Mahopac News 08.11.2022

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First draft of master plan, new zoning code presented

First update to town vision in more than 20 years

BY BOB DUMAS meetings and provide feedback the result of community feed- nate the landscape, and its two York metropolitan region and its
EDITOR once they have a chance to read
and digest those rather lengthy back, including an online survey. historic lakefront hamlets—Ma- employment centers. In the next
It has been more than two de- and complex documents. Cop-
cades in the making but the rst ies of both the master plan and “ e response [to the sur- hopac and Carmel. e town has 10-20 years, the town will con-
draft of a new master plan (aka zoning code drafts can be found
comprehensive plan) and revised in the Citizen Action Center vey] was one of the largest we grown to accommodate a diver- tinue to evolve to be an attrac-
zoning code that aims to bring on the town website at www.
the town of Carmel into the 21st ci.carmel.ny.us. have ever received from any of sity of residential neighborhoods tive place to live, work and play,
century was nally presented to
the public last week. Bonnie Francon, an associ- the communities we have ever served by excellent schools, with socially vibrant downtowns
ate for Nelson Pope & Voorhis
Two public hearings were LLC, the consulting rm assist- worked with,” Francon said. “It parks, an expanding rail trail and with traditionally designed main
held Aug. 3 at Town Hall—one ing the town in the project, gave
for the master plan, one for the a PowerPoint presentation on was really good feedback.” other major public services,” the streets, interconnected by trails
revised zoning code—and town the proposed new zoning code,
o cials kept the hearings open noting that many of the items in To kick o the presenta- statement reads. “Growth has and sidewalks, a mixture of com-
so more people can attend future the code and master plan were
tion, Francon presented a vision been balanced with protection mercial uses, more in-town em-

statement for the town—ideas of the community’s natural re- ployment opportunities, and a

and themes that helped guide sources and scenic beauty. e range of housing types that meet

the creation of the zoning code town of Carmel is where the the needs of all age groups—

and master plan. countryside begins—residents young adults, families, and the

“ e town of Carmel is a bene t from living in a semi- elderly.

community de ned by the res- rural atmosphere while still be- SEE PLAN PAGE 5

ervoirs and lakes which domi- ing part of the bustling New

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Frank Albano shows o some of the culinary fare at the
Sons of the American Legion’s annual pig roast fundrais-
er held last Saturday at the Legion Hall on Buckshollow
Road in Mahopac.For more pictures of the event,see the
photo collage on pages 16 amd 17.

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The Staff An Evening in Sept. 18). ere will be food, ven- American Legion Items for recycling: monitors

EDITORIAL TEAM the Piazza dors, and a live band. Admission Golf Outing scanners speakers, microwaves, de-
BOB DUMAS is free. e cost to enter a car is humidi ers, copiers, printers, key-

EDITOR: 845-208-0774 e Italian American Club of $20. VIP admission is also avail- e American Legion Ma- boards, mice, VCR/DVD players,
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Mahopac invites the community able for $45. Vendors can secure hopac Post 1080 will hold a golf space heaters, cameras, modems,
WHIT ANDERSON
SPORTS EDITOR to enjoy a taste of Italy and Ital- a 10-by-10 booth for $50. For outing on Monday, Aug. 22. En- laptop computers, fax machines,

[email protected] ian traditions under the stars at questions about VIP, parking, or joy a full day of golf at the Ma- telecommunications equipment,
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Mahopac’s ‘Fresh Air’ legacy for city kids

