Public Hearing on Budget Set for Tuesday, April 8, at 8 p.m.

The Village of Scarsdale will hold a public hearing on the tentative FY 2025-26 budget on Tuesday, April 8, at 8 p.m. at Village Hall and online. At a March 25 work session, Village Manager Alex Marshall presented a proposed budget designed to maintain essential services and invest in community priorities. The proposal includes a 3.95% tax levy increase ($1.93 million), exceeding the state cap—based on the lesser of 2% or inflation—by $456,606. For the average household, this would result in an estimated annual increase of $203.25. View the tentative budget and the Village Manager’s full presentation here.

What to Know About Your 2025 County Tax Bill

Your County tax bill may look different this year—the 2025 bill has been redesigned for greater clarity and ease of use. Key updates include property identification at the top of the bill and remittance coupon, a simplified tax summary, and a QR code linking to Scarsdale.gov for online payments. View a sample of the new layout here. Payments must now be mailed to a new lockbox address: PO Box 1980, Binghamton, NY 13902, using the enclosed remittance envelope. Those using online bill pay are encouraged to schedule payments early, as bank-issued checks often lack postmarks and may incur penalties if received after the due date. Tax bills will be mailed on March 31, with email notifications sent April 1 to enrolled users. Full payment is due by April 30. For questions regarding your tax bill, please call the Treasurer's Office at (914) 722-1170. 

2nd Annual Girl Scout Grand Prix Showcases STEM Skills and Creativity

The Scarsdale Edgemont Girl Scouts participated in the 2nd Annual Girl Scout Grand Prix this past weekend. Sixty-seven Scouts in kindergarten through fifth grade designed and built cars at home, then gathered to race them and compete for design awards. The event highlights STEM—one of the four pillars of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience—and encourages creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. Village Trustee Jeremy Wise attended the event and expressed his admiration for the Scouts’ ingenuity and craftsmanship.

Aging in Place Offers April Events for Seniors

The Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Service’s Aging in Place program will host four events this April, offering seasonal celebrations and informative health presentations for older adults:

• Passover & Easter Celebration
  Thursday, April 3 | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Girl Scout House
  Enjoy light refreshments and a seasonal activity. RSVP to Stacey Cook at scook@sfcsinc.org.

• “Answers You Should Have Before You Have Anesthesia”
  Thursday, April 10 | 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Girl Scout House

• Preparing Medical Information for Emergencies
  Thursday, April 24 | 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Girl Scout House
  Tips and tools from the Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

• Making a Safe Transition from Hospital to Home
  Tuesday, April 29 | 12:15–1:15 p.m. | Hitchcock Presbyterian Church, 6 Greenacres Ave

For details or to RSVP, contact Aging in Place Coordinator Stacey Cook at 914-723-3281 or scook@sfcsinc.org.

Public Comment Portal Open for Police Department’s National Accreditation Review

The Scarsdale Police Department is undergoing its annual web-based assessment to maintain accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). Originally accredited in 1990, the Scarsdale Police Department was the first of Westchester County’s 45 municipal law enforcement agencies to achieve CALEA accreditation. Today, only two agencies in Westchester County hold this prestigious accreditation. As part of the review process, CALEA provides a public access portal for community members to submit comments, commendations, or other feedback regarding the department’s quality of service. This portal is open to anyone wishing to share insights relevant to the accreditation process. The public comment portal will remain open until April 30 and can be accessed here.

Volunteers Needed: Invasive Vine Removal at Red Maple Swamp

Join volunteers this Sunday, March 30, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at  Red Maple Swamp to help remove invasive vines that threaten local trees. Attendees will learn how to identify and safely remove these destructive plants before the growing season begins. Please wear gloves, long sleeves, and sturdy closed-toe footwear, and bring eye protection and loppers or pruning shears if you have them. Tools and gloves will be available to borrow if needed. Please RSVP to Cynthia Roberts at cynthiavroberts@gmail.com. The event will be canceled in case of rain or snow.

Register to March in the Memorial Day Parade

The Village of Scarsdale invites local organizations to participate in this year’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, 2025.  The event will begin with a ceremony at 10:00 a.m. at Chase Park, with participant assembly starting at 9:00 a.m. The parade will follow a one-mile route through the Village, concluding back at Chase Park around 11:30 a.m. Organizations interested in marching must register online by Monday, May 12, 2025, at scarsdale.gov/memorialday. For more information, please contact the Manager’s Office at 914-722-1110.

Quick Updates

The Village of Scarsdale DPW has completed in-house renovations to the first-floor restrooms at Village Hall, delivering a modern, ADA-compliant upgrade while ensuring costs savings for taxpayers. The project features new fixtures, upgraded tiling, and enhanced accessibility. The restrooms are  now open for use!

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