North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Vol. 9 No. 4 Thursday, March 30, 2023 BALANCED ROCK 4 CLASSIFIEDS 23 LEGAL NOTICES 20 LEISURE 19 OPINION 8 SPORTS 16 Tigers Media Day pg 12 SPRING SPORTS Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Having put Croton Falls under the proverbial microscope for the past few years, the North Salem Planning Board is now ready to reveal a plan that focuses on the hamlet’s future. Launched in 2020, the massive e ort produced a 128-page preliminary draft plan that assesses and identi es exactly how quality-of-life issues for the residents and local businesses are “intertwined.” It’s intended as a supplement to the town’s 2011 Comprehensive Plan. e board held two wellattended public informational meetings in 2021 and also conducted a town-wide survey -- with Croton Falls-speci c questions -- that covered a wide range of “concerns, priorities, thoughts, and ideas to consider regarding the future of the hamlet.” A third such presentation is set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, at the town’s new community center located at 3 Owens Road in Croton Falls. e event will be livestreamed. Information on how to watch it will be posted on the Planning Board’s page on the town’s website, www.northsalemny.org. Eventually, the document will be handed over to and reviewed by the Town Board, which could make amendments before scheduling a public hearing. It then will make a decision on whether or not to adopt it. e draft plan includes recommendations for policy and action “steps” a ecting “infrastructure, public spaces and connections between businesses, residences, and the larger community, as well as enhancements to community spaces offering cultural and recreational activities.” Some of those “opportunities” for improvements involved tra c and pedestrian access as well as sewer and other services. Croton Falls’ “rich historical and cultural heritage” and its “rural landscape” were acknowledged in the plan, which also a rmed that it “remains a vibrant and desirable center for local business, residential living, and cultural and social interaction” not only for folks in North Salem but for visitors as well. Using the town’s recent purLooking to the future of Croton Falls BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER What are the odds? A diabetic, John Fiscella, 54, was in end-stage renal failure. e popular guitar teacher from Somers had been on dialysis for more than a year and was on a waitlist for a kidney transplant. He was sleeping 15 hours a day and no longer had much energy for lessons, much less the performances he used to give at local venues such as the WrightReis Homestead in Somers. ings had gotten so bad health-wise that the family feared this past Christmas might be his “last,” Fiscella said, goodnaturedly joking that he got so many presents – including a race car set – that he felt “like a kid again.” INTRODUCING VINCENT LUGO A lifelong asthma su erer, Vincent Lugo, 22, had collapsed at home after a severe attack late on March 10. He was rushed to the hospital and had to be placed on life support. On March 12, his parents got the heart-wrenching news that the damage to their beloved son’s brain -- due to lack of oxygen -- was irreversible. He was declared legally dead the following day. ey instinctively knew that their son – who was described as sel ess, kind, generous, and talented by those who knew him – would have wanted to give someone the precious gift of life through organ donation. And it would be a comfort to them, too, to feel that he was living on somehow. A VOICEMAIL TO THE FISCELLA FAMILY CHANGES IT ALL Within days of deciding to reach out to the public for help, the family of Fiscella received a life-changing voicemail. It came from Maryjean Lugo, A precious gift Two Somers families share bittersweet story John Fiscella Vincent Lugo SEE PLAN PAGE 7 SEE GIFT PAGE 3 914-277-4424 • 440 Rt 22 North Salem, NY • www.theblazerpub.com CELEBRA CELEBRA CELEBRA CELEBRATING 521 YEARS! Service, Decor, Atmosphere, Drinks and Voted Best Burger in Westchester!
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Amid pleasures and places though we may roam, BY WHIT ANDERSON STAFF WRITER e continued discussion on hiring an additional School Resource O cer (SRO) for the North Salem School District took precedence after the Board of Education’s 4 - 3 vote on Nov. 16 against authorizing the transfer from unassigned fund balance for a spring o cer contract with the county. Before the focal point of the meeting, however, the board approved the terms of a side agreement with the North Salem Teachers Association to provide an additional district-wide per diem psychologist, using 45K of Covid monies, for student social/ emotional support, with the contract lasting until next June. “What this will do is allow us to put proactive measures in place,” said Adam VanDerStuyf, Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services. Soon after, tensions rose amid discussion on the SRO fund balance fund transfer ($97,258), stemming from Superintendent Ken Freeston’s announcement on Oct. 26 of a verbal agreement between the district’s attorney and the county’s legal department on a contract for next spring. Trustee Brandy Keenan read a letter containing her grievances, citing the Jun. 15 vote that indicated the hiring as, “A moment of dysfunction we have not recovered from.” Although she voted “yes” at the time, Keenan said that she felt “blindsided” because she did not have enough time to research and gather more information for the vote, leading to a 4 - 3 result in favor of the resolution. Keenan cited numerous studies demonstrating that SROs do not signi cantly impact the prevention of school shootings, while also highlighting the need for a bigger focus on student mental health and investment into lacking resources and facilities. She concluded that if an SRO is hired, it should be through the budget starting the 2023-2024 school year. “I know I am not comparing apples to apples, but what I am talking about is who decides what deserves a break in procedure, the bending of the rules, what is the rubric. I feel we need to bring back an adherence to policy and procedure, and nd an additional SRO through the budget, not like this,” she said. Paul Giamundo, the trustee Board of Education votes ‘no’ on SRO SEE BOE PAGE 21 North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Vol. 8 No. 39 BALANCED ROCK 4 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 19 CLASSIFIEDS 18 LEGAL NOTICES 18 LEISURE 14 OBITUARIES 5 OPINION 6 SPORTS 12 Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. Boys Basketball Preview pg 13 TIGERS PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL BY WHIT ANDERSON STAFF WRITER e North Salem community voiced their dissatisfaction at the Nov. 30 Board of Education meeting following the prior meeting’s 4-2 vote against the authorization to transfer $97,258 from unassigned fund balances to cover the cost of a second school resource of- cer (SRO) for the district. Parent Matt DeRose took issue with Trustee Brandy Keenan’s letter at the last meeting pushing against the hiring. She questioned the e ectiveness of the o cer and the nancial implications of transferring funds, wanting to focus more on mental health initiatives. Believing she was “disparaging the qualities and impact school resource o cers have on our students,” he stated, “having one o - cer at each campus would expedite professionalism and continuity in an emergency response.” Je Carpenter seconded DeRose’s perspective, wanting members who voted “no” to reconsider their position. “ ese bene ts overwhelmingly outweigh any Googled negatives that you found to t your narrative,” he said. “It’s the time to do what your residents are asking you to do.” Not convinced the board is doing all they can to prevent a school shooting, Carpenter emphasized the need to get the SRO rst and then build safety parameters around them. “I fear you may open yourselves up for potential litigation,” he added. Carol Hughes took the stage next to express more foundational concerns about the board. Referencing their lack of transparency on discussions prior to the June 15 4-3 vote approving the authorization for the superintendent to enter a contract for an SRO, she pointed towards a failure to follow protocol as the reason they are in their current position. “You have excluded the public... You cannot do a good job if you ignore the process,” she said. While a majority pro-SRO crowd, a few residents, such as Christina Horzepa, went to the stand promoting other safety measures. Like Keenan, the mother of two NSHS graduates desires a larger focus on mental health, advocating for a comprehensive threat assessment system. Getting through the rest of the agenda, the board circled back to the SRO con£ ict during Old Business when Trustee Paul Giamundo wished to address Hughes’ comments. Trying to explain why they did not break protocol regarding discussion prior to the June 15 vote, Trustee Andrew Brown deemed the matter un t for Old Business and attempted to adjourn the meeting. e board agreed for a moment to adjourn, but the audience voiced their displeasure at their behavior, leading them to open the meeting back up for another public comment session. Lauren Jaeger, spouse of an NYPD o cer, took the stage in support of another SRO. “We have been in the dark about what the board’s intentions were,” she said, holding back tears. “We are not asking for a SWAT team to be dedicated to the district.” NSHS Junior Eowyn Keenan spoke last from a student perspective. Expressing her discomfort with another SRO, she, like Horzepa, advocated for more mental health measures, along with a larger student voice presence in this matter. “I will ask for all adults to be mature and objective...We do not want an SRO.” e board meets next on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Community pushes for second SRO after ‘no’ vote HThe holidays are upon us! As the community gets into the spirit of the season, a bit of holiday magic can already be found at Lumagica at Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard. See more photos on page 10! oliday magic HOPEMAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker cell: 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536 Your House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Wish List During the Holidays Each year, homeowners planning to make a move are faced with a decision: sell their house during the holidays or wait. 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Referencing their lack of transparency on discussions prior to the June 15 4-3 vote approving the authorization for the superintendent to enter a contract for an SRO, she pointed towards a failure to follow protocol as the reason they are in their cur- “You have excluded the public... You cannot do a good job if you igWhile a majority pro-SRO crowd, a few residents, such as Christina Horzepa, went to the stand promoting other safety measures. Like Keenan, the mother of two NSHS graduates desires a larger focus on mental health, advocating for a comprehensive Getting through the rest of the agenda, the board circled back to the SRO con£ ict during Old Business when Trustee Paul Giamundo wished to address Hughes’ comments. Trying to explain why they did not break protocol regarding discussion prior to the June 15 vote, Trustee Andrew Brown deemed the matter un t for Old Business and attempted to adjourn the meeting. e board agreed for a moment to adjourn, but the audience voiced their displeasure at their behavior, leading them to open the meeting back up for another public comment session. Lauren Jaeger, spouse of an NYPD o cer, took the stage in support of another SRO. “We have been in the dark about what the board’s intentions were,” she said, holding back tears. “We are not asking for a SWAT team to be dedicated to the district.” NSHS Junior Eowyn Keenan spoke last from a student perspective. Expressing her discomfort with another SRO, she, like Horzepa, advocated for more mental health measures, along with a larger student voice presence in this matter. “I will ask for all adults to be mature and objective...We do not want an SRO.” e board meets next on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Community pushes for second SRO after ‘no’ vote MAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536 North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Thursday, December 15, 2022 Vol. 8 No. 40 BALANCED ROCK 2 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 23 CLASSIFIEDS 22 LEGAL NOTICES 21 LEISURE 20 OPINION 8 SPORTS 18 Tigers Take O pg 18 TRACK Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. PHOTO COURTESY OF HELEN H. HOUGHTON BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Are coyotes getting too close for comfort? e question is a timely one in light of the fact that two residents of nearby North Salem recently had a scary encounter with one of the North American canines. One of the women was bitten -- and her walking companion nearly was -- by what was probably a rabid coyote. It ed after the attack and was never found. Infected mammals usually die within a week to 10 days of becoming sick. Coyotes are not strictly nocturnal, so if one is spotted during the day, it doesn’t necessarily mean that there’s something wrong. ey are most active at dawn or dusk. However, it is a wild creature and normally gives folks a wide berth. Beware if it seems to have no fear of humans. Other signs of rabies include appearing disoriented or excessively wobbly. Because they are explorers, opportunists, and can cope, if not thrive, in almost any environment – including cities -- coyotes can be found in every state in America, except Hawaii. Coyotes may look doglike, sometimes display doglike behaviors, and even have a bit of dog DNA in them, but they are de - nitely not the domesticated type and should be respected for the wild creatures they are, according to Dana Goin of the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem. e Ruth Keeler Memorial Library last week hosted Goin’s “Coexisting With Coyotes,” a live webinar jam-packed with scientific information and myth-busting revelations. It aimed to demystify coyotes and clear up common misconceptions. “We don’t want people to be fearful about being outdoors,” Goin explained. SOME BASICS e adult eastern coyote is four to ve feet from snout to tail and weighs between 20 to 45 pounds. Its coat can be tawny brown, with some black or grey fur. 