Make No Little Plans

 . . . they have no magic to stir men's blood and probably themselves will not be realized -- Daniel Burnham. Imagining redevelopment of the Freightway Garage site, what magic stirs your blood, Scarsdalians? Well, the Freightway Site Redevelopment Study probed that question, resulting in a vision and seven principles. The planning effort is being recognized with a Commendation for Outstanding Achievement by the Westchester Municipal Planning Federation. Stay tuned for additional public engagement, developer concepts, and more!

Waste is Food

No, we’re not feeding you a bunch of BS. Our brand new, no charge, Curbside Food Scrap Recycling Service is turning food scrap "waste" into a beneficial resource! The new service starts on June 4th, so be sure to sign-up. Food scraps, often discarded in one’s trash, should be put to a better use, not incinerated or landfilled. Concepts such as Zero Waste, Cradle to Cradle, and the Food Recovery Hierarchy undergird our new service. Yes, Food -> Waste -> Food is a natural cycle, not a one-way, dead-end street. Participation is convenient and easy; Sign-up today!

SALT: Charitable Gift Fund Hearing

March 2018 Nor'easters Report

The March 2018 Nor’easters hammered Westchester County, leaving many Scarsdalians without power for over 10 days - an abysmal failure in ConEd's emergency response. While the NYSPSC continues its investigation, local, County, and NYS elected officials from throughout Westchester County, including Mayor Hochvert, have diligently collaborated to author a report citing utility deficiencies and calling for reforms. The report has been submitted to the NYSPSC for their investigation, as well as presented to ConEd and NYSEG executive leadership.

Village Board Meeting Update

The Village Board's Regular Meeting held on May 22, 2018, was a light agenda, featuring some ministerial tasks and two items of particular interest: Scheduling of a Public Hearing on a Local Law to Establish a Charitable Gifts Reserve Fund Tax Credit (p. 37), and authorization for the popular and much awaited Annual Village Center Sidewalk Sale in July 2018 (p. 56). Residents were reminded that Public Comments should be kept to more than five minutes. Residents and other interested parties are encouraged to review the meeting calendar.