October 2021 News and Event Updates

Hello Hartsdale Community, The rain and  leaves are falling and Halloween is right around the corner, but for now, we want to share some Hartsdale News Updates.  Public Discussion on Marijuana Retail Dispensaries and Lounges TODAY October 27th Earlier this year NYS legalized the use of Marijuana for anyone over 21 years.  Municipalities have until December 31st to opt-out of allowing dispensaries and/or lounges within their border.  A municipality can opt back in at a later date but must opt out by December 31st.   Over a dozen local municipalities have either opted out or are considering opting out.  The Town Board is holding a public discussion at the October 27th Town Board Meeting.  Elected Officials Roundtable POSTPONED Unfortunately we will need to reschedule this event due to public official availability on November 1st. We are committed to helping keep Hartsdale issues a priority for our elected representatives and will send out an updated communication when we have a new date and time. In the meantime, if you haven’t seen The First HNA Roundtable in September with officials from the GCSD BOE and Hartsdale Board of Fire Commissioners, you can watch anytime on the HNA YouTube Channel. Greenburgh Police Chief Resigns Greenburgh Police Chief Chris McNerney notified the Town Board that he is  stepping down to accept the role as Chief of Police of the Larchmont Police Department.  The Greenburgh Town Board will be meeting this week to begin the process of selecting an Interim Chief.   2022 Greenburgh Town Budget The 2022 Town of Greenburgh Proposed Budget will be out by October 30th and Town Supervisor Paul Feiner has already indicated that he intends to ask for no increase in property tax.  You can read more of  Supervisor Feiner’s message, and we will share additional details on the budget later in the month. There is a public hearing on the budget scheduled for the November 22nd Town Board Meeting Get Out and VOTE Early Voting has started and Election Day is November 2nd. There are several state, county and town elections on the ballot as well as several proposals. Information on early voting, what’s on the ballot and candidate information.  Additional information on the proposals.  Hurricane Ida If you suffered un-insured damage in your home from the storm, you may be able to get assistance from FEMA.  The last day to file is November. 5th. You can get more information on steps to follow and how to apply on the TOG website.   HNA MEMBER INFORMATION The Hartsdale Neighbors Association (HNA) is a group of passionate volunteers who are driven to improve our community.  We foster neighborhood engagement and community-based problem solving, enhance civic awareness and provide a vehicle for community-based efforts.  If you’d like to be more involved with HNA and join the Executive Board, one of our committees or other efforts, please contact us at info@hartsdaleneighbors.org. IMPORTANT DATES Greenburgh Town Board – October 27 Halloween Carnival at Theodore D. Young Community Center – October 29 Howl-O-Ween – October 30 Election Day – November 2 FEMA Filing Deadline for Hurricane IDA – November 5 Greenburgh Town Board – November 10 BOE Regular Meeting – November 16 Greenburgh Town Board – November 22 Hartsdale Fire District Election – December 14 GCSD Special Budget Vote – December 14