e story of Camp Henry at Secor Pond

As early as 1910, researchers rights, and women’s rights. to provide a ordable health care boys would come up to Camp the ever-thriving Henry Street
can nd mentions of “Fresh Air” In the late 19th century, Wald to those living in the tenements. Henry for two weeks, then re- Settlement, her gains in women’s
children attending Camp Henry By 1894, she founded the Henry turn home. Another group would history, and what is known today
at “Secor Pond”—now known as was well-educated and well- Street Settlement House to pro- come, followed by yet another. (A as the Visiting Nurse Service of
Lake Secor in Mahopac (Putnam traveled by the time she found vide social services to her newly sister camp for girls was Echo New York. During her lifetime,
County Courier, Aug. 5, 1910). her way to the Lower East Side adopted community. Hill Farm in neighboring York- Wald called Putnam County
of New York City. She took up town.) e camp was in opera- a “fresh air” summer home for
is camp came to be through nursing and was moved by the By 1909, Wald’s Henry Street tion through the 1960s. many children.
the forward thinking of Lillian amount of hardship she wit- Settlement purchased land near
D. Wald (1867-1940), a resident nessed with immigrant families Lake Secor in Mahopac to estab- Today, many people remember Article courtesy of Putnam County
of Rochester, N.Y., and an advo- and children. She drummed up lish “Camp Henry.” During the Wald for her numerous heroic Historian’s O ce
cate for public health, children’s donors to help support her e orts summer months, over 300 city e orts, especially in her legacy of

A 1930 map of the Camp Henry
area in Mahopac

This postcard features a group of boys from Camp Henry, near Lake Secor in Mahopac, circa 1920. PHOTOS COURTESY OF HISTORIAN’S OFFICE/GREGORY AMATO COLLECTION.

PAGE 4 MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2022

The Traveling Wall returns to Carmel

Public invited to view scaled replica of Vietnam Memorial

e Traveling Wall, an 80 per- The Traveling Wall, the last time it was in Carmel in 2018 FILE PHOTO from ursday, Sept. 22, at noon
cent scale replica of the Vietnam through 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25.
Veterans Memorial in Washing- Road in Carmel, where veterans, respects to the men and women on ursday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. During its visit, volunteers will
ton, D.C., will return to Putnam soldiers, families, o cials, and who died in the Vietnam War. e Traveling Wall will be read aloud all 58,318 names on
County in September. others can come and pay their e opening ceremony will be the Traveling Wall.
open to the public for viewing
It’s the fth time that the e closing ceremony will
Traveling Wall will visit Putnam take place at 11 a.m. on Sun-
County. It was rst showcased in day, Sept. 25, which is Gold Star
the county in 1995 and last here Mother’s Day. ere will be a
in 2018. is visit will include a concert by e Hudson Valley
half-size replica of the Tomb of Council Band.
the Unknown Soldier as well as
“ ere are a lot of people who
e American Traveling Trib- can’t get down to Washington
ute, a display that features every and it’s important to them to see
war America has been involved it in their own community,” said
in from the Revolutionary War Veterans Service Agency Direc-
right up to today. tor Karl Rohde. “For Vietnam
Veterans especially, seeing the
“In Putnam County we will wall and the names of soldiers
never forget those who made who didn’t make it home, it’s a
the ultimate sacri ce for our very emotional experience.”
country,” said Putnam County
Executive MaryEllen Odell. “It Rohde has been chairman of
is essential that we make time the Wall Committee for each
in our busy lives to honor and of its past four visits to Putnam.
remember those who preserved
our freedoms.” is year, Rohde said, that honor
goes to the late Dale Cusack, a
e Traveling Wall will arrive U.S. Air Force veteran who died
with a convoy on Wednesday, in April.
Sept. 21, and will be installed
in Putnam County Veterans Article courtesy of County
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PLAN e new residential zoning with progressive politics.” development and there might be velopment. We are not trying to
FROM PAGE 1
districts, Francon said, “re ect But Francon said there was no some miscellaneous parcels.” go out in the middle of nowhere

the diversity of existing housing” urbanization going on by allow- As for commercial develop- and create some new zoning dis-

“ e downtown will feature and include: ing residential development on ment, Francon said creating trict.”

