Supervisor's Update – Thursday, June 17, 2021

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Last Updated: 17 June 2021 17 June 2021

Saturday is Juneteenth and Town of Ossining offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, in observance of the holiday. The Highway Department moved the Friday brush pick-up to this morning (if you missed our post about this, please make sure you are following us on Facebook and Instagram – these are great ways to stay up to date with Town news). The Friday sanitation schedule is not otherwise affected.

 

Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, memorializing the day in 1865 when Union soldiers in rural Texas shared the news the Civil War had ended. They were able to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation at this point, having been delayed for two full years due to the raging war. The holiday was first celebrated in Galveston, Texas but was ignored across most of the country for years. Only last year, amongst calls for social justice reform in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, did New York State formally recognize the holiday. And just today, President Biden signed into law a bill that makes Juneteenth finally a federal holiday. The Juneteenth Council of Ossining is celebrating this momentous occasion at Louis Engel Waterfront Park on Saturday, June 19^th from noon to 3pm. The Town is proud to be co-sponsoring this event, and we look forward to supporting this annual event for our community in the future.

 

 

Start your Juneteenth holiday with some yoga on the waterfront. The Mind, Body, Spirit – Ossining program brings free wellness classes to our parks and open spaces. A Trauma Conscious Yoga Class is held once a month on the waterfront stage at 9am, courtesy of the Crossover Yoga Project. Register for Saturday’s class through Community Pass. If your small wellness business is interested in hosting an outdoor class, please contact my office at 914-762-6001 or by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

 

This week, the Town Board held a Town Hall meeting to hear residents’ opinions on the New York State Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act. This is an important issue for residents to weigh in on, and I appreciate everyone who shared their concerns, ideas, and thoughts. The full meeting is available on our YouTube page. As a reminder, all Town Board meetings are recorded and posted online.

 

This week was also the start of early voting for the primary election! There are 23 early voting stations across Westchester County and registered voters can walk into any of these sites to vote early. That means you can vote at whichever site is most convenient for you, no appointment needed. For many of our residents, the closest site is the Joseph G. Caputo Rec Center in Ossining at 95 Broadway. A full list of Early Voting sites was mailed to your home a few weeks ago, but it is also available on the Board of Elections website. Early voting continues tomorrow, Friday, June 18 from 8am to 4pm as well as Saturday, June 19 and Sunday, June 20 from noon to 5pm. If you want to wait until Primary Day to vote, be sure to mark your calendar for June 22^nd. Polls will be open from 6am to 9pm, so don’t miss your chance to participate in local democracy! If you are not sure where your polling place is this year, check out the handy “Find Your Polling Place” search from the Board of Elections. For Town of Ossining residents, which includes all of the Village of Ossining and most of the Village of Briarcliff plus the Unincorporated section, please remember this primary is only for registered Democrats voting in one or two local and one County-wide race (Contested seats for the Democratic Primary include County Clerk and Town Supervisor for all of Town General - i.e. including Villages of Ossining and Briarcliff, and also Town Highway Superintendent for Unincorporated Ossining).

 

 

With this great weather, it is likely many of you have ventured down to the waterfront this week. You may have noticed our Parks Department working at the southern end of the park, making a new pad for soon to be new kayak racks, as well as a new spot for our dumpsters (both using low carbon concrete!) There will also be a fence hiding those dumpsters from view in the not-too-distant future, and keeping them locked so they will just be used for disposing of the refuse that collects during park use.  The original flagpole with the dedication plaque for Honorable Louis Engel, former Ossining Town Supervisor, had been hidden near there among now mature trees, and sometimes port-o-sans. Certainly the brains behind this gem of a public space, Mr. Engel himself, deserves proper recognition, along with the American Flag, so our parks department relocated it to what is certainly a much more appropriate spot, next to the 9/11 Memorial and the stage (and right in front of the quickly growing swamp willow we planted a couple of years ago to one day blossom into a new “prom tree!”). We hope to clean up the plaque as well soon. Check it out next time you visit!

 

 

Governor Cuomo announced on Tuesday that New York State had passed the goal of having 70% of all residents vaccinated against COVID-19. Many people were nervous to get the vaccine, so if you are on the fence about getting vaccinated, reach out to your friends and family to ask how they came to their decision. It really is critical that as many people as possible get the vaccine, to ensure most people are protected from this very dangerous virus - and if you do, you get to drop the mask, so we can ALL breathe easier! The Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps is administering Johnson & Johnson vaccines at the Ossining Farmers Market this Saturday from 9am to 1pm. Stop by to ask questions or get vaccinated.

