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October 10, 2025 Edition

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upcoming event
Paint the ’Dale Rescheduled to October 26

Due to expected rain this weekend, Paint the ’Dale: A Community Mural Project has been rescheduled to Sunday, October 26, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM at Chase Park. Residents may notice early mural setup in the park as preparations begin for the event, which will feature art activities for all ages, family crafts, and the “We ♥ Scarsdale” experience. Presented as part of the Destination Scarsdale series in collaboration with the Arts Advisory Council, Human Relations Council, and Scarsdale Business Alliance. Learn more at scarsdale.gov/paintthedale.

Parade

upcoming event
Annual Halloween Parade – October 29 at Chase Park

The Scarsdale Department of Parks, Recreation, and Conservation invites all ghosts and goblins to join the annual Halloween Parade on Wednesday, October 29, at Chase Park. Festivities kick off at 3:30 PM with live entertainment, followed by the parade lineup at 3:45 PM. The parade will loop around Harwood Court, with more fun to follow—including performances by Bubble Show Plus and a magician. Registration is required:  scarsdale.gov/catalog.

pool

upcoming meeting
Dive Into the Future: Scarsdale Pool Complex Presentation – October 29

The Village of Scarsdale invites residents to a presentation on the future of the Scarsdale Pool Complex on Wednesday, October 29, at 7:00 PM in Rutherford Hall. The project team will share the 100% schematic design package, renderings of a possible indoor/outdoor facility, construction cost estimates, updated market analysis, projected operational expenses, and long-term financing options including tax implications. No decisions will be made at this meeting; the goal is to present the design, begin the public feedback process, and gather community input to guide next steps. Residents may attend in person or join virtually via Zoom at https://scarsdale.zoom.us/j/93183703358. For previous updates and documents, visit scarsdale.gov/poolproject.

October 7 Commemoration

Mayor and Deputy Mayor Join October 7 Commemoration

Westchester County marked the two-year anniversary of the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel with a solemn ceremony on Sunday, October 5, at Temple Israel Center in White Plains. Scarsdale Mayor Justin Arest and Deputy Mayor Dara Gruenberg joined County Executive Ken Jenkins and other regional leaders in honoring the lives lost and calling for the safe return of all hostages. Reflecting on the occasion, Jenkins noted, “Though this tragedy occurred thousands of miles away, we grieve here at home—in our synagogues, schools, and neighborhoods—because when members of our extended family suffer, we suffer with them. This evening is about more than remembrance. It is about standing together as a community—Jews, non-Jews, and all neighbors alike—to say with one voice that we will not forget, and we will not allow hatred to tear at the fabric of who we are.”

calea

public safety
SPD Undergoing CALEA Accreditation Assessment

From November 3–6, the Scarsdale Police Department will undergo an on-site assessment by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA®) as part of its ongoing accreditation process. Community members are invited to provide input through CALEA’s Public Access Portal at https://cimrs2.calea.org/797, by emailing calea@calea.org, or by mail to CALEA®, 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320, Gainesville, VA 20155. Scarsdale was the first municipal police agency in Westchester County to achieve CALEA accreditation in 1990 and remains one of only two departments in the county to maintain this distinction. For questions or to review the accreditation standards, contact Sergeant Wanderman at 914-722-1200 or visit the Public Safety Building lobby.

Mid Autumn

village spotlight
Student Organization Bridges Language and Cultural Gaps for Seniors

Intergenerational Impacts, a student-run volunteer organization that helps Chinese-speaking seniors access community resources and events, hosted its second annual Mid-Autumn Festival at the Scarsdale Library on Saturday, October 4. The event celebrated cultural exchange and community connection, featuring performances, mooncakes, and crafts. Mayor Justin Arest, Deputy Mayor Dara Gruenberg, and Assemblymember Amy Paulin attended in support of the initiative. Scarsdale High School and Rye Country Day School students Adrian Wang, Steven Ren, Jason Ren, Brian Zhou, and Felix Mao spoke on behalf of Intergenerational Impacts, alongside Scarsdale Chinese Senior Association President Hu Xiaoxia, highlighting the group’s mission to strengthen intergenerational and cross-cultural understanding in Scarsdale.

seniors

senior programs
Vital Aging Fair and Fall Senior Programs

The 9th Annual Vital Aging Fair returns to the Scarsdale Library on Monday, October 27, 11:00 AM–2:30 PM. Meet senior-focused vendors (including first responders) through 12:30 PM, enjoy a light lunch at 12:45 PM with a performance by Yara Hoppenstein (’40s–’70s), and enter the raffle. Register for the event through the Scarsdale Library: scarsdalelibrary.org/event/vital-aging-fair-121119. 

The Scarsdale Senior Club has a full October lineup at the Girl Scout House—talks, films, crafts, outings, and weekly fitness classes.  For a full list of programs, view the October Senior Club Newsletter or the Senior Club catalog. RSVP to Maida Silver at msilver@scarsdale.gov for most programs (not required for Chinese Association gatherings or exercise classes).

basketball

recreation feature
Adult Basketball Open Gym Returns to Scarsdale Middle School

Get back on the court this fall! The Scarsdale Recreation Department’s Adult Basketball Open Gym is back at Scarsdale Middle School on select Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30–9:30 PM in October and November. The program is for residents only and costs $5 per session at the door.
Upcoming dates: October 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 and November 6, 13, 20.

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SCARSDALE LiBRARY

Coming Up at the Library

  • Aging in Place: A Guide to Growing Older at Home – Thursday, Oct. 16, 1 PM
    Learn from elder law attorney Lauren C. Enea, Esq. about home safety, financial planning, and Medicaid options. Register.

  • Movie Screening & Discussion: Senso (1954) – Friday, Oct. 17, 2 PM
    Join Marcus Renna for a screening and discussion of this operatic historical tragedy. Register.

  • Asian Movie Matinee: A Great Divide (2023) – Saturday, Oct. 18, 1 PM
    Presented with OCA-WHV and the Westchester Human Rights Commission, exploring discrimination and resilience in the Asian community. Register.

  • Film Screening & Director Q&A: Call Me Dancer – Sunday, Oct. 19, 1 PM
    Hybrid event with director Leslie Shampaine and dancer Manish Chauhan, tracing a Mumbai performer’s journey toward his dreams. Register.

Upcoming Meetings at Village Hall

  • Tuesday, October 7, 7 p.m.: Planning Board Meeting
  • Wednesday, October 8, 7 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals
  • Tuesday, October 14, 8 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Business Meeting
  • Wednesday, October 8, 7 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals
  • Monday, October 20, 7 p.m.: Board of Architectural Review
  • Tuesday, October 21, 7 p.m.: Committee for Historic Preservation
  • Wednesday, October 22, 7 p.m.: Planning Board
  • Tuesday, October 28, 8 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Business Meeting
  • Wednesday, October 29, 7 p.m.: Scarsdale Pool Complex Presentation

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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