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Thursday, March 30, 2023 North Salem News – Page 3 the mother of Vincent, who had just died. She and her husband, Bill, were hoping to donate his vital organs to someone in the community. e Lugos had heard about the Fiscella family’s plight, were touched by the fact that he and their son had both graduated from Somers High School, and that they were both musicians, and wondered if they could do something. at was Tuesday morning, March 14. e message “came out of the blue,” said an awestruck Heide Fiscella, John’s wife. After calling the Lugos back – which she said was very “emotional” – Heide gave them her husband’s information and the number of the transplant team at Westchester Medical Center. (Directed organ requests have to originate from the donor’s family.) At that point, there was no way of knowing if the two men would be a match. Less than three hours later, the Fiscellas got a call from the Valhalla hospital. “Can you get down here, like now?” they were asked. “ ey didn’t give any names or information because they didn’t know how much we knew. ey just said we have a kidney for you, but people wait for years on the list for something like that. So we knew that this was no coincidence. It had to be them,” Heide Fiscella said. Fiscella had to go through more screening to assess the risk of rejection. Tests were being conducted almost right up to the moment they wheeled him into the operating room. “We were very nervous about being disappointed,” his wife said. He passed with ying colors and underwent successful transplant surgery early Wednesday, March 15. e Lugos con rmed this week that they had donated Vincent’s kidneys, heart, and liver, which means their son saved Fiscella’s and three other lives. HOW DID THIS COME TO BE? So how did the two families come together so quickly? Heide had written a plea for help, which she passed to her mother-in-law, Rose, to distribute. (Neither Heide nor their son was a suitable donor. On the national transplant list for a year, they also had yet to be crossmatched.) Unfortunately, this wasn’t the rst time the Fiscella family has had to go through something like this. In 2018, John’s brother, Matt, was su ering from chronic kidney disease. e dad of three and a 1989 Somers High School grad was undergoing dialysis three times a week in order to stay alive. He put the word out via Facebook and a living donor emerged. e transplant was a success and the Fiscellas and that person’s family have kept in touch ever since. Rose Fiscella thought if a public plea worked once, it could work again. Rose then passed Heide’s email to a friend, Corinne Stanton, a Halston Media advertising executive (Halston Media is the publisher of this newspaper), who has lots of connections in the community. Stanton immediately sent it to Halston Media editor Tom Walogorsky on Friday, March 10. Maryjean Lugo works as a library aide at Somers Intermediate School. On Monday, March 13, she contacted SIS Acting Principal Linda Belger to see if she could get the word out that they were hoping to nd community members in need of a transplant. Belger thought alerting the local newspaper would attract a wider audience. She reached out to the school district’s spokesperson, Amanda Bergen, who contacted Walogorsky. Putting two and two together, Walogorsky sent the Fiscellas’ note to Bergen, who passed it to Belger. Belger contacted Maryjean, who then left a voicemail with the Fiscellas. And a life-saving connection was made. Calling back was rough, John Fiscella recalled. “We didn’t know what to do. We were like, this is the person’s worst hour of need, their lowest point. How do you call somebody? What do you say? We were crying, but she held up pretty good,” he said of Lugo. THE ‘CAT WHISPERER’ Teacher Matt Ridgeway said on Facebook that it “was a privilege to have (had) the chance to teach and mentor Vin [Lugo] at Somers High School.” Calling him an “unforgettable kid who shared positivity, kindness, and his great smile with so many people,” Ridgeway said Lugo will “be sorely missed.” If his mother had to name that special something that made her son so memorable to so many, it would be “charisma.” And it wasn’t just people; animals were charmed too. His family jokingly called him the “cat whisperer.” One of their favorite photos shows the big tough-looking guy gently cradling his favorite feline, Lucky. Music was Lugo’s biggest thing. After getting his rst drum kit at age 13, he went on to play guitar and bass, sing, and write songs. When a teenager, he went to the School of Rock in Bedford. While not currently in a band himself, Lugo was a great supporter of those who were and was known to perform with his favorite groups. Mother and son bonded over music. She introduced him to rock and roll and other genres of her generation. He grew up listening to the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Styx and Journey. e rst live concert they attended together was put on by Jon Bon Jovi in Central Park. Vin was 7. At 9, he rocked out to KISS. As a teen, he discovered metalcore, a fusion of extreme metal and hardcore punk. While not all of that type of heavy music was her thing, Maryjean went along when she could. “I was supporting his passion,” she explained. Once Lugo learned to drive, he started taking himself “all over the place,” Maryjean said, noting that he “attended just about any show that he could.” And that’s what people remember most about him, how supportive he was of other musicians. “He was just a shining light in that community,” his mom said. When not at his day job as a postal carrier in South Salem, he would hang out with his girlfriend, Aviana, or go out with his dad to hit a few golf balls at the driving range or to catch a car show. Vin could be a little introspective. When in need of some alone time, he would drive over to Bear Mountain, a quiet spot where he could take in nature and relax. “He found that comforting, I think,” Maryjean added. Calling her late son “a good soul” and her “whole world,” she hopes that she, his loved ones, and friends nd some comfort in his last act of kindness. e fact that he has helped another musician seems like “it was meant to be,” Lugo said, adding: “Here is this 22-yearold kid and he was able to give the gift of life. It’s a testament to who he was.” THANKS AREN’T ENOUGH e fact that John’s donor was so close in age to their own son really hit home for the Fiscellas. “I can’t even imagine what they’re (the Lugos) going through. A thank-you doesn’t even seem to scratch the surface, but I’m thinking of them night and day for what they’ve done. For Maryjean to be so brave to make that phone call, right after losing her son, to reach out and call to see if there was something they could do, it’s just mindblowing,” Heide said. John’s mother, Rose, said there aren’t words to adequately describe the Lugos’ “unbelievable” act of generosity. Asked to jump in, John wasn’t shy about expressing his gratitude. “First of all, anyone you know gets free guitar lessons for life. Second of all, just big hugs all around and if they need anything … I know you’re not supposed to give them money or anything like that … maybe a little gift box for Christmas,” he said. GIFT FROM PAGE 1 ‘Here is this 22-year-old kid and he was able to give the gift of life. It’s a testament to who he was.’ Maryjean Lugo ‘I’m thinking of them night and day for what they’ve done.’ Heide Fiscella John Fiscella jamming with son Eddie. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE FISCELLA FAMILY Vincent Lugo will be remembered as a kind and generous person with a passion for music. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LUGO FAMILY
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For more information, call Tom Walogorsky at 914-302-5830 or email [email protected] Online Follow Us PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID AT SOMERS, NY AND AT ADDITIONAL MAILING OFFICES. POSTMASTER: SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO NORTH SALEM NEWS AT 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 BY WHIT ANDERSON STAFF WRITER e North Salem Board of Education convened once again on Wednesday, Mar. 15 to further break down the costs and details of the 2023-24 proposed district budget. Revealing that much will remain consistent, notable nancial standouts for tax payers to be aware of include the potential security upgrade and a major increase in the district’s electricity bill. Eric M. Stark, Director of Business Administration, detailed the $3,950,000 security upgrade, which would include door replacement, door hardware replacement, new building and door access controls, and additional security cameras for district buildings. Expected to be paid for using bonds over a 16-year period, the annual cost is estimated at $400k with a 6% interest rate, based o the projections from the district’s nancial advisors. is would equate to a full-value tax rate of 14 cents per $1000, or a $32 monthly tax increase for a $250k home. “We are always going to project on a more conservative side,” said Stark. Next to present was Dr. Julio Vazquez, Director of Instruction and Human Resources, for the Curriculum and HR proposed budget. Ensuring that the district will still be ful lling their mission to “Engage students to continuously learn, question, de ne and solve problems through critical and creative thinking,” the budget will see a 4% decrease to $499,260.22 from the $522,537.97 allotted for this year, with the BOCES funding falling 23%. “ e majority of these deductions were reclassi ed into the technology budget,” said Vazquez. John Sieverding, Director of Facilities, broke down the Operations, Maintenance and Transportation budget. e rst eye-opener is the utilities bill, which will increase to $565k from the current $360k due to the electricity costs. e expected $485k for electricity is a combination of $375k from Constellation Energy and $110k from New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG), and a 73.21% increase. Sieverding cited a renewed contract with Constellation for the spike, speci cally due to their increased rate for kilowatts per hour. “ e electricity accounts for the entire overage in the operations of our budget,” Sieverding revealed. e bill causing a 9.8% increase to the overall proposed $2,276,111 operations budget, all other costs will stay relatively the same, as the transportation budget would only see a 2.1% rise to $2,451,424. e o cial budget vote will take place on May 16. Lastly, the board held a special meeting on Tuesday, Mar. 21, where they o cially signed and approved the contract for an additional School Resource O cer (SRO) between the district and the County of Westchester dated Mar. 6. e o cer made her rst appearance on the job on Mar. 17. District o icials expand on proposed budgets SRO contract authorized NORTH SALEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT North Salem High School Class of 2023 College Scholarship Application deadline: May 5 e North Salem Republican Town Committee has opened up applications for their inaugural 2023 North Salem High School senior scholarship for college. e $250 college scholarship is open to all 2023 graduating seniors who wish to study history, government or political science in college. 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Page 6 – North Salem News Thursday, March 30, 2023 e Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden will reopen for the season on Saturday, April 1. Visitors will nd many exciting innovations and changes that will enhance their visit and provide a variety of memorable experiences. OPENING DAY On Saturday, April 1, Hammond will open its doors to the public at 11 a.m. and o er free admission. ree new exhibitions will be on display in the museum, early spring owers and colors will grace the Japanese-inspired garden, and there will be a variety of fun activities and tours for all ages. Chick’s Candy Store will provide the day with wonderful music. EXPANDED HOURS is season the Hammond will expand the days and hours for the public to WednesdaySunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. SPRING EXHIBITIONS Laura Cannamela: A Thousand Layers Hays Gallery Exhibition: April 1- May 20 Laura Cannamela’s cut paper relief forms are created with many layers of paper and, also, many layers of meaning. Informed by many sources, including the Genji Monogatari, topographic maps, waterfalls, Persian Miniatures, Tibetan thangkas, and Jūnihitoe kimonos, these intimately sized works re ect their literary, historical, and natural references. The Elemental Clay: Ceramics by Helen Kunzman Goelet Gallery Exhibition: April 1 - May 20 e Elemental Clay “On the potter’s wheel I feel harmony with the universe. rowing clay on the wheel is an intuitive and spontaneous process. Transformation can happen when you push to unexpected places. And if the clay can survive the transformation - then the alchemy can happen…” Brush With Nature: Asian Brush Artists Guild Guild Hall Exhibition: April 1 - May 6 is annual exhibition of paintings by ABAG members presents landscapes and birdand- ower paintings based on and inspired by traditional Chinese techniques and materials. OPENING DAY PROGRAMS (APRIL 1) 1:30 p.m.: Welcome and Introductions with Alisa Sakai (Chair, Board of Trustees), Elizabeth Hammer (Executive Director), Helen Kunzman (Exhibiting Artist) and Laura Cannamela (Exhibiting Artist). 2 p.m: Brush with Nature: Asian Brush Artists Guild with Susan Lanzano (ABAG president). 2:15 p.m.: Painting demonstration with Gary Heise (ABAG member and artist). 3 p.m.: Garden Tour with Lara Netting (Board of Trustees member). Opening Day kicks o a season of varied and engaging programs, exhibitions, and events, including the Cherry Blossom Festival on April 30, a special piano concert by famed soloist Taka Kigawa on June 3, the Family Tanabata Festival on July 8, and the celebrated annual Moon Viewing Concert on September 30, to name just a very few. As ever, visitors can savor the changing seasonal faces of the garden, which now bene ts from much loving attention over the winter. For information about exhibitions and programs, please visit www.hammondmuseum.org Article provided by Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden. Hammond Museum readies for opening day The Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden opens for the 2023 season on April 1. WHY DO WE ADVERTISE IN HALSTON MEDIA’S LOCAL NEWSPAPERS? To AdverTise wiTh Us, CAll BreTT FreemAn AT (845) 208-8151 FUNERAL PREARRANGEMENT Both pre-payment and no-payment options Serving all Faiths since 1858 Cremations and Burials DANIEL B. McMANUS ~ Proprietor BRUCE E. REISDORF ~ Licensed Manager JOSEPH M. McMANUS ~ Director RONALD P. CERASO ~ Director www.clarkassociatesfuneralhome.com 4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah • (914) 232-3033 • Only 1/4 mile from 684 exit 6. • Only 1 block from the Katonah Railroad station. • Less than 60 minutes from N.Y. City. • Parking facilities for over 100 cars • Monuments & inscriptions available.