 

 

Speaking of OVAC, this same dedicated (busy!) group of volunteers will hold a blood drive tomorrow from 2:30 to 7pm. Our area is facing a blood shortage, a critical resource for hospitals. The need typically increases in the summer months, so more participants are always welcome. You can schedule your donation appointment here.

 

 

On Saturday, the Ossining Public Library will lead a conversation on My Soul’s High Song by Countee Cullen. This book is part of the Talk Culture literary book club, but all are welcome to participate. This OPL book discussion group focuses on the literary works of African-American, African, and Afro-Caribbean authors. All discussions take place virtually. If you are interested in being a part of this book club, email facilitator Barbara Robinson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for the zoom details.

Need some more direction managing your summer reading list? The Ossining Public Library now has an app to help residents navigate the library system, search for items, place holds, and even check out materials. Download the new WLS Mobile App and start reading! The Niche Academy tutorial can walk you through all the steps you need to get started. Check it out here.

 

 

The NY Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is currently accepting applications. This program was created by New York State to support households that are behind on their rent, have experienced financial hardship, are at risk of homelessness or housing instability, and that earn at or below 80 percent of area median income. Once approved, eligible households will receive up to 12 months of past due rent. Those eligible could also receive up to 3 months of additional rental assistance, if the household spends 30 percent or more of its gross monthly income on rent. The program also will provide up to 12 months of utility arrears for eligible applicants. You can apply through the NYS website, but if you need some assistance you can dial 211 and you will be connected with a local non-profit agency who can assist you with your application.

 

It’s never too early to start looking at scholarship opportunities. SUNY and CUNY students whose families make up to $125,000 annually can apply for tuition-free college with the Excelsior Scholarship. The NAACP is offering more than $800,000 in scholarships in partnership with other organizations. The deadline to apply for the NAACP scholarships is tomorrow, so review the eligibility requirements now. This round of NAACP scholarships is for students ready to make an impact in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), marketing, communications, the arts, and more. And if you or your child are 12-17 years old, and have gotten vaccinated, those young people are eligible to enter to win the New York State “Get a Shot to Make Your Future” scholarship prize. New York State is offering 50 full ride scholarships to a CUNY or SUNY school for those who enter. The next drawing deadline is Monday, June 21, and to all our Hamilton fans out there – do not throw away your shot!

 

The Ossining Arts Council 2021 Members’ Exhibit is on display at the Ossining Public Library starting tomorrow. The show will run until June 27^th. Tomorrow’s OAC Virtual Reception will be held on Zoom.

 

 

The inaugural Hudson Valley New Voices (HVNV) Festival concludes this weekend at the Westchester Collaborative Theater with Voices of Color, a showcase featuring original plays by writers who identify as People of Color. If you missed the first two rounds, you did miss something special. Take advantage of this original theater gem in our backyard! All tickets are $15 and can be purchased online or by calling (914) 263-4953.

 

 

The Paramount Hudson Valley Theater will host its first live performance in over a year tomorrow night and then again on the 20^th. Classical/rock violinist Daisy Jopling teams up with award-winning director and visual maestro Daniel Flannery (creator of legendary Olympic Ceremonies, World Stages, TV, Film, Expo & Theme Parks), and acclaimed writer and Ossining resident Sarah Bracey White in the world premiere of their show Transcendence. Tickets are available now.

 

 

Artis Senior Living of Briarcliff Manor is holding Shred it Day on Saturday for residents interested in protecting their sensitive, printed information. There is a suggested $10 donation to participate, and proceeds will support the Alzheimer’s Association. RSVP online or by calling 914-223-7195.

 

 

The next Historic Sparta Walking Tour is scheduled for Sunday, June 20 at 1pm. Join Dr. Alan M. Stahl, Sparta historian, resident, and vice-president of The Jug Tavern of Sparta, Inc., for the fascinating 200 year history of The Jug Tavern as well as Sparta's homes and residents. The tours are outdoors, masked, and socially distanced. Sign up for the June tour here.

 

 

The Jug Tavern is hosting a conversation between artist Lisa Levart and Chief Clara Soaring Hawk of the Ramapough Lenape Nation (descendants of the native people of the New York Hudson Valley area). Lisa and Chief Clara will discuss their work with women and girls of the Ramapough Lenape people to recover long-lost ancestral stories and retell them through the medium of portrait photography. A screening of a short documentary about the project will follow, and the evening will conclude with a chance for audience members to ask questions. Ticket sales open on Sunday, June 20. The event is scheduled for July 17.  

