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VILLAGE SPOTLIGHT Budget Process Continues with Two More Work SessionsAs part of ongoing Fiscal Year 2027 budget discussions, the Village Board of Trustees and Village Staff held two more work sessions earlier this week. On Tuesday, January 20, the Department of Public Works made a presentation, which can viewed here. On Thursday, January 22, there were presentations by the Building Department, the Police Department and the Fire Department. The complete budget calendar can be found here, and all meeting recordings will be posted here. The next two budget work sessions will be held on Tuesday, January 27 and Tuesday, February 10, both at 5 p.m. The meeting on the 26th will feature preliminary budget discussions with Village organizations. Residents may attend in person or via Zoom.
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VILLAGE SPOTLIGHT ICYMI: Volunteer Opportunities on Boards, Councils and CommitteesThe Personnel Committee of the Village Board of Trustees invites residents who are interested in serving on Village Boards, Councils, and Committees to submit their names for consideration. The Village seeks candidates who bring a broad range of experiences and perspectives. New terms will begin on April 6. Applications must be submitted on or before February 13. Applications may be submitted online or by mailing or hand-delivering a printed application addressed to Attn: Trustee Kofman, Village Hall, 1001 Post Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Scarsdale residents may recommend individuals for consideration or seek additional information by contacting Trustee Kofman at jkofman@scarsdale.gov or Deputy Mayor Gruenberg at dgruenberg@scarsdale.gov. For administrative assistance, contact Taylor Emanuel at 914-722-1175 or temanuel@scarsdale.gov. To review the full guidelines for membership, terms of office, and member responsibilities for Scarsdale’s Citizen Boards, Councils, and Committees, click here.
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VILLAGE SPOTLIGHT Second Installment of School Taxes Due January 31The second installment of school tax bill payments are due January 31. You can pay your bill directly to the Village of Scarsdale online here. For a list of dates and guidelines for paying Village, School and Westchester County taxes, click here. Sign up here to receive tax receipts, bills and reminders via email. For questions about your taxes, please call the Treasurer’s Office at 914-722-1170 or email treasurer@scarsdale.gov.
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RECREATION SPOTLIGHT ICYMI: Registration Open for 56th Annual 15K/4-Mile RacesThe Scarsdale Recreation Department’s Annual 15K and 4-mile Races are back for the 56th year! Join us on Sunday, March 22 for either the 4-mile race at 9:15 a.m. or the 15K race at 9:30 a.m. Visit the race website and register online here. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome! Early bird registration ($30 plus processing fees) ends February 15, while regular registration ($45 plus fees) ends March 22. Participants will set out from Scarsdale High School through Fox Meadow and Greenacres before returning to SHS to finish on the track. Virtual 15K and 4-mile races are also available for those who cannot or do not wish to participate in person.
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LIBRARY SPOTLIGHT Read For the Gold Kids’ Winter Reading ChallengeFor the entire month of February, babies through fifth-graders can participate in the Scarsdale Public Library’s Read for the Gold Winter Reading Challenge. The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Italy, where athletes will compete in fun sports like skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating. Celebrate by logging your reading during the month of February and earning Olympic-inspired badges throughout the month. Can you earn a gold medal and read 300 minutes? Register here.
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SCARSDALE LIBRARYComing Up at the LibraryThe Scarsdale Library continues to be a hub for the community and offers diverse programming. Visit the library’s calendar for more.
Author Talk: “Backpack, Jacket, Surfboard” with Graham Broyd Tuesday, January 27, 7 p.m. Join us to hear stories from Graham Broyd, who sold his scholarship ticket in 1980, bought a one-way flight to Los Angeles, and set off to hitchhike across America. Register here. Tunes in Bloom Concert Saturday, January 31, 2 p.m. Indulge your love of music at this winter concert showcasing the myriad musical talents of local youth and guest performers. Register here. Author Talk: Motion Dazzle with Jocelyn Cox Monday, February 2, 7 p.m. “Motion Dazzle: A Memoir of Motherhood, Loss, and Skating on Thin Ice” follows Cox’s journey as an athlete, coach, then caregiver when her mother was diagnosed with dementia even while Cox was becoming a mother herself. Register here.
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Upcoming Meetings at Village Hall- Monday, January 26, 7 p.m.: Board of Architectural Review
- Tuesday, January 27, 5 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Work Session (Budget)
- Tuesday, January 27, 8 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Business Meeting
- Wednesday, January 28, 7 p.m.: Planning Board
- Monday, February 9, 7 p.m.: Board of Architectural Review
- Tuesday, February 10, 5 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Work Session (Budget)
- Tuesday, February 10, 8 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Business Meeting
- Wednesday, February 11, 7 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals
- Monday, February 23, 7 p.m.: Board of Architectural Review
- Tuesday, February 24, 7 p.m.: Committee for Historic Preservation
- Tuesday, February 24, 8 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Business Meeting
- Wednesday, February 25, 7 p.m.: Planning Board
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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Quick Updates - Village Hall Will Be Closed:
- Thursday, February 12, 2026: Lincoln's Birthday
- Monday, February 16, 2026: President's Day
- Sign up for Notify Me to subscribe to various notifications from the village.
- Register for Everbridge to receive emergency alerts.
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Wondering If You Missed Something? Go to the Village website to find past issues of Scarsdale Official here. Not a subscriber yet? Click HERE to subscribe to Scarsdale Official! Have ideas? Contact Todd Sliss at Tsliss@scarsdale.gov to share feedback.
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