restaurants, eateries, cultural • Open-space residential (3- less than 3 acres. more types of commercial zon- Supervisor Mike Cazzari said

facilities and small businesses, acre) “You’re a large town and when ing districts will help the town last week’s public hearing was

recreational connections to the • Neighborhood residential you have...just one residential to plan better. just the rst of such sessions and

lakefronts and will be a destina- (1-acre) zoning district—3 acres—and “[Old commercial zoning] al- residents who want to comment

tion for community gatherings • Senior/multifamily residen- that’s really not keyed into the lowed too much of everything,” on the master plan and zoning

and events,” it concludes. tial reality of development,” she she said. “So, this is really trying code will have plenty of oppor-

Francon outlined a number of • Manufactured home park said. “[One-acre zoning] was in- to re ne areas in some part that tunities to help hone the docu-

targets. “ e plan sets up a se- • Hospital/residential tended to be in and around the are already developed and to al- ments.

ries of goals and objectives and “We don’t believe existing hamlets where there is already low more opportunities for rede-

notes whether they are short- zoning allows for hospitals, so

term, medium-term, or long- we added this zone to explicitly

term pursuits,” she said. “ e allow hospitals but to also allow

very rst goal is revitalizing the medical o ces and other uses

Mahopac and Carmel down- that complement the hospitals,”

town areas.” the consultant noted.

Other goals include: e new commercial zoning

• De ning land patterns—the districts include:

conceptual land-use framework • Neighborhood businesses

• Zoning amendments (local retail)

• Updating procedures (“Some • Corridor business (such as

of the (old) language and regula- automotive-related business)

tions were cobbled together with • Town center (shopping cen-

di erent processes,” Francon ters, drive-thru restaurants, etc.)

noted.) • Business park (nonresiden- Native New Yorker,
• Updating land use through- tial) Lifelong Republican, Winning
Three Landslide Elections as
out the town Special zones include:
• Updating accessory apart- • Conservation

ment regulations • Planned recreation destina- Councilman
Responsibly Budgeted under
• Creating manufactured tions

home park regulations • Planned mixed-used devel-

• Adding a ordable housing opment overlay (planned neigh- the Tax Cap, Maintained Vital
regulations borhoods) Services and Earned his Town
a Triple AAA Credit Rating —
• Adding economic uses with • Economic development
appropriate regulations such as oating zone (to allow uses that

hotels, resorts, animal kennels can be anticipated that would the Only Town in Westchester

and hospitals (“Much of the bene t the town) to do so
town is zoned 3-acre residential During the public comment

and there is a lot of land in the portion of the hearing, Larry Police Commissioner — Community Leader: Lions
town that could accommodate Zacks, a member of the Cham- One of the Lowest Crime Club Vice President, President
alternative uses,” Francon said.) ber of Commerce, told the board Rates in NY and Treasurer of the Somers
he was pleased overall with the Education Foundation,
• Adding solar facilities— draft documents but said care Independent Businessman 29-season Coach for AYSO
electric-vehicle charging sta- must be taken to address park- with Over 25 years in
tions ing and sidewalk issues through-

• Designing guidelines for the

hamlets out the communities, especially Corporate America soccer, Cadet Officer in the
Owns and Operates Several Air Force’s Civil Air Patrol,
“ ere is still a need to provide in business districts.

environmentally sensitive lands “We’ve been working on this

as open space and low-density for a couple of years. It’s an Flight Schools Training the Meals on Wheels Captain,
residential use, so we did retain extremely complicated docu- Next Generation of Excellent United Way Corporate Team
the 3-acre zoning in areas that ment,” he added. “It is prepared Pilots including the Cadets at Leader, Member-Chamber of
are appropriate,” Francon said. by specialists, and it is very well
Commerce & Special Olympics
“However, 3 acres is very large thought out.” West Point

and if you are trying to support Carl Albano, a county legisla- Volunteer
your hamlets and attract people tor and Mahopac resident, said

to the town and evolve, you need the new plan needs to address

more than 3-acre zoning. So, we the exodus of young people.

created a new residential zoning “I still think we are missing

district that allows higher den- something for our young peo-

sity development on the periph- ple,” he said. “I have ve chil-

ery of the hamlets—it’s 1-acre dren. One of them was going to

zoning. build on one of my properties...