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MANY HANDS Input was provided by town departments, boards, and committees; local organizations, residents, business owners, and “others uniquely drawn to the hamlet.” e Planning Board was assisted by its planning and environmental consultant, Matthew D. Rudiko Associates, Inc., and the town’s engineer, Hahn Engineering. e document notes that the 511-acre Croton Falls’ boundaries are “self-limiting for outward growth.” It’s less dense than neighboring places such as Katonah to the south in Bedford and the village of Brewster to the north in Southeast. e plan notes that businesses in the hamlet are “locally oriented” because “most primary shopping and service needs are sought in the larger surrounding communities.” While con rming that existing land-use “classi cations and densities” de ned by local zoning ordinances are “well-suited to the needs and desires of the community,” the plan acknowledges that there is “potential” for minor enhancements “to ensure it remains current and re ective of the needs of the community, new and changing land use trends, and advances in technology.” It contains seven sections: purpose, study, and vision; zoning and land use; natural, visual, and historic character; transportation; infrastructure; the results of the community survey; and an implementation summary. e last section will be added when the nal draft is created. e survey also explored topics such as economic and population demographics; public and private investments; and sustainability, i.e.. energy e ciency, solar power, and EV charging stations. Physical copies of the draft plan are available for review at the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Road, and the town Planning Board’s o ces, 270 Titicus Road. It’s also posted on the town’s website, www.northsalemny.org. Comments can be submitted to the Planning Board up until its April 19 work session. A SAMPLING OF RECOMMENDATIONS Land use and zoning · Maintain existing zoning land use (residential and commercial) densities and existing development patterns of the hamlet. · Investigate the reasonable establishment and economic feasibility of developing or extending central sewer service to the hamlet, speci cally to serve the central business area. · Reinforce the value and bene- ts of having the full-service U.S. Post O ce within the center of the hamlet, building on its social presence and in-person service to the community balanced with the desire for home delivery. · Implement needed repairs to 3 Owens Road and support a diversity of facility programming with its conversion as a community center. Consider the potential for adding satellite library services and signage on Route 22. · Work with the state DOT to ensure Route 22 is well maintained while exploring measures that reduce travel speeds and provide safe pedestrian access. Natural, Visual, and Historic Character · Protect area natural resources by minimizing forest clearing, steep slopes disturbance, and implementing a ordable infrastructure enhancements and improvements. · Strengthen cultural and historic preservation initiatives and opportunities to retain hamlet’s image and character. · Enhance commuter and business parking lots with seasonal plantings and lighting similar to the new LED xtures as recommended by the Conservation Advisory Council. · Assess the potential need and reuse of the old train depot and adjacent greenspace. Transportation · Encourage infrastructure improvements to Interstate 684 addressing rush hour congestion and reduction of “spillover” commuter tra c onto Route 22. For example, adding a southbound I-684 o -ramp to Goldens Bridge (Exit 6), as well as improvements addressing the bottleneck created in Katonah where the Saw Mill River Parkway and 684 connect. · Support the creation of a roundabout at the intersection of Route 202 and Croton Falls Road. Infrastructure · Increase well capacity to the existing water system as required by the Westchester County Department of Health to meet minimum requirements for backup. · Analyze how the Water District will reasonably repay its existing debt and prepare a Capital Plan to complete updated water lines. · Evaluate and identify functional and nancial feasibility for the potential of sewers to support the existing uses within the central business area and potentially a broader portion of the hamlet within residential neighborhoods. · Support electrical service line and infrastructure improvements that include and serve future alternative energy systems and capacity needs. · Promote and encourage the installation of high-speed broadband service. SURVEY SAYS In 2022, a town-wide survey focusing on tra c, recreation, growth, infrastructure, quality of life, and other issues was sent to 1,796 North Salem parcel owners. at number included 159 in Croton Falls. Slightly more than 24 percent (438 people) of responses came from North Salem owners. Croton Falls’s responses came in at 20.75 percent (33 people). “ e survey reinforced the belief that many people choose to live in North Salem because of its PLAN FROM PAGE 1 SEE PLAN PAGE 22
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I might not be watching the sunset over a white sand beach, but I have a roof over my head, food in the fridge, and plenty of bacon treats for my dog. Honestly, wanting more than that seems greedy. Some days the world of journalism can feel almost mundane. Board meetings, budgets and basketball scores. Occasionally, there are scandals and state championships. We do our best to support our communities and manage the expectations of our readers. And every so often, we have the opportunity to make an impact in the towns we serve. A few weeks ago, an unbelievable coincidence gave Halston Media the chance to truly make a di erence. MAIL BAG On any given day, I receive more than 100 emails. Some of them are spam, but the majority are a mixed bag of requests from readers, news tips, press releases, interdepartmental communications, compliments and (occasionally) complaints. I do my best to be responsive to our readers, because I believe that being accessible to the communities we serve is essential in the world of local journalism. While each communication is important in its own way, occasionally I get messages that lead to something bigger than any single news article. e chain of events that began last week was one of those instances. Just before signing o for the day on a Friday afternoon, I received an email from Corinne Stanton, one of Halston Media’s advertising executives. She had been contacted by a friend who explained a tragic situation. A longtime Somers resident, father and husband was in the midst of end-stage renal failure and in desperate need of a kidney transplant. I have always believed in the importance of using the reach and in uence of the local paper to help those within the community. At that point, I added the plea for a kidney donation to the list of stories to be assigned to one of our reporters the following week. CONNECTIONS Mondays are the busiest day of my work week, juggling nal content submissions, proofreading and layout alongside our design team for all of Halston Media’s Westchester papers. at evening, three days after receiving Corinne’s initial email, I was contacted by the communications coordinator from the Somers Central School District, Amanda Bergen. A situation had been brought to the district’s attention that was both tragic and unusual. A Somers High School alumnus was on life support, and the family was making arrangements to donate his organs upon his passing. ey contacted the district with the idea that those donations might be given to someone within the Somers community. Amanda contacted the paper in hopes that we might be able to somehow help them ful ll this request. Realizing that the solution to both issues would come by simply connecting the two parties, Corinne, Amanda and I got everyone talking early the next morning. Sadly, the donor had passed away. But the loss came with a nal act of sel ess kindness, and the person in need received their new kidney in time. Two separate families reaching out for help within three days. I don’t intend for this to become a theological discussion of faith, but considering the timeline of events, one has to wonder. Call it divine intervention, fate, or luck, but everyone was involved in what amounted to a bittersweet happy ending. Speaking with Corinne days later, we were still in a bit of disbelief at how quickly all of the events had transpired. When talking about the gratitude she was receiving for her part, she modestly said, “All I did was forward an email.” at may have been true, but the newspaper’s connections within the community are what allowed this to happen. AT YOUR SERVICE Our papers serve many roles within our communities. Halston Media’s reporters, salespeople, freelancers and editorial sta are all connected in the worlds of government, commerce, education and countless local organizations. ese connections are what allow us to truly serve our towns in as many ways as we do. We report on important issues, help celebrate achievements, and even o er support in the face of tragedy. In the case of the events that transpired that week, we were able to really make a di erence in someone’s life. When I think about my time in journalism, my fondest memories are of the stories that actually managed to help our readers. While having a small role in helping someone get a new kidney will certainly be added to that list, others are more simple. When I was the sports editor for North Salem News, I received a phone call from a parent. By his own admission, his daughter was not very athletic and didn’t see much playing time on her team. When her name and photo appeared in an issue of our paper, he took the time to thank me and say it was the happiest day of his daughter’s life. is might seem inconsequential to most people, but for that family, it was the opposite. You can’t put a price on getting a call like that, and knowing the impact that we can have on the communities we serve. When I explained the story of the Somers kidney donation to our publisher and the small but important part we played, I jokingly said I should be rewarded with a day o . He was happy to o er it, but I couldn’t have been more anxious to get back to work. Days like that are why we do this job. Tom Walogorsky believes in good karma, but never turns down free co ee. Contact him at [email protected] Why we do what we do An inexplicable series of events helped to save a local life TOM WALOGORSKY TOM’S TAKE I have always believed in the importance of using the reach and influence of the local paper to help those within the community.’
