Town of Greenburgh

10/22/2026

Greenburgh Achieves Bronze Climate Smart Communities Certification!

We are so very proud to announce that the Town of Greenburgh has achieved Bronze Certification under New York State’s Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Certification Program!

This recognition reflects the Town’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and climate resilience. Greenburgh was one of 21 communities statewide to receive Bronze certification in the latest round.

The achievement recognizes concrete steps being taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiency, protect natural resources, and prepare our community for climate-related challenges such as extreme heat, flooding, and severe storms.

“Achieving Bronze Certification is a proud milestone for Greenburgh and a testament to the dedication of our incredible team. This recognition reflects the important work already underway and gives us a strong foundation to continue building a more sustainable and resilient community,” said Garrett Duquesne, Commissioner of Community Development and Conservation.

We look forward to building on this achievement and continuing to work toward a greener, healthier, and more resilient Greenburgh. Visit our website, and get involved 💚

10/20/2026

TOMORROW—INSERTION OF VALVE FOR WATER MAIN ON EAST HARTSDALE AVE 7:30 PM TO 11 PM---EXPECT SOME INCONVENIENCES

Tomorrow evening, October 21st, the town will be inserting a valve for our water main on E Hartsdale Avenue between 7:30 pm to 11 pm. We are starting the work after rush hour. There will be no jackhammering during this time. If you are driving on E Hartsdale Ave expect some delays. There will be no disruptions of water tomorrow evening.





NO WATER ON OCTOBER 27 FROM 10 PM TO 4 AM FOR 100, 107, 111, 119 EAST HARTSDALE AVE

The Water Dept is planning to repair the broken valve on the domestic water line for 100 E.Hartsdale Ave on Tuesday night October 27 between 10pm and 4am. This repair will result in an interruption of water service to the following addresses on E.Hartsdale Ave.

100

107

111

119

We will contact the building superintendents to inform them of the work and water shut down.



Once this work is completed residents will see significant progress on the sewer repair which we hope will be completed in January 2027. I have asked that we provide residents with a weekly report listing what residents can expect to take place during eachweek.



Today and tomorrow – we are adding some safety features to the barricades (more lighting). The Greenburgh police plan to assign an officer to the area where work is being done during more hours each day until work is completed on the repairs. Feel free to provide the Town Board with your feedback and suggestions. E mail [email protected]. I also would like to see more ticketing of cars that drive through blinking crosswalks –putting pedestrians at risk.



If we all work together, we will get through the inconveniences, and the Avenue will be better and safer than ever. We have lots to look forward to---a new supermarket, new stores on E Hartsdale Ave, merchants who will be setting up voucher systems so when you shop you won’t have to pay for parking. The Planning Department has been working on implementing safety features on E Hartsdale Ave (scheduled for 2027/2028) and a new sidewalk on W Hartsdale Ave to the library (construction to take place 2027/2028).

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

10/16/2026

GREENBURGH JOB CLUB- RESUME WORKSHOP MONDAY OCTOBER 19
Watch video interview: volunteer coach and recent college grad who participated in Nobel Peace Prize Nominating Committee
Last month I started a job club. The focus is to try to help recent college graduates who are out of work find employment. We had a good turnout of recent graduates with different backgrounds and accomplishments.

We are sponsoring a resume workshop on Monday, October 19th at 3 PM at Greenburgh Town Hall, 177 Hillside Ave. Volunteer job coaches will review resumes and provide tips to those who seek our help. Although our job club is focusing on recent college graduates, the program is open to others. Email me at [email protected] if you'd like to be added to the list of club members who will be notified of meetings.

