Supervisor's Update - Friday, July 30, 2021
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- Last Updated: 30 July 2021 30 July 2021
We have clear skies tonight! Yes, it’s and another beautiful Friday evening in Ossining and therefore perfect for a concert at our incredible waterfront! Base Camp takes the stage tonight rocking the R&B tunes at 7pm at Louis Engel Park for what is sure to be an amazing performance (you may recognize a couple of the band member names, including our own Kendall Buchanan) Food Trucks and Craft Beverage Corral will start serving at 5pm, with Wanna Empanada, Westchester Burger, Brothers Fish & Chips, Rockland’s Kettle Corn, and Wrappers Delight returning for another week, and a new addition, Latusion Food Truck. Get there early to avoid the lines! I can’t wait to try the loaded tostones! Sing Sing Kill Brewery and Doc’s Hard Cider will be back in the Craft Beverage Corral, with a new guest pourer Brewery at the CIA as well. Thank you to the Greater Ossining Chamber of Commerce, Mike and Miriam Risko, and Sing Sing Kill Brewery for helping to pull off what is sure to be another great evening. Extra shout out to our phenomenal sound guy and weather man extraordinaire, Keith Heilmann for making the sound really work for everyone so the bands can let their talent shine through.
Since I know everyone has changing COVID-19 guidelines at top of mind, I would like to note that the new CDC guidance does not change mask requirements for outdoor settings, so there is no formal change to the COVID-19 protocols for the Summer Concert Series and Food Truck Fridays. That being said, the new data released this week is certainly concerning, so everyone is encouraged to exercise caution, especially in crowded settings, and even more so if you are unvaccinated or someone in your household is unvaccinated (which means a lot of those kiddies!) Please consider masking up and social distancing so we can all stay safe. See you there!
This week, the CDC released new guidance regarding mask wearing for individuals who are fully vaccinated. This is in response to new data that even those who are fully vaccinated can transmit the Delta variant. The CDC recommends that in areas where community transmission is substantial or high, masks should be worn by people indoors, regardless of vaccination status. I know it is disheartening to hear this news, but the COVID-19 pandemic has been a changing landscape since the start, so in order to stay safe, we need to be responsive to emerging data and exercise caution. Westchester County is now listed as a location where community transmission is substantial, so masks should be worn by everyone in indoor settings, especially in crowded spaces or areas where the vaccination status of others is unknown. Unfortunately, most of the United States is now classified as high or substantial transmission, so it is critically important that we follow this new guidance to slow the spread of COVID-19. To learn more about the CDC’s guidance for vaccinated individuals, visit the CDC website.
Our best defense against COVID-19 is still to get vaccinated! All three approved vaccines in the United States are proven effective against infection, but most importantly very effective against severe illness, hospitalization, and death. Vaccines have never been easier to get – most pharmacies are providing vaccines with no appointment necessary. If you have questions about the vaccine, or would like to learn of pop-up vaccination clinics in Westchester, visit VaxUp Westchester as they are a great local resource for this information. Please follow the facts and get vaccinated now! Many private and public employers, including the State and City of New York, Cities of New Rochelle and Yonkers, and more, are now requiring their employees to get vaccinated. We are also exploring the possibility of mandating vaccines, or weekly testing, for Town of Ossining employees but will still need to work out the details with our unions.
The resurfacing of the Ryder Tennis Courts was completed this week, thanks to hard working Parks crew. The upper courts are now resurfaced – no more cracks! – repainted and lined for tennis and pickle ball. Here are the courts when they were finished being resurfaced and with lines painted. We hope to have the tennis nets up next week, and the pickle ball nets for the court on the left are on order. We also submitted a NYS Consolidated Funding grant Application this week to the New York State Office of Parks for planning for Ryder Park, specifically to mitigate the drainage issues that impact many of the recreational amenities at the park, like the lower tennis courts that now serve as a basketball court and batting cage. We are hopeful this funding will help us plan for more exciting improvements like the upper tennis court rehab and make Ryder Park the best park around!
Yesterday, the Ossining Community Equity Task Force held a Lunch and Learn which consisted of a presentation and discussion with Open Door Family Medical Center and Home Run Against Drugs about the services provided by these two organizations, how the pandemic illuminated gaps in access, and how they have stepped up to address those gaps. It was a very interesting discussion, and I encourage you to view the discussion, even if you were not able to join us in real time. The recording is posted to the Community Equity Task Force Facebook page and the Town’s YouTube page. The Equity Task Force also rereleased its survey to gauge community opinion on issues of equity in our community. Last year, this survey was distributed as the second COVID-19 spike began. Residents who completed the 2020 survey are encouraged to update the Task Force by completing it again in 2021. Take the survey here.
