work session recap
Stormwater Project Updates and Flood Mitigation Planning

At the July 15th Village Board Work Session, representatives from H2M Architects + Engineers and Mott MacDonald, both serving as the Village’s consulting engineers,  joined the Board to present and discuss ongoing drainage improvement efforts. The reports presented covered three key areas of concern: George Field Park, the Cushman Road/Garden Road/Willow Lane/Sheldrake Road area, and Brite Avenue/Fox Meadow Road. Consultants reviewed study findings, modeling results, and recommended improvements, focusing on culvert upgrades, drainage capacity enhancements, and localized flood mitigation strategies. The Board's discussion focused on the balance between technical feasibility, long-term effectiveness, and funding options, recognizing that while some projects may not meet federal funding thresholds, they still offer important community benefits. Trustees emphasized the importance of continued data-driven analysis, public communication, and strategic prioritization of projects based on both engineering recommendations and quality-of-life impacts. Additional information, including links to the full reports, is available on the Engineering page of the Village website. Click here to view the recording of the Work Session.

Work Session Recap
Discussion on Village Sidewalks and Pathways

At the July 15th Village Board Work Session, the Board held a general discussion on sidewalks and pathways in the Village, focusing on current conditions, funding, and future priorities. Superintendent of Public Works Jeff Coleman and Village Engineer David Goessl presented findings from the 2023 Pathway Pavement Management Final Project Report , which assessed the condition of all 20 miles of sidewalks and pathways maintained by the Village. The discussion highlighted the Village’s increasing investment in sidewalk replacement—growing from $20,000 in 2019 to $295,000 in the current budget year—and a preference for transitioning from asphalt to more durable concrete sidewalks. Trustees discussed the importance of prioritizing repairs in high-use and school areas while taking a broader look at sidewalk placement, connectivity, and community needs. The Board also discussed the possibility of developing a formal sidewalk policy to guide future decisions on repair priorities, materials, and walkability enhancements. Click here to view the recording of the Work Session, which starts at 1:44:27.

Recreation: Tennis
Summer Youth Tennis League Begins July 23

Lifetime Racquet Sports and Scarsdale Recreation are excited to announce that the 2025 summer Youth Tennis League will begin on Wednesday, July 23. Players ages 6 to 18 can have fun while practicing their skills, meeting new players and making friends who share their love of the sport. The weekly round robin matches will be held July 23, July 30, August 6 and August 13 (make-up TBA if necessary) from 6 to 8 p.m. at Scarsdale Middle School. A 2025 tennis permit is required for players 8 and older. Players can play for one or two hours. All skill levels are welcome and players will be grouped into beginner, novice, intermediate and advanced for matches. The final evening will feature a pizza party and tennis-related games. The fee is $85. Click here for details to register.

Recreation: PICKLEBALL
Pickleball Clinics, Round Robin Matches for Adults

The Scarsdale Recreation Department’s adult pickleball clinics and the next set of round robin matches are now open for registration online here. A 2025 pickleball permit is required for all players, who must wear sneakers and used the paddles provided. The three- or four-week 90-minute co-ed clinics begin Monday, July 28, at the Crossway pickleball courts and are held at various morning, afternoon and evening times based on the session. The cost is $165 or $220. Round robin matches will be held Wednesdays, July 23, July 30, August 13 and August 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Thursdays August 7 and 21 from 9:30 a.m. to noon; and Sundays July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10, August 17 and August 24, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Crossway.

Recreation: Nature CAMP
Animal Visions Outdoor Camp Coming in August

Many outdoor adventures await you at the Weinberg Nature Center’s Animal Visions Camp, which is 95% outdoors, for 4- to 10-year-olds. Explore nature, go hiking, see live resident animals and experience a visiting petting zoo, enjoy small animal therapy/grooming, flower planting, jewelry-making, obstacle courses, storytelling, animal yoga, shelter-building, conservation, special farm animal visits, nature arts and crafts and much more. The camp runs August 11-15 and August 18-22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. The cost for Scarsdale residents for one week is $465, two weeks $825, non-residents $580/$990. Register at www.scarsdale.gov.catalog or call 914-722-1160.

SCARSDALE LiBRARY

Coming Up at the Library

· Museums with Marisa: Discovering Ancient Egypt: Monday, July 21, 6 p.m. Explore the history, culture, and daily life in the land of the pharaohs along the Nile River in this insightful and engaging presentation with a professional museum educator and curator, enhanced along the way with archaeological artifacts you can scrutinize up close. Register here.
· Blood Drive: Friday, July 25, 10 a.m. Save a life this year! Stop by the Scott Room to donate blood with the New York Blood Center. One in 3 people will need a blood transfusion during their lives. Blood can only be stored for 42 days, so there is a continuous need for the generosity of you and your community. Register here.
· Chinese Movie Matinee: “Ne Zha 2” (2025): Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m. Join us in the Scott Room for a family-friendly Chinese language film. This program works to provide Chinese families with an environment where their culture is celebrated and appreciated through films. Each film will be screened in either Mandarin or Cantonese with English subtitles. The film for July is the 2025 animated fantasy adventure film “Ne Zha 2,” based off of the classical 16th century Chinese novel “The Investiture of the Gods.” It is the sequel to “Ne Zha” (2020) and currently the highest ever grossing animated film. Register here.

upcoming meeting preview
Limited Agenda Meeting Scheduled for July 22nd

On Tuesday, July 22 at 8:30 a.m., the Village Board of Trustees will convene a Limited Agenda Meeting — a brief, procedural meeting called to handle specific business items that don’t require a full agenda or extended discussion. Residents may attend in person or participate remotely via Zoom. Click here to sign up for meeting notifications.