Seth Corwin is one of our volunteer coaches. In the video link below, he interviews Greenburgh resident Grace Maresca who is currently out of work. Grace graduated Summa Cum Laude from Villanova University and then pursued a master's degree in Political Science at Vrije University in Amsterdam. She was selected as one of a handful of students who was able to participate in the Nobel Peace Prize Nominating Committee--an experience that very few young people have. Seth provides tips to Grace on steps she could take to enhance her chances of finding a great job. The tips he provides for Grace could also help others.

https://youtu.be/uM4LpBWjlI0

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

10/15/2026

Save the date: the DCR TDYCC Halloween Carnival is the night before Halloween, Oct. 30. See and share flyer!

10/14/2026

URGING GREENBURGH TOWN BOARD NOT TO DISCOURAGE HALLOWEEN STREET CLOSURES, NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTIES, NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS Indemnification requirement will result in fewer community activities that residents love
Last night, the Greenburgh Town Board decided not to require neighborhood organizations that want to sponsor Halloween street closure events to pay for insurance. But the Board -over my objections- is requiring an indemnification agreement to be signed. I received the following e mail from a resident (I deleted his name) who shares my concerns. This is what he said:

"As Community leaders, would The Town Board members personally be willing to sign an indemnification in this scenario?

I'm glad to hear you are same-page and feel this is completely unreasonable, but it boggles my mind how they could put this proposal out let alone this timing. Would appreciate an explanation.

Even if they delay until after Halloween or offer to sponsor as a town event (which i appreciate the practical problem-solving), it seems they are proposing this isn't just for Halloween but all neighborhood street closure event. We have events (e.g., Greenville Wheels day, Cotswold block party) as do many other communities arranged by neighborhoods with blocked streets - all of those could get eliminated by this requirement."

This is the indemnification agreement the Town Board indicated they want sponsors of neighborhood street closures to sign.

"The undersigned agree that they maintain all responsibilities to ensure a safe and legal street closure and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Town, its officials, employees, and agents from any liability, including but not limited to, claims, damages, liabilities, losses and reasonable costs, resulting from the use of said Town street approved by the Town Board of the Town of Greenburgh, and hereby waive all rights of subrogation against the Town of Greenburgh, its officials, employees and agents, and hereby confirm that all barricades supplied by the Town shall remain in place throughout the entirety of the event."

I spoke with the Town Attorney this morning and asked if there are other options: Why can't the town absorb the extra insurance costs?
These block parties are important to the community. They help turn a town from a collection of houses into a connected, welcoming community. Street closures create an opportunity for neighbors to meet, talk, share their experiences and form relationships. They help people feel connected to the place they live.

Temporary closing streets to traffic gives children more room to trick or treat, play and participate in community activities. Parents feel more comfortable when pedestrians, rather than moving vehicles, are the focus of the event.
Block parties also connect longtime residents with newcomers, young families with older adults and people from different backgrounds.
They also create lasting memories that children and adults look forward to.
When people know their neighbors, they are more likely to look out for one another, offer help when needed and work together to address local concerns.

The Greenburgh Town Board is meeting tonight. Public comment begins shortly after 7:30 PM by zoom or in person. I hope that the Town Board will NOT DISCOURAGE Halloween street closings, neighborhood block parties and civic association street events that have made our community a great place to live.

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

10/13/2026

Valve replacement work tonight near 100 E Hartsdale Ave
5:30 PM to 10 PM
Last night residents who live on E Hartsdale Ave complained about jackhammering, noise near 100 E Hartsdale Ave. A valve needs to be repaired. After we received the complaints, the work stopped. I had not been previously notified of the planned evening activity and agreed with residents that there should have been advance notice provided to residents and that evening work on E Hartsdale Ave should not take place all night.

As pointed out yesterday in Councilwoman Jackson's update "a significant valve issue arose during the planned domestic water switchover on Thursday evening, preventing the transfer from being completed. To maintain water service to the building, an interim connection was established between the temporary fire service piping and the domestic water line."

I just spoke with the Commissioner of Public Works, Frank Morabito. The town needs to dig a hole on the Avenue so permanent repairs can take place. Work will take place tonight between 5:30 PM with a definite stop at 10 PM. It is possible that the work will continue tomorrow. But the noise should only be loud tonight. Because E Hartsdale Ave is such a busy road there would be many traffic problems if the work would be done in the daytime.