The Ossining Dog Census deadline is looming! We ask that everyone complete the doggie census that was mailed to all residences to help us count the dogs we have in the Town and Villages of Ossining and Briarcliff Manor, before the August 1 deadline. New York State Law requires all dogs over four months old to be licensed. Be a good pet parent by registering your dog with the Briarcliff Clerk’s Office printable form or the Ossining Clerk’s Office online form. It protects them and you!
Children entering school have other immunizations they need to receive besides the COVID-19 vaccine. The Westchester County Health Department will be offering back-to-school immunizations throughout the summer to students who qualify at the County Dept. of Health Clinics in White Plains (134 Court Street) and Yonkers (20 S. Broadway, 2nd Floor). The Yonkers location has appointments Mondays and Thursdays starting Monday, July 26 and ending Thursday, August 30 from 4pm to 7pm. The dates for the White Plains clinic can be found on the flyer below. You can call the Health Department at (914) 995-5800 to find out if you qualify for an appointment. COVID-19 vaccines are also available at these clinics, no appointment is necessary.
Assistance for those impacted by COVID-19 financial losses is still available. Renters and landlords who are not sure where to turn can use a new website from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. This website makes it easy to find rental assistance providers in our area. Visit the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and be sure to share with others who may benefit from this assistance as well.
Construction of an 873 kW community solar system is still underway at the parking lot of Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers. This system is the first canopy and community solar installation in Ossining and will provide Ossining residents access to clean renewable energy from the sun. It has been so exciting to see this system get installed! Ossining residents and organizations are encouraged to sign up for this community solar program and “go solar” while receiving a 10 percent discount on their electricity bills. The six parking lot solar canopies are being built by developer, financier and owner-operator, Ecogy Energy. Visit the PowerMarket website to participate.
Don’t forget about the many opportunities to catch local performers in Ossining and Briarcliff this summer. On Tuesdays in July, the Ossining Recreation Department offers family-friendly entertainment at 7pm in a Village park.
The Village of Ossining’s Summer Acoustic Music Series continues with performances at Market Square on Wednesday evenings at 7pm.
The Briarcliff Manor Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series wraps for the summer this Sunday, August 1 with a performance by Your Welcome at 7pm.
It’s National Farmers Market Week! Down to Earth Farmers Markets, which organizes the Ossining market, are participating in the 2021 National Farmers Market Week (August 1 - August 7) and there are fun ways for children and adults to get involved. Shop at the market this Saturday to get ready to celebrate! Children ages 12 and under are encouraged to take coloring pages home (or download here!) from the market and color them, and return one completed artistic masterpiece to the following week’s market and be entered to win a set of fruit & vegetable-themed temporary tattoos. Make sure to include your child’s name, age, and parent/guardian contact info on the back of the coloring sheet and return by the August 13 market. For the adults, get ready for a cooking challenge! (I mean, I like to color too…) Buy your dish’s ingredients from vendors at the Ossining Farmers Market and post the finished product and recipe online. Tag Down to Earth Markets on Facebook or Instagram and be entered to win a Down to Earth t-shirt. I am IN!!! If you don’t have social media, you can also e-mail your picture and recipe to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Tomorrow, Saturday, July 31, head over to Nelson Park from 11am to 4pm for a day of family fun organized by ENU Builds. This is a free event for all ages, with lots of fun activities ranging from balloon toss and tug-of-war, to yoga and Zumba. At our last Board meeting, I challenged my Board colleagues to a round of Elder Frisbee, let’s see who will win! Check out the comprehensive schedule below the poster to plan out your day. Thank you to Jermain Smith, Tamarah Bridgewater, and the whole team at ENU Builds and its partner organizations for putting together a great day in the park for our community.
Also on Saturday, July 31, New York State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick is hosting a Heritage and History Awards Celebration. Ossining’s very own Joyce Sharrock Cole will be receiving a much deserved recognition for her work preserving Ossining’s diverse history – congratulations Joyce!
The last installment of the Friends of Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center outdoor film series is tomorrow, Saturday, July 31. Rain dates will be the day after the originally scheduled date. Register here for tickets and book now as the guest count is limited.
On Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1, Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT) returns to live, in-person performances with an outdoor production of Parking Lot Plays, six short new works from WCT’s play development program. Each site-specific play integrates the environment into its story as the characters navigate the terrain of the parking lot while they tell their tales. I have the inside scoop on one of them, so from that alone, I can say it promises to be excellent. Grab your tickets now! Don’t forget to bring your own lawn chair as well!
Next Wednesday, August 4, join the Jug Tavern for Sparta Speaks 2021 at 7:30pm with a virtual presentation by art historian Suzanne Altman about Frederic Edwin Church, a prominent painter of the Hudson River School. Zoom link in the flyer below!
Artists in the Time of COVID: Paralyzed and Prolific, which explores the effect of the pandemic on art and artists, is showing at Bethany Arts Community until August 11th. I had a chance to catch the opening reception last Friday, and it was an amazing – don’t miss this!
The Youth Event Planning Task Force started its weekly meetings this week. This is open to middle and high school students and is a great way to earn community service credit. Register on Community Pass.
For all the budding Olympians out there, the Spartans swim team has registration open. Register for the Spartans team and many more recreation programs on Community Pass. I hope we’ll be cheering on an Ossining athlete at the 2024 Paris games!
There is also Junior Lifeguard Training taking place at the Ossining Community Center in August. There was a lifeguard shortage in the County this year, so this is a great way to prep for a summer job in the future. Register on Community Pass.
Next week’s Town Board meeting will be a Work Session and we are keeping to our hybrid format with members of the public having the option of joining us virtually or in person. On Tuesday, we will be continuing our discussion on the Marijuana Taxation and Regulation Act, and whether or not the Town should consider opting-out of allowing marijuana dispensaries or on-site consumption lounges. We look forward to continuing this discussion, and hopefully coming to a decision that will best serve the Ossining community. If the Town Board does decide to opt-out of either use, there will be a Local Law adoption process involving a public hearing, so there will be additional opportunity for public comment likely within the next few weeks.
I hope everyone has a great weekend. Please stay safe, get vaccinated if you are not already, or encourage a friend, family member, or neighbor to get the shot – our lives and our livelihoods truly depend on it!
--Dana
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Town Board Work Session - Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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- Last Updated: 02 August 2021 02 August 2021
Town Board Work Session
Tuesday, August 3, 2021, 7:30pm
Municipal Building, 1st Floor Boardroom, 16 Croton Avenue
Ossining, NY 10562
Members of the public may view and participate in this meeting in person or via Zoom.
Via computer or mobile app:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88332462927
Meeting ID: 883 3246 2927
Members of the public can listen to the meeting by dialing in via phone:
(929) 205-6099
Work Session Agenda (rev. 8/2/21):
1. Departmental Report - Lynn Muller, Senior Nutrition Program Site Director
2. Louis Engel Park Beach Water Quality Testing Update - Gareth Hougham, Ph.D.
3. Proposal for Social Media, Communications, Community Partnerships and Equity Task Force - Acacia Mauriello, LocalBlue Solutions
4. Discussion - Local Law to amend Chapter 136 of the Town Code regarding temporary outdoor dining permits
5. Discussion - New York State Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act
Town Board Regular Meeting - Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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- Last Updated: 23 July 2021 23 July 2021
Town Board Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 27, 2021, 7:30pm
Municipal Building, 1st Floor Boardroom, 16 Croton Avenue
Ossining, NY 10562
Members of the public may view and participate in this meeting in person or via Zoom.
Via computer or mobile app:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84835005058?pwd=ZG5Fd1hpaUIwc3I1V1pJQ2pUWVlBdz09
Please note password for this meeting: 643124
Members of the public can listen to the meeting by dialing in via phone:
Meeting ID: 848 3500 5058
(929) 205-6099
Meeting Agenda: pdf 07 27 21 Regular Meeting (244 KB)
pdf Town of Ossining Voucher Detail 07 27 2021 (33 KB)
Supervisor's Update - Friday, July 23, 2021
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- Last Updated: 23 July 2021 23 July 2021
It’s a two concert weekend! Does it get any better than that? Start your weekend tonight at the Louis Engel Park stage for Pablito starting at 7pm. Food Truck Fridays and Craft Beverage Corral officially kick off at 5pm, and make sure to come early, there were a few sellouts last Friday night! Tonight’s food truck line up includes Wanna Empanada, Westchester Burger, Brothers Fish & Chips, EMB Rice Balls, Rockland’s Kettle Corn, Bazodee Street Foods, and Wrappers Delight. Pouring alongside Sing Sing Kill Brewery at the Craft Beverage Corral will be Soul Brewing Company.
