Martha Quituisaca
Budget Director
phone (914) 762-6001
fax (914) 762-0833
16 Croton Avenue
Ossining, NY 10562
The Budget Office is located on the third floor of the Town offices. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
All Town offices (except for the Town Clerk’s Office) will close at 3:15pm on Fridays from July 1st through September 2nd.
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A Message to the Community Regarding the
Supervisor’s Tentative 2026 Budget
Elizabeth R. Feldman, Town Supervisor
October 17, 2025
I am proud to be able to submit a tax cap compliant 2026 Tentative Budget to the Town Board. This will mark the 14th year that the Town has been able to meet the NYS 2% tax cap requirement and the 10th year that I have been a part of the process. This was no easy feat. Municipal governments are subject to the same pressures of inflation and rising costs that we are all dealing with when balancing our own household budgets. The increases in the cost of health insurance, Workers’ Compensation, fuel, electricity and more have made it very difficult to stay within the tax cap. It was through the hard work and collaboration with all of the Department Heads that we have found ways, not only to maintain the quality of services the Town offers to its residents but also strategies to incorporate some of the budgetary priorities we are looking to accomplish this upcoming year. While this tentative budget reflects our continued commitment to maintaining essential community services, we remain uncertain about the potential impacts of possible Federal funding cuts. These reductions, if enacted, could affect several important programs that serve our older residents — including the Senior Nutrition Program, Senior Exercise Program, and the Meals on Wheels program. We will continue to monitor developments closely and advocate for the preservation of these critical services, while preparing to adjust as necessary to ensure our Seniors continue to receive the support they need.
As you know, housing prices have been climbing and our area is no exception. The increase in assessment for people in the Town general area is 4.96% for the 2026 Tentative Budget and in the Unincorporated Area 7.33% for the 2026 Tentative Budget. This does not mean that your taxes will go up proportionally. The tax rate in the Unincorporated Area will be reduced by 5% and the tax rate in the General Fund area will be reduced by 2.36%. Overall, the 2026 Tentative Budget will result in an expected tax increase for an average property in the Town General Fund Area of $18.84. The average increase for a property in the Unincorporated area not including General and Special Districts is $174.69.
A Town Budget is a reflection of the values and priorities of our Town government. This year, we have continued to invest in projects that enhance the quality of life for our residents, utilizing grant funding wherever possible to maximize the impact of every taxpayer dollar.
In 2025, we were proud to complete a number of significant projects across the community. At Ryder Park, new pickleball and basketball courts, along with a new batting cage, were constructed—funded primarily through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funds.Infrastructure improvements also remained a priority, with drainage upgrades and paving completed on Country Meadows and Pheasant Ridge Road, as well as several stormwater and curbing projects throughout the Town.
Through a CREST Grant provided by Senator Pete Harckham, we are in the process of installing solar panels on the roof of the Cedar Lane Art Center. This initiative will offset most of our electrical costs across the park and further reduce our carbon footprint. In addition, new solar lights have been installed at the Cedar Lane Dog Park, allowing residents and their pets to enjoy the facility safely during months with shorter daylight hours.
Our commitment to sustainability also extended to our Parks Department, where we purchased electric lawn equipment using an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG). These investments not only support our environmental goals but also demonstrate our dedication to innovation and fiscal responsibility.
While we are budgeting more conservatively this year we are still focusing on the safety and improvement of our aging roads and stormwater systems, upgrading our ballfields with improved lighting and fencing, and replacing the older playground equipment at Louis Engel Waterfront Park.
Projects for the waterfront continue into 2026 in the form of new bathrooms to be located closer to the spray park paid for in part through a Westchester County Community Development Block Grant. Planning is in process for a new performance space funded by the New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative program with an anticipated project completion next year.
Also planned is the removal of invasive plant species from our parks, followed by replanting with native varieties.
I would like to thank the Town Department Heads for their hard work and creativity in helping to produce a Tentative Budget that not only preserves the exemplary services the Town is known for but also provides for improvements of our parks, facilities, and roads.
The Supervisor’s Tentative 2026 Budget is available at the Town Clerk’s Office at 16 Croton Avenue, the Ossining Public Library and online at www.townofossiningny.gov. There will be a short presentation on the proposed budget at the Tuesday, October 28th Town Board Legislative Meeting, which is scheduled to take place at 7:30 PM via Zoom and in-person at the Birdsall- Fagan Police/Court Facility, 86-88 Spring Street. Below is the Zoom access information for the October 28th Town Board Legislative Meeting:
Via computer or mobile app:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81819385972
Via phone: +1 929 205 6099
Webinar ID: 818 1938 5972
The Ossining Town Board will also be discussing the Supervisor’s Tentative Budget with our Department Heads during the week of October 20th on the following days and times, via Zoom and in-person at the Ossining Municipal Building, 3rd Floor Conference Room, at 16 Croton
| DATE | TIME - DEPARTMENT | ZOOM ACCESS |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 10/22/25 | 9:00 AM - Town Court 10:00 AM - Building/Planning/Zoning 11:00 AM - Town Clerk 12:00 PM - Receiver of Taxes 1:00 PM - Seniors | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85473498288 Or Telephone: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 854 7349 8288 |
| Friday 10/24/25 | 9:00 AM - Assessor 10:00 AM - Highway/Cemetery 11:00 AM - Parks 12:00 AM - Capital Projects Review | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83569579140 Or Telephone: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 835 6957 9140 |
The Town Board will also hold a Public Hearing at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, November 25th via Zoom and in-person at the Birdsall-Fagan Police/Court Facility at 86-88 Spring Street. Members of the public can join us on the evening of November 25th to view this Public Hearing and make comments by using the Zoom access below, or by appearing in-person:
Via computer or mobile app:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84813318882
Via phone: +1 929 205 6099
Webinar ID: 848 1331 8882
We urge members of the public to review the budget and either make comments at the Public Hearing, contact my office at (914) 762-6001, or email the Town Board at
pdf Town of Ossining - Fund Balance Policy(54 KB) (Passed by Town Board June 2, 2010)
folder Audits & Financial Statements - Archive
folder Archive - Voucher Detail Reports - Approved vouchers by the Town Board.
pdf Town of Ossining Fund Balance Policy(54 KB)
The Town of Ossining (the “Town”) has an important responsibility to its citizens to carefully account for public funds, to manage municipal finances wisely and to plan the adequate funding of services desired by the public, including the provision and maintenance of public facilities.
An important indicator of the financial stability of the Town is its un-reserved fund balance that represents the un-assigned and unencumbered balance of the Town’s revenues held in the Town’s numerous funds.
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