, February 25, 6 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Budget Work Session
- Tuesday, February 25, 8 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Business Meeting
- Wednesday, February 26, 7 p.m.: Planning Board
- Monday, March 3, 7 p.m.: Board of Architectural Review
- Tuesday, March 4, 6 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Work Session/Executive Session
- Tuesday, March 11, 8 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Business Meeting
- Wednesday, March 12, 8 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals
- Tuesday, March 18, 7 p.m.: Committee for Historic Preservation
- Monday, March 24, 7 p.m.: Board of Architectural Review
- Tuesday, March 25, 8 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Business Meeting
- Wednesday, March 26, 7 p.m.: Planning Board
Note: Other Village Board Work Sessions TBA 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.gov 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.gov. |
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Quick Updates Village Hall Will Be Closed the Following Days: - Monday, Feb. 17: President’s Day
Village Hall First Floor Renovations: The first floor restrooms at Village Hall are currently under renovation. Public restroom facilities are still available on the third floor. We appreciate your patience during this time. Other Reminders: - Sign up for Notify Me to subscribe to various notifications from the village.
- Register for Everbridge to receive emergency alerts.
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