Sustainable Sleepy Hollow

About Us

Sustainable Sleepy Hollow represents the united efforts of the Sleepy Hollow Environmental Advisory Committee (SHEAC) and the Climate Smart Community (CSC) Task Force.

SHEAC Mission Statement

The purpose and mission of the SHEAC is to help build awareness and support for the development, management and protection of Sleepy Hollow’s natural resources; to assist and provide input into the drafting of environmental local laws designed to provide protection for our natural resources; and to participate in environmental reviews when requested by the Board of Trustees or the Planning Board.

Committee Members: Susanne Jones (co-chair), Char Weigel (co-chair), Kiko Bourne, Gina Carey, Rachael Sokolowski and Anne White.

About the CSC Task Force

Sleepy Hollow became a bronze certified Climate Smart Community (CSC) in 2020 with the goal of helping our village become a more climate resilient community. The volunteer-run CSC Task Force works to generate cost savings through increased energy independence and security, improved air quality through switching to green energy, creation of a healthier and more walkable downtown, conservation of green space for recreation and biodiversity, and investment in our local economy supporting long term and sustainable businesses. 
 
The CSC Certification Program has over 100 Actions for certification. The Task Force documents the Actions already taken by the village and gathers more to reach silver certification in the near future, so we can collaborate with peers on best practices, increase our scores on some state grant applications, and streamline our resources. Working closely with the Sleepy Hollow Environmental Advisory Committee (SHEAC) as well as other village committees and departments, residents, businesses and neighboring communities we want to help our village reduce greenhouse gas emissions and become a sustainable and resilient community.
CSC Chairs: Kirsten Hase-McLaughlin and Sarah Smiley
 

Awards

Recent recognition for Sustainable Sleepy Hollow and our related initiatives:

2025 winner, Rebuilt by Design NYS Adaptation and Innovation Award for the Sleepy Hollow Climate Action Plan. The project was recognized as a “Built to Inspire” awardee and joins the ranks of other projects addressing community resiliency throughout New York State.

2025 Winner, Outstanding Achievements in Planning in Westchester County from the Westchester Municipal Planning Federation

Westchester County and the Department of Environmental Facilities Eco Award: Winners were selected for significant contributions to recycling and waste reduction, and for innovative and impactful eco-practices in Westchester. Two initiatives awarded: Repair Café Hudson Valley and Public Schools of the Tarrytowns Wasteless Horsemen zero waste initiative (April, 2025)

New York State School Boards Association “Champions of Change” for Wasteless Horsemen initiative (March, 2025)

Our Logo

Thanks to Sleepy Hollow artist Melissa Lohman-Wild for designing our new logo (introduced in 2025)!

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