Budget Office

A Town Budget is a reflection of the values and priorities of our local government. We remain committed to making responsible investments in our infrastructure, parks, public safety, and community facilities while using grant funding wherever possible to reduce the burden on local taxpayers.

Throughout 2026, we continued to make meaningful improvements to our parks, roads, and public facilities.

Infrastructure improvements remained a priority. Drainage upgrades and paving were completed on Gualtiere Lane, alongside additional stormwater management and curbing projects throughout the Town. These investments are essential to maintaining our roads, addressing drainage concerns, and protecting our infrastructure for the future.

We also made important safety and accessibility improvements at several of our parks and cemeteries. New stairs at Historic Sparta Cemetery improve safety for visitors, while new stairs at Gerlach Park improve access to the New York State Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park. At Dale Cemetery, a new road and fencing were undertaken to address safety concerns and improve conditions for visitors.

Our commitment to sustainability continued through the installation of solar panels at the Cedar Lane Art Center, supported by a CREST grant from Senator Pete Harckham. Once completed, this project is expected to offset a substantial portion of the park’s electricity costs while reducing our carbon footprint. We also invested in cleaner municipal operations with the purchase of an electric Ford F-150 Lightning for the Highway Department, utilizing a Clean Energy Communities grant. These initiatives demonstrate how grant partnerships can help us pursue environmental goals while remaining mindful of taxpayer dollars.

While we are budgeting conservatively, we remain focused on the improvements our community needs. Maintaining aging roads and stormwater systems, investing in public safety, and ensuring our parks and facilities remain safe and welcoming continue to be priorities.

At Louis Engel Waterfront Park, we are planning several important improvements, including replacing older playground equipment and constructing new bathrooms closer to the spray park, with assistance from a Westchester County Community Development Block Grant. We are also continuing the planning process for a new performance space supported by New York State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative, which will provide additional opportunities for community events and performances.

In addition, we are planning necessary repairs and improvements to the Louis Engel Waterfront fishing piers. This work is partially funded through a CREST grant from Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg and will help preserve these valued waterfront amenities for residents and visitors.

Public safety remains central to our infrastructure investments. With support from a public safety-focused CREST grant from Senator Pete Harckham, we are pursuing the purchase of a much-needed replacement dump truck equipped with a plow. This vehicle will help our Highway Department respond more effectively to winter storms, navigate the Town’s narrower roads, and reduce service interruptions associated with repairs to aging equipment.

We also plan to improve lighting at the Gerlach Park ballfield, expanding opportunities for safe recreational use, and address much-needed roof repairs and replacements at the Ryder Park and Gerlach Park pavilions. These facilities are important gathering places for families and community organizations, and maintaining them is an essential part of our responsibility to preserve Town assets.

Our environmental stewardship will continue with the removal of invasive plant species from Town parks and the replanting of native varieties. These efforts will help protect local ecosystems and maintain the natural beauty of our public spaces.

None of these projects happens without thoughtful planning, hard work, and collaboration. I would like to thank our Department Heads and Town employees for their dedication and creativity in developing a tentative budget that balances fiscal responsibility with the needs of our residents.

I am proud of the progress we have made and remain committed to building on that progress. By prioritizing essential services, investing strategically in our infrastructure, pursuing grant opportunities, and working together, we can continue to strengthen our community while being responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars.

The Supervisor’s Tentative 2027 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, November 10th 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 November 10th Town Board Legislative Meeting:

Via computer or mobile app: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86769665362

Via phone: +1 929 205 6099

Webinar ID: 867 6966 5362

The Ossining Town Board will also be discussing the Supervisor’s Tentative Budget with our Department Heads on the following days and times, via Zoom and in-person at the Ossining Municipal Building, 3rd Floor Conference Room, at 16 Croton Avenue:

The Town Board will also hold a Public Hearing at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, November 24th 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 24th 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/89787098550

Via phone: +1 929 205 6099

Webinar ID: 897 8709 8550

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