The food truck, craft beverage, and concert fun continues Sunday afternoon with the rescheduled performance of The Thornwoods. Food Truck Sundays start a bit earlier than on Fridays, at 3pm with EMB Rice Balls, Cravin Jamaican, Kinwich, and Pizza Vitale. Sing Sing Kill Brewery will be back with Duncan’s Abbey as their guest pourer in the Craft Beverage Corral. The Thornwoods will take the stage at 5pm. There is a slight chance of rain Sunday evening, but we are hopeful the rain will hold out until the concert is over. What a great way to start and end your weekend!
We have a great summer of music lined up, so mark your calendars! Thank you to the Greater Ossining Chamber of Commerce, Mike and Miriam Risko, Sing Sing Kill Brewery and our Recreation Superintendent for organizing this amazing set of events for our community, and to all the sponsors for helping underwrite it.
And did you know that the Riskos are world famous? Congratulations to Mike and Miriam on your recognition as Best Community Retail Store in the world and a Top 100 Dealer by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM). Ossining is lucky to have dedicated small business owners – Mike and Miriam you put us on the map!
We are going to be taking advantage of some of these community events this summer to bring the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, Sustainable Ossining, to the people! As we get close to finalizing a draft of this Comprehensive Plan with sustainability elements, we will be holding public engagement efforts throughout the summer to hear from you on your priorities for the action plan. This is the “to do list” that will be derived from the goals, objectives, and strategies identified in the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, Town staff and consultants, and other important stakeholders have been fine tuning these recommendations based upon input from the community throughout the process and best practices in the field of planning. We are excited to continue bringing to life these ideas for a new vision for Ossining to the people of Ossining. If you see a Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee member, or a poster board looking for feedback at a local business in the coming weeks, please take a moment to let us know what you think we should prioritize. Committee Members Marisa Caruso and Gareth Hougham will be at the Summer Concert Series and St. Augustine’s festival this weekend with poster boards in hand for your feedback, make sure to stop by and say hi! Visit the Sustainable Ossining website to learn more, and stay tuned for more information to come very soon.
Unfortunately, we are starting to see an uptick in COVID-19 cases in the past few weeks, which is unsettling at best. The fast spreading delta variant is of concern, and as the CDC has shared, this has quickly become a pandemic of the unvaccinated. Although it has been disturbing to learn of breakthrough infections, the data shows that the vaccine is highly effective against getting COVID-19, but most importantly, it is nearly always effective against severe illness and death. Virtually 99% of the recent hospitalizations and deaths of COVID-19 are among those who were not yet fully vaccinated. Getting vaccinated helps protect you, and your family members, especially if they are unable to get vaccinated, like children under 12 years old. This is especially important for college students returning to school in the fall - you are starting to run out of time to receive your one-dose or two-dose series of the vaccine and allow two weeks for maximum effectiveness. Please also remember to exercise caution if you are unvaccinated or suffer from immune related health conditions by wearing a mask when indoors or in large crowds.
There are many local options for getting vaccinated – there is really no excuse at this point! Be sure to follow OVAC’s Facebook page as they continue to have vaccines available. Additionally, there are pop-ups happening today and this weekend:
Children entering school have other immunizations they need to receive besides the COVID-19 vaccine. The Westchester County Health Department will be offering back-to-school immunizations throughout the summer to students who qualify at the County Dept. of Health Clinics in White Plains (134 Court Street) and Yonkers (20 S. Broadway, 2nd Floor). The Yonkers location has appointments Mondays and Thursdays starting Monday, July 26 and ending Thursday, August 30 from 4pm to 7pm. The dates for the White Plains clinic can be found on the flyer below. Ossining and Briarcliff residents can call the Health Department at (914) 995-5800 to find out if you qualify for an appointment. COVID-19 vaccines are also available at these clinics, no appointment is necessary.
The Community Equity Task Force has scheduled a virtual Lunch and Learn for next Thursday, July 29 at 12noon. The Lunch and Learn will be a presentation and discussion on access to services provided by Open Door Family Medical Center and Home Run Against Drugs. Representatives from these two community organizations will be available to answer questions and provide valuable information on the services they provide and also how the pandemic illuminated gaps in access, and how they have stepped up to address those gaps. You can view the Lunch and Learn on Zoom or the discussion will be broadcast on Facebook Live – RSVP and share the Facebook event! The Equity Task Force also rereleased its survey to gauge community opinion on issues of equity in our community. Last year, this survey was distributed as the second COVID-19 spike began. Residents who completed the 2020 survey are encouraged to update the Task Force by completing it again in 2021. Take the survey here.
