Posts by Town of Yorktown

An Extreme Cold Warning has been issued for our area. Residents in need of a warming center are encouraged to visit the Jefferson Valley Mall or the John C. Hart Memorial Library to warm up. Click this article for hours. The Town will evaluate opening the Capellini Center if there are widespread outages.

The Hart Library will participate in the first One County, One Read initiative, a Westchester-wide literary event designed to foster community through a shared reading experience. In honor of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, all 38 public libraries in Westchester County will encourage residents to read the same book: The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Stacy Schiff.

A list of the information presented in the storm preparations video with Chief Robert Noble, Supervisor Ed Lachterman, Deputy Supervisor Sergio Esposito, and Highway Superintendent Dave Paganelli. 

The Town of Yorktown has declared both a State of Emergency and a Snow Emergency effective as of 6:00 AM on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Click for full details. 

The Town of Yorktown has unveiled a new platform for community engagement and economic development. Hello Yorktown is a multimedia online magazine designed to highlight the town as a premier destination for families and entrepreneurs. 

The Town of Yorktown is hiring for the position of Senior Auto Mechanic in the Water Department.  Click to view and download the full job posting and requirements. Send responses to the Town of Yorktown Personnel Manager by February 3, 2026.

Yorktown Supervisor Ed Lachterman characterized Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State Address as a collection of expensive promises that lack a realistic funding plan and ignore the immediate safety and affordability needs of suburban New Yorkers.

Supervisor Ed Lachterman has written a letter to residents regarding the Proposed Granite Springs Road Cell Tower Facility. Click to read the letter and view the attachments. 

The second half of school tax is due by January 31, 2026. Because this is a Saturday, payments can be made on February 2, 2026 without penalty. Payments can be made by either check, cash, money order, or online check payments and can be made in person at the tax office between 8 AM - 4 PM, by mail post marked by 01/31/2026, or placed in the green after hours drop box behind Town Hall.

Beginning on January 4th, the Westchester County Bee Line Bus System will begin accepting OMNY for fare payments. This means that riders will be able to pay with their phones, credit/debit card, OMNY cards, and more.