Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: Watch 2 short videos of town employees in action- sideloader and paint shop.

We hope to create more short videos -to provide you with a better appreciation of the work that town employees do ... remember to pay 1st half of school taxes today

How are your tax dollars spent? Terence Brosnan, assistant cable access coordinator, produced two very interesting video’s of the Greenburgh town sign shop. He also highlights in one of the video's how the side loader truck works.. We hope that these short tapes will provide residents with a better appreciation of the work that takes place by employees every day.  We will continue to provide residents with more of these videos in the future focusing on different employees.

SIGN SHOP:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egxnEZuAiBU&t=67s

SIDELOADER Short:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/A9MZCCtMo0s

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

PS: Please pay first half of your school taxes if you haven't paid the taxes. The taxes are due today, September 30th. Town Hall is open till 7 PM. 

 

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: GREENBURGH’S YOUTH POET LAUREATE TO PERFORM AT POCANTICO CENTER.

GREENBURGH’S YOUTH POET LAUREATE TO PERFORM AT POCANTICO CENTER.

If you’re from Greenburgh and want to attend this event, email our Arts Council president Sarah Bracey White at bracey0114@aol.com and she’ll arrange for a free ticket. 

 

A Reading and Conversation With Local Poets

David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center at Pocantico

Visitor Info - https://www.rbf.org/pocantico/pocantico-center/visitor-information

Ticket price: $16.75

BUY TICKETS - https://pocantico-center.ticketleap.com/hudson-valley-writers-center-poet-laureate-reading/

Join us at The Pocantico Center to celebrate and honor local poets, including new Westchester Poet Laureate Phylisha Villanueva; Westchester Youth Poet Laureate Harmony Hopwood; and Greenburgh Youth Poet Laureate Asa Miller. They will be joined by Westchester poets Jared Harél, author of Let Our Bodies Change the Subject, and Nina Robins, author of Supermarket Diaries, for a reading and a conversation about what makes them passionate about writing, reading, and presenting poetry to audiences all over the county.

This event will be followed by a reception, which includes access to the exhibition in the DR Center gallery. Presented in partnership with the Hudson Valley Writers Center - https://writerscenter.org/.

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: Watch interview with artist whose work is exhibited at Greenburgh Town Hall art gallery.

Exhibit will be at Town Hall till the end of October.

Greenburgh Town Hall is known for our beautiful art exhibits. For over twenty years artists have displayed their artwork on our Town Hall walls on both the first and second floor.

Miriam Bernabei sits down with Kevin Gallagher, whose paintings and photographs are showing on the first floor gallery at Greenburgh Town Hall, now through the end of October, 2024. You can find Kevin's works on Etsy (KevinsCreations47) or by contacting him: KGCrafts@gmail.com

https://youtu.be/oSOk4Tfdk4I

We are so grateful to the artists who exhibit at Town Hall and make working here or stopping by to speak to town employees a more pleasant experience.

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: Friendly reminder- first half of school taxes due Monday.

click on to to the link below to learn how you can pay online.

Although the town of Greenburgh collects school taxes we have no control over how much the school tax bills are. School districts are independent of the town. We act as a tax collector for the school districts.

The first half of your school taxes are due on Monday, September 30th. Town Hall will be open till 7 PM. You can also pay your tax bill on line.  Information about tax collections and how to pay on line can be found by clicking onto the link below:

https://greenburghny.com/190/Tax-Department

PAUL FEINER

Avoid penalties--pay on time

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: Video/narrative: Greenburgh tree law explained by Aaron Schmidt -Deputy Commissioner of Planning.

If you want to learn more about the Greenburgh tree law/bamboo legislation listen to the Interview with Aaron Schmidt- link below.

WATCH VIDEO WITH AARON SCHMIDT, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF PLANNING

DISCUSSION: What residents should know about the  Greenburgh tree law, bamboo legislation and more!

https://youtu.be/JqaBxXwfxxU

•            If you are concerned with a tree or trees on a neighboring property, 

(1)          Discuss your concerns directly with your neighbor. If you have already done so, and no action has been taken, we typically recommend that you send a certified return receipt letter to the property owner, outlining the location, size, and hazardous condition of the tree(s). Include your concerns and photographs if possible, and an arborist report if one is available. Indicate you are requesting that immediate action be taken to have the tree(s) removed. Should no action be taken, any damage to persons or property resulting from the tree(s) may subject them to liability since they had been put on notice of the dangerous condition, and failed to take action. Send a copy to your insurance company.

