Supervisor’s Weekly Update

Happy Friday everyone. I hope I will be seeing some of you at any one of the four opportunities to join in cleaning up and removing invasive species during the Riverkeeper sweep on  Saturday morning.

Riverkeeper Sweep

Register at Riverkeeper.org for more information.

 

This Saturday at 2:30 PM at the corner of State Street and aqueduct, there will be a street naming in honor of Dr. George W Hill.

Dr. Hill has made a real impact on the lives of Ossining residents especially our Black community, not only during his life, his impact and Legacy continue to this day.  He started  the Cooperative scholarship fund to help many black youth pursue higher education. Dr Hill was also known for helping many black youth find employment in their chosen fields. 

He was the first black attending physician at a hospital in Westchester and was dedicated to providing access to quality medical care for the black community. He founded the Ossining Negro Civic Organization, fought for fair housing and so much more which you can find out about on the Village of Ossining’s Historian section of the Village of Ossining’s site.

 

On Saturday at 2:30 PM there will be a big rally in Cortlandt against Holtec, the company decommissioning Indian Point who intends to release 1,000,000 gallons of radioactive water into the Hudson river. Join Riverkeeper, Clearwater, Local, State and National Representatives as well as many other organizations and community members in protesting this travesty. 

 

This Saturday Green Ossining will be having their semi annual tag sale with over 60 locations throughout Ossining.

Please visit www.greenossining.org/tag sale for a map of all of the locations.

Community-Wide Tag Sale

 Town of Ossining EAC new members

Students on the EAC will have the opportunity to learn about meaningful environmental issues and explore town policies, such as the protection of our trees, wetlands and other natural resources.

The EAC meets monthly where student participation is encouraged. M.S. and H.S. members are given opportunities to create impactful, self-driven projects.  All volunteer work counts towards community service hours.

If you are a 6th-10th grader from Anne M. Dorner Middle School or Ossining High School and are interested in joining the EAC, please submit a letter with your contact information, and reasons for wanting to join the committee to Mitzi Elkes, Town of Ossining EAC Chairperson, .

We are excited to hear from you and thank you for your interest in the Town of Ossining Environmental Advisory Committee!

That’s all from me as your Town Supervisor! For upcoming events and more, click here to go to the blog.Be sure to check out our new 2023 waste and recycling calendar for changes to your pickup schedule - or, better yet, download the Recycle Right app if you have not already done so. It’s the easiest way to stay current with waste and recycling schedules. Click here to download forAndroid and here for iOS.

Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
- Liz

 


Here are some but not all of the many events going on and around the Town of Ossining

On the first Friday of the month, the community is on the move. Amazing art on exhibits, business pop-ups, fantastic food choices from around the globe, craft beer, live comedy shows, improv, live music, stage plays, and more. Meet new friends and neighbors. Supporting local businesses, shopping small, or simply taking in the sights... and visit a place you have never been... don’t miss out!

 

This Friday is the FIRST FRIDAY in Ossining!
Join us at the bookstore for (s)mother stories storytelling & performance of raw motherhood; centering narratives of caregiving and caretaking, mothering and fathering, parenting children and parenting ourselves Today Friday May 5 at 7 PM at the Hudson Valley Books for Humanity  

 

Discover the magic of Bethany Arts Community’s second annual WoodFest! Come experience the joy and wonder of the natural world, brought to life through the skillful hands of artisans. WoodFest has something for everyone, from handcrafted creations, to wood sculpture demonstrations, to wood-crafting activities for all! Enjoy a day of celebration with live music, art, activities, and games for the whole family!

 

Discover and shop for handmade gifts perfect for Mom from the local artists and makers of the Northeast Etsy Artists Collective. You will find a curated selection of jewelry, original artwork and cards, soaps and bath products, accessories, spring knitwear and much more! 

 

The I love my park day will be Saturday May 6 starting at 10 AM on the old Croton Aqueduct in Croton & Ossining. Learn how to identify invasive plants and so much more. 

 

The world-renowned Cassatt String Quartet returns to Bethany for an afternoon reverie of music .Saturday, May 13, 2023, 4-6PM (4pm Wine & Cheese Art Reception | 5pm Concert)

 

Spring is (mostly) here and it's time to get back to work cleaning and restoring our historic grave markers in Dale and Sparta Cemeteries. The Ossining Historic Cemeteries Conservancy starts their season on Saturday, May 13th, from 9:00 am to Noon at Dale Cemetery in Ossining.  All ages and experience levels are welcome - equipment and instruction are provided.  Be sure to follow the yellow arrow signs from the entrances to find the location in the cemetery. So mark your calendars and bring your friends - it's a lot of fun too!  Students can get community service credits. For more information or questions, email .  Check them out on Facebook or their website: ossininghistoriccemeteries.org.

 

The AMD PTA is holding their spring fundraiser a life in motion, photography mini family photo sessions, the dates available are April 20- May 13

  

 

Neighbors Link will be offering free immigration legal help, please call ahead at 914-527-5994

 

On May 20th fix your broken but beloved furniture for free at the Joseph Caputo community center from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M.

 


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