We will keep residents notified before any work takes place that will result in inconveniences in the future. Sorry for any inconveniences.

PAUL FEINER

10/10/2026

In recent years a number of streets off of Joyce Road was closed on Halloween. Hundreds of children, adults (including myself) enjoyed the safe evening. The event was community at its best. This year the event could be cancelledbecause the town now has a new requirement that the neighborhood must purchase insurance. I disagree with that decision and will urge the Town Board to make this annual tradition a town sponsored event, resulting in no insurance requirement. Other communities in NYS including Rochester excludes block parties from its standard special event insurance requirement.

A neighborhood Halloween event is not a commercial street event. Children are often excited, distracted and moving unpredictably on Halloween on streets that are not closed. Closing a street eliminates a major risk. It makes trick or treating safer than children walking in an open road at night with cars on the road.

Residents volunteer their time, decorating their homes and distribute candy for community activities. Some residents in this neighborhood do an amazing job decorating their homes -turning their homes into destination points for children and adults. Requiring expensive insurance could discourage this activity that makes the Joyce Road neighborhood and other neighborhoods more welcoming and safer.

In the past - on Halloween- we used to have some kind of mischief and pranks with some property damages. Pranks take place all over America on Halloween. Egging houses and vehicles, smashing pumpkins, fighting, underage drinking, etc... took place years ago. During the past six years when streets were closed on Halloween, we did not experience this kind of activity.

I invite residents to speak out on Wednesday, October 14 at our Town Board meeting at 7:30 PM. Residents can speak in person or by zoom during two public comment periods (first comment period is limited to two minutes at the beginning of the meeting). After public hearings (middle of the meeting )you can speak for five minutes if you did not participate in the two minute early speaking time. You can also e mail [email protected].

I hope that this fun event will continue in 2026. Greenburgh should encourage street closures in every neighborhood.

See Ardsley moms facebook post below:

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Important Update Regarding Halloween Road Closures in the "Secor Woods" neighborhood off of Joyce Road.
For the past 6 years, our community has closed our neighborhood streets on Halloween so children could trick-or-treat safely. It has always been a simple, volunteer-run tradition focused purely on safety and neighborhood joy.
This year, the town has informed us of two major new requirements to move forward:
A significantly reduced footprint due to a shortage of town police barriers.
A requirement for us to secure $1,000,000 in event liability insurance.
Because of these sudden requirements, it is very likely that the roads will NOT be closed for Halloween this year.
We know this news will be disappointing to the families who look forward to a safe, walk-able space every October 31st.

We have two options here which require help from the community:
Insurance Expertise: If you work in commercial/event insurance or know how neighborhood groups can navigate a $1M event liability policy on short notice, please reach out to me directly or comment below. The quotes I have gotten are north of $400 and need signed waivers...that just isn't possible. If someone wants to take the on this challenge and crowd source this funding let me know.
Community Support: The town board will be meeting on Wednesday, October 14th at 7:30 PM at Town Hall. If safe streets for our kids matter to you, please consider attending to respectfully share your perspective during public comment. Unfortunately, I can't attend but I know people who are interested in going to comment on this rapid change of the rules.
Thank you to everyone who has supported this safety initiative over the last 6 years. We hope we can find a path forward together.

10/06/2026

Do you know what is going on with your land records? Now, thanks to a new program launched by Westchester County Clerk Tom Roach, you won’t have to wonder anymore. The new Westchester County Clerk Property Alert Service is a free program designed to help property owners stay informed about documents recorded with the Westchester County Clerk’s Office. The Property Alert Service allows residents to register their name or property address, and receive an email notification when a deed or mortgage matching that information is recorded with the County Clerk’s Office.

