September 12, 2025 Edition
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upcoming event
Get Ready to Rock the ‘Dale This SundayJoin the Village of Scarsdale and the Scarsdale Business Alliance this Sunday, September 14, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., for Rock the ’Dale, part of Destination Scarsdale, alongside the Farmers Market. Enjoy live music by Songs for Seeds, Conversing with Oceans, Louise in Trouble, The Del Bocas, Hot Lunch, and The Modtones, plus food, the Scarsdale Farmers Market, and family activities like face painting and crafts. Learn more and view the lineup here. Save the dates for more Destination Scarsdale events this fall: Community Health Day (Sunday 9/21), Paint the Dale: A Community Mural Event with Family Fun Activities (Sunday 10/12), and Public Safety Day (Sunday 11/2). |
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village spotlight
Scarsdale Commemorates the 24th Anniversary of September 11On the morning of September 11, Scarsdale officials, Village staff, first responders, and community members gathered at the Public Safety Building to honor those lost on, and in the aftermath of, the September 11, 2001 attacks. Fire Captain Francis Sheehan led the ceremony, with remarks from Mayor Justin Arest. Retired FDNY firefighter Kevin Grace performed “America the Beautiful” and “Amazing Grace” on bagpipes, and Scarsdale High School junior Oliver Tetlock sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America.” Twenty-four years later, Scarsdale will never forget. |
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meeting recap
September 9, 2025 Village Board Work Session & Meeting SummaryOn September 9, 2025, the Village Board held a work session and regular meeting. The work session focused on replacing the Police Department’s decades-old dispatch and records system; Chief DelBene recommended (see memo) Central Square’s Pro Suite as the most cost-effective sole-source option, with a resolution to be considered September 30. At the regular meeting, the Mayor offered remarks on Labor Day, Patriot Day, and school safety, and a public hearing was held on a proposed law to add commercial tree licenses to Chapter 281 of the Village Code; the Board will public feedback before voting at a future meeting. The Board reappointed Town Assessor Victoria Sirota and Toby Levin to the Board of Assessment Review, appointed Melissa Chai to the Arts Advisory Council, and passed resolutions authorizing an AT&T lease, scheduling a hearing on downtown parking regulations, amending advisory board eligibility, approving a SCADA maintenance contract, and executing traffic safety and intermunicipal agreements with Westchester County. The meeting concluded with public comment and announcement of the future meeting schedule. Watch the full meetings and view agendas here. |
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in service to scarsdale
SPD and SFD Mark Promotions, New Hires, and a Historic FirstMonday, September 8, was a landmark day for Scarsdale’s Police and Fire Departments, marked by promotions, new hires, and a bit of history. SPD celebrated the promotion of Patricia Arcesi to lieutenant — the first woman in Scarsdale history to hold that rank. Arcesi, who joined SPD in 2012 after starting her law enforcement career in Mount Kisco, previously served as a detective and sergeant. Three SPD members were also promoted: Justin Wilder and Nicholas Kringas to sergeant, and Antony Galindo to detective and Computer Systems Administrator. SPD further welcomed three new officers: Coleman Murphy, Manuel Vega, and Philip Del Bene, each bringing prior NYPD, EMS, and public safety experience. SFD introduced its newest firefighter, Nicholas Camardella, a Greenburgh native and certified EMT who previously served as a Greenwich police officer. The Village congratulates all honorees and thanks them for their continued service to the community. |
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resident resources
Final Assessment Roll for Town/Village Available September 15The final Assessment Roll for the Town/Village of Scarsdale, County of Westchester, State of New York, for the 2025 assessment year has been completed and verified by the Assessor. A certified copy will be available on the Village website (scarsdale.gov) beginning Monday, September 15. |
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resident resources
Reminder: Food Scrap Recycling Is Part of Your Weekly Sanitation ServiceScarsdale offers free curbside food-scrap pickup—just register (online or by emailing composting@scarsdale.gov) to be added to the route. Put your Village-approved bin out by 7:00 AM on your first trash day. Need supplies? Starter kits and compostable bags are available online or at the Recycling Center Office, 110 Secor Rd, Mon–Sat 8:00 AM–3:00 PM. Prefer drop-off? Bring food scraps to the Recycling Center (Mon–Sat, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM)—no registration required. For more information, visit scarsdale.gov/foodscrap. |
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community spotlight
Scarsdale Cub Scouts Welcome Families at Open HouseOn Sunday, September 7, Scarsdale Cub Scouts Pack 440 hosted an Open House at the Weinberg Nature Center for boys and girls in grades K–5. Families enjoyed riding “smoothie bikes,” an animal show featuring reptiles and amphibians, and a Scout-built catapult demonstration from Troop 4. The evening concluded around the fire with Mayor Justin Arest and Deputy Mayor Dara Gruenberg, who joined the Scouts for s’mores and shared reflections on public service. |
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upcoming event
Fall Fun Awaits: Scarecrow Making Hayday Returns October 4Join the Scarsdale Recreation Department for its annual Fall Scarecrow Making Hayday on Saturday, October 4, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Scarsdale Pool Complex (rain date October 5). Families can build life-size scarecrows, enjoy playground time, crafts, animal visits from the Weinberg Nature Center, DJ entertainment, and included food and drinks. Please bring clothing or accessories to dress your scarecrow; straw, pantyhose, and string will be provided. Admission is $70 per family (up to four participants), $10 for each additional person, and $25 for each additional scarecrow. Advance registration is required and non-refundable. Register here. |
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SCARSDALE LiBRARYComing Up at the LibraryThe Library continues its Women and Money Roundtable series this month with two sessions: Investing with Intention on Tuesday, September 16, at 1:30 PM (register here) and Building a Financial Plan That Works on Tuesday, September 30, at 1:30 PM (register here). On Thursday, September 18, join Thursday Together: Accessible Games and Activities at 1:00 PM — a welcoming social hour with games for day habilitation groups, those in congregate housing, and anyone receiving special care at home (register here). Later that day at 2:00 PM, conductor and music scholar Harold Rosenbaum presents A Concise History of Western Music, a lively 60-minute tour through classical music history with piano demonstrations and Q&A (register here). |
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Upcoming Meetings at Village Hall- Tuesday, September 16, 7 p.m.: Committee for Historic Preservation
- Wednesday, September 17, 7 p.m.: Planning Board Meeting
- Monday, September 29, 7 p.m.: Board of Architectural Review
- Tuesday, September 30, 6 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Work Session
- Tuesday, September 30, 8 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Business Meeting
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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