Thursday, March 30, 2023 OPINION North Salem News – Page 9 You can be forgiven if you missed the national observance of Sunshine Week, which occurred the week of March 16. e movement was rst launched in 2005 by the American Society of News Editors to promote transparency and open government. e date was picked since it is the birthday of James Madison, considered by many to be the father of our Constitution. Over a half-dozen good government groups were present in Albany to press for reform in New York’s Freedom of Information (FOIL) and Open Meetings laws, but as in the past, little is expected in terms of legislation. Di erent bills were brought forward in the Assembly and state Senate, but without corresponding bills in the opposite chambers, it is certain that nothing will happen. A Daily News headline captured the moment: “Cloudy forecast for Sunshine Week.” It goes without saying that New York is a laggard compared to other states when it comes to transparency in government, even though they were one of the rst states to pass Freedom of Information legislation in the wake of Watergate. e original legislation said, “ e people’s right to know the process of governmental decision-making and to review the documents and statistics leading to determinations is basic to our society.” Although New York was rst to the party, the state legislature has shown no leadership in transparency when compared to their peers since the original legislation was signed. e laws need to catch up with the times, since nearly all information produced by the government at all levels is digital. One bright spot is Open Book New York, maintained by the comptroller, which provides a searchable database of some government contracts. All agencies should be required to participate. A lot of time and resources are consumed with the FOIL process of ling “mother may I” information requests, which must be worded carefully and speci cally or the requests will be denied. e system could be dramatically improved by proactively publishing more information rather than waiting for the requests to roll in. After all, the information is, theoretically at least, not a secret. Some have suggested creating an ombudsman’s o ce to help shepherd rst timers through the process of ling information requests. Years ago, I represented a company called Open Gov that provides economical software to publish government information to the web. I naïvely thought that it would be a no-brainer for most local governments, county and town. Everyone in government talks about improving transparency, but when the rubber hits the road, enthusiasm wanes. It wasn’t as popular an idea as I thought, at least from those in government. Florida and Texas are among a few innovative leaders in transparency and open government. Maybe more sunshine leads to better sunshine laws. Everyone jokes about internet stories that start with “Florida man.” Most of these crazy stories are mined by Google, since every police agency in Florida is required to le their arrest records within 24 hours. County real estate records in Florida are available through clickable maps linked to all of the property information. In Texas, state law requires that government entities must publish their checkbooks online. at rule saves millions for those who previously had to FOIL that information. You can’t get any more transparent than that. Many transparency reforms could be started now by local governments without waiting for new legislation from Albany. For starters, publish all noncon dential information to the web, including property information, checking transactions and public safety information. ose are not di cult steps and would go a long way towards improving transparency and providing better service to the public. Town government can take the lead on sunshine laws DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT That hairy ru an, Homo erectus, must have gotten impatient with the slow pace of evolution and stood too soon. How else can you explain the imsy stack of vertebrae and disks that we call a spine. In the course of a lifetime, roughly four out of ve of us will experience signi cant back pain. Maybe it’d been better if God managed human evolution, rather than apes. Backs are weird. A hulking linebacker slips a disk tying his shoe, while a 90-pound ballerina can be tossed unharmed like a frisbee. A weak back can be made stronger through exercise, but it will never be a strong back. You’re either born with a strong back or you end up like the many of us who can be felled just by leaning over and picking up a rice crispy. e last time my back went out, I was taking a lasagna out of the oven. I felt a slight wrench and then the spasm hit. I average one or two per year. A week’s rest and lots of icing usually get me back in ghting condition. I’m lucky. But last winter, for the rst time, I experienced the exquisite torment of sciatica. Of course, I prayed for relief and promised never to sin again. But God didn’t help and neither did three Advil. Sciatic attacks are worse at night, when the su erer lies prone. I’d been getting strange pin-like pricks in my thigh for a couple of weeks, usually while driving. And then one night I woke, and it felt as if someone was sticking the point of a red-hot needle in the back of my thigh. I tried shifting positions and then jumped out of bed, as if I could run away from my misery. Save an operation or an epidural, there are no e ective treatments for sciatica. However, there’s evidence showing that cannabis helps as an analgesic. Advil was putting holes in my stomach. It didn’t take long to realize that treating sciatic pain with cannabis was going to be a lot more expensive than taking Advil. So, instead of buying what God put here for free and throwing out money on a medical card and a doctor visit, I grew my own. I ordered three feminized, auto- owering seeds from a seedbank in the Bronx. ey were engineered to ower in half the time. Instead of growing the usual perennials and leaf lettuce, I committed my basement garden to the devil’s lettuce. God forgive me. From the mightiest sequoia to the lowliest weed, the rst two leaves of every single plant look exactly the same. Embryo-like, they emerge from the seed itself. e second set of leaves reveal the plant’s identity in miniature. at’s when you begin to feel responsible and connected to what you’re growing. In a way, it’s like being a parent. I mean, when you grow indoors, you provide the sun, water, the company and the entertainment. One of the plants died of unknown causes, one thrived, one got sick because I overfertilized it. at one grew only 10-1/2 inches high, but owered nicely. e nest moment came when I took them outside for the rst time. I placed them in the morning light and watched as they trembled with delight. eir elegant leaves are fun to sketch because they’re so expressive. ey dance, they leap, they nally resemble outstretched wings. e plants were just beginning to lose their leaves. is allows them to use all their energy to produce owers. My two sel ess cannabis plants were in e ect sacri cing their lives for the next generation. 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Page 10 – North Salem News OPINION Thursday, March 30, 2023 Happily Ever After The Republican Party is a big tent party In Town Board member Katherine Daniels’ letter (“My past accomplishments and future priorities,” March 16, Page 7), in which she announced her candidacy for re-election, she stated, “Since Republicans already have a majority on the board, we don’t need a fourth.” Based on that analysis of relegating Republicans to mere 3/2 majority numbers that can always change, this is exactly why we need “a fourth.” We seek conservative people with a range of accomplishments, backgrounds and contributions to town life who can also practice good governance. “Diversity of leadership,” as Ms. Daniels wrote, comes in many forms. The Republican party is a big tent party and not a monolith. In addition, all of our Republican endorsed candidates are also endorsed on the Conservative line. We take pride in having the first black town chair of any political party in North Salem, and our North Salem Republican Town Committee is proud to endorse our official Republican slate of candidates, including the first Hispanic individual running for North Salem Town Council, Dr. Elizabeth Almeyda. Our Republican endorsed slate of candidates are: • Warren Lucas for Town Supervisor • Maria Hlushko for Town Clerk • Brent Golisano for Town Councilman • Elizabeth Almeyda for Town Councilman • John Aronian IV for Town Justice • Daniel Seymour for Town Justice For more information on our committee and/or if you want to help or donate, please email us at northsalemrepubli[email protected]. -North Salem Republican Town Committee LETTER After the movie “Everything Everywhere All at Once” dominated the Oscars, I decided it deserved another chance. I must confess, after the second and third viewing, I started to understand what I had originally found incomprehensible. That feeling reminded me very much of my experience with the writings of Franz Kafka. Kafka, a notably creative and brilliant bohemian writer, was born into a middle-class, Germanspeaking Jewish family on July 3, 1883, in Prague, Bohemia, now the Czech Republic. Kafka’s works, including “The Metamorphosis” and the novel “The Trial,” magnificently reveal personal themes of alienation, existential anxiety and guilt. Like “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” his work also deals with absurdity. On that note, I remember being aghast when the main protagonist in “The Metamorphosis” turns into an insect. In 1917, Kafka began to suffer from tuberculosis, which at the time was almost always a fatal disease. Kafka’s condition required a convalescence during which he was supported by his family, most notably his sister. In 1923, Kafka briefly moved to Berlin in the hope of concentrating on writing while he convalesced. There he met and lived with Dora Diamant, a 25-year-old kindergarten teacher from an Orthodox Jewish family, who became his significant other. She cared for Kafka for the remainder of his life. Despite her fastidious care, Kafka’s tuberculosis worsened. Eventually, he returned to Prague, ending up in a sanatorium for treatment, where he died on June 3, 1924. Kafka’s writings are no longer as popular as they once were, but oddly, they have enjoyed a recent revival, due primarily to a story which has circulated on the internet for the past few years. The piece revolves around an incident that allegedly occurred during Kafka’s stay in Berlin. If you haven’t run into it yet on the internet, here is a brief synopsis: One year before his death, Kafka was walking through Steglitz Park, in Berlin. Although he observed the same routine every day, on this day, he took a slightly different route. As fate would have it, he encountered a little girl crying heartbroken. She had lost her doll. To calm her down, Kafka helped look for the doll. When it became obvious that they would not find it, Kafka told the little girl that the doll was probably away on a trip and that she should not worry, as he was a postman, and the doll would have sent her a letter. He arranged to meet her the next day, at the same spot, to deliver the letter. Being the creative writer he was, Kafka composed a letter purportedly from the doll and read it to the girl when they met the next day. He wrote: “Please do not mourn me. I have gone on a trip to see the world. I will write you of my adventures.” As the story goes, this was the beginning of many letters. When Kafka and the little girl met, he read from these carefully composed letters about the imagined adventures of the beloved doll. For three weeks, he focused exclusively on the doll’s letters and handed them to the girl every day. When the meetings came to an end, Kafka presented her with a doll. 