This Memorial Day, explore Croton-on-Hudson's rich history of remembrance through a newly-created webpage dedicated to the Village's many memorials and monuments. The webpage features an interactive list of all memorials and monuments throughout the Village, including a detailed history of how each came to be.

All residents are invited to join the American Legion Fox Eklof Post 505 for the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Corners on Monday, May 27th at 11:00am. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the gym of Holy Name of Mary Church.

After numerous work sessions with the various Village departments and committees, the 2024-2025 Village Budget was adopted on April 24, 2024. The budget remains below the state tax cap while maintaining all vital Village services. The budget also provides some exciting new opportunities, including the funding of a new bilingual police officer position, improvements to Kaplan’s Pond, necessary life-saving equipment for our fire department and an expanded Arts & Humanities concert series. The adopted budget can be found in full on our website; hard copies will be made available at the Croton Free Library and Municipal Building when printed.

On April 10, the Village Board adopted a local law to permit leashed dogs in Gouveia Park. Leashed dogs are now permitted in Black Rock Park, Gouveia Park and the paved walkway at Croton Landing. Please remember to always keep your dog leashed when in a public area for everyone’s safety. Also, if you have not renewed your Black Rock Dog Park permit, now is the perfect time to do so. The renewal form can be completed online.

On April 22, the tentative sale of Parking Lot A on Croton Point Avenue was announced by the Village; subsequently, the term sheet was approved by the Village Board at the April 24 board meeting. Much information on Parking Lot A can be found on the project page of the Village website, including the detailed term sheet, a press release announcing the tentative sale and the RFP document that was published last year seeking offers for the property. The developer will now begin their due diligence process while preparing to submit a special permit application to the Village Board.

Continuing on the topic of the train station parking lot, a major milling and paving operation was completed last week in Sections H and I. This work was scheduled to address persistent ponding areas in the parking lot that would take days to drain following a rain event. A check of the parking lot on Monday, following this weekend’s rain, showed that the work was a success. Finally, the solar canopy project at the train station parking lot continues to make good progress. Additional canopy structures have been erected in Lot G, while panels have been installed atop the canopies in Lot B. More information on this project can be found on the Village website.

Please remember to check the Projects and Initiatives page of the Village website for updates on various other work being done. These pages are updated regularly as more information becomes available. If you have a question or comment regarding anything in this report, please contact me at bhealy@crotononhudson-ny.gov or 914-271-4848.

Sincerely,

Bryan T. Healy

Village Manager

Unleash the Benefits: Why Licensing Your Dog is More Than Just a Legal Requirement

New York State law requires all dogs over the age of four months to be licensed. Here are some reasons to license your dog (besides, of course, it being the law):

• Licensing allows you use of the Village's dog park, Black Rock Dog Park.
• Licensing prevents the spread of rabies: all licensed dogs must show proof of inoculation against rabies.
• Easy pet identification: simply provide the license tag number to the Police Dept. or Village Clerk's Office and the owner's information is readily available.
• Help care for/prevent lost animals: A portion of the license fee goes to support local animal control programs.

Visit the Village website to download a dog license application. For more information, please contact the Village office at 271-4781.

Summer Camp Signups Open!

Exciting news! Croton Day Camp registration has been reopened to accommodate more campers. Explore the diverse range of Summer Camp programs available for signups now:

Day Camp (Grades K-6)

The 2024 Croton Summer Day Camp program will take place at C.E.T. Elementary School and includes arts, crafts, games, swimming, special events, trips and more! An activity schedule will be provided on the first day of each week. Various Sessions available. Online Registration 

Tiny Tots Camp (Ages 4-6)

Monday - Friday from 9:15am to 12:15pm

Tiny Tots Summer Camp is a half day program that will take place at St. Augustine's Church. Camp activities include games, music, arts & crafts, entertainers, sprinkler days, story time, and more! Online Registration

Basketball Camp (Grades 3-5)

Dates: Monday, July 8 – Friday, July 12  Time: 9:00AM – 2:30PM

Join coach Thom for Co-Rec Basketball, an instructional program designed to enhance the skills of young players in a fun and energetic environment. This program will be held at the Holy Name of Mary Gym. Online Registration 

Summer Art Camp (Entering Grades 5-8)

Dates: Monday, July 8 – Friday, July 19  Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm

This program will be held indoors and outdoors at our waterfront park. Students will use the nature around us, including the beautiful Hudson River as inspiration to create and explore. All materials provided. Online Registration 

Super Science Camp

Dates: Monday, August 12 – Friday, August 16  Time: 9:30AM – 2:30PM

Have fun making unique gadgets, crazy contraptions and inventive machines. Explore a wide variety of STEM and Engineering projects. Construct Battle Bots, wooden catapults, amusement park rides, models of famous buildings and

more. Work with a large variety of components from Lego, Zome Tool, K’NEX and Mindware. Online Registration 

To celebrate Arbor Day, Mayor Brian Pugh, Village Manager Bryan Healy, Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg, and Trustees Ian Murtaugh, Nora Nicholson, and Len Simon helped with the planting of a new Kwanzan Cherry Tree near the entrance of Senasqua Park. In honor of Arbor Day, Croton DPW will be planting trees in locations throughout the Village.

