October 6, 2025
Mayor’s Message: Fall into Fun and Service!
Hello neighbors,
As the air grows crisp and the foliage begins its spectacular transformation, it’s clear that fall has arrived in Greenwood Lake! This is a beautiful time in our village, and I’m pleased to share some important village services and exciting community events happening this month.
Village Services and Updates
We have some great news on the infrastructure front: our current road paving project is expected to wrap up by the end of this week! Thank you to all residents for your patience as we’ve worked to improve our village streets.
Now is also the time to tackle those yards, and we’re making it easy with the Leaf & Brush Drop-Off program. Starting Saturday mornings, October 4th through November 15th, you can bring your yard waste to the DPW (Department of Public Works) at 70 Elm Street between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Additionally, for your convenience, the Orange County Mobile DMV is returning to Village Hall, 18 Church Street, on Thursday, October 9th, operating from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. with a one-hour lunch break from 12:00 to 1:00 PM.
Community Events to Enjoy
Before the season ends, remember to stop by our wonderful Lakeside Farmers Market! It runs every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Winstanley Park on Windermere Avenue and will be open until October 25th. Be sure to stock up on fresh local produce and artisan goods before the season wraps up.
This week also kicks off Greenwood Lake Restaurant Week, running from October 6th through October 17th. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the diverse culinary offerings in our community—please visit the Greenwood Lake Chamber of Commerce website for a list of participating restaurants and their specials.
Looking ahead, mark your calendars for the village’s biggest fall celebration, the annual Halloween Festival! The fun starts Saturday, October 18th, at 3:00 PM and runs until 10:00 PM, with activities held throughout the village. The evening’s highlight will be the thrilling Terror Trail, brought to you by the Friends and Family of Boy Scout Troop 121. Look for options with both scare and no-scare times so all ages can enjoy the excitement!
A Note of Gratitude
Finally, I want to extend a sincere thank you to some dedicated members of our community who have improved one of our favorite recreational spots, Francis Field. A huge appreciation goes out to the Lions Club for their generous donation of the new scoreboard, significantly enhancing our local athletics facilities. We also owe a debt of gratitude to Brendan Kolesar for taking the time and effort to ensure its professional installation. It’s acts of service like these that exemplify the community spirit that makes Greenwood Lake such a wonderful place to live.
As always, I encourage you to stay engaged and enjoy everything our village has to offer this season.
See you around town — grateful for every neighbor who makes Greenwood Lake feel like home.
Best regards,
Mayor Thomas Howley
Village of Greenwood Lake
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