 

 

June 17^th through the 23^rd is National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week. NY Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital has partnered with other organizations to host information sessions for interested residents. Register for the events by clicking on the respective event name: Liver Cancer Risk Reduction, Personal Care Products, HPV & Cancer Prevention (Youth-Led), Black Women & Breast Cancer: Get the Facts, Black Men & Cancer: Battling the Odds & Reducing Your Risk.

 

 

The Ossining Padres Hispanos Resource Center is accepting donations for their food pantry. The resource center serves 200 local families. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule a drop off time.

 

 

Monday is Make Music Day Ossining/Briarcliff. It’s also the Summer Solstice. Fill your day with free, outdoor music performances around town. There are lots of options to choose from, so take a look at the schedule below, and let me know which events you are most excited to attend!

 

 

Looking to donate clothes? The Rotary Club of Briarcliff is sponsoring a “Drive Up and Drop Off” Clothing Donation Drive on June 26^th from 10am to noon. This event, on behalf of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, will take place at the Briarcliff Youth Center. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions.

 

 

If you are looking to launch your boat at the Ossining waterfront this weekend, please remember that permits are required for launching watercraft from the Bryan J. Johnson Memorial Boat Ramp at Louis Engel Park. Daily and seasonal passes are available for purchase online at www.buymypermit.com/ossining/. With a seasonal pass, you will be mailed a sticker for your trailer and your license plate will be permitted for parking in the trailer parking spaces near where you can launch your boat. Please note daily permit holders are not allowed to park in the trailer spaces. We are working on getting updated signage installed at Louis Engel Park, so save yourself time by getting your pass now.

 

 

Please be reminded that our Town Board meeting will be held on Monday, June 21 next week instead of our usual Tuesday schedule. This is because the Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, and our Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk need to work the election as our local liaisons to the Board of Elections. This meeting will also be our last meeting for the month of June, as June has five Tuesdays, so we will be off next week from a Town Board meeting. We will see you back on Tuesday, July 6 for a Work Session!

 

Sunday is Father’s Day, and I hope all of the fathers, step-fathers, grandfathers, uncles, furbaby dads, mothers who have to be fathers too, and all other father figures have a wonderful weekend with their families and loved ones. Have a great weekend!

 

--Dana

 

If your business, non-profit, or community group has an event that you would like to submit to be a part of the Supervisor's Update, please e-mail a flyer and brief description to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We are happy to pass along events that provide a benefit to the community and support our local economy. Thank you for helping us to highlight all the best Ossining has to offer!

Town Board Town Hall Meeting - Tuesday, June 15, 2021

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Last Updated: 11 June 2021 11 June 2021

Town Board Town Hall Meeting

Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 7:30pm

THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD VIA VIDEO CONFERENCING ONLY

Pursuant to Governor’s Executive Order 202.1 dated March 12, 2020

Members of the public can view the meeting via computer or mobile app:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84259509600?pwd=aC9PZ0lLSlpEVVpCV2t4U3BZR2NwQT09

Please note password for this meeting: 329734

Members of the public can listen to the meeting by dialing in via phone:

Meeting ID: 842 5950 9600

(929) 205-6099

 

During Town Hall Meetings, members of the public are invited to comment on the discussion topics on the Meeting Agenda

 

Meeting Agenda 

1. Discussion - New York State Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act

2. Proposed Town of Ossining Community Development Block Grant Applications

 

Supervisor's Update - Friday, June 11, 2021

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Last Updated: 11 June 2021 11 June 2021

 

This heat wave certainly continued this week, so it is very nice to be getting a little reprieve from the heat today and into the weekend!  We were happy to see that the Spray Park at Louis Engel Park got a lot of use last weekend and throughout the week, as families sought a place to cool off.  A couple of reminders – the spray park is open every day from 12noon to 7pm, except on Wednesdays, starting June 30 and ending August 4, when the spray park and surrounding playground area will be used exclusively for summer camp from 9am to 3pm.  Also, please no dogs on the spray park!  The spray park is not meant for our four-legged friends, because we need to make sure the surface remains clean and sanitary. 

 

 

 

 

We are also happy to see so many families enjoying the grilling areas at Louis Engel Park.  Please be reminded that for groups over 20 people, you need to make a reservation to use the space.  By making a reservation, it helps the Town plan ahead and be sure we have enough staff available over the weekend to accommodate.  You can learn about how to rent the Louis Engel Park picnic areas, and our other beautiful parks spaces which are available to rent online here.