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Recently, I’ve been going through it with a long-time client — and now his executor — and it’s been a bit of a challenge. is client had a will, but there were a number of details that were not covered and caused considerable di culty, angst and frustration. What follows are suggestions to smooth the process, but check with your accountant and lawyers for their input. Make sure you have $10,000 in the bank for the attorney’s retainer. If there’s a will, nothing moves forward without the attorney. Also, leave funds in place to pay the utilities like water, electric and heat. Even with no one in your house, the house needs to be maintained, including snowplowing and lawn mowing. Pay the funeral home at least for the minimum service. e family and I sat in the house with our deceased loved one for hours before we were able to move money and pay the funeral home to begin to help us. Making arrangements ahead of time removes some of the distress at that time. Choose your executor wisely. Will that person be up to the job? Should they be younger than you? Should they live nearby? ese are good questions to consider. e executor you choose at 30 may not be the right person at 80; consider your options. In the case of my recently deceased client, the executor served as the power of attorney for his friend. at served us as a warm up to the events that were to follow. at was helpful. Consider adding your power of attorney/executor to the checking account and maybe a credit card, so that bills like electric, condo fees and maintenance can be paid. e executor should not have to pay out of pocket for a home that is not theirs. Update the addresses of your heirs. You must have current addresses of all your bene ciaries, including the charities, in order for your will to go to probate. If you haven’t heard from cousin Charley for 30 years, reach out and make sure he’s still there to collect his inheritance. Do not make your executor have to hire a private investigator to nd Charley in the Blue Ridge Mountains. at will be expensive. Consolidate your bank accounts, credit unions and retirement accounts. e fewer the accounts, the easier for your executor. If you have multiple properties like a cabin by the lake, make sure the deed is easily accessible to your executor and attorney. Consider adding your loved ones to the deed on your house. is way, they can maintain or sell the house without the lag of dealing with probate. is also goes for the titles to the cars. If possible, transfer ownership of your vehicles before you expire to simplify the process. Probate can take months to get through, if all goes well. Preparing for probate is all about the documents. Have them ready. e mail will keep coming. If the executor is out of town, make sure someone picks it up and processes it or have it forwarded. Check that your online subscriptions like medications, dog food and lightbulbs are terminated. If there’s anything personal you do not want the world to see, like Organizing your death ANDRÉA DEINSTADT ORGANIZING WISDOM SEEDEINSTADTPAGE 14 noticed that the doll looked di erent from the original, but an attached letter that Kafka presented explained why: “My travels have changed me.” Later that year, Kafka passed away. It is believed that many years later, the then grown girl found a letter stu ed into a previously unnoticed crevice in the cherished replacement doll. In summary it said: “Everything that you love, you will eventually lose, but in the end, love will return in a di erent form.” Did this really happen? No one knows for sure. Kafka’s partner in his nal years, Dora Diamant, vouched for the story. However, to this day, the story remains unproven. All attempts to nd concrete supporting evidence, like the letters, the now grown little girl or the doll, have proven futile. at fact has not dampened enthusiasm for the fable. For instance, in his 2005 novel, “ e Brooklyn Follies,” author Paul Auster included a reference to the doll story. Even more directly, the story inspired the March 2021 graphic novel, “Kafka and the Doll,” by Larissa eule and Rebecca Green. It is interesting to note that, in 1984, the literary critic Anthony Rudolf published an edition of the tale slightly at odds with today’s popular internet version. Rudolf introduces the narrative by describing it as a “simple, perfect and true Kafka story.” In his version, there is no replacement doll, no reunion with the little girl, and no heartwarming discovery of a note a year later. Rather, after writing a letter every day “for at least three weeks,” Kafka eventually ended the episode by telling the little girl that she was to be married and begin a new life with her husband: “You yourself will understand, we must give up seeing each other.” Several prominent researchers have spent years trying to nd out the truth. But, as of the writing of this column, nothing de nitive has surfaced. Why? One obvious hypothesis (highly unlikely) is that Dora Diamant simply made up the entire thing. And what happened to the little girl and the doll letters? As is often the case with Kafka, there are multiple possibilities. But does it make a di erence if the story is somewhat inaccurate, embellished or even totally ctional? I think not. e fact is that the allegory of “Kafka and the Doll” provides comfort and encouragement to millions who have faced grief and loss. What can be more soothing than its lesson that love will always come back in another form? is is a powerful tale of kindness and compassion wrapped in poetic storytelling. Works like “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “Kafka and the Doll” enable us to examine our lives with new eyes. Like so many stories we have long adopted, the Kafka tale serves up a profound insight into what is truly important in our lives. As a result of the interaction between Kafka and the little girl, she no longer yearns for a material object, the doll. Kafka has given her something much better instead, and by the time those three weeks are up, his letters have cured the girl of her unhappiness. Her heart has replaced loss and mourning with hope and love. is is storytelling at its nest. the owers and baking them on a low heat. is releases the psychoactive and CBD chemicals that produce the high and medical bene ts. e only problem was that my sciatica had disappeared weeks before. Nevertheless, I found a way to make use. As an herb, edible cannabis in brownies makes no sense to me. I use the dried cannabis as a tincture (what amounts to a trace) and a avoring in tea. Tea drinking is a morning ritual for me. No TV, no newspaper, no me-me-me, just a steamy hot cup of tea. It starts with the rst soothing sip, and feeling it warm my insides like a pair of loving hands. It may be my imagination, the placebo e ect, but the ever-so-gentle infusion seems to help the calm, tea- lled consciousness of well-being and lightness linger throughout the day. I don’t worry over how it gets there. But my tea has never tasted better or warmed me more closely. Does the cannabis tincture do anything besides add avor? I will never know for sure. But if the sciatica ever does return, I’ll be drinking tea morning, noon and night. Lorenzo Garo is a resident of Mahopac.
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I felt a little bad that she wasn’t getting 50 percent, so I told her we could split it 70-50. We went to Resorts World in the Catskills, nished in 2017 on the site of the old Concord Hotel. It’s one of four non-Native American casinos that were approved by the New York legislature in 2013. You won’t hear casinos use the word “gambling” anymore, because they don’t want to bring up the fact that you could lose your shirt, since there is a “no shirt, no service” policy. Instead, they refer to it as “gaming,” so they can remind you how much fun it is to lose your shirt. It’s all about good sportsmanship, because it’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game, as long as you don’t mind that the games are stacked against you. ere are several to choose from, which require varying degrees of skill. Roulette is strictly a game of chance, where you bet that the little white ball will land on a certain number, red or black or various combinations of possibilities when the wheel stops spinning. In craps, you bet that a roll of the dice will turn up a certain number before another number appears. ere is a little more chance to use strategy in poker or blackjack, but in all the games you place your bet based upon your perception of the odds. I picture myself as a James Bond type, and I’m at the Baccarat table surrounded by three gorgeous blondes, a redhead and a greenhead (it happened to be St. Patrick’s Day). Baccarat is a card game along the lines of blackjack, and it appeals to me because you only need to be able to count to nine instead of twenty-one. Next to me is a stack of chips the likes of which I’ve never seen outside of a Pringles can. I knew that if I could “count the shoe,” my chances of winning were pretty good. It looked like there was just one shoe, so that was a time-saver. I could focus on my duties as a man of mystery. I looked over the rest of the players, trying to guess which one was the mole. I gured there may be some dirt on him and he might have to go back underground soon. I was jolted out of my reverie by the sound of my stomach growling, so I thought I might hit the slot machines before dinner. e blondes are gone and in their place is an old guy with no hair on his head, but a lot in his ears. I gure if I can win 50 percent more than I started with, I’d settle for that. I choose a machine that has a picture of an attractive harem girl who seems to be in possession of a lot of gold, and I can tell by her smile that she is looking for someone to share it with who knows how to re-write a will. It’s a penny slot, so all I have to do is win 1.5 cents, and I can walk away having achieved my objective. We took a break and ate at a very nice Chinese restaurant in the casino. So many choices, I had to narrow it down by the process of elimination. I steered clear of the “Semi Dry Squid” because I didn’t have time to wait around for it to dry completely. I also did not order the “Ho Fun,” a friendly sounding dish whose main ingredients are shrimp, bean sprouts and at least two varieties of misdemeanors. I settled on the Orange Chicken since I had never seen one that color before, and I was not disappointed. After dinner I returned to the same slot machine that I had made some charitable donations to before; I guess I felt sorry that it only had one arm. I knew that my luck had to change at some point. And my luck did change, when it went from bad to appalling. en all of a sudden a ashing, ringing, dinging banner lit up and said, “YOU BROKE THE BANK!!” And at last I was home free, and I was ecstatic, that is until I learned how much they were charging me to repair it. Join Rick and Trillium for some love and harmony at Argonne Rose at Mohegan Lake, Friday, March 31, at 8 p.m.! Say hello at: rlife8@ hotmail.com. What are the odds? RICK MELÉN MAN OVERBOARD old journals, etc. – get rid of them now. Leave no evidence behind that you were nothing less than a delight and beacon of virtue. Make sure you have a care plan in place for your dog (or cat.) It is exceedingly hard to place your pets after you head to the pearly gates. My little corgi charge went to the kennel until we found her a home with a widowed lady upstate. Without resources on hand, we would have been forced to send her to the pound (with our broken hearts.) Of course, this all supposes that you are aware that the end is near and you have the capacity to be proactive. In the case of a long illness, some of this can be arranged. If you check out in a split second, then go knowing you did what you could to make people miss you, for the right reason. Good luck organizing! Andréa Deinstadt is a professional organizer who helps families and their loved one get organized to reduce stress. Contact: Andrea@ OrganizingWisdom.com or call/ text 914-391-8816 or visit www. OrganizingWisdom.com for more articles like this!
