About the Village
The Village is approximately five square miles. The Croton River and Hudson River meet and form the Village's boundaries to the South, East and West. The Village's topography includes low lying areas along the Hudson River and Route 9; the Croton River Gorge; and a plateau at the Village's northern boundary that reaches elevations up to 600 feet within a mile of the Hudson.
About the Village
Quick Facts
- The Village was incorporated in 1898 and celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2023.
- The Village is located within the boundaries of the Town of Cortlandt.
- The Village has a Council-Manager form of government. The five member elected Village Board of Trustees makes policy and functions on behalf of the citizens. The mayor acts as a member and the presiding officer of the board. The Board of Trustees hires a full-time Village Manager. The manager handles the day to day activities in the Village and reports to the Board of Trustees.
Awards and Designations
- The Village was recognized as a “Tree City USA” by the Arbor Day Foundation in 1984.
- The Hudson River Valley Greenway designated the Village as a Greenway Model Community in 1993.
- In 2017, the Village became a Clean Energy Community through NYSERDA and, as of 2024, is the statewide leader in this program.
- In 2020, the Village was designated a silver-level Climate Smart Community, the highest available ranking, by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
- The Village was designated as a “Pro-Housing Community” by New York State in 2024.
- In 2025, the Village was recognized by the New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) with a Local Government Achievement Award for the installation of solar canopies at the Croton-Harmon Train Station parking lot.
- The Village has received numerous awards throughout the years from the Westchester Municipal Planning Federation:
- In 2004, the Visions in Planning Award was received for the development of the RiverWalk trail.
- In 2009, a Planning Achievement Award was received for the development of Croton Landing Park and Riverwalk.
- In 2014, a Commendation for Outstanding Planning Achievement was received for the Harmon Gateway Zoning District regulations.
- In 2019, a Planning Achievement Award was received for the Elliott Way Elevated Walkway Project.
- In 2023, a Commendation for Outstanding Planning Achievement was received for the Croton Point Avenue Traffic, Pedestrian, and Bicycle Improvement Project.
- In 2024, a Planning Achievement Award was received for the Maple Commons housing project.
- In 2025, a Commendation for Outstanding Planning Achievement was received for the Accessory Dwelling Unit legislation adopted by the Village Board in 2024.
- In 2026, a Commendation for Outstanding Planning Achievement was received for the South Riverside/Harmon Overlay Zoning update adopted by the Village Board in 2022.