“ e goal is to reinforce the took out a building permit for

hamlets as the mixed-used cen- almost $6,000. She said, ‘Dad,

ters of the town,” she added. this doesn’t make sense.’ She

“So, there we allow commercial moved out of town.”

as well as multifamily uses with John Butler, a Carmel hamlet “ ”As your Congressman, I have but one campaign promise:
apartments above retail uses. resident, told the board he be- Do the Right Thing,
And then we are allowing a hier- lieved the proposed zoning code because it’s the Right Thing.
archy of commercial uses along changes would urbanize the
the corridor. It’s not one size ts town and were driven by liberal PAID FOR BY FAULKNER FOR CONGRESS
all.” politics.

Francon said that in an ef- “Some of the stu in these
fort to encourage development, zoning revisions change the en-
the new zoning code goes from tire character and nature of this
three or four zoning districts to town,” he said. “ is is an urban-
15. ization of this town. is is rife

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All that jazz The Two Fives perform.

e Two Fives keep the music genre alive and well PHOTO COURTESY OF KATERI PASCARELLA

BY VICTORIA PITTORE Williams, as some his musical Buddy Rich, “who has shaped This group
CONTRIBUTING WRITER inspirations. my playing and inspired my more has been the
big-band-oriented style of jazz highlight of my
Jazz music lls the air as the When summer is over, Pas- drumming.” high school
Two Fives—a local jazz group carella will attend Stony Brook experience.’
that began in October 2021 with University where he will pursue Virga will attend the Univer-
“music in some form.” sity of Delaware where he will -Grace Gonoud
ve MHS seniors—rehearses. study biological sciences. Saxophone
“We’ve been playing together Virga is part of the rhythm
in other ensembles together since section in the group, playing the Perillo is the trumpet player of
middle school,” said saxophonist drums, an instrument he has been the group and has been playing
Enzi Pascarella. playing for about eight years. for nine years. He also plays the
piano.
e rest of the band includes “I was a part of jazz bands 1
drummer Spencer Virga, trum- and 2, the concert band, sym- During Perillo’s time at Ma-
peter Matteo Perillo, keyboardist phonic band, wind ensemble, hopac High, he was a part of the
Noah Bromberg, and Grace Go- marching band and pit band dur- symphonic band, wind ensemble,
noud on alto sax. ing my time at Mahopac High marching band, and jazz band 1.
School,” Virga said. He will attend Carnegie Mellon
Pascarella has been playing alto University this fall where he will
saxophone since fourth grade. He e Two Fives play a mix of study environmental engineering.
added the tenor saxophone his original compositions and covers,
sophomore year. He also plays including many jazz standards. Bromberg has been playing the
the soprano sax and the trumpet. keyboards since he was 5 years
“I have written one composi- old. He also plays the drums, gui-
During his time at Mahopac tion that the band has added to tar, bass, and saxophone.
High School, Pascarella played its repertoire, though some of the
in the jazz band, wind ensemble, other members have added quite During his time in high school,
symphonic band, marching band, a few more,” Virga said. he was a part of the jazz band,
and sax quartet. He said he might and the sax quartet.
want to pursue music profession- Virga’s favorite song the group
ally in the future, “not as a per- has done so far is “Skuttlebucket Bromberg said he would “may-
former, but as a composer.” Shu e,” composed by Pascarella. be” like to pursue music profes-
sionally in the future. His jazz in-
He lists Duke Ellington and ough Virga won’t pursue
Charlie Parker, and his high music professionally, he will con- uences include Vince Guaraldi,
school music teacher Richard tinue to play as a hobby. Vulfpeck, Horace Silver, Benny

