New Normal For Now OSSINING, NY — March 23, 2020 — Just as our families are figuring out how to find some stability during this challenging moment, Village government is adjusting to what will be our new normal for a while. Many of our employees need to report to work to keep our village safe and functioning. Whenever possible, staff …
By VICTORIA GEARITY
Mayor’s Monday Message – March 9, 2020
By VICTORIA GEARITY
OSSINING, NY — March 9, 2020 — Bridge Celebrating the Broadway Bridge & Progress for the Building Department Last week we celebrated the rehabilitation of the Broadway Bridge. Thank you to everyone who made this project happen. And thank you to the residents for your patience during the construction. It was lovely to share the event with several community members …
By VICTORIA GEARITY
Mayor’s Monday Message – March 2, 2020
By VICTORIA GEARITY
OSSINING, NY — March 2, 2020 — Bridge Celebration & Mother Nature Up Front – Wednesday at 5PM please join us at the newly completed Broadway Bridge for a ribbon cutting ceremony. The program will include remarks about the history of the bridge, the ecology of the kill, as well as a presentation of a bowl carved from a tree …
By VICTORIA GEARITY
Monday’s Mayoral Message – January 20, 2020
By VICTORIA GEARITY
Honoring MLK; Climate-adaptive Planning; Public Works Progress OSSINING, NY — January 21, 2020 —In honor of the inspiring life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, the third Monday of January is designated as not just a federal holiday, but a day of service. In Ossining, the whole weekend has been an opportunity to honor this spirit. Yesterday Ossining residents gathered at …
By VICTORIA GEARITY
Monday’s Mayoral Message – January 13, 2020
By VICTORIA GEARITY
OSSINING, NY— January 13, 2020 — A Productive Year Ahead Last week was our first village board meeting of 2020. We opened with a presentation to our newest trustees. Trustees Fritsche and Lopez received their police commissioner badges and village lapel pins. My opening remarks focused on the exciting year ahead, and my hope for this community. If you imagined …
By VICTORIA GEARITY
Monday’s Mayoral Message – December 23rd, 2019
By VICTORIA GEARITY
OSSINING, NY — December 23,2019 —Last week the village was awarded $3.69M in grant money from NYS. These grants will benefit local taxpayers in the short term, and impact our local economy and public infrastructure for generations to come. Being selected for these awards is a testament to the diligence and vision of the whole Village team. We are excited …
By VICTORIA GEARITY
Monday’s Mayoral Message – December 9th, 2019
By VICTORIA GEARITY
OSSINING, NY— December 9, 2019 — Remembering Pearl Harbor & Welcoming a New Sergeant: Thank you to the Central Committee of Organized War Veterans of Ossining for bringing us together at noon on December 7 in the annual remembrance of Pearl Harbor. Michael G. O’Connor led the program with a history of some of the events of that fateful day. …
By VICTORIA GEARITY
Monday’s Mayoral Message – December 2nd, 2019
By Ossining Mayor VICTORIA GEARITY
OSSINING, NY— December 2, 2019 — A Season of Gratitude: Kudos to Ossining’s Department of Public Works. While most of us in village government enjoyed a day off on Friday, you were out picking up everyone’s Thanksgiving waste. Thank you also to the storm management teams who did such a great job keeping our roads safe during the snow. Before …
By Ossining Mayor VICTORIA GEARITY
Monday’s Mayoral Message -November 11, 2019
By VICTORIA GEARITY
Veterans Day Ceremony & 2020 Budget Release OSSINING, NY— November 11, 2019 —Thank to Ossining’s Central Committee of Organized War Veterans for gathering us today to honor the men and women who have served. The ceremony was led by Michael G. O’Connor, prayers were offered by Ed Cook, and Steven Felsenfeld led us in singing the National Anthem. It was …
By VICTORIA GEARITY
Monday’s Mayoral Message
By VICTORIA GEARITY
OSSINING, NY— October 22, 2019 — Celebrating a Century of Suffrage. Thank you Assemblywoman Sandy Galef for bringing us together to celebrate 100 Years of Women’s Right to Vote! This weekend I was pleased to join with several women at the Ossining Historical Society to read the Declaration of Sentiments that kicked off the suffrage movement in Seneca Falls. Village …
By VICTORIA GEARITY