Yesterday, I had a chance to stop by Bike Day on Spring Street. Thank you to the Ossining Police Department and Ossining School District for organizing this fun evening for Ossining families. The Town is a huge proponent of more access for bicyclists and pedestrians on our roadways, even if just for a few hours, so it was so exciting to see Spring Street closed off for families to ride and have fun. I got a chance to say “hi” to Dr. Ann Dealy on her bike with her family, hoping for more of these fun nights this summer!
Bike Day ended with Chess Night at Market Square – mark your calendars for a few more upcoming chess nights, all levels and ages are welcome!
My first stop this weekend is going to be back to Market Square for the Farmers Market. This time of year, seasonal produce is just about at its peak with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, greens galore, and more summer squash than you know what to do with! It is so great that here in Ossining we have great access to local, seasonal foods right in downtown. If you haven’t already, be sure to sign up for weekly e-mail updates from Down To Earth Markets so you can start your shopping planning early.
Ossining and Briarcliff are full of opportunities to catch local performers this summer. On Tuesdays in July, the Ossining Recreation Department offers family-friendly entertainment at 7pm in a Village park.
The Village of Ossining’s Summer Acoustic Music Series kicked off this week. Performances will take place in Market Square on Wednesday evenings at 7pm.
The Briarcliff Chamber of Commerce is also bringing the summer fun! Music fans are invited to Law Park Field for a concert series starting July 11th and continuing every Sunday until August 1st.
The Ossining Dog Census continues! We ask that everyone complete the doggie census that was mailed to all residences to help us count the dogs we have in the Town and Villages of Ossining and Briarcliff Manor. New York State Law requires all dogs over four months old to be licensed. Our Town Clerk Sue Donnelly is estimating we have seen about 5% compliance with the dog license regulations – we can do better than that Ossining and Briarcliff! Be a good pet parent by registering your dog with the Briarcliff Clerk’s Office printable form or the Ossining Clerk’s Office online form. It protects them and you!
Speaking of furry friends, the Village of Ossining has been working with the Cat Protection Council of Westchester to help better care for the feral cat colonies in Ossining. Please refrain from feeding free-roaming cats on public property, it may seem like a nice thing to do, but it is actually harmful to these cats as the Cat Protection Council attempts to move them to more appropriate locations off public property. Thank you for your cooperation!
Construction of an 873 kW community solar system is underway at the parking lot of Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers. This system is the first canopy and community solar system in Ossining and will provide Ossining residents access to clean renewable energy from the sun. It has been so exciting to see this system get installed! Ossining residents and organizations are encouraged to sign up for this community solar program and “go solar” while receiving a 10 percent discount on their electricity bills. The six parking lot solar canopies are being built by developer, financier and owner-operator, Ecogy Energy. Visit the PowerMarket website to participate.
Another way to “green” your environmental footprint is to participate in the EnergySmart Homes program. EnergySmart Homes is brought to you by a partnership of Sustainable Westchester and NYSERDA, with one simple mission: help local homeowners learn about improved clean energy choices for their homes. This community outreach program connects you to local heating and cooling and energy efficiency experts who offer the latest clean energy technologies including air source and geothermal heat pumps and energy efficiency improvements. With EnergySmart Homes Westchester, the path to a more energy-efficient home is straightforward, headache-free, and affordable. Sign up today by calling (914) 242-4725 ext. 122 or visiting the Sustainable Westchester website.
Historic Hudson River Towns and all its member communities, which include the Villages of Briarcliff, Ossining, and the Town of Ossining, worked with the company TravelStorys to develop a driving tour of communities along the Hudson, north of the Mario Cuomo Bridge. The tour app is available for free via the TravelStorys app. Check out the tour!
HORAC Ministries is holding a summer camp for all ages, with events free to the community and lunch-to-go served daily at 12pm. See the comprehensive calendar below – next week’s theme is a non-profit showcase.
A new exhibit opened last week at Bethany Arts Community. Artists in the Time of COVID: Paralyzed and Prolific explores the effect of the pandemic on art and artists. The show will run until August 11th. The opening reception is planned for tonight July 23rd from 6:00-8:00. More information is available on the Bethany Arts Community website. There are also camp programs still available at Bethany Arts Community over the coming weeks, including their Camp Weird (and Wonderful!), the Camp of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and Show Camp with Theater O. To view upcoming dates and register, visit the Bethany Arts Community calendar.
