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Swearing-In Ceremony Welcomes New and Returning OfficialsOn Monday, April 7, newly elected Village Trustees David Goldschmidt and Jason Kofman were officially sworn in to begin their first terms on the Village Board. Mayor Justin Arest and Deputy Mayor Dara Gruenberg were also sworn in, each beginning their second term of service. Trustees Goldschmidt and Kofman participated in their first Board meeting the following evening. |
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Free Compost Giveaway April 26In honor of Earth Week, Scarsdale is giving away FREE high-quality compost to residents on Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Recycling Center (110 Secor Road). The compost is made from food scraps collected through the Village’s Food Scrap Recycling Program, which has diverted over 3.5 million pounds of waste since 2017. Bring your own container—first come, first served! Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and help new participants get started. Starter kits and compostable bags will be available for purchase. Great for gardens, flower beds, and lawns! Learn more at scarsdale.gov/foodscrap or email composting@scarsdale.gov. |
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Early Bird Camp Registration Ends April 15The Scarsdale Recreation Department is excited to kick off this summer’s day camp season, running from Monday, July 7 through Friday, August 8. With nearly 900 campers expected, the program is designed to provide a safe, fun, and enriching experience for every child. Camps are offered by grade level, with locations at Heathcote, Fox Meadow, Quaker Ridge, and Scarsdale Middle School. Campers in grades 3–8 attending Camp Patthunke can also register for morning Soccer or Sports Camp and will be transported to camp afterward. Registration is available by the week or for the full season at scarsdale.gov/recreation. |
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Drive-Thru Prescription Drug Disposal Day April 26Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Service’s Scarsdale Action for Youth (SAY) and the Scarsdale Police Department are partnering to host a Drive-Thru Prescription Drug Disposal Day on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Scarsdale Public Safety Building (enter via Post Road). Residents are encouraged to safely dispose of unwanted or expired medications—no need to leave your vehicle. Accepted items include: Prescription medications, prescription patches, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, samples, and pet medications. Items not accepted: Needles, inhalers, lotions, liquids, ointments, hydrogen peroxide, aerosol cans, and thermometers. For more information, visit www.SAYscarsdale.org. |
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Register to March in the Memorial Day ParadeThe 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. |
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A Winning Night with JLCWOn April 4, the Junior League of Central Westchester (JLCW) hosted its Big Night Out: Casino Royale fundraiser at the Mansion on Broadway in White Plains. The event raised funds and awareness for the League’s many community initiatives, with a special focus on celebrating the 10-year anniversary of JLCW’s Westchester County Diaper Bank, which has distributed over 2 million diapers to families in need and contributed more than 8,000 hours of volunteer service from its members. Scarsdale Mayor Justin Arest, Deputy Mayor Dara Gruenberg, and Assemblymember Amy Paulin were honored guests at the event. |
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Volunteers Needed: Invasive Vine Removal at Scarsdale Women's ClubJoin volunteers this Sunday, April 1, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Scarsdale Women's Club (37 Drake Road) 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. |
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April at the Library: Movies, History, and More!The Scarsdale Public Library is offering a diverse lineup of programs this April: Chinese Movie Matinee: American Dreams in China – Saturday, April 12 at 2 p.m. (Scott Room)
Enjoy this family-friendly Chinese-language comedy/drama based on the true story of three young men who launch a successful English teaching school. The film will be screened in Mandarin or Cantonese with English subtitles. Free admission and refreshments. Co-sponsored by OCA-WHV. Register here. Movie Screening & Discussion: Land of the Pharaohs – Friday, April 18 at 2 p.m. (Scott Room)
Join Marcus Renna for a screening and discussion of this 1955 historical epic about the building of the Great Pyramid, directed by Howard Hawks and later praised by Martin Scorsese. Register here. Virtual Lecture: McCarthyism and the Scarsdale Schools – Monday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. (Online)
Local history librarian Dan Glauber explores the “Battle of the Books,” a national controversy during the McCarthy era sparked by local efforts to challenge perceived Communist influence in Scarsdale schools. Register here. Estate Planning for Every Age – Wednesday, April 23 at 1 p.m. (Scott Room)
Elder law attorney Lauren C. Enea, Esq. will cover essential estate planning strategies and key life milestones to consider. The program will include a Q&A session. Register here. |
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Upcoming Meetings at Village Hall- Tuesday, April 22, 8 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Business Meeting
- Tuesday, April 22, 7 p.m.: Committee for Historic Preservation
- Wednesday, April 23, 7 p.m.: Planning Board
- Monday, April 28, 7 p.m.: Board of Architectural Review
- Monday, May 12, 7 p.m.: Board of Architectural Review
- Tuesday, May 13, 8 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Business Meeting
- Wednesday, May 14, 8 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals
- Tuesday, May 20, 7 p.m.: Committee for Historic Preservation
- Tuesday, May 27, 8 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Business Meeting
- Wednesday, May 28, 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 County tax bills have been mailed and are due by April 30. To learn more, visit scarsdale.gov/taxguide. - Sign up for Notify Me to subscribe to various notifications from the village.
- Register for Everbridge to receive emergency alerts.
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