Climate Action Planning Institute
In 2019, the Village was selected as one of eight Westchester County municipalities to participate in a grant-funded climate action planning institute (CAPI) for government operations sponsored by the DEC’s Climate Smart Communities program. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Institute was delayed, and finally got going this year.
The Hudson Valley Regional Council is coordinating the Institute for Westchester County working with consultants from ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability. The village meets monthly with the group for guidance and training.
The Village has completed Phase 1 of the Climate Action Planning Institute (CAPI) in collecting data and producing the GHG inventory for municipal operations.
GHG Inventory Report Presentation: September 18, 2023
MAY 2024
In November 2023, the Board of Trustees appointed the Climate Action Planning Institute Task Force comprised of the following: Dean Gallea, Chair; Karen Bernstein, Josh Halickman, Peter Gaito, Jia Sun. Assistant Village Administrator Alissa Fasman is the staff liaison to the Task Force.
The Task Force has been preparing the Climate Action Plan for Municipal Operations.
On March 27, 2024, the Task Force met with Department Heads to present potential strategies for GHG emissions reduction and solicit feedback. On Wednesday April 10, the Task Force present strategy recommendations to the Board of Trustees.
Based on Board feedback ,the Task Force will present to the public and to the Board of Trustees revised recommendations on Monday, May 6. Following public feedback, the Board will draft the Climate Action Plan for public review and adoption by the Board.
The Task Force is seeking public feedback on draft recommendations. Please contact the Village Administrator with ideas and suggestions: administrator@tarrytownny.gov or (914) 631-1785.
Draft Recommendation Presentation Slides: April 15, 2024