 

 

The McCarthy Drive Road Rehabilitation project made a lot of progress this week.  Earlier this week, I toured the work site with Town/Village Engineer Paul Fraioli and Water Superintendent Andy Tiess.  This project has been a long time coming (and I know an even longer time coming for the residents on McCarthy Drive) so we are pleased to see it moving forward with momentum. The work to clear the end of the road for storm water, retention, the right-of-ways for the expanded roadway, the temporary water line, preliminary mark outs and utility work, has been completed, so the work to put in the new drainage water line can begin.   Construction will continue through the summer and fall, with finish work to be completed in the early winter or spring of 2022, weather dependent.  For residents in the area, we are sharing more detailed e-mail updates directly.  If you would like to get on this distribution list, please send me an e-mail to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or give our office a call at (914) 762-6001.

 

 

 

 

 

Next Tuesday’s Town Board meeting will be a Town Hall style meeting.  During Town Hall meetings, we hold traditional Work Session-type discussions, but also open it up to the public to hear their thoughts on the topics on the agenda.  At our Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, we will be discussing the New York State Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, and its implications for the Town of Ossining.  If the Town Board were to decide to “opt out” by disallowing dispensaries and other related uses in the Unincorporated Town, the decision would need to be in place the end of 2021. During this meeting, we will first hear from our Town Counsel and our Planner with an overview of the State legislation and the decisions before the Board in the coming months.  Then, we will open it up to the public to hear their thoughts.  The Village of Ossining recently held a similar meeting, and if you are interested in hearing some thoughtful comments on the topic from members of our community, the meeting recording is available on YouTube.  While we do not believe this will be our only Town Hall or opportunity for public comment on this topic, if you are unable to attend this Zoom meeting, please do share your thoughts with the Town Board via e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling my office at (914) 762-6001.  This is a complex issue, with many different perspectives to consider, so we are looking forward to hearing from the community.  After the first agenda item, we will also be discussing the Town’s proposed Community Development Block Grant applications to conclude the evening.  Join us via Zoom – the Meeting ID is 842 5950 9600 and the Passcode is 329734.  Meetings are recorded and uploaded to Facebook and YouTube every week.

 

 

 

 

 

Early voting starts this weekend for the June 22 Primary Election.  Early voting will take place on Saturdays, June 12 & 19 and Sundays, June 13 & 20 from noon to 5pm; Monday, June 13, Wednesday, June 16, and Friday, June 18 from 8am to 4pm; and Tuesday, June 15 and Thursday, June 17 from noon to 8pm.  There is no voting on Monday, June 21.  The closest early voting location for Ossining and Briarcliff residents is the Joseph G. Caputo Community Center at 95 Broadway.  However, there are many locations available across the County, which may be more convenient to your workplace or school, for example.  Westchester residents can vote at any early voting location during the early voting period, for a full list of locations, visit the Board of Elections website.  If you plan on voting on Primary Day, Tuesday, June 22, you must vote at your designated polling place.  If you are not sure where your polling place is, check out the handy “Find Your Polling Place” search from the Board of Elections.  Absentee ballot applications can be submitted up until and including June 15^th. The regulations have reverted to those in place pre-pandemic. For information about how to apply online or by mail, click here. Please note that for residents in the Town of Ossining, this primary is only for registered Democrats with primaries for two local positions and County Clerk.

 

 

Get ready for next weekend’s Juneteenth celebration!  The Juneteenth Council of Ossining will host a Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 19 from 12noon to 2pm at Louis Engel Park at the Ossining waterfront. The Town is proud to be co-sponsoring this event, which has been organized by the Juneteenth Council to re-create the momentous first Juneteenth celebration in Galveston, Texas in 1866 and will feature spoken word and musical performances.  Thank you to the founders and members of the Juneteenth Council – Village Historian Joyce Sharrock Cole, Juanda Dabbs, Community Equity Task Force co-chair Althema Goodson, and School Board Trustee Diana Lemon – for organizing this year’s festivities and for their continued efforts to uplift and empower the Black Community in Ossining, and educate us all on our nation’s rich and complex history.

 

 

 

Additionally, Town offices will be closed on Friday, June 18 in observance of Juneteenth.  Please keep that in mind if you plan on visiting us for any services next week!  If you live in the Unincorporated Town of Ossining, please put your brush to the curb on Thursday, June 17, as our Town crews will not be coming around on Friday for the holiday.  Garbage pick-up from Suburban Carting will continue as scheduled. 