Vigra also cites Williams as SEE JAZZ PAGE 7
an in uence as well as drummer









THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2022 OPINION MAHOPAC NEWS PAGE 11

A little bird told me

Iconsider myself an ama- can be taught to sing their own ground in a panic. ere was a shunning. larly endearing. I can’t go out to
teur ornithologist, which is names, why can’t they learn at nest with babies in it and one So next time you leave the the mailbox and back without
someone who studies birds least a couple verses of “Row of the neighbors kindly put it this so called “songbird” chiming
back where it was. Contrary house, listen for some of these in about my hair, or what I look
just for fun. I don’t get paid for Your Boat?” e titmouse is- to common lore, birds will not colorful avian friends and see if like in shorts.
shun a nestling that has been you can decipher what they’re
most of the sues a chirping handled by humans, unless you saying. Is it the gold nch mating Look for Rickster Melen on
have really smelly hands, and in call? If directed at you, it’s kind Facebook! Say hello at: rlife8@
things I do “Pee-per, pee-per, that case you’re probably used to of awkward. For myself, I don’t hotmail.com.

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basis, so for ASSIGNMENT not much, but the

instance, I RICK bird is just relieved
also take MELÉN that it doesn’t sing
out the its own name like

garbage the others do.

and do the We have a

dishes “just crow living in the

for fun.” Birds are all around us, woods near our the house that

o ering clues about our history sounds a little like Edward G.

and about our future on this Robinson. I’d like to know if

planet. eir migratory habits it does any other impressions,

are a ected by climate change because I do a pretty good Peter

and a shrinking natural environ- Lorre and I imagine us striking

ment, and their behavior might up a conversation and dishing

o er insights about when we can about Barbara Stanwyck.

expect cheaper ights to Florida. You can identify a catbird

Unlike most other wild because it really does meow

animals, they don’t even bother like a cat. And if you’re still

to hide from humans, since it’s unconvinced, it will y over to

obvious that we aren’t as smart your kitchen table, sit on the

and can’t y. Most of the time newspaper you’re trying to read

you hear them before you even and knock all your pens onto the

see them. Some even engage in oor. “Who cooks for you!” is

a constant stream of chatter, and the call of the barred owl. It’s not

without seeming presumptuous, unexpected that they would ask

I can only assume some of it is for a recommendation, because

about us, like whenever I hear they generally eat raw eld mice

two Russian people convers- without even a pinch of garlic.

ing. In fact I KNOW birds are e cardinal says “Pick-a-girl,

talking about us, because just as I pick-a-girl” and follows it up

was about to get into my Dodge with a series of fast tweets. It has

Dart the other day, I heard a bird an active social life. e common

say, “Cheep! Cheep!” e word grackle makes the same sound as

“parsimonious” is apparently when you get an answer wrong

hard for birds to say. on a television game show. If

Here are some common bird you guess correctly, it makes the

calls you might recognize. If same sound, so it’s hardly worth

you hear, “Cheer-up cheerily! the e ort. e mourning dove

Cheer-up cheerily!”, it may be slowly coos, “Whoo... whoo...