(2)          Additionally, you may want to consider offering to help pay for the work to be done. If it’s a monetary issue, this may help.

(3)          Finally, you may want to consider contacting a land use attorney. Other residents have done this in the past when they were concerned with neighbors’ trees. The Attorney sends a strong letter and at times this has prompted the owner of the tree(s) to take action.

 

•            Steps to take to remove a tree from private property:

(1)          Refer to the following Town webpage link for step-by-step instructions - https://www.greenburghny.com/626/Town-Tree-Ordinance

 

•            Completely dead trees, and hazardous trees confirmed as such by a certified arborist, may be removed immediately in order to eliminate a hazardous condition. Most local tree service companies are aware of this. There is a requirement that a Hazard Tree Removal Permit Application be filed with the Town Forestry Officer, within five (5) days of the removal of the tree(s).

 

•            Invasive and diseased or infected/infested trees which have the capability of spreading to other, healthy trees, shall be removed and disposed of properly, and do not require any new trees to be planted as replacements.

 

•            Where the Code requires new trees to be planted on a property where trees are approved for removal, the new trees shall be a minimum 1.5-inch stem size for leaf-bearing trees, and at least 5-feet in height for needle-bearing (evergreen) trees. These sizes are readily available at local nurseries and other plant sales stores.

 

•            Why use an arborist over a landscaper? Healthy trees serve many purposes in our local community. A way for homeowners to ensure their trees stay healthy is by hiring a certified arborist. Professional, trained arborists know how to properly maintain trees for the safety of the public and the health of the tree. Trees are an investment that require proper tree care; however, pruning or removing trees, especially large trees, can be dangerous work. Tree work should be done only by those trained and equipped to work safely in trees.

 

•            Additional information concerning trees and tree care, including how to look up a local certified arborist, may be found at: https://www.treesaregood.org/

Aaron J. Schmidt Deputy Commissioner, CD&C Town of Greenburgh 914.989.1530

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: Watch short video -highlights of last weeks veterans barbeque.

A video containing highlights of our veterans barbeque at AF Veteran town park--attended by hundreds of veterans Video is under 3 minutes long --with NO speeches!

Another great night in Greenburgh. The Annual Veterans Recognition Barbecue Dinner was held on September 19, 2024, Honoring our Veterans who have served our country to protect our Freedom.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYjV-uGA8dE

There were hundreds of Veterans at the event representing all branches of our nation's military. NYS Veteran Hall of Fame Inductee WW-II USN Veteran Jean Macintosh attended the event, and was warmly greeted by all Veterans. The event was also attended by Veteran in-patients from local VA hospitals. Numerous local, and state elected officials were on hand to greet & thank the Veterans.

 

There were more than sixty volunteers at the event. The volunteers included local firefighters that did the cooking, girl scouts, boy scouts, the Town C.E.R.T. members, VA hospital staff, local Veterans, and a host of local volunteers. In addition, members of the West Point band provided live entertainment for the evening. The Girl Scouts gave each Veteran a box of cookies as they left.

 

The Veterans Advisory Committee thanked all of the dedicated Parks & Recreation staff for a fantastic event.  Committee members repeatedly said without the dedicated staff at Parks & Recreation there would be no event. Kudos to P&R for another great night.

 

This is a small way to thank our Veterans for their sacrifice to keep our nation safe & free, and to remind them that they are "Never Forgotten".

 

The link below is to a video of the night.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYjV-uGA8dE

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: Public hearing Wednesday evening on Accessory Dwelling Law.

Proposed local law and Planning Board recommendations can be found by clicking link below

The Town Board will be holding a public hearing related to a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit local law on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. This meeting will take place in the Town Hall Auditorium, located at 177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, NY and is an opportunity for residents to comment on the law.  The local law, if approved, would regulate and permit Accessory Dwelling Units in the One-Family Residence Districts, by Special Permit. 

The ADU local law, Planning Board recommendation and related documents are located at the following link:  https://greenburghny.com/603/_-Active-Applications---Town-Board

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: Membership Fair - Scarsdale Woman’s Club.