 

 

The NY Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) opened last week to receive applications. This program was created by New York State to support households that are behind on their rent, have experienced financial hardship, are at risk of homelessness or housing instability, and that earn at or below 80 percent of area median income. Once approved, eligible households will receive up to 12 months of past due rent. Those eligible could also receive up to 3 months of additional rental assistance, if the household spends 30 percent or more of its gross monthly income on rent. The program also will provide up to 12 months of utility arrears for eligible applicants. You can apply through the NYS website, but if you need some assistance you can dial 211 and you will be connected with a local non-profit agency who can assist you with your application.

 

 

We had quite a few scorchers this week! Looking for ways to save money on your electric bill? The Town has partnered with Sustainable Westchester to help residents sign up for the Community Solar program. This program can lower your bill by 10% because your electric will be supplied by nearby solar farms. This is perfect for residents who want to support solar power but cannot put panels on their own homes. Sustainable Westchester can help you sign up or answer any questions you might have. Visit the Sustainable Westchester website or call Sustainable Westchester's Claire Kokoska at 914-242-4725 ext. 112.

 

 

 

 

 

It is so great to see the weekly Supervisor’s Update getting filled up once again with fun, informative, and engaging events – most of them in person!  Please remember that all of these programs are only available because we have made such great progress with our vaccination numbers.  President Biden is challenging the country to get to 70% of adults with at least one dose of the vaccine by Independence Day.  Let’s do it Ossining!  There are many easy opportunities to get the vaccine if you have not done so already.  The Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps has two dates lined up for Johnson & Johnson vaccines.  The best part of getting J&J is that you will be fully vaccinated and ready to enjoy Independence Day with your family and friends without having to wait for a second dose--one and done!  This Sunday, June 13 from 10am to 5pm, vaccines will be offered at OVAC’s headquarters at 8 Clinton Avenue and next Saturday, June 19 from 9am to 1pm at the Ossining Farmer’s Market.  Reserve your appointment now!

 

 

 

 

The AMD PTA is holding a Food Truck Friday Fundraiser tonight until 8 pm. Featured food trucks include Wanna Empanada, Gyro Uno, SDF Café, and Mister Softee Ice Cream (the El Patio truck on the poster is no longer available to participate). All of the food trucks will be giving a portion of the evening's proceeds to AMD PTA. You can sign up for the event here.

 

 

 

This Sunday, June 13 from 11:30am to 12:45pm, the Ossining Police Department is hosting a Books & Badges event at Nelson Sitting Park.  Families are invited to come to the park, bring a blanket or towel to sit on, and listen to stories read by Ossining Police Officers.  There will be book giveaways and snacks, just in time for summer reading!  This is just the first event as the Ossining Police start again post-COVID with their in-person youth programming. 

 

 

 

Need some more help lining up your summer reading?  The Ossining Public Library now has its own app! Residents can navigate the library system, search for items, place holds, and even check out materials with the new WLS Mobile App. The Niche Academy tutorial can walk you through all the steps you need to get started. Check it out here.

 

 

 

Books & Badges may not have some reading material for adults, but consider grabbing your copy of My Soul’s High Song by Countee Cullen to participate in next Saturday’s Talk Culture book club meeting. The Ossining Public Library is leading this book discussion group that focuses on the literary works of African-American, African, and Afro-Caribbean authors. All discussions will take place virtually. If you are interested in being a part of this book club, email facilitator Barbara Robinson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for the Zoom details.

 

 

 

 

The Westchester Pollinator Garden Tour is looking to add Ossining yards to celebrate. Gardens do not need to be fancy or elaborate. Gardens with (some) native species, grown without pesticides and chemical fertilizers are welcome to join. These properties will be featured in the Westchester-wide pollinator garden tour on June 13. Learn more on the Healthy Yards website.

 

 

 

Looking for a great example of a habitat for pollinators?  Wildflower Island is a two-acre refuge within the greater Teatown preserve, home to roughly 280 species of wildflowers, trees, shrubs, ferns, grasses, and rushes. Join experienced guides on weekends in June to explore this natural paradise. New dates have been added! Sign up on the Teatown website.

 

 

 

 

On Thursday, June 17 from 10am to 1pm, Westchester County Clerk Tim Idoni’s Community Outreach Mobile Office will be visiting the Joseph G. Caputo Community Center.  This is a great resource if you are looking to apply for a passport, renew your passport, obtain notary services, preserve your military discharge papers, or file your business certificate.  For more information, and important instructions, please review this letter from County Clerk Idoni. 

