January 9, 2026 Edition Happy New Year!
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VILLAGE SPOTLIGHT
First Pass Budget to be Presented at January 13 Work SessionThe Village Board of Trustees and Village Staff will continue discussing the next budget for Fiscal Year 2027 at a Work Session on Tuesday, January 13, at 5 p.m. in the third floor meeting room at Village Hall. This meeting will include a first pass budget presentation and a Parks, Recreation and Conservation departmental overview. You can attend the meeting in person or tune in via Zoom here. A budget memo and overview provided by Village Manager Alexandra Marshall can be found here, while the complete budget calendar can be found here. All meeting recordings will be posted here. |
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VILLAGE SPOTLIGHT
Second Installment of School Taxes Due January 31The second installment of school tax bill payments are due January 31. You can pay your bill directly to the Village of Scarsdale online here. For a list of dates and guidelines for paying Village, School and Westchester County taxes, click here. Sign up here to receive tax receipts, bills and reminders via email. For questions about your taxes, please call the Treasurer’s Office at 914-722-1170 or email treasurer@scarsdale.gov. |
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VILLAGE SPOTLIGHT
Volunteer Opportunities on Boards, Councils and CommitteesThe Personnel Committee of the Village Board of Trustees invites residents who are interested in serving on Village Boards, Councils, and Committees to submit their names for consideration. The Village seeks candidates who bring a broad range of experiences and perspectives. New terms will begin on April 6. Applications must be submitted on or before February 13. Applications may be submitted online or by mailing or hand-delivering a printed application addressed to Attn: Trustee Kofman, Village Hall, 1001 Post Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Scarsdale residents may recommend individuals for consideration or seek additional information by contacting Trustee Kofman at jkofman@scarsdale.gov or Deputy Mayor Gruenberg at dgruenberg@scarsdale.gov. For administrative assistance, contact Taylor Emanuel at 914-722-1175 or temanuel@scarsdale.gov. To review the full guidelines for membership, terms of office, and member responsibilities for Scarsdale’s Citizen Boards, Councils, and Committees, click here. |
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SCOUTING SPOTLIGHT
Troop 4 Honors New Eagle Scouts at CeremonyMayor Justin Arest and Deputy Mayor Dara Gruenberg were honored to attend a ceremony celebrating the achievement of two new Scarsdale Troop 4 Eagle Scouts last month. Ibrahim Mansouri built a gaga pit at Camp Morty’s Merriwood Campsite to support their new Teen Empowerment program. The camp serves underprivileged youth in Westchester by providing free summer camp experiences to children in foster care, homeless shelters, and other government assistance programs. Kenneth Ren built an aviary at the Weinberg Nature Center to provide birds there with an improved outdoor living space and replace the existing small, deteriorating aviary. The Village congratulates Ibrahim and Kenneth on this milestone! |
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RECREATION SPOTLIGHT
Chess Wizards Camp for Ages 6 to 12 During February BreakThe Scarsdale Recreation Department presents a fun way for children ages 6 to 12 to spend February vacation from February 17 to 20. In partnership with Chess Wizards, kids will be in for challenging chess lessons and exciting games, in addition to improving skills and making new friends. There are half-day (9 a.m. to noon or 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. for $250) and full-day (9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for $375) options. The camp will be held at the Girl Scout House. Chess Wizards provides all materials necessary. Participants should bring a healthy snack and plenty to drink. Space is limited and registration closes by February 13. Sign up at www.scarsdale.gov/catalog. |
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SCARSDALE LIBRARYComing Up at the LibrarySkin Cancer Prevention and Awareness
Monday, January 12, 12:00pm
Join a speaker from the Dermatology Interest Group at New York Medical College for an informative and practical look at the causes of skin cancer, what you can do to reduce your risk, and the best available treatments. Register here. In Stitches - Knitting and Crocheting
Tuesday, January 13, 2:00pm
Join us at the library for an informal weekly knitting and crocheting meetup group. Bring your own project and spend time with other local crafters. Knit, crochet, chat, share knowledge, and make friends. Register here. Chinese Movie Matinee
Saturday, January 17, 2:00pm
Join us for a family friendly Chinese language film. January's film is The Nightingale (2013), directed by Philippe Muyl. This monthly event is completely free, and refreshments will be provided! Register here.
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Upcoming Meetings at Village Hall- Tuesday, January 13, 5 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Work Session (Budget)
- Tuesday, January 13, 7 p.m.: Planning Board
- Tuesday, January 13, 8 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Business Meeting
- Wednesday, January 14, 7 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals
- Tuesday, January 20, 5 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Work Session (Budget)
- Tuesday, January 20, 7 p.m.: Committee for Historic Preservation
- Thursday, January 22, 5 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Work Session (Budget)
- Monday, January 26, 7 p.m.: Board of Architectural Review
- Tuesday, January 27, 5 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Work Session (Budget)
- Tuesday, January 27, 8 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Business Meeting
- Wednesday, January 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 - Village Hall Will Be Closed:
- Monday, January 19, 2026: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Sign up for Notify Me to subscribe to various notifications from the village.
- Register for Everbridge to receive emergency alerts.
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Wondering If You Missed Something? Go to the Village website to find past issues of Scarsdale Official here. Not a subscriber yet? Click HERE to subscribe to Scarsdale Official! Have ideas? Contact Todd Sliss at Tsliss@scarsdale.gov to share feedback. |
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