The Croton Police Department participated in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run on May 6th. The mission of The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics (LETR) is to increase awareness and raise funds for Special Olympics. There are 56 torch run legs with nearly 6,000 law enforcement officers from over 470 agencies in attendance. They gather together to run and pass the Special Olympics New York “Flame of Hope” across the State. Each year, these legs converge to a final location in June for the lighting of the cauldron during the Special Olympics New York Summer Games Opening Ceremony.

The Village hosted a Housing Forum on May 1st to bring together community members, experts, and stakeholders for an engaging discussion on the past, present, and future of housing in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. The notes from this evening will be presented to the Village Board in the near future.

The Conservation Advisory Council's annual Earth Day Celebration took place on April 27th at Senasqua Park. With over 35 vendors showcasing sustainable practices and eco-friendly products, and approximately 500 people in attendance, the event was a resounding success.

One of the highlights of the day was the vote for Croton's official flower, which ended in tie! In light of this, the CAC is extending the opportunity for all residents to cast their vote in the May newsletter. You can cast a vote for your preferred option from the poll below:

Lorraine Hansberry Day

Sunday, May 19, 2:00pm to 3:00pm, with light refreshments to follow

Bethel Chapel, 43 Old Post Road South

Gather with friends, family, and your neighbors for a family-friendly, free afternoon of celebration, music, and community in the historic Bethel Chapel to commemorate what would have been Hansberry’s 94th birthday. Please be advised that the venue is not wheelchair accessible. For assistance, reach out to the LHC at coh.di.lhc@gmail.com.

Mobile Shredder Comes to Croton

Tuesday, May 21, 9:00am to Noon

Croton-Harmon Train Station Parking Lot A (overflow lot located near 1 Croton Point Avenue)

Shredding personal documents serves a double purpose-- to recycle paper as well as protect sensitive information against identity theft. Westchester County is bringing the Mobile Shredder to Croton-on-Hudson on May 21st.

• Residents can bring up to 4 file-size (10”x12”x15”) boxes of confidential papers per household to Croton-on-Hudson from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for shredding. 
• Please remove all large binder clips and covers. 
• Papers from businesses institutions or commercial enterprises are not acceptable and will be rejected as will any junk mail or newspapers.
• Hard covers – cardboard or plastic covers on items such as ledger books marble composition books and hard-cover books – cannot be shredded and will be turned away
• Service at the events works on a first-come-first-served basis as the Mobile Shredder unit can reach its maximum capacity before closing time. 
• In extreme weather events may be canceled or terminated early. 

For questions about recycling call (914) 813-5425 the Recycling Helpline. For more information about the mobile shredder, please visit the Westchester County Department of Environmental Protection Mobile Shredder page.

Community Blood Drive

Saturday, May 25, 10:00am to 4:00pm

Croton Free Library, 171 Cleveland Drive, Ottinger Room

Every month, the New York Blood Center holds a community blood drive at the Library. To sign up, call 800-933-2566 or visit nybc.org/donate. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins will be welcomed if space permits. Please remember to eat, drink, and bring your donor ID card or ID with name and photo.

Memorial Day Ceremony

Monday, May 27, 11:00am

Veteran’s Corners, 173-179 Cleveland Drive

Join the Village of Croton-on-Hudson and the American Legion Fox - Eklof Post 505 as we remember those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in Gym of the Holy Name of Mary Church, 120 Grand St.

The Village of Croton-on-Hudson will host its 36th Annual Summerfest street fair on Sunday, June 2nd, 2024. Summerfest kicks off with a small parade down Old Post Road South to Grand Street. If your group would like to sign up to march in the parade, you can register at crotononhudson-ny.gov/parade2024.

From 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, the streets of the Upper Village (Grand Street/Old Post Road South) will be filled with live music, entertainment, delicious food & a record 130 unique street vendors! From handcrafted treasures to artisanal delights, there's something for everyone. Summerfest is a rain or shine event. See you there!