 

 

 

The Greater Ossining Chamber of Commerce holds Chamber Chats once a month. These one-hour open forums are a chance for small business owners to connect and share ideas. The next meeting is Thursday, June 17th. Hear from other owners and employees about the challenges and successes small businesses are facing. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for the Zoom link.

 

 

 

 

 

Ossining Innovates and WEDC are launching Cohort 3 of their Inclusive Entrepreneurship Accelerator. This program is designed for residents considering opening their own business or non-profit. The free, year-long program includes 20 weeks of entrepreneurship training (Thursday evenings 6-9pm) as well as coaching, mentoring, and community support. Seats are limited, so fill out an application sooner rather than later. Learn more at ossininginnovates.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

On June 18, the Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps is holding a blood drive. Our area is facing a blood shortage, a critical resource for hospitals. You can schedule your donation appointment here.

 

 

 

 

 

The Ossining Arts Council 2021 Members’ Exhibit is now on display at the Ossining Public Library. The show will run until June 27^th. The OAC Virtual Reception will be held on Zoom this year, on June 18.

 

 

 

 

The inaugural Hudson Valley New Voices (HVNV) Festival continues at the Westchester Collaborative Theater. The festival will conclude next weekend with Voices of Color, a showcase featuring original plays by writers who identify as People of Color. All tickets are $15 and can be purchased online or by calling (914) 263-4953.

 

 

 

 

 

The Paramount Hudson Valley Theater will host its first live performance in over a year on June 18^th and then again on the 20^th. Classical/rock violinist Daisy Jopling teams up with award-winning director and visual maestro Daniel Flannery (creator of legendary Olympic Ceremonies, World Stages, TV, Film, Expo & Theme Parks), and acclaimed writer and Ossining resident Sarah Bracey White in the world premiere of their show Transcendence. Tickets are available now.

 

 

 

The Mind, Body, Spirit – Ossining program brings free wellness classes to our parks and open spaces. A Trauma Conscious Yoga Class will be held on the stage at the waterfront on June 19 at 9am. After the year we have had, I think we can all use some trauma-conscious healing. Mark your calendars now! This class will be taught by Crossover Yoga Project. You can register through Community Pass. If your small wellness business is interested in hosting an outdoor class, please contact my office at 914-762-6001 or by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

 

 

 

 

Artis Senior Living of Briarcliff Manor is holding Shred it Day on June 19th, a chance for residents to protect sensitive, printed information from ending up in the wrong hands. There is a suggested $10 donation to participate and proceeds will support the Alzheimer’s Association. RSVP online or by calling 914-223-7195.

 

 

 

 

 

The next Historic Sparta Walking Tour is scheduled for June 20 at 1pm. Join Dr. Alan M. Stahl, Sparta historian, resident, and vice-president of Jug Tavern of Sparta, Inc., for the fascinating 200 year history of The Jug Tavern as well as Sparta's homes and residents. The tours are outdoors, masked, and socially distanced. Sign up for the June tour here.

 

 

 

 

 

It is (almost) officially summer!  On the Summer Solstice, Monday, June 21, will be Make Music Day Ossining/Briarcliff.  Fill your day with free, outdoor music performances around town.  The schedule is below, I will definitely be blocking out some time on my calendar to enjoy some music and support local businesses. Sounds like a lovely Monday!

 

 

 

 

 

Looking to donate clothes? The Rotary Club of Briarcliff is sponsoring a “Drive Up and Drop Off” Clothing Donation Drive on June 26^th from 10am to noon. This event, on behalf of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, will take place at the Briarcliff Youth Center. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions.

 

 

 

 

If you are looking to launch your boat at the Ossining waterfront this weekend, please remember that permits are required for launching watercraft from the Bryan Johnson Boat Ramp at Louis Engel Park. Daily and seasonal passes are available for purchase online at www.buymypermit.com/ossining/. With a seasonal pass, you will be mailed a sticker for your trailer and your license plate will be permitted for parking in the trailer parking spaces near where you can launch your boat. Please note daily permit holders are not allowed to park in the trailer spaces. We are working on getting updated signage installed at Louis Engel Park, so save yourself time by getting your pass now.

 

 

 

I hope everyone has a great weekend – and enjoys the cooler weather!

 

 

--Dana

 

If your business, non-profit, or community group has an event that you would like to submit to be a part of the Supervisor's Update, please e-mail a flyer and brief description to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We are happy to pass along events that provide a benefit to the community and support our local economy. Thank you for helping us to highlight all the best Ossining has to offer!