Membership fair - The Scarsdale Woman’s Club welcomes residents from all communities to learn about our fascinating and informative speakers, festive special events, and philanthropic activities. Come to the Membership Fair at our beautiful historic house, 37 Drake Road,  on Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 1 - 4 to learn all about us.

As we move into the brisker days, the Scarsdale Woman’s Club is welcoming residents from all communities to learn about our fascinating and informative speakers, festive special events, and philanthropic activities. Come to the free Membership Fair at our beautiful historic house, 37 Drake Road,  on Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 1 - 4 to learn all about us and meet some of our friendly and engaged members.

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: **SAVE THE DATE** Friends of the Greenburgh Library.

 

**SAVE THE DATE** Friends of the Greenburgh Library **SAVE THE DATE** Friends of the Greenburgh Library 2024 FALL SALE  Pre-Sale for Members Only* Friday, September 27 3pm – 7 pm *Memberships may be purchased at door Regular Sale Saturday, September 28 9:30 am – 4:30 pm --------------- Sunday, September 29 1 pm – 4:30 pm Bonus Day for Non-Profits** Monday September 30 9:30 pm – 4:30 pm **Non-Profits – proof of affiliation required. Please bring your own boxes/bags   COME SEE OUR EXTENSIVE INVENTORY CHECK OUT OUR SPECIALS CASH AND CHECKS ONLY

Greenburgh Insider: Edgemont sufficiency petition hearing tonight at 7:30 P.M.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a petition for the incorporation of the Village of Edgemont, New York has been received by the Town of Greenburgh. A hearing was held on August 30th and adjourned to tonight, September 18, at 7:30 PM AT Greenburgh Town Hall to accommodate those who could not attend the August 30th hearing.

This Public Hearing is being convened pursuant to New York Village Law § 2-204 to consider the legal sufficiency of the petition. Objections to the legal sufficiency of the petition must be in writing and signed by one or more residents of the Town. Any group of persons having one or more objections in common may make a designation in writing and signed by them, of at least one but no more than three persons, giving the full names and addresses, on whom and at which addresses all papers required to be served in connection with the proceeding for incorporation shall be served. A majority of such designees must reside in the Town.

 

            

             All persons interested in the subject of the hearing are invited to attend and be heard.

 

 Dated: August 1, 2024

 

Greenburgh, New York

 

BY ORDER OF

 

PAUL J. FEINER, SUPERVISOR

 

TOWN OF GREENBURGH

 

LISA MARIA NERO

 

TOWN CLERK

 

Edgemont Incorporation Petition 7-15-2024

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: Sad News.

The Greenburgh Town Board members and the entire Town of Greenburgh staff, mourn the loss that has befallen our dear friend and colleague, Councilman Francis Sheehan.  Early yesterday his wife, Millie Ortiz Sheehan and daughter-in-law, Diana Trochez Sheehan tragically lost their lives in a fatal car accident in White Plains.

 

We ask that you join us in expressing deepest condolences to Francis, his son and their entire family for this terrible loss. However, we ask that you honor the Sheehan family’s privacy and allow them time to grieve.  If you wish to send expressions of condolence, please send them c/o Greenburgh Town Hall, to the attention of Joan Dudek.  Thank you.

Greenburgh Insider: 2024 Election Desk: Alessandro Crocco GOP Candidate for New York State Assembly 92nd District.

 

From Alessandro Crocco For New York State Assembly

Today I met with voters to discuss the critical upcoming public hearing on the Edgemont Secession. This move could have devastating consequences for Greenburgh, leading to skyrocketing taxes, overwhelmed municipal services, insufficient public safety, and a disproportionately negative impact on poor and minority families.

Join me in taking a stand against this proposal at the Public Hearing Against the Edgemont Secession on Wednesday, September 18 at Greenburgh Town Hall, 177 Hillside Ave, at 7:30 PM.

Your voice matters!

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: Irvington HS student recalls pedestrian accident when he was in 3rd grade--sidewalk wanted on Taxter.

Link to Sebastian's presentation to Town Board Town Board approves funding for sidewalk on Taxter Road--sidewalk is currently being designed.

Earlier this year Sebastian Sage, an Irvington High School student, wrote me the following e mail highlighting a horrible experience he had in 3rd grade when he was hit by a car. Sebastian wanted to lobby the Town Board to fund a sidewalk on Taxter Road.

