Village leaders praise public-works response to snow, discuss MetroNet outages and launch Giving Tree for Sleepy Hollow family

Village leaders opened the meeting by thanking public-works crews and police for a weekend snow response that used about 25 tons of salt and reportedly caused no mailbox damage. "So they did put in a lot of a lot of time for that weekend," Trustee McNelly said while describing public-works and plowing efforts.

President noted MetroNet construction caused service outages and that crews initially used a signal device "more like a metal detector" before upgrading to ground-penetrating radar. "They did a really outstanding job getting out there, trying to find solutions," the president said while describing the troubleshooting and a pause in work for cold weather.

Officials urged residents who rely on medical devices to notify the village so staff can provide assistance during outages. The village will maintain a list for people with medical needs and asked residents to leave location flags in yards after utility locating so crews can find lines under snow.

Clerk announced a Giving Tree coordinated with the Pingree Grove Police Department to help a Sleepy Hollow family. "So there'll be a list up at the desk with Sharon, and these little mittens that are laminated with each of the requests that the families had," the clerk said. Residents who want to help will find requested items and return wrapped gifts with the laminated mitten attached.

The police chief reported community outreach activities, including a sold-out raffle for "shop with a cop" and three officers participating in the event; he also asked trustees not to speculate publicly about an active cold case and to direct tips to the police or the state attorney's office. "I would caution you and ask you not to give unsupported or unsubstantiated opinions on things like that," the chief said.

Trustees reviewed and corrected the village newsletter 'Sleepy Hollow Legend' (winter edition), adjusting the number of summer markets and clarifying which regular board meetings will be live-streamed; the board approved the edition with the noted edits.

The meeting moved on to several administrative votes, and trustees adjourned to a brief executive session at the end of the meeting.