Tarrytown Link 8.17.2021 - Car Break-ins, Spotted Lantern Fly, Blood Drive and More

Cars Left Unlocked!

The Tarrytown Police Department is investigating a series of larcenies from motor vehicles that occurred during the early morning hours on August 15, 2021. Vehicles had been left unlocked. Some owners have reported that items had been stolen from their vehicle, while others notified the Police Department that their vehicles had been ransacked with no items stolen. One vehicle was in fact stolen, as the owner had left the keys inside the vehicle.

As a part of your #9PMRoutine, remove all valuables from your vehicle and lock it up! That means, keys, wallet, money, jewelry, golf clubs, and more.

If you believe that vehicle(s) had been entered, whether or not any items have been stolen, contact the Tarrytown Police Department at (914) 631-5544.

Spotted Lantern Fly - Awareness - "Spotted" In Hastings on Hudson

Well folks, the spotted lanternfly is here on our doorstep, located in Hastings on Hudson. We knew this day would come. Those of us at the Village and on our volunteer committees have been tracking this destructive invasive species. These beasts, while beautiful to some, pose a serious economic threat here in NY as they devastate various crops (apples, hops, various tree species, just to name a few).  Well what can you do? If you think you've spotted this fly, email spottedlanternfly@agriculture.ny.gov and let them know where you saw and at what stage of life (see stages below) and include pictures. You should also destroy and/or kill any spotted lantern flies you come across, especially as egg laying season begins in September. You may also read up more on "Spotted Lanternfly Management for Homeowners" to see what you can do in the fight against the fly!

Donate Blood in Honor of 9/11 - Friday Sept 3

On Friday, September 3rd from 9am to 2pm, the Red Cross, in Partnership with the Village of Tarrytown, is hosting a blood drive. New Donators are needed and your donation can help save up to three lives! Blood donors help patients of all kinds every single day. Unsure if you're eligible to donate blood, check your eligibility. Schedule a blood donation today by visiting https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=tarrytown or calling 1-800-733-2767 and using sponsor code Tarrytown

Food Donations for Tarrytown Food Pantry

The Village of Tarrytown is still acting as food donation location for the Tarrytown Sleepy Hollow Food Pantry. Food Donations are accepted Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM in the Village Hall Lobby (1 Depot Plaza).

These specific items are what the pantry needs.  Bear in mind:  please do not buy very large packages -- they cannot break them apart.  Instead, packaging size appropriate for a family of four for the week. We cannot accept baby food, nutritional supplements or opened/expired packages.

​Healthy cereal, plain oatmeal; shelf stable milk; peanut butter; 2 lb. bags rice; dried beans; pasta; 

Board of Trustees Round-Up

The August 16 BOT meeting was packed with many administrative items, however there are a few noteworthy items. Below is a brief outline of some key items however you can see the full agenda here.

- FHI Study provided an update on their study, with the purpose of shifting trips from single-occupancy automobiles to walking, bicycling, and commuter shuttle options for the Village of Tarrytown and Village of Sleepy Hollow.

- The Zoning Code definition of General Offices was changed for MU and OB Zones to incorporate licensed professional services.

- The next several bot meetings have been reshuffled due to upcoming Jewish High Holidays. See schedule below.

• Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Work Session at 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, August 31, 2021 Board Meeting at 8 p.m.
• Monday, September 13, 2021 Work Session at 6 p.m.
• Monday, September 20, 2021 Board Meeting at 7 p.m.

- The Village of Tarrytown purchased a new fire truck to replace the truck that was totaled in an accident at consolidated firehouse.