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Happily
Ever
After

Songs of summer

Iremember happy times going boxes. On crowded weekend days, that summer of 1965 I remember I preferred the electric guitars on My recollection was so vivid
out to Jones Beach for the day the noise from the various radio two of my favorite songs playing “Wild ing.” from that summer of 1967 that
with my family and later on stations became overwhelming. It on heavy rotation on the radio – “(I I decided to Google the popular
Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”by the In the summer of 1967, I was summer songs from other subse-
as a teen with my friends. I recall was distracting while I was perfect- Rolling Stones and “I Got You surprised to hear American rock quent years. I totally remember
Babe”by Sonny & Cher. music played over the speakers by 1972’s summer hit,“Lean on Me”
walking across ing my tan and the pool at a hotel in Montreal. by Bill Withers and 1973’s popular
I noticed three very di erent Visiting family friends and attend- song,“Bad Bad Leroy Brown”by
the hot sand to READING, turning upon my songs vying for popularity around ing Expo ’67, my family stayed at a Jim Croce. In the 1980s, summer
nd a perfect WRITING & beach towel like a the pools and beach areas in the hotel for a few days. I always liked songs included “Jessie’s Girl”by
CHOCOLATE rotisserie chicken. summer of 1966: “Summer in to make friends with girls my age Rick Spring eld in 1981,“Every
spot near the the City”by e Lovin’Spoonful, on vacation and became acquainted Breath You Take”by e Police
rolling waves As a young “Wild ing”by e Troggs and with two sisters from New Jersey. in 1983 and one of my favorites,
“Hanky Panky”by Tommy James We hung out at the pool. Over “Shout”by Tears for Fears in 1985.
to place our KIM child, I listened & the Shondells. I remember a day the loud speakers by the pool one
trip to an amusement park with my song seemed to play constantly, In 1996, everywhere you traveled
beach towels. KOVACH to the popular family. We took a break for lunch you heard the catchy dance tunes
and brought our food from the e Doors’hit,“Light My Fire.”I of the “Macarena”by Los Del Rio
e brilliant songs played on concession stand to picnic tables set was amazed that the same songs I and then “Livin’La Vida Loca”by
out under a large wooden pavilion. listened to in Queens were popular Ricky Martin in 1999. e last time
sun overhead, the AM stations While taking bites of my ham- in Canada as well! Everywhere we I paid attention to a popular sum-
burger and fries, I heard “Hanky went that week in Montreal, Jim mer song was in 2017 when even
the smell of on my transis- Panky”blaring out of the speakers. Morrison could be heard shouting, a trip to the grocery store included
“Come on baby, light my re!”
salt in the air, the squawking of tor radio. e Top 40 countdown

seagulls, the crashing of the waves and the most requested songs still

upon the shore are all wonderful sounded good even through the

reasons to spend a day at the beach. tiny speakers. My musical awaken-

But at some point (during the ing occurred during the summer of

1980s?) beach-goers set up their 1965. I was in elementary school

towels, umbrellas and coolers and but my musical tastes were more

then turned on their radio boom- like a high school teenager’s. In

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BASEBALL

‘Pac 16U Indians win fourth consecutive GHVBL summer title

BY SKIP PEARLMAN mound for the Indians and went was 2-for-3 with a double and an players has seasoned well over together through the years,” he
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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Mahopac’s 16U summer base- and allowing just two hits. Nevan injuries to Joe
ball team celebrated its fourth con-
secutive GHVBL championship Nystrom closed out the game. early (4-1), and upped that to 8-1 special,” Nystrom said. “We’ve DeFeo and Joe Luczkowski), but
(and sixth overall) Sunday after-
noon, routing Newburgh, 13-1, in Castrataro helped himself at after two innings,” Indians coach been together since they were they contributed in other ways,
a ve-inning, mercy-rule-short-
ened, D3 nal, played at Rogers the plate, going 2-for-3 with three Reid Nystrom said. “Tyler was nine, and we’ve (with coaches Dan by bringing positive energy every
Park in Danbury. RBIs and three runs scored. Chris dominant on the mound, and our Brandstetter and Jim Castrataro) game in the dugout. We all also
Sapienza went 2-for-3 with a dou- o ense gave us big contributions watched each of them develop in- thank Ryan Tissier for his contri-
Tyler Castrataro started on the
Financial strategies.ble, a triple, and two RBIs, Casey from up and down our lineup – dividually, and more importantly, butions and enthusiasm - he was
Brandstetter went 2-for-3 with an that’s been a key for us throughout as a team.” our 15U callup. We could not be

RBI, Quentin Bally drove in a run the playo s.” “ is team is an example of any more proud of the job all of
One-on-one advice.and scored twice, Robert Dusovic Nystrom said this group of what can happen if a team stays these guys have done.”