Roach said: “This is just the latest project to modernize the County Clerk’s Office. We want to be as timely and efficient as possible and this is one way to make things easier for residents. We have been working with the Westchester County Department of Information Technology since January 2026 to develop the new system, and we are thrilled to now launch it.”

How the Property Alert Service Works:

Register Your Property: Property owners can voluntarily register the name or address they would like to monitor through the secure WCCPAS platform.
Receive Email Alerts: When a document is recorded with the County Clerk’s Office that matches the registered name or address, the user will receive an email notification.
Review the Activity: The notification allows residents to review the recorded information and determine whether any additional action is necessary.
The service is provided free of charge and is intended to give residents an additional way to stay informed about activity associated with their property records.

Residents can register for the Westchester County Clerk Property Alert Service today at: https://pas.westchesterclerk.com/

This is a great new service provided by the County Clerk.

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

The Westchester County Clerk is committed to safeguarding property owners against real estate fraud and unauthorized property transactions. The Westchester County Clerk Property Alert System provides notification if a land record is recorded involving the property owner’s name or address as regist...

10/04/2026

Next meeting: Future Leaders of Greenburgh this Wednesday at 7 PM at Greenburgh Town Hall
Speaker: Marsha Gordon Business Council of Westchester
Earlier this year I started a mentoring program for residents interested in becoming future leaders of the town of Greenburgh. We meet monthly, hear from interesting speakers and are starting to encourage participants to assume leadership positions in our community. The Governor's Regional representative, Luke Powell, spoke at one of our sessions. Last month we heard from Barrett Seaman, former White House correspondent of TIME Magazine and editor of the Hudson Independent. Tarrytown Village Trustee Ken Herzog also spoke at one of our sessions. And, this summer we heard from a leader of the NY League of Conservation Voters.

Our next mentoring session will be held on Wednesday evening, October 7th at 7 PM, Greenburgh Town Hall. Featured speaker will be Marsha Gordon, leader of the prestigious Business Council of Westchester. Marsha is the leader of the most influential business organization in Westchester. She led the effort to build the Mario Cuomo Bridge (was President of Build the Bridge Now which helped fast track the building of the replacement of the Tappan Zee bridge). She has served as co-chair of the Mid Hudson Regional Economic Council and was named the third most powerful person in Westchester County by City & State NY. I will ask her to provide those who attend the meeting with tips on how to be effective advocates and to share her experiences – how she became such a success.

Dr. Gordon also lives in Greenburgh! Our session will last about an hour.

We started our Future Leaders of Greenburgh program in January. This is a non partisan group. Democrats, Republicans, Conservatives, Working Families members are all invited to participate. The goal: To encourage residents to participate in our democracy--to get involved, to eventually run for office or hold positions of leadership. Many of our participants are in their 20s, 30s or early 40s. But this is open to anyone. E mail me at [email protected] if you'd like to participate or if you want more info.

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

09/27/2026

A few weeks ago, I announced plans to organize a job club for unemployed recent college graduates who are facing a difficult time finding work. Our first planning meeting will be held this Monday, September 28 at Greenburgh Town Hall, 177 Hillside Ave, WHitte Plains at 3 PM to 4 PM.

The purpose of the club is to help young people stay connected, build skills and transition into careers instead of being discouraged by a difficult hiring environment. I decided to form the club after speaking with recent graduates and their parents.

We will offer monthly workshops dealing with different aspects of the job search: civil service exams, using AI tools productively, understanding what skills are in demand. Helping people find work through personal connections. I expect to bring together local employers, alumni, entrepreneurs, and professionals to work with those who join the club. And will share tips.

The purpose of the meeting on Monday will be to discuss with volunteers and participants how we could be most helpful to those needing assistance. Looking for ideas on how we can make this a useful program . One doesn't have to pre- register for the club. But if you have questions you can e mail me at [email protected] or you can call me on my cell: 914-438-1343.

One doesn't have to live in Greenburgh to participate.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor