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Real estate industry
adapts to pandemic

ough temporarily slowed,
agencies expect boom with

exodus from the city

BY KATHERINE BORCHERT But due to COVID-19 restric-
STAFF WRITER
Gathering restrictions alter tions and an uncertain future, the
graduation events
industry took a nose dive.
Districts continue to plan despite uncertainties
Real estate agents who nor- “Over the rst two and a half

mally look to spring for a boost to three weeks, the market pretty

in home listings have turned much stopped,” said Lou Car-

to technology for a new way to dillo of Keller Williams in Ma-

sell houses and list properties in hopac. “People were concerned,

the face a pandemic that put the but they didn’t know what to ex-

state, and their pro ts, on pause. pect. So people stopped looking

“In March we were doing at houses on the market.”

BY KATHERINE BORCHERT However, Governor Andrew School Principal Vince DiGrandi tremendously well just as an in- Real estate agents are seeing a
STAFF WRITER Cuomo announced on Monday, said.
May 11, that the state will allow dustry. Our numbers were up, decline in sales compared to the
e North Salem School Dis- low-risk businesses and recre- In a video sent to families on
trict su ered a blow last week ational activities to resume, spe- May 4, the district announced our pending properties that were same time last year in Westches-
after it announced plans to hold ci cally saying drive-in theaters graduation for its 103 seniors
high school graduation at the could open, making it all the more would be held at the drive-in in contract and properties that ter County, but some found Put-
Four Brothers Drive-In in Ar- likely North Salem could move theater on June 22, followed by a
menia. forward with its plans. movie and pizza. we’re selling were up. It was a nam County wasn’t hit as hard.

While the news was being “We’re obviously taking it as a e district signed a contract very active market,” Aaron Velez “As far as the market, just
celebrated by seniors and their positive if drive-in movie theaters with the venue but faced backlash
parents and quickly caught the at- are open, we would hope that that after it learned the state may not of Houlihan Lawrence Somers statistically, of course the mar-
tention of national media outlets means since we’re renting that allow the gathering to happen.
due to the district’s creativity, the facility, that we’ll be able to hold said. “ en, of course, the ex- kets are going to be down right
state’s restrictions on gatherings graduation at the drive-in facility “We are working with state
cast a long shadow on the idea. in New York,” North Salem High and local o cials to get approval. ecutive order came down on the now. Westchester County, as far

SEE GRADUATION PAGE 3 16th. It stated that the real estate as what has gone into contract

industry was nonessential and it versus this year to last year, is

prevented Realtors from engag- probably o about 40 percent

ing in in-person activities with where Putnam County is not,”

clients. at was the main issue said Joan Mancini of Mancini

with conducting business, is it’s a SEE REAL ESTATE PAGE 3
very personal business.”

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The Staff Muscoot OBITUARIES
Farmers Market
EDITORIAL TEAM will open with Lionel Weinstein past President of Temple Bet Torah in
JODI WEINBERGER Mount Kisco. In 2003, he became a
restrictions
EDITOR: 914-302-5830 Lionel Weinstein, 99, passed away devoted member of Temple Shaaray
[email protected] BY CAROL REIF
STAFF WRITER surrounded by his family on May 5, Te la in Bedford Corners, New York.
BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER
SPORTS EDITOR: 914-302-5628 By the reopening of the popular weekly market 2020 at his home in Somers, New Lionel was also a 75 year member of
[email protected] at Muscoot Farm this Sunday, May 17, the county
hopes to give pandemic-weary residents the chance York. the John Jay Lodge No.633, F.& A.M.
ADVERTISING TEAM to get some fresh air and sunshine while safely sup-
LISA KAIN porting the hardworking folks who produce their Lionel was the beloved husband of Lionel was devoted foremost to his
food.
914-351-2424 Sidel (Bagner) Weinstein and shared family and faith, and volunteering in
[email protected] Although outdoor spaces at many county parks—
including Muscoot on Route 100 and Lasdon Park in 64 years of wonderful marriage to- service of his community. Late in life
PAUL FORHAN Somers—have remained open and have been enjoyed
914-202-2392 by social-distancing visitors, this weekly opportunity gether. Born in White Plains, New he became an avid golfer and enjoyed
[email protected] will be a little di erent.
CORINNE STANTON York, he was the son of Joseph and reading of all kinds.
845-621-4049 “We’re all at the beginning of a learning curve,”
[email protected] said Peter Tartaglia, rst deputy commissioner Fannie Weinstein. He was prede- Lionel is survived by his wife Sidel,
JENNIFER CONNELLY
917-446-7757 SEE MUSCOOT PAGE 4 ceased by his brothers Morris Wein- his adoring children Dr. Joseph and
[email protected]
BRUCE HELLER stein and Martin Weinstein and his Christine (Corcoran) Weinstein of
914-202-2941
[email protected] sisters Mae Weinstein, Beatrice Lavk- Westwood, Massachusetts and David
SHELLEY KILCOYNE
er and Rosalind Aron. Weinstein of New York City. Lionel is
CO-FOUNDER
914-924-9122 Lionel was born and raised in also survived by his grandson Je rey
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Armed Forces during World War Meldy Delossantos, Emily Delossan-
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
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Thursday, May 14, 2020 North Salem News – Page 3

GRADUATION would have to postpone and wait REAL ESTATE
FROM PAGE 1
to see if later in the summer or FROM PAGE 1

fall the rules might change. For

Obviously this is just in the plan- now, we will put the decisions on Realty. “ ey are just about even
where they were. I think it’s just
ning stages right now,” said Di- hold and await further guidance about where you’re living, how it
impacted you.”
Grandi. “We signed a contract, from the state and further input
With the stay-at-home order,
but we know that this is a month from stakeholders. Regardless of agents found people were hesi-
tant to list their homes for sale.
and a half away, with the hope what we nally decide to do, it
“ e pandemic has created a
we’ll be able to do something.” has to be within the guidelines shortage of inventory which has
de nitely impacted business,”
He said that despite limita- that are allowed and respecting said Marcie Nolletti of Cold-
well Banker. “ ere are also
tions on gathering size, he hopes the importance of safety and se- many guidelines that must be
followed, but of course people
that by June 22, restrictions will curity. Let’s all take a deep breath still need to buy or sell homes.
Guidelines can be followed and
be relaxed enough to allow the and see what transpires.” business can still be conducted.
People are now looking at their
event to happen. He added that students pro- current living situations and

“ is is not something we can vided feedback that they did not nding that they would like to
move to homes that have big-
plan a week before,” DiGrandi want to hold their ceremony at ger oor plans or larger yards.
Home is becoming a key word
said.“We plan graduation months the mall and safety consultants and it has impacted so many
people’s lives.”
in advance, so, similarly, we have advised against using school elds.
e hope, however, is that real
a two-month turnaround. is is e Katonah-Lewisboro and estate agents can use technology
to help home sellers and buyers
an idea that came to us and we’re Somers school districts are work- feel safe while the industry re-
covers.
working with everybody we need ing with parents and students to about having strangers in their “What we expect to see is
“Now, more than ever, social homes, so we’re trying to reas- an exodus from the city. People
to to make sure we follow what- gather input to help formulate media is so important,”said Deb sure everyone by taking extra want to have more room. ey
Bravoco of Coldwell Banker precaution. Hand sanitizer is a don’t want to live in high-rise
ever guidelines that we need. We their plans. in Yorktown. “I’ve been post- popular and well-received gift.” apartment buildings, they don’t
ing virtual showings of listings want to be stuck having to take
hope that by June 22 or early July, Like many other students, the on all social media outlets. e Larry Zacks of Re/Max in an elevator with strangers. Hav-
photographer makes a beautiful Somers saw an increase in the ing your own space is now go-
social distancing guidelines are seniors at John Jay High School in and impactful virtual tour. Un- number of houses sold just be- ing to be even more desirable,”
like your conventional photo- fore the stay-at-home orders Zacks said.
such that we can get this o the Cross River—from Katonah and graph, it’s a 360-degree image took e ect and people rushed to
that shows an entire room.” get into contract before nones- He added that after restric-
ground. Handing a diploma to a Lewisboro as well as parts of North sential businesses shut down. tions lift, people will still be
Before the pandemic, vir- working from home, so they will
kid, to me, I have a problem do- Salem and Pound Ridge—await tual walkthroughs were used to “We’ve been stymied by the seek comfortable spaces to make
pique buyer interest, but it’s now quarantine during the highest their home base.
ing it virtually. I would rather do news of their senior prom and become the standard way to tour time period. Now it’s starting to
a property. loosen up and as we’ve started to Mazzola echoed those senti-
it in person. ey’ve worked for graduation ceremonies. A team led adapt to selling virtually,” Zacks ments and said the pent-up buy-
“Virtual tours and walk- said, “we’ve been utilizing videos er demand will drive the spring
years (for this moment).” by Principal Steven Siciliano and throughs, primarily used prior to to show the interior of the home and summer market.
the epidemic as a way for buyers and the exterior. So, a picture is
In an interview with NPR, including seniors, parents and edu- to ‘see’ the property online be- worth 1,000 words; you could “Once we begin to reopen
fore coming for a viewing, have say a video is worth 10,000 business, the state will see a
DiGrandi and Superintendent cators has been conferring online now become the primary way words. Unfortunately, we didn’t surge of new listings and equally
for buyers to see the property,” know this was coming to plan as many buyers making o ers,”
Dr. Ken Freeston said they were to fashion solutions that meet so- said Hope Mazzola of William for it, although this has helped Mazzola said. “With interest
Raveis in Katonah. “We are un- propel our industry decades rates still low and the pandemic
working with a former industrial cial-distancing and other virus-im- able to perform walkthroughs faster. Necessity is the mother of deeply a ecting the city dwell-
for closings and all closings oc- invention and it became a neces- ers, this has created an impetus
arts teacher to make a retract- posed restrictions.Siciliano “will be cur virtually, as well. e closings sity to operate in this manner.” for the big move to the suburbs.
I had these last few weeks were
able arm that extends 6 feet with making an announcement soon,” facilitated by hiring the home Elizabeth Boucher of Houli- ose who were considering it
inspector to conduct the walk- han Lawrence in Katonah also seem more committed to nd-
which DiGrandi could hand di- Katonah-Lewisboro Schools Su- through. I was not present at said the stay-at-home orders ing their new suburban lifestyle.”
the property, nor at the closing. didn’t leave much time to pre-
plomas to students in cars alpha- perintendent Andrew Selesnick It has de nitely taken some of pare, but the real estate o ce Boucher said the market will
the celebration out of the event, adapted quickly. continue to thrive despite main-
betically organized. said last week. but new buyers are happy to be ly operating virtually as of now.
in their homes.” “We had no time to prepare
“I was thinking one of those Yorktown Superintendent Ron for this change but were able to “With low inventory, and not
So showings are still taking pivot quickly because Houlihan a lot of homes anticipated com-
alligator grippers that my grand- Hattar and Somers High School place, but without the agent and Lawrence already had many ing on in the near future, we
with restrictions for potential tools in place that work virtual- should expect steady pricing,”
mother would have and I would Principal Mark Bayer said dis- buyers, too. ly,” Boucher said. “Within days Boucher said. “Despite the fact
we were holding our o ce meet- that buyers are often only see-
just dip into the car with the tricts are still brainstorming. “Buyers are limited to two at ings remotely, ensuring that our ing properties virtually, online
a time wearing full PPE, mask, agents were well-informed on or through Facebook or Zoom,
diploma,” DiGrandi said. “ ey “While it might be di erent, gloves and booties. ey are the laws, how we could conduct they are putting in o ers and of-
asked to take them with them business under the law and how ten competing at all price levels.
could take a picture. It’d be great.” we will make it special and mem- when they leave,” Mazzola said. to protect the health and safety Multiple o ers are happening at
“Everyone’s a little nervous of our clients. Communication all price points.”
e high school is in the pro- orable for all our seniors and their was and continues to be impera-
tive as these are unprecedented “ ere’s pent-up demand and
cess of pre-recording the national families,” Bayer promised. times. We learned about how to that’s what we all feel, to be quite
use di erent apps and programs honest,” Velez said. “ ere was a
anthem and ceremony speeches Bayer said the district hopes in order to communicate with huge buyer base at the end of
each other and our clients.” February. We were selling a lot
to show on the big screen. to have safe events to celebrate of homes. e average sale prices
ere may be an upside, how- were going up. We were selling
North Salem was the rst in seniors leading up to gradua- ever, for real estate agents in the more homes than we were last
suburbs. Many expect a boom in year, and then this came. So that
Halston Media’s coverage area tion and presented a number of sales as people look to relocate demand necessarily changed, so
from the city and other crowded our anticipation is because our
to announce graduation plans, options for students to provide areas. sold activity is relatively stable,
we’ll see an in ux once our in-
putting the pressure on other dis- feedback on. He also took into dustry is back.”

tricts. School leaders are brain- consideration things like year-

storming safe alternatives to the book distribution, prom and se-

traditional pomp and circum- nior sports awards.

stance while aware that the state “I am heartbroken that the

will have the nal say. typical celebratory events that

“It goes without saying that mark the end of your formal

we have been exploring as many education in the Somers Central

possibilities as we can to provide School District will need to be

a meaningful graduation for the re-imagined or possibly canceled,”

Class of 2020,”said Lakeland Su- Bayer wrote in a letter to students.

perintendent Dr. George Stone “While there is much uncertainty

in a Facebook post. “Obviously, about what the coming weeks and

and understandably so, emotions months will bring, I want you to

are running very high around this know that we are committed to

issue. As far as other options go, honoring you, and all you have ac-

we are still willing to listen.” complished, in the very best ways

Stone referenced North Sa- we can. While alternative plans,

lem’s plans, saying the gathering delays, and postponements may

might work for that town be- never make up for the loss of the

cause of its smaller graduating traditional celebrations that were

class. Lakeland’s is about double scheduled for May and June, our

in size. hope is to reschedule these events

“ e only apparent gather- while maintaining their signi -

ing options would be in smaller cance as the momentous occa-

groups, in cars,” Stone wrote. sions that mark this important

“For a larger group gathering, we time in your lives.”

Page 4 – North Salem News Thursday, May 14, 2020

MUSCOOT OBITUARIES

FROM PAGE 2 Jennie (Valenza) Viggiano well as 25 greatgrandchildren. She was a
truly loving individual whose main con-
of the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and
Conservation, pointing out that the selling of food is considered an essential Jennie (Valenza) Viggiano born July cern was always about the wellbeing of her
service.
20, 1918, the daughter of Giacomina and family.
But not to worry: e county has what it thinks is a “good plan” to make
sure things go smoothly. Manuel Valenza, passed away on May 7, Jennie was the Founder and rst Presi-

First, and most importantly, folks cannot just show up; advance registra- 2020. She was a resident of Berkshire dent of the Fanfani Ladies Lodge of the
tion is required. Veri cation of that free registration, either by printout or via
phone screen, must be shown upon arrival. Center since March 2015 and she lived Sons of Italy for 15 years. Jennie also held

e market will be open from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., rain or shine, every in Exeter Township, Pennsylvania, for 15 positions of state trustee, lodge, state and
Sunday through Nov. 22. e day will be divided into six 5-minute blocks
with a maximum of 30 people permitted to shop at one time. years, in her own home that she designed. national deputy and attended several Na-

County police will direct tra c and maintain order on the interpretive Prior to that she had homes in Somers, tional Conventions as a delegate and in
farm-museum’s grounds, and extra sta will make sure shoppers are follow-
ing the rules. New York and prior to that the Bronx, 1995 was awarded the Dr. Vincenzo Sella-

ose include: New York. She was the widow of husband ro Award. Representing the State Lodge,
• Masks and gloves must be worn at all times by vendors and customers.
• Shopping time is limited to 30 minutes, although 20 minutes is encour- Frank who passed away in 1968. she was part of a committee of ten that
aged. (Handling merchandise is de nitely discouraged. Best to just eyeball
that tasty treat, put it in your basket and move on.) Jennie was born and raised in Green- went to the United Nations in defense of
• One-way circulation through the market will be enforced.
• Credit/debit card or a contactless form of payment is preferred; bring wich Village, New York and loved family the cause to not give up the search for the
cash as an alternative. (And try to pay for items with exact change.)
• Arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your scheduled time. gatherings and made sure there was always missing servicemen of the Vietnam War.

ere might be a few kinks to work out at the start, but the county is plenty of good food for everyone, whether Her involvement in charitable activities
optimistic that the extra e ort will be worth it for all concerned. Its mission
is, after all, to enhance the physical and mental well-being of residents, ac- they were hungry or not. Jennie was al- included – serving as Commissioner for
cording to Tartaglia.
ways well dressed and lived a religious life the Garibaldi Meucci Museum, co-chair
“We’re learning a new way of doing business, too,” he said.
“ e Farmers Market at Muscoot has been a favorite destination for West- in spirit and actions. She was a kind and of the Arthritis Foundation Telethon,
chester residents over the years. It’s a great way to support local farmers and
food producers and an opportunity to buy some great fresh foods,”said Coun- caring individual and was sought after for she chaired several fashion shows to raise
ty Executive George Latimer in announcing the move ursday, May 7.
advice (and didn’t hesitate to give it when money for the Mother Teresa Foundation
e procedures put in place by the Parks Department “will make a trip to
the market enjoyable while assuring social distancing,” he added. necessary). She was loved by all and will be and the Anita Garibaldi Beauti cation

For more details, call Muscoot at 914-864-7283. To register, go to west- terribly missed, not only by her family and Project.
chestercountyparks.eventbrite.com.
friends but by everyone who knew her – For many years Jennie owned and oper-

including the many aids and care givers at ated her own answering service business in

the nursing home where she resided. New York City and was an indispensable

Jennie was the matriarch of her family part of running the family restaurant, the

of 2 sons and 2 daughters – Joseph Vig- Mona Lisa, when her husband was alive.

giano; Frank Viggiano and his wife Valer- e Lutz Funeral Home of Reading, PA

ie; Christina Small and her husband John will be handling her initial preparations

and Jacqueline Pellicano and her husband and Clark Associates Funeral Home, Ka-

Peter. 10 Grandchildren – Peter and Mark tonah, NY will be handling the interment

Pellicano; Jeanine Miles, John, Frank and at St. Raymond’s Cemetery Bronx, NY. A

Stephen Small; Jeannette Torti, Mark and celebration of life will be held at a future

Frank Viggiano; and Joseph Viggiano as date.

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Thursday, May 14, 2020 North Salem News – Page 5

Public hearing on school budget
set for end of May

BY KATHERINE BORCHERT Trustee Paul Giamundo made a it’s going to be a moving target all DESIGN • BUILD • REMODEL • SINCE 1973
STAFF WRITER motion for the board to suspend the year.”

scorecard, saying he was personally “ ey’re going to be distributing

e North Salem Board of Edu- satis ed with the adjustments and state aid on a cash basis so we may

cation unanimously approved a modi cations made to the school not get payments upfront, we may

$44.9 million spending plan at its budget, to which the remaining get them later on,” she said. “Since

virtual meeting Wednesday, May 6. members of the board unanimously we are a district that’s not highly

e decision comes shortly after agreed. dependent on aid, the rst three

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced e proposed $44.9 million bud- payments that we normally get in

that voting on school budgets and get calls for an increase in spending state aid, that money is usually just

board candidates must be conducted of 1.09 percent, or $1.1 million, over assigned to our TRS expense,” the

by mail this year. last year’s $43.8 million budget and teachers’retirement system.

e board also decided not to an increase in the tax levy of 2.2 per- Superintendent Dr. Ken Freeston

hold its annual “scorecard night,” cent. e budget prioritizes low class thanked the board toward the end

something board president Deb sizes, mental health and safety and of the meeting on its amicable ap-

D’Agostino said “is uniquely North security. proach to budget planning.

Salem.”. Seventy-nine 79 percent will cov- “On behalf of the whole district,

“Each year our administrative er salaries and bene ts of employees I want to thank the board for the

team brings to us a recommended and retirees, while 13 percent is al- thoughtful way you engage with us

budget which we review with them located for contracts and supplies. on budget preparation,” Freeston

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