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composer 49.Temporary name of wasp 39. Casually looked
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20. One’s grandmother 50. Wise people 7. River in Ireland 40. Revealed the presence
21. Ancient Greek City 55.Tear down 8.Type ofTV of
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ranges 57. Diamond weight instruments 42. Diana __, singer
25. Data 59. Frosted 44. Study of moral values
10. Spanish and rules
motorcycle 45. Civil Rights group
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southeast 48. Vivacity of style
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Jill Bellucci and guided her actions every day. the world is a better place because everyone to know that the most Irene is remembered as a beauti-

roughout her life Jill took of her. important thing in life is love. ful spirit with tremendous love for

Jill Bellucci passed away peace- great care to make sure all her chil- She was a devoted and loving All are welcome to attend a me- her family—such great and power-

fully at her home with family by dren and many others who came mother, grandmother, and great- morial Mass on Saturday, Aug. 13, ful love from a soul who walked so

her side on Sunday, July 31, 2022. into her life, were well taken care grandmother. at 10 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of unassumingly and quietly in this

She was 87 years old. of and felt love. She was a mag- Jill is survived by her sisters Bon- Angels Chapel next to St. John the world.

Jill was born on June 27,1935,in nanimous communicator. Known nie (Ronnie) King, Holly (Kevin) Evangelist Church in Mahopac. On Feb. 20, 1960, she mar-

Mount Vernon, N.Y., to L. Win- famously for her letter-writing and Malone, and brother Richard In lieu of owers Jill would be ried David A. Annacone Sr. at St.

ston Coe and Jean (Kelley) Coe. long meaningful phone conversa- Marsh; by her children, Mary thrilled if donations were made John the Evangelist Church in

She spent her early years in Mount tions,she penned tens of thousands Buckelew (Paul Perry), Joseph to the Wind River Indian Reser- Mahopac. David passed away on

Vernon and Belvidere, N.J., with of letters to family and friends, of- ( Jeannine) Bellucci, Clare Bel- vation in Wyoming or St. Jude’s April 25, 2007. She is survived by

her mother Jean, grandmother ten writing them late into the night lucci (Ralph Frink), Jane Lawrence Children’s Hospital, two charities her daughters, Debra Merola and

Helen, and beloved siblings Peter, after she put her children to bed. If (Rick Lawrence), John (Kathy) with which she had lifelong a li- her husband, Carmine, and Renee

Bonnie, Holly, and Richard. Some you have a letter from Jill Bellucci, Bellucci, James (Patricia) Bellucci, ations. Annacone and her partner, Rance

of her fondest childhood memories know that it was written with love Mike (Helena) Bellucci and Ann Bloom; her son, David A. Anna-
cone Jr. and his ancée, Adriana
Irene B. Annaconewere from this time with her fam- and sincerity, keep it and reread it; Bellucci; 29 grandchildren, Wil,
ily and friends. it will surely make you feel better. Clare Marie, Joseph, Katie, Dan, Luppino; her grandchildren, Brit-

In the late 1940s Jill and her Jill was beloved by her fam- Andrew,Elissa,Julia,Karla,Suzan- Irene B. Annacone, a lifelong tany, Chelsea, Dante, Emily and

family moved to Mahopac, where ily, many friends, and community na, Ronnie, Rose, eresa, Giovan- resident of Mahopac, passed away Matthew; and her sister-in-law,

she thrived. Her sincerity and members in Mahopac, Pawling, na, Jill, Ashley, John, Johnnie, on July 19, 2022, at the age of 82. Dorothea Schuldeis. In addition

authenticity made her a welcome and the Hudson Valley. Jill’s great- Jenny, Matt, David, James, Lauren, She was born in New York City on to her husband and parents, she is

addition to her classmates, school, est gift to her family and loved Michael, Paul, omas, Jane,Todd, March 27, 1940, the daughter of predeceased by her brother, Albert

and teachers. She graduated from ones was her steadfast strength and Joe. In addition, she has 19 Frank and Erna (Griebel) Schuldeis. Schuldeis.

