Mayor HowleyApril 6, 2026

Spring in Step, Summer in Sight

It finally feels like spring in Greenwood Lake, and it’s great to see everyone back out and about around the Village. The PBA Egg Hunt was a huge success — lots of kids, lots of eggs, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny made for a really fun day for our families. Thank you to the PBA and everyone who helped organize such a great community event.

  • Beach passes are now on sale at a discounted preseason rate. You can purchase passes at Village Hall with cash or check, or online by credit card through our website. If you’re planning on spending time at the beach this summer, now is the time to take advantage of the lower price. We are also currently hiring lifeguards for the summer season. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Village Hall for more information. It’s a great summer job and an important role in keeping our beach safe.
  • Brush and leaf pickup is underway and takes place on Thursdays. Leaves must be in brown paper bags. Brush must be bundled and easy for our crew to load, and no limbs larger than 2 inches in diameter will be picked up. Following these guidelines really helps our DPW crew move quickly and cover the entire Village efficiently.
  • The Greenwood Lake Lions Club is sponsoring the Coolest Recycling Drive on Sunday, April 12th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Pavilion at Winstanley Park. This recycling drive is specifically for appliances that contain refrigerants so they can be disposed of properly at no cost to residents. Recycling these items properly keeps harmful greenhouse gases out of the environment, so please take advantage of this great service.
  • We also have two programs in place to help keep our beach clean this summer. Our Goose Dog Walking Program allows residents to register with the Village to walk their dogs on the beach in the off-season to help deter geese from settling in the beach area. The presence of dogs helps prevent the geese from making the beach their home and helps keep the area clean for the summer season. In addition, another program sponsored by the Committee for Humane Geese Control is asking residents to report any active goose nests. If you see an active nest, please contact Joyce Dixon Dannheim at 845-857-5178 so the nests can be handled properly and humanely.
  • Our next Budget Workshop will be held on Wednesday, April 8th at 6:00 PM at Village Hall. The Board Meeting and Budget Public Hearing will take place on April 15th at 6:00 PM. Residents are encouraged to attend and stay informed about the Village budget and upcoming plans.
  • One of my favorite days of the year is coming up — Little League Opening Day and the parade on Saturday, April 25th. The parade begins at 9:00 AM, traveling south on Windermere Avenue from Chase Bank to Elm Street and ending at Lions Field. The parade includes our Little League teams, coaches, and families, along with local organizations and community groups, and it’s always a great show of community spirit. When the parade arrives at Lions Field, we will have Opening Day ceremonies, introduce the teams, recognize our volunteers, and throw out the first pitch to officially start the season. It’s a wonderful Greenwood Lake tradition and a great day for our community, so I hope to see everyone out along the parade route cheering on our players.

Spring break is over and we are heading into a very busy and exciting time of year in Greenwood Lake. As we move into the final stretch of the school year, we also begin preparing for graduations, summer recreation, and all of the events that make this time of year so special in our Village. To our students, this is the home stretch — finish strong, stay focused, and enjoy the final months of the school year. To our families, teachers, and community members, thank you for everything you do to support our kids and our community. Warmer weather, community events, and summer at the lake are right around the corner, and there is a lot to look forward to in Greenwood Lake.

See you around town,

– Mayor Tom Howley