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Sports Page 16 – North Salem News Thursday, March 30, 2023 BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR The 2023 North Salem spring track & field team is eager to compete against the rest of Section 1 and Class C in the upcoming months. “Coach (Kelly) Posch and I are extremely excited for this season as we have an even mix of experienced athletes and newcomers, all of whom contributed to a spirited first week of training,” said Coach Chris Gould. Leading the distance contingent will be Jack Fryer, Connor Quadrini and Matt Schaub for the boys, and Bella Fryer, Emma Gautier and Isabelle Schembri for the girls. Some notables on the sprint and mid-distance boys’ side are Thomas Gautier, and brothers Jake and Josh Greenberg. The girls will have Cassie Pelosi, Alexia Zamora, Brady Ellicott, Lindsey Leone and Grace O’Hanlon. Then for throwing and field events, brothers Kevin and Garcydeo Haxari, along with Peter Serra, will allow the Tigers to compete for the boys. Pelosi (field) and Leone (throwing) will expand their talents beyond the track on the girls’ side. Coming in off a few great weeks of practice, the Tigers attended their first meet, The Tusker Twilight Invitational, at Somers High School last Thursday, Mar. 23. Highlighting the plethora of excellent debut performances was Pelosi taking third in the 800M with a 2:31.89, while Gautier and Freja Smith placed third and fourth in their 800M heat respectively. In the mile, Bella Fryer clocked in a PR 5:37.37 and fifth place. The 4x100M relay team of Allegra Delli Caprini, Solace Winslow, Leone, and Grace O’Hanlon finished second with a 1:04.32, while the 4x400M squad of Bella Fryer, Ellicott, Zamora, and Pelosi put up an impressive 4:38.18 for fourth. On the boys’ side, Jack Fryer (4:59.67), Quadrini (5:02.25), Schaub (5:36.99), and Will Armbruster (5:47.53) all had great debut mile times. Jake Greenberg (58.90) and Thomas Gautier (1:00.08) both had strong races in the 400M. Then for throwing, Kevin Haxari (34-2.5) and Stella (28-2) showed great promise in the shot put. “It was a long meet, but time well spent,” said Gould. The Tigers’ next invitational will be at Rye Neck on Apr. 22. New and familiar faces make up Tigers Team competes at Tusker Twilight Invitational North Salem Track & Field comes into this spring with talent in all events. PHOTO COURTESY OF KRISTEN CONNOLLY Tigers left to right: Connor Quadrini, Thomas Gautier, Bella Fryer, Grace O’Hanlon, Isabelle Schembri. PHOTO: WHIT ANDERSON PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRIS GOULD The freshman-sophomore 4x400M relay team took second at the Tusker Twilight Invitational. PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRIS GOULD Will Armbruster running in the mile. SPRING TRACK PREVIEW
Thursday, March 30, 2023 SPORTS North Salem News – Page 17 GIRLS LACROSSE North Salem 14, Blind Brook 2 Wednesday, Mar. 22 The much-anticipated season debut for Girls Lacrosse on the brand-new turf field, known as Tiger Field, resulted in a statement win over Blind Brook last week. Freshman Ashley Cindrich (4 goals, 2 assts) led the way for North Salem, followed by Lili Valletta (3 goals, 4 DCs), Anna Fetterolf (2 goals, 7 DCs), Taylor Fogle (2 goals), Carolyne Barrella (2 goals), Dana Connolly (1 goal), Maddie Merriman (3 saves), and Lauren Ndreu (2 saves). Hendrick Hudson 12, North Salem 2 Friday, Mar. 24 Facing a talented and wellcoached Hen Hud team at home, the Tigers could not hang with the Sailors despite a strong effort throughout. Connolly (1 goal, 2 GBs), Valletta (1 goal, 4 GBs, 3 DCs), Fetterolf (2 GBs, 2 DCs), Barrella (3 GBs, 2 DCs), and Maddie Merriman (12 saves on 24 shots-ongoal, 6 GBs) paced North Salem. “Although the scoreboard did not reflect it, NS played tough and fought hard until the final horn,” said Coach Don Merriman. “The defense saw a lot of action, and Coach (Chris) Werlau and I were pleased with how they persevered and grew as a unit throughout the game.” SOFTBALL Westlake 3, North Salem 2 Friday, Mar. 24 Tigers Softball put up a valiant effort against Westlake at home to begin their season. Chloe Matt made her debut on the mound, striking out 10 and giving up only one walk in the loss. Freshman Cora Kennedy made it on base all four at bats and scored twice off of a hit from Meghan Ledley and a sacrifice Girls lax play first games at Tiger Stadium Palencsar wins debut Lax Seniors left to right: Emma Zoubok, Carolyne Barrella, Margreta Halston, Rosie Binette, Dana Connolly. PHOTOS: WHIT ANDERSON Girls Softball fell to Westlake in a strong effort. VARSITY ROUNDUP SEE ROUNDUPPAGE18 Securities offered through Cantella & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cantella and Co., Inc. does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction. 2022 was a CRAZY YEAR! 845-628-5400 SFGtaxes.com | [email protected] 824 Route 6, Suite 4 | Mahopac, NY 10541 We can help make your taxes less crazy.
Page 18 – North Salem News SPORTS Thursday, March 30, 2023 Captains Sophia Aqeel (left) and Becky Senatore. Coach Stephen Palencsar and the Tigers won running away against Edgemont. Captains Matt Moia (left) and Jack Litchfi eld. y from Sophia Aqeel. “An excellent opening-day game,” said Coach Tim Collins. BOYS LACROSSE North Salem 14, Edgemont 3 Friday, Mar. 24 Coach Stephen Palencsar picked up a win in his debut with the Tigers, as North Salem got on top of Edgemont early on the road for their season opener. omas Coughlan (5 goals, 2 assts), Jack Litch eld (4 goals), Dillon Coughlan ( 2 goals), Sincere Andrews (14 face-o s won), and Michael Bonelli/George Naber (13 combined saves) all contributed to the all-around team e ort. ROUNDUP FROM PAGE 17 Sports Deadline The sports deadline for North Salem News is the Sunday before the next publication date. Varsity coaches should submit results and information by e-mail to [email protected]. All youth sports and recreational sports items should also be submitted to the same e-mail address by the Thursday before the next publication date. Contact Us North Salem News is located at 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. You can contact us at 914-302-5830 or email northsalemnews@ halstonmedia.com. Take advantage of the new 30% Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) with PWRcell, Generac’s fully-integrated solar + battery storage system. PWRcell will help you save money on your electric bill and be prepared for utility power outages. Plus it’s compatible with most existing solar arrays. Now’s the Right Time SAVE 30% WITH THE SOLAR TAX CREDIT^ Call to request a free quote! (888) 871-0194 Purchase a PWRcell and Receive a Free Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced – valued at over $189!* *Scan the QR code for promo terms and conditions. ^Consult your tax or legal professional for information regarding eligibility requirements for tax credits. Solar panels sold separately. One touch of a button sends help fast, 24/7. alone I’m never Life Alert® is always here for me. I’ve fallen and I can’t get up! ® Help at Home sends help fast, 24/7. with GPS! Help On-the-Go For a FREE brochure call: 1-800-404-9776 Saving a Life EVERY 11 MINUTES Batteries Never Need Charging. REQUEST A FREE QUOTE CALL NOW BEFORE THE NEXT POWER OUTAGE (877) 516-1160 Prepare for power outages today WITH A HOME STANDBY GENERATOR $0 MONEY DOWN + LOW MONTHLY PAYMENT OPTIONS Contact a Generac dealer for full terms and conditions *To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions. FREE 7-Year Extended Warranty* – A $695 Value! Girls Lacrosse won their season opener at the brand-new Tiger Stadium.
Thursday, March 30, 2023 LEISURE North Salem News – Page 19 To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! For puzzle solutions, please see theparamountrehab.com CLUES ACROSS 1. Millisecond 5. Narcotic drug 11. Accident 14. Formal submissions 15. Popular 70s rock band 18. Discourage from doing 19. More socially elite 21. Arid 23. A way to look 24. Heroes 28. A surfer rides it 29. Potato state 30. Insect repellent 32. Cool! 33. Have already done 35. Collegiate women’s fraternity 36. To the __ degree 39. Gasteyer and de Armas are two 41. Blood type 42. Looked over 44. Language of Cameroon and Chad 46. Species of armadillo 47. Touch softly 49. Part of your upper body 52. Large, stocky lizards 56. Lack of social or ethical standards 58. Congressman 60. Unofficial force 62. As a result of this utterance 63. A main branch of Islam CLUES DOWN 1. Woman (French) 2. Province of Pakistan 3. This (Spanish) 4. Transportation device 5. Greater in importance or priority 6. The human foot 7. Within 8. Consumed 9. Respectful Malaysian term 10. Therefore 12. Ceased to exist 13. Type of macaroni 16. English composer 17. Wooded tract 20. Tall, slenderleaved plant 22. 36 inches 25. Take too much (abbr.) 26. Allow 27. Individually 29. Journalist Tarbell 31. Bar bill 34. Hong Kong food stall:__ pai dong 36. Not messy 37. Species that includes reedmace 38. Former MLB catcher Ed 40. Northern U.S. state 43. Wilt 45. Commercial 48. Bolivian river 50. Nursemaid 51. A car needs four 53. Guns (slang) 54. American state 55. Clusters of fern fronds 57. Body part 58. A person’s brother or sister 59. Breed of sheep native to Sweden 61. Of I Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition that can make eating challenging. When a person has IBS, certain foods can elicit painful digestion responses. By avoiding certain foods and leaning strongly on others, namely Low-FODMAP (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols) ingredients, it is easier to nd relief and enjoy mealtime. When one person in the family su ers from IBS, it can be easier to adjust cooking accordingly for the entire household. Getting the entire family involved in mealtime can foster bonds and help family members spend time together. is recipe for “Mediterranean Chicken Kebabs” from “ e Complete IBS Diet Plan” (Rockridge Press) by Amanda Foote, R.D., is one way to have all hands on deck when preparing a satisfying meal that should not trigger discomfort for people with IBS. Increase the recipe accordingly, depending on the number of diners. Smart meals helps relieve IBS Mediterranean Chicken Kebabs Serves 2 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tablespoon dried oregano Grated zest of 1/2 lemon, plus additional for garnish (optional) 2 4-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes Nonstick cooking spray 1/2 cup mixed yellow and red bell pepper chunks 1/2 cup zucchini chunks Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 1. Soak two wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, and lemon zest (if using). Add the chicken and stir to coat the cubes. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 3. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray. Set aside. 4. Skewer the marinated chicken, bell pepper chunks, and zucchini chunks, and place the skewers on the baking sheet. 5. Bake for 20 minutes, then turn the oven to broil and broil the kebabs for 2 minutes on each side, watching them carefully so they don’t burn. 6. Garnish the kebabs with more lemon zest (if using).