Mahopac High School as saluta- of character and spirituality, fam- great-grandchildren and counting. Irene worked as a secretary at A Mass of Christian Burial was

torian in the Class of 1953. She ily stewardship, and love for all Jill was predeceased by her be- Hahn Engineering until her retire- celebrated on Tuesday, July 26, at

was a Bausch and Lomb Science people. She always gave much loved husband Joe, daughter Rose ment. She was an avid reader and St. John the Evangelist Church in

Award winner and a true renais- more than she received. She will Marie, son Peter Daniel, and enjoyed other creative hobbies in- Mahopac with interment at Bal-

sance person, learned in both the be missed by many and all who brother Peter Ashbrook Coe. cluding quilting, sewing, knitting lard-Barrett Cemetery, Mahopac

arts and sciences. Her spiritual- knew her. Know for certain that Finally,Gramma Jill would want and crochet. Falls.

ity, character, and integrity coupled

with her intelligence garnered her

many friends and awards as a stu-

dent. If ever there was a girl like

Maria, from “ e Sound of Mu-

sic,” Jill was her. Loving, sincere,

and a true humanitarian, Jill was

lled with the piety of a saint.

After graduation Jill went to

Bowling Green State University

in Ohio and concluded her stud-

ies at Our Lady of Good Counsel

in White Plains. On May 1, 1954,

Jill met the light and love of her

life, her future husband, Joe Bel-

lucci. After meeting Joe, Jill said

she was the happiest girl in town

and likewise, Joe said he was the

luckiest man on earth to have Jill.

eir romance and a ection blos-

somed and in August of that year

they became engaged.

Joe and Jill were married on Dec.

18, 1954, and eventually settled on

Watermelon Hill Road in Ma-

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Notice of Formation of Seven Notice of Formation of HEROIC Notice of Formation of IH MUSINGS to ll out a ra e ticket. Take the
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with Secretary of State of NY of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022- of State of NY (SSNY) on
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Liability Company (LLC) upon Company (LLC) upon whom Liability Partnership (LLP) upon
whom process against it may be process against it may be served. whom process against it may be hearsals on Monday, Aug. 29, at your Putnam County library card
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singers for the tenor and bass Town Square Restaurant in Pat-

sections, but all singers are wel- terson, the Riverview Restaurant

come. While there is no audition in Cold Spring, Savor Ristorante

requirement, it is expected that in Mahopac, Carmel Cinema in

the participants have some mu- Carmel, and the Red Rooster in

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ence in singing in a choral/choir have visited, the more chances you

group. Questions can be directed have to win.

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The bond resolutions, summaries of which are published herewith, have been adopted on June 1,
2022, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolutions may be hereafter contested only if such Passport Program Hours are as follows: Tuesday
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is not authorized to expend money, or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the
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a permissive referendum.  The period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a
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How can I protect my home with minimal impact on my life?

GUEST Co-op Board permits, a coopera- Of all the ($250,000 if single, $500,000 if In conclusion, using a MAPT
CORNER tive apartment) can be transferred di ering married), in the event the house is to protect one’s home(s) from the
to an Irrevocable Medicaid Asset assets one sold by the MAPT during the life cost of long-term care is mini-
ANTHONY J. Protection Trust (MAPT). When owns, the of the MAPT creator(s). Addi- mally intrusive to one’s lifestyle
ENEA doing so the owners of the home tionally, the creator(s) retains any and nances, while providing the
creating the MAPT retain the home is STAR, Senior Citizens, Veterans eventual bene t that one’s equity
For more than three decades right to the use and possession perhaps the and other tax exemption they may in the home is sheltered.
I have alerted seniors of of the home (transferred to the be entitled to.
the need to be proactive in MAPT) during their