I invited Sebastian to speak to the Greenburgh Town Board. He spoke to the Board on Wednesday evening, September 11th, 2024. At that meeting the Town Board approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of $1,100,000 bonds to pay the cost of the construction of sidewalks at various locations-including Taxter Road. The sidewalk is currently being designed. We anticipate that the sidewalk will be constructed towards the end of next year –definitely will be completed in 2026. The link to the presentation and Town Board comments are below. Sebastian’s e mail to me is also posted.  Since 2017 the town has built or secured funding for almost 12 miles of new sidewalks. We will work hard to make our town much more pedestrian friendly. Sebastian's comments highlight the importance of the sidewalk initiative. We want to prevent accidents, serious injuries, and deaths.

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Town Supervisor

 

https://youtu.be/e7diJoB91lk

 

My name is Sebastian Sage and I was hit by a car on Taxter Road when I was in 3rd grade. The effects of this event cannot be described in words. The challenges and hurdles I had to overcome often seemed impossible and was an extremely traumatic event in my life.

Unfortunately, this story is not uncommon on this road. The countless horrifying stories that have been told to me leaves me in shambles. From kids breaking bones to other kids dying, I realized something needs to be done.

 

Recently, I have noticed that multiple people have had to walk on Taxter Road since there is no sidewalk. Seeing this reminds me of the past and scares me to think that even more people could have the same outcome as me. On Taxter Road, there are many kids and adults who need to walk along the road. Whether it is walking home from your bus stop, or walking your dog, the dangers of Taxter Road are unimaginable.

 

I have now entered high school and realize that I only have so much time left here in the town of Greenburgh. I promised myself that I needed to help my community in any way possible before I inevitably leave for college.

 

Now that I have filled you in on my story and a little about who I am, here’s my idea. A simple sidewalk along Taxter Road. By installing this, people who are walking along the road, as well as drivers, understand where people are at all times. As you know, Taxter Road is very narrow and has multiple blind spots. Accordingly, drivers may need to swerve violently at times in case of an emergency that could cause a lot of harm to the driver too. It is also very hard to see people at night and this is a major problem. By installing a sidewalk, I think we could save the lives of the people of Greenberg and prevent accidents.

 

Please let me know your thoughts on this topic and let me know when we can have a conversation in person.   I would be happy to come by your office to discuss how I can contribute.

 

Warm regards,

Sebastian Sage

 

sebastian.sage111@gmail.com

 

https://youtu.be/e7diJoB91lk

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: Mobile shredder at highway garage today--drop off recyclables today.

Stormwater education and outreach info below--what is a rainbarrel ---info on what you can recycle today at the Greenburgh highway garage.

Friendly reminder: 

Mobile Shredder at Greenburgh highway garage TODAY (Sat) 9 am TO NOON (100 Sprain Road)—first come first serve

DROP OFF bulk metal and non metal items, e waste, vehicle batters, textiles and books from 9 am to 2 PM TODAY AT THE HIGHWAY GARAGE

STORMWATER EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM. 

Rain barrels are containers used to catch and temporarily store about 55 to 100 gallons of rainwater. Rain barrels are a good awareness tool. They help people think about stormwater runoff in a new way; to see it as a resource to be used. 

 

Use a rain barrel to:

 · Create a “conversation starter” to talk about stormwater runoff and water conservation

 · Help reduce stormwater runoff from your yard

 · Help conserve drinking water by collecting and using another source of water for watering plants

 

Should you have any questions regarding this information, please contact Aaron Schmidt, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Community Development and Conservation, at: aschmidt@greenburghny.com 

Paul Feiner

Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: Congrat's Rev. Dr. Verlin Williams of Union Baptist Church on your 30th anniversary.

Union Baptist Church is an important part of our community. And Rev. Dr. Verlin Williams has been an important spiritual leader in our town.

Congratulations to Rev. Dr. Verlin Williams on his 30th anniversary as Pastor of Union Baptist Church of Greenburgh.  Union Baptist Church is one of the towns most prestigious congregations and we’re grateful to Rev. Williams for being an important part of our community.

             

Rev. Williams’ pastoral ministry began in 1986 in Richmond, Virginia at New Light Baptist Church where he preached, taught and led the congregation into a major building renovation project to successfully restore their historic landmark building. On June 5, 1994, he preached his first sermon at the Union Baptist Church as its new pastor.  Rev Williams also led the  successful effort to build a major new addition to Union Baptist Church.