Page 20 – North Salem News Thursday, March 30, 2023 TAX NOTICE TOWN OF NORTH SALEM The undersigned, RECEIVER OF TAXES FOR THE TOWN OF NORTH SALEM, gives notice that she has received the warrants for the Collection of State, County and Town Taxes Due April 1, 2023 AND THAT SHE WILL SIT FOR THE COLLECTION OF TAXES AT HER OFFICE AT LOBDELL HOUSE, 270 TITICUS ROAD, NORTH SALEM, NY, COMMENCING APRIL 1, 2023 FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. EXCEPT SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS, DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2023 ********************************************************** THE FOLLOWING PENALTIES ARE PRESCRIBED BY THE TAX LAW FOR DEFERRED PAYMENT OF STATE, COUNTY AND TOWN TAXES: If paid during the month of April. …………………………………………… No Penalty If paid during the month of May …………………………………………….. Two, 2 per centum If paid during the months of June and July …………… ……………………. Five, 5 per centum If paid during the months of August and September ……………….. ……… Seven, 7 per centum If paid during the months of October, November and December …………… Ten, 10 per centum If paid during the months of January, February, March and April ………….. Twelve, 12 per centum If paid during the month of May …………………………………………….. Thirteen, 13 per centum If paid during the month of June……………………………………………….Fourteen, 14 per centum Thereafter 1% per month until either the date that all taxes and assessments are paid, the date on which the municipality takes title to the delinquent property or up until the date the property is finally redeemed. DATED: North Salem, N.Y., MARCH 30, 2023 KAREN A. ROACH RECEIVER OF TAXES, TOWN OF NORTH SALEM NORTH SALEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NORTH SALEM, NEW YORK 10560 Notice of Annual Meeting, Election, Budget Vote and Registration of Voters The Board of Education of the North Salem Central School District, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that the Annual Meeting, Annual School District Election and Budget Vote of the residents of the School District, qualified to vote at school meetings in the District, will be held in the gymnasium of the Pequenakonck Elementary School, 173 June Road, North Salem, NY on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, for the purpose of voting by voting machine on the statement of estimated expenses for the ensuing school year (School District Budget), and for the purpose of electing two (2) members of the Board of Education. Polls, for the purpose of voting, will be kept open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget of the North Salem Central School District, will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. in the Library of the North Salem Middle School/High School, 230 June Road, North Salem, NY. The purpose of such hearing will be for the Board to receive comments from the public on the proposed 2023-2024 expenditure of funds and the budgeting thereof. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that a copy of the 2023-2024 budget, exclusive of public monies, and specifying the several purposes and amount for each, may be obtained by any resident in the District during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the Annual Meeting, OTHER THAN A SATURDAY, SUNDAY OR HOLIDAY, at each of the following schoolhouses in which school is maintained, during the hours designated: Pequenakonck Elementary School, 173 June Road - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. North Salem Middle School/High School, 230 June Road - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. North Salem District Administrative Offices, 230 June Road - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Such statement will also be available at any public or free association library in the District, on the District’s website and at the Annual Meeting and School District Budget/Election Vote to be held as aforesaid, Tuesday, May 16, 2023. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to the final adopted budget, and will be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Member of the Board of Education must be filed with the Clerk of the District at 230 June Road, North Salem, NY, not later than 5:00 p.m. on April 17, 2023. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which a candidate is nominated; must be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District; must state the name and residence address of each signer, and must state the name and residence address of the candidate. The following vacancies are to be filled on the Board of Education: Term Name of Last Incumbent Three (3) years, expiring June 30, 2023 Andrew Brown Three (3) years, expiring June 30, 2023 Kurt Guldan * * * * NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that at said Annual Election to be held on May 16, 2023, the following proposition will be submitted: PROPOSITION NO. 2 SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS TO VARIOUS SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the North Salem Central School District, Westchester County, New York, is hereby authorized to make security and related improvements to various School District buildings, including original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances, and other incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost not to exceed $3,950,000, and that $3,950,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be raised by the levy of a tax upon the taxable property of said School District and collected in annual installments as provided by Section 416 of the Education Law; and, in anticipation of such tax, obligations of said School District shall be issued. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that voter registration is ongoing in the office of the District Clerk, 230 June Road, North Salem, NY during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.). The last day to register to vote is Thursday, May 11, 2023. Any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such register provided that s/he personally appears and is known or proved to the satisfaction of the District Clerk to be then and thereafter entitled to vote at the school district meeting/election for which this register is prepared. The Board of Registration will also meet during the foregoing election, in the lobby of the Pequenakonck Elementary School, 173 June Road, North Salem, NY, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., for the purpose of preparing a register for elections/votes held subsequent to such election/vote. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that any person otherwise qualified to vote, who is currently registered for any general election, pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law, or who is currently registered with the School District and has voted in 2019, 2020, 2021 or 2022 in a school district election, shall be entitled to vote without further registration. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that the register prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, including the names of military voters who submitted valid military voter registrations, will be filed in the Office of the Clerk in the District Office of the North Salem Central School District, 230 June Road, North Salem, NY, and that the same will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each of the five (5) days prior to and including the day set for the election, OTHER THAN A SATURDAY, SUNDAY OR HOLIDAY. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that any proposition to amend the budget, referenda or question permitted to be proposed by anyone other than the Board of Education in accordance with the provisions of Sections 2035 and 2038 of the Education Law, may be submitted for voting at such election, providing a Petition is signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters, together with the legal residence address of each; must be printed in the English language; and is filed with the Clerk of the District not later than thirty (30) days before the Annual Election. However, the Board of Education will not entertain any petition to place a proposition before voters that is not within the power of the voters to determine, or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditures of monies is required by the proposition, or any proposition prohibited by law. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots for the election of members of the Board of Education and for voting on the annual school district budget and proposition, in accordance with the provisions of Education Law, Section 2018-a, may be obtained at the office of the Clerk of the District, 230 June Road, North Salem, NY. An application for an absentee ballot must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days and at least seven (7) days before the Annual Election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or by the day before the Annual Budget Vote/Election if the ballot is to be picked up personally by the voter or his/her designated agent set forth in the application. At the District Clerk’s Office. Upon receiving a timely application for a mailed absentee ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address designated on the application by no later than six (6) days before the Annual Election. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued, as well as a list of all military voters to whom military ballots have been issued, will be available for public inspection to qualified voters of the District in said office of the Clerk, during regular office hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. prevailing time, until the day of the Election and Vote. Any qualified voter may file a written challenge of the qualifications of a voter, whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for the challenge. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that military voters who are not currently registered to vote may obtain an application to register as a qualified voter of the District and military voters who are registered to vote may obtain an application for a military ballot, for the Annual Meeting on May 16, 2023, by contacting the District Clerk at 230 June Road, North Salem, NY 10560, Telephone (914) 669-5414, Ext. 1011, or email at [email protected]. The military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the registration and/or ballot application by mail, by facsimile or email. The completed application to register and/or for a military ballot must be received by the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 P.M. on April 20, 2023. Military ballots will be mailed or otherwise distributed no later than 25 days before the election. Military ballots must be returned by mail or in person and received by the District Clerk by 5:00 P.M. on May 16, 2023. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE NORTH SALEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Westchester and Putnam Counties, New York Dated: March 24, 2023, North Salem, New York Mary Rhuda, District Clerk Publish: The North Salem News, on the following dates: March 30, April 13, 2023; April 27, 2023 and May 4, 2023 LEGAL NOTICES
Thursday, March 30, 2023 LEGAL NOTICES North Salem News – Page 21 NORTH SALEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NORTH SALEM, NEW YORK 10560 Aviso de Reunión Anual, Elecciones, Votación del Presupuesto y Registro de votantes La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central North Salem, POR LA PRESENTE AVISA, que la Reunión Anual, la Elección Anual del Distrito Escolar y la Votación del Presupuesto de los residentes del Distrito Escolar, cualificados para votar en las reuniones escolares en el Distrito, se llevarán a cabo en el gimnasio de la escuela primaria Pequenakonck, 173 June Road, North Salem, NY, el martes 16 de mayo de 2023, con el propósito de votar por máquina de votación sobre la declaración de gastos estimados para el próximo año escolar (Presupuesto del Distrito Escolar) y con el propósito de elegir a dos (2) miembros de la Junta de Educación. Para este propósito, los centros de votación se mantendrán abiertos entre las 7:00 de la mañana y las 9:00 de la noche. Y TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que el miércoles, 3 de mayo de 2023 a las 7:30 de la tarde se celebrará una audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto propuesto para 2023-2024 del Distrito Escolar Central North Salem en la biblioteca de la Escuela Media/Secundaria North Salem, 230 June Road, North Salem, NY. El propósito de dicha audiencia será que la Junta reciba comentarios del público sobre los gastos de fondos propuestos para 2023-2024 y el presupuesto de estos. Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA, que cualquier residente en el Distrito puede obtener una copia del Presupuesto para 2023-2024, sin incluir fondos públicos, y que especifica los diversos propósitos y montos para cada uno, durante los catorce (14) días inmediatamente anteriores a la Reunión Anual, EXCEPTO SÁBADO, DOMINGO O FERIADOS, en cada una de las siguientes escuelas en las que se mantiene la enseñanza, durante las horas designadas: Escuela primaria Pequenakonck, 173 June Road - 8:00 de la mañana a 4:00 de la tarde. Escuela Media/Secundaria North Salem, 230 June Road - 8:00 de la mañana a 4:00 de la tarde. Oficinas Administrativas del Distrito North Salem, 230 June Road - 8:00 de la mañana a 4:00 de la tarde. Dicha declaración también estará disponible en las bibliotecas públicas o asociadas libremente en el Distrito, en el sitio web del Distrito y en la Reunión Anual y la votación del Presupuesto del Distrito Escolar/ Elección que se llevará a cabo como se mencionó anteriormente, el martes 16 de mayo de 2023. Y TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que un informe de exención al impuesto a la propiedad elaborado de conformidad con la sección 495 de la Ley de Impuesto a la Propiedad será anexado al presupuesto final aprobado y será publicado en la(s) cartelera(s) de anuncios del Distrito mantenidas para avisos públicos, así como en la página web del Distrito. Y TAMBIÉN SE AVISA que las peticiones de nominación de candidatos para el cargo de miembros de la Junta de Educación deben presentarse a la secretaria del Distrito en 230 June Road, North Salem, NY no más tarde de las 5:00 de la tarde, el 17 de abril de 2023. Las vacantes en la Junta de Educación no se consideran cargos separados y específicos; los candidatos se postulan en general. Las peticiones de nominación no deberán describir las vacantes específicas de la Junta para la que el candidato o la candidata es nominado(a); deben dirigirse a la secretaria del Distrito; deben ser firmadas por al menos veinticinco (25) votantes cualificados del distrito, deben indicar el nombre y domicilio de residencia de cada firmante y deben indicar el nombre y domicilio de residencia del candidato o la candidata. Las siguientes vacantes deben ser llenadas en la Junta de Educación: Período Nombre del último o última titular Tres (3) años, que expiran el 30 de junio de 2026 Andrew Brown Tres (3) años, que expiran el 30 de junio de 2026 Kurt Guldan * * * * Y ADEMÁS POR LA PRESENTE SE AVISA, que en dicha Elección Anual que se celebrará el 16 de mayo de 2023, se presentará la siguiente propuesta: PROPUESTA Nº 2 MEJORAS DE SEGURIDAD EN VARIOS EDIFICIOS DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR SE RESUELVE, que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central de North Salem, Condado de Westchester, Nueva York, está autorizada por la presente a realizar mejoras en varios edificios del Distrito Escolar, incluidos los muebles originales, equipos, maquinarias, aparatos, accesorios, y otras mejoras incidentales y los gastos relacionados con los mismos, a un costo máximo estimado que no exceda $3,950,000 y que dicha cantidad de $3,950.000 o la cantidad que sea necesaria, se recaudará mediante la recaudación de un impuesto sobre la propiedad imponible de dicho Distrito Escolar y se recaudará en cuotas anuales según lo dispuesto por la Sección 416 de la Ley de Educación; y, en previsión de dicho impuesto, se emitirán las obligaciones de dicho Distrito Escolar. Y TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que el registro electoral está en curso en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito, 230 June Road, North Salem, NY durante el horario laborable regular (8:00 de la mañana a 4:00 de la tarde). El último día para registrarse para votar es el jueves 11 de mayo de 2023. Cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que se incluya su nombre en dicho registro, siempre que comparezca personalmente y la secretaria del distrito sepa o demuestre a su satisfacción que dicha persona tiene en ese momento o a partir de entonces, derecho a votar en esa reunión o elección del distrito escolar para la que se prepare este registro. La Junta de Registro también se reunirá durante la elección mencionada, en la Escuela Primaria Pequenakonck, 173 June Road, North Salem, NY, el martes 16 de mayo de 2023 entre las 7:00 de la mañana y 9:00 de la noche, con el propósito de preparar un registro para las elecciones/votos posteriores a dicha elección/voto. Y TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que cualquier persona, de otra manera cualificada para votar, que está registrada actualmente para las elecciones generales, en virtud del artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, o que está actualmente registrada en el distrito escolar y ha votado en una elección de distrito escolar en 2019, 2020, 2021 o 2022 tendrá derecho a votar sin tener que registrarse nuevamente. Y TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que el registro preparado de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación, incluyendo los nombres de los votantes militares que presentaron registros válidos de votantes militares, se presentará en la oficina de la secretaria en la oficina del Distrito Escolar Central North Salem, 230 Junio Road, North Salem, NY, y que la misma estará abierta para su inspección por cualquier votante cualificado del Distrito entre las 8:00 de la mañana y las 4:00 de la tarde en cada uno de los cinco (5) días anteriores e incluyendo el día fijado para la elección, EXCEPTO UN SÁBADO, DOMINGO O FERIADO. Y TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que cualquier propuesta para modificar el presupuesto, referéndums o pregunta puede ser propuesta por alguien que no sea de la Junta de Educación de conformidad a las disposiciones de las secciones 2035 y 2038 de la Ley de Educación, puede presentarse para ser votada en dicha elección, siempre que la petición esté firmada al menos por veinticinco (25) votantes cualificados, junto con el domicilio residencial legal de cada uno; debe estar impresa en el idioma inglés; y presentada a la secretaria del Distrito a más tardar treinta (30) días antes de la elección anual. Sin embargo, la Junta de Educación no considerará peticiones que presenten a los votantes propuestas que los votantes no tengan el poder de determinar, o propuestas que no incluyan una apropiación específica si la propuesta exige gasto de dinero, o cualquier propuesta prohibida por la ley. Y TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que las solicitudes de voto en ausencia para la elección de los miembros de la Junta de Educación y para la votación sobre el presupuesto anual del distrito escolar y propuesta, de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley de Educación, sección 2018-a, pueden obtenerse en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito, 230 June Road, North Salem, NY. La secretaria del Distrito debe recibir una solicitud para una boleta de voto en ausencia no antes de los treinta (30) días y al menos siete (7) días antes de la Elección Anual si la boleta se va a enviar por correo a los votantes, o el día anterior a la Votación/Elección de Presupuesto Anual si la boleta debe ser recogida personalmente por los votantes o su agente designado establecido en la solicitud en la Oficina de la secretaria del Distrito. Al recibir una solicitud oportuna para una boleta de voto en ausencia enviada por correo, la secretaria del Distrito enviará la boleta por correo a la dirección designada en la solicitud a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la Elección Anual. Una lista de todas las personas a las que se habrán emitido boletas de voto en ausencia, así como una lista de todos los votantes militares a quienes se han emitido boletas militares, estarán disponibles para la inspección pública de los votantes cualificados del Distrito en dicha oficina de la secretaria, durante el horario de oficina regular de 8:00 de la mañana a 4:00 de la tarde, hora vigente, hasta el día de la Elección y Votación. Todos los votantes cualificados pueden presentar una impugnación por escrito de la cualificación de uno de los votantes cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, exponiendo los motivos para la impugnación. Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA que los votantes militares que actualmente no están registrados para votar pueden obtener una solicitud para registrarse como votantes cualificados del Distrito y los votantes militares que están registrados para votar en el Distrito pueden obtener una solicitud para una boleta militar, para la Reunión Anual el 16 de mayo de 2023 poniéndose en contacto con la secretaria del Distrito en 230 June Road, North Salem, NY 10560, Teléfono (914) 669-5414, Ext. 1011, o correo electrónico a [email protected]. El(la) votante militar puede indicar su preferencia de recibir la solicitud de registro y/o boleta por correo, fax o correo electrónico. La solicitud completa para registrarse y/o para una boleta militar debe ser recibida por la secretaria del Distrito no más tarde de las 5:00 de la tarde, el día 20 de abril de 2023. Las boletas de voto militar se enviarán por correo o se distribuirán no más tarde de los 25 días antes de la elección. Las boletas de voto militar deben ser devueltas por correo o en persona y ser recibidas por la secretaria del Distrito hasta las 5:00 de la tarde del día 16 de mayo de 2023. POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR CENTRAL NORTH SALEM Condados de Westchester y Putnam, Nueva York Fechado el: 16 de marzo de 2023, North Salem, Nueva York Mary Rhuda, secretaria del Distrito Publicar en: The North Salem, en las siguientes fechas: 30 de marzo de 2023, 13 de abril de 2023; 27 de abril de 2023 y 4 de mayo de 2023
Page 22 – North Salem News Thursday, March 30, 2023 semi-rural setting and smalltown feel,” the preliminary draft plan noted. Sixty-four percent indicated that they assume they will be living here 10 years from now. The remaining 36 percent said they feel they will leave due to either a lifestyle change or the desire to cut living costs. The “overwhelming priority” of respondents was to preserve undeveloped land, agricultural land, and forests. The survey found that there was also the desire to expand commercial development only in areas currently zoned for such (132). Far fewer respondents wanted to expand commercial development throughout town (77). Commuting models have changed significantly in recent years, primarily due to the pandemic. Public transit use remains down due to folks working from home. Train ridership started to recover in 2022, but data shows that while people may still commute to New York City, they are doing so less than the traditional five days a week. Traffic concerns cited included speeding on the following roads: June, Mills, Hardscrabble, Peach Lake (Route 121), Grant (Route 121), and Titicus (Route 116). Also at issue is the amount of rush-hour traffic on Route 22 in Croton Falls, which creates safety hazards for both pedestrians and motorists. Croton Falls residents were asked questions specific to the hamlet. From their responses, it was gleaned that many would like more food and retail options in the business district. Commercial property and business owners “seemed to want a business area sewer system to alleviate ailing and limited septic disposal systems and related costs” and would also like a “solution to area traffic issues and to increase commercial development.” Also on the wish list were sidewalks and crosswalks and home mail delivery – “which should be balanced with the positives of having a full-service post office in the heart of the hamlet,” the draft noted. According to the town-wide survey, respondents agreed that Croton Falls should maintain its “small town feel.” Those that said they didn’t visit Croton Falls, explained that “it was not in a direction they frequent or because the businesses were not a draw.” The survey also touched on septic issues. Croton Falls respondents acknowledged that they knew they are required to pump their tanks every five years. Properties with higher wastewater flows, such as restaurants and taverns, sometimes have to do that a lot more frequently. The town is mulling the creation of a special sewer district. Nineteen out of 31 Croton Falls-specific respondents indicated that they would be willing to support that through their taxes. When asked which recreational opportunities town residents liked best, walking and hiking trails came in first, followed by fields, then riding trails and programs/services. Lastly, the survey asked about climate change. Sixty-three percent of respondents (269 people) supported the town’s efforts to make climate change and related environmental issues a top priority. Nineteen percent (83 people) did not; 18 percent (77 people) were undecided. PLAN FROM PAGE 7 ROCK FROM PAGE 4 To advertise in North Salem News, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected]. TAX NOTICE TOWN OF NORTH SALEM The undersigned, RECEIVER OF TAXES FOR THE TOWN OF NORTH SALEM, gives notice that she has received the warrants for the Collection of State, County and Town Taxes Due April 1, 2023 AND THAT SHE WILL SIT FOR THE COLLECTION OF TAXES AT HER OFFICE AT LOBDELL HOUSE, 270 TITICUS ROAD, NORTH SALEM, NY, COMMENCING APRIL 1, 2023 FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. 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Thirteen, 13 per centum If paid during the month of June……………………………………………….Fourteen, 14 per centum Thereafter 1% per month until either the date that all taxes and assessments are paid, the date on which the municipality takes title to the delinquent property or up until the date the property is finally redeemed. DATED: North Salem, N.Y., MARCH 30, 2023 KAREN A. ROACH RECEIVER OF TAXES, TOWN OF NORTH SALEM Notice of Formation of Invictus Hamptons Funder LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023- 02-15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Invictus Hamptons Funder LLC: 122 Penn Road Scarsdale NY 10583. 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Croton Falls Fire Department 1 Sun Valley Drive. www.cro tonfallsfire.com COUNTRY BREAKFAST Sunday, April 2, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. The Croton Falls Fire Department wants to cook breakfast for you! Come start your day with a hot breakfast with your friends and family and help support a valued member of the local emergency services community. Proceeds from this event will be donated to Westchester County Fire/EMS dispatcher 661 JT Camp. JT suffered a medical emergency at the end of last year that has left him hospitalized for two months, with a long road to recovery ahead. Lasdon Park and Arboretum 2610 Amawalk Road, Katonah AMAZING BUTTERFLIES EXHIBIT Through May 7 Amazing Butterflies invites you to shrink down into the undergrowth to become one of the most extraordinary creatures on earth. Dates, times and tickets are now available by visiting www. lasdonpark.org. Embark on a challenging journey teeming with friends and foes revealing the unusual relationship between caterpillars, butterflies and their natural surroundings. Adventure through the leaves, learn how to move like caterpillar, discover an ant that reaps the reward of an unusual friendship, then transform into a butterfly and take flight! Together, families will explore this interactive experience and learn the surprising challenges butterflies face every day. Become a caterpillar and find your way through a secret, wild world. As you navigate the terrain filled with challenges around every twist and turn, take on puzzles, games and exciting interactivities. The brave can even take to the air and soar down the butterfly zip slide. North Salem Lions Club EASTER BASKET DRIVEBY Saturday, April 1, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. In lieu of the Easter egg hunt at PQ Elementary School, the North Salem Lions Club is hosting an alternative event at the North Salem Town Hall Campus for town and school district families. The North Salem Lion and Easter Bunny will gift each child with an Easter basket. Please be sure to register in advance so your child will not be disappointed - once the time slots are filled, registration will close. Registration is now open. To register, visit northsalemny. org/recreation
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