St. Augustine’s Italian Festival is scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday July 24th and 25th. This event was cancelled last year and we are excited to see its return.
Shattemuc Yacht Club is hosting a ladies’ kayak day (with gentlemen welcome!) on July 25th to support the SPCA of Westchester. Bring your kayak, canoe, or paddle board for a $25 all inclusive (drinks and food) day! RSVP to Dé DeSousa at (914) 755-6292 and or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. This is one of my favorite annual events! Hope to see you there!
The next walking tour of the historic Sparta neighborhood at the south end of Ossining will take place on Sunday, July 25. The tour will begin at the Jug Tavern (Rockledge Avenue and Revolutionary Road, behind the CVS) at 1 p.m. with an introduction to the history of the area. Participants will then walk about six blocks through the neighborhood learning about the historic homes in the landmarked district; the tour will end at around 3 p.m. Dr. Alan Stahl, a neighborhood resident who teaches in the History Department of Princeton University and has served as chair of the Village of Ossining Historic Preservation Commission, will lead the tour. Future tours for this year are scheduled for August 15 and September 19. The tour is free, but participation is limited to 20 people. For a reservation or further information, go to the Jug Tavern website: www.jugtavern.org.
Just think: you can start your day with a paddle, eat lunch at Shattemuc, check out Historic Sparta, and end up at Engel Park for the food trucks and Concert. What a day on the river in Ossining!
Edgemont Robotics and UrbanLegacy.org is hosting a Summer Hacker’s Camp for Black Teens (7th to 10th grade). The program will take place in New Rochelle, but does not have a residency requirement. For additional information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 914-227-3923.
Please mark your calendars for two upcoming events focused on youth leadership, starting with the Influence for Change Symposium on Tuesday, July 27 from 10am to 3pm via Zoom. This is open to all high school students, but remember to register!
More local, in Ossining, the Youth Event Planning Task Force begins meeting weekly on July 28. This is open to middle and high school students and is a great way to earn community service credit. Register on Community Pass.
Wednesday, July 28 will be the 30th Anniversary Bike Ride honoring the anniversary of the South County Trailway. RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to take part!
Next Saturday, July 31, join ENU Builds for a day of family fun fun fun for all ages at Nelson Park, starting at 11am. Elder Frisbee sounds right up my alley. Thank you to the many community partners helping to bring this engaging event to our community—you won’t want to miss it!
Also on Saturday, July 31, New York State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick is hosting a Heritage and History Awards Celebration. Ossining’s very own Joyce Sharrock Cole will be receiving a much deserved recognition for her work preserving Ossining’s diverse history – congratulations Joyce!
Friends of Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center is hosting an outdoor film series. The next installment is on Saturday, July 31. Rain dates will be the day after the originally scheduled date. Register here for tickets and book now as the guest count is limited. Hilltop Hanover Farm is a great place to get some local produce, too! U-Pick this weekend includes flowers, sunflowers, and cucumbers on Saturday from 10am to 3pm. Grab a bucket at the Farm Stand and head down to the fields, or if you prefer to let the experts pick for you, they have a great assortment of seasonal produce to purchase at the Farm Stand, too.
On Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1, Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT) returns to live, in-person performances with an outdoor production of Parking Lot Plays, six short new works from WCT’s play development program. Each site-specific play integrates the environment into its story as the characters navigate the terrain of the parking lot while they tell their tales. I have the inside scoop on one of them, so from that alone, I can say it promises to be excellent. Grab your tickets now!
There will be a Summer Afternoon Clay camp scheduled with two sessions in August. Register on Community Pass for your kids to flex their creative muscles before school starts!
Check out some of the excellent work from other Cedar Lane Arts Center classes. These students show off their newly learned techniques of incorporating texture in water color using kosher salt, Kandinsky circles employing color mixing with each child only given 3 primary colors – magenta, cyan and yellow, and symbolism art, in the style of Andy Warhol, flags for Independence Day. Thank you CLAC Instructor Cathy Carabee Faiella for sharing these great works!
We are back to our Town Board meetings this week with a Legislative Session on Tuesday at 7:30pm. Residents can join via Zoom, or in person in the First Floor Boardroom at 16 Croton Avenue. If you do choose to join us in person, please remember that if you are not vaccinated, you must wear a mask during the meeting. As a reminder, our offices continue to be open close to regular hours 9am to 4:30pm every weekday. If you are visiting us at the Municipal Building at 16 Croton, all services are available to you on the first floor – no walking up the stairs! We are here, and ready to serve you, please stop on by!
--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!