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Reports
- Environmental Protection and Preservation of Trees in the Village of ScarsdaleSustainability2024-02-28Scarsdale Village – often referred to as a “village in a park” – has long taken pride in its trees. The environmental benefits provided by the tree canopy are at risk due to widespread removal and property development. This Forum report includes a detailed description of the issues and proposed solutions. Non-substantive edits were made to the Report on March 7, 2024.
- Report of Sustainability, Municipal Services, and Climate Resilience Commitees on Gas Leaf Blowers,LSustainability2021-04-22Based on the available scientific, public health, and environmental literature related to gas leaf blowers (GLBs), and informed by the experience in neighboring communities that have expanded regulations on the use of GLBs, as well as those that have eliminated the municipal leaf collection practice of leaf vacuuming, the Committees conclude that further regulation by the Village of Scarsdale is both warranted and within the community’s interest to preserve public health, mitigate pollution, and promote environmental sustainability goals.
- Joint Committee Supplemental Report on Sustainable Village Landscape Management PolicySustainability2019-04-30Joint Committee Supplemental Report on Sustainable Village Landscape Management Policy
- Report on Sustainable Landscape Management to Protect Public Health, Safety, Welfare and the EnvironSustainability2018-09-30Report of the Sustainability and Municipal Services Committees dated September 30, 2018, recommending that the Village of Scarsdale adopt a resolution to protect the health, safety and welfare of its residents, pets, wildlife and the environment by codifying a policy of organic landscape management in all Village parks, recreation fields and green spaces in the Village, a policy which includes maintaining the currently used organic practices on most Village properties and eliminating the use of toxic pesticides, herbicides and synthetic fertilizers on the select few Village properties where such chemicals may still be used.
- Sustainability Committee Letter in Opposition to Hyatt Field Parking LotSustainability2016-10-19Sustainability Committee Letter to Village Board in support of the Friends of Scarsdale Parks Report in Opposition to the Creation of a Parking Lot at Hyatt Field Park (see courtesy copy of FOSP Report, number 579 on this site)
- Report on The Village of Scarsdale Residential Food Scrap RecyclingSustainability2015-12-01Sustainability Committee report on residential food scrap recycling
- Report on Village of Scarsdale Residential Food Scrap Recycling Program, as approved2015-12-01Scarsdale Forum supported the Village's residential food scrap pilot program which was thereafter implemented.
- Community Planting DaySustainability2015-05-02
- Village of Scarsdale LED Street LightsSustainability2015-01-22
- Report on ban of Single Use Disposable Plastic Bags and Polystyrene ContainersSustainability2014-11-20Sustainability Committee Report on ban of Single Use Disposable Plastic Bags and Polystyrene Containers
- Addendum to Plastic Bag and Expanded Polystyrene Container Report - BrochureSustainability2014-11-11
- Rye Plastic Bag FAQSustainability2014-11-11Addendum to Report on Single-Use Plastic Bag and Expanded Polystyrene Container Ban - Rye Plastic Bag FAQ
- Fall Leaf Collection - Part 1Sustainability2014-06-26Report recommends bagging/mulching this Fall and eliminating leaf pick up in the future.
- Fall Leaf Collection -Part1Sustainability2014-05-15
- fall leaf collection part 4Sustainability2014-05-15
- fall leaf collection part3Sustainability2014-05-15
- falll leaf collection -Part2Sustainability2014-05-15
- Flyer Spring Festival June 8, 2014Sustainability2014-05-08
- Program announcement: From Garbage to Black Gold, presented by Conservation CafeSustainability2014-01-15Program announcement: "From Garbage to Black Gold: Realizing the Value of Food Waste," presented by Conservation Caf351 on Fri. January 24, 2014, 8:30-10:30am at the Greenburgh Public Library
- First Heritage TreeSustainability2013-05-19
- Sustainable Scarsdale Flyer #2Sustainability2012-04-28
- Sustainable Scarsdale DaySustainability2012-04-08Flyer for Sustainable Scarsdale Day, May 5, 2012 at Scarsdale Middle School.
- TOP 10 Sustainable Actions for Scarsdale ResidentsSustainability2011-06-02TOP 10 Sustainable Actions for Scarsdale Residents 1. Simple Savers 2. Smart Shopping 3. Transportation Alternatives 4. Food Choices 5. Washing and Drying 6. Bathroom Basics 7. Heating and Cooling 8. Careful Cleaning 9. Landscaping Practices 10. Knowledge
- Sustainable Scarsdale Inquirer PieceSustainability2011-04-12
- Sustainable Scarsdale Statement to Village BoardSustainability2011-04-12
- Scarsdale Leaf Mulching Education Panel - March 18, 2015SustainabilityFlyer for Scarsdale Leaf Mulching Education Panel to be held on March 18, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. in the Scott Room, Scarsdale Public Library
- Spring FetivalSustainability