 

In addition to spiritual leadership, Rev. Williams demonstrates his commitment to the

church and Fairview-Greenburgh community through successful initiatives such as the Jobs for Life program, a job readiness program for young men in partnership with the Greenburgh Court, the Greenburgh Older Youth Initiative in partnership with Westchester BOCES and Westchester County, providing young adults ages 18-21 with in-home repair training. Other mentoring and support programs include Good for Girls,domestic violence awareness and prevention initiatives, a prison ministry for women at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility and their children, and support for the Children’s Village. During Rev. Williams’ tenure, the church’s Food Service Ministry has become a leading food distribution center impacting families throughout Westchester County.

 

Greenburgh is fortunate to have exceptional spiritual leaders serving our community like Rev Williams. During the past 30 years Rev. Williams has made an important contribution to our town.

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: Mobile shredder at Greenburgh highway garage Saturday--a free service.

drop off recycling at highway garage from 9 to 2.

Want to shred documents? Stop by at the Greenburgh highway garage on Saturday between 9 AM and noon. The county mobile shredder will be at 100 Sprain Road and will shred documents on a first come first serve basis. It’s free! Try to get to the highway garage early on Saturday since this is offered on a first come first serve basis.

And you can dispose of bulk metal and& non-metal items, e-waste, vehicle batteries, textiles, and books. Between 9-2 pm.

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: Interviews with local residents who recall their experiences being at ground zero on 9-11.

Greenburgh residents were impacted by 9-11 Listen to the living history interviews.

Please watch the interviews  of local residents who talk about their experiences being at ground zero on the morning of September 11, 2021 and whose lives were impacted by the horrors of that day.

All the interviews are on the Greenburgh website, Here is the direct link to the 9/11 Greenburgh Stories videos - http://greenburghpublicaccess.com/9-11-greenburgh-stories/?page=1  The interviews are also being broadcast on public access TV: channel 76 (optimum), 35 Verizon.

 

If you would like to be included in a future interview about 9-11 please e mail me at pfeiner@greenburghny.com. The 9-11 Greenburgh stories is a continuing effort.

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Greenburgh Insider: Town Of Greenburgh: SAVE THE DATE: The Repair Café- Greenburgh Is back!

 

SAVE THE DATE: The Repair Café- Greenburgh Is back! 

(we’re looking for volunteer fixers

 

When: Saturday October 26, 2024, 11 am – 3 pm

Where: Theodore D. Young Community Center

Hosted by: The Fairview Empowerment Group in partnership with 

The Hudson Valley Repair Café and 

The Rivertowns Repair  Café 

https://www.feginc.org/fall24repaircafe

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: 9-11 Memorial ceremony Wed at 9:30 A.M. at AF Veteran Park, Byrne Center.

Watch the 9-11 stories --interviews with local residents whose lives were impacted by 9-11 (link below).

GREENBURGH 9-11 CEREMONY WED AT 9:30 a.m.

TOWN TO BROADCAST NON-STOP LIVING HISTORY INTERVIEWS WITH RESIDENTS WHO HAD A 9-11 CONNECTION FROM TUESDAY EVENING TO WED NIGHT.

The town of Greenburgh will remember the victims of 9-11 during the morning of 9-11-2024 at the Gerard J. Byrne Center, Veteran Town Park. At 9:30 A.M.   

 

It's been 23 years since 9-11. None of the students who are currently enrolled in any public or private school in Greenburgh was alive on 9-11. To encourage those who were not alive to have a better appreciation of this tragic day the town is broadcasting 9-11 stories from Greenburgh residents on September 11th from Tuesday evening to Wednesday at 7:30 PM on Optimum channel 76 and Verizon channel 35.

In recent years a 9/11 committee has been interviewing residents who were at ground zero on the morning of September 11, 2001 or whose lives were impacted by the horrors of that day.

All the interviews are on the Greenburgh website, here is the direct link to the 9/11 Greenburgh Stories videos - http://greenburghpublicaccess.com/9-11-greenburgh-stories/?page=1

 

If you would like to be included in a future interview about 9-11 please e mail me at pfeiner@greenburghny.com. The 9-11 Greenburgh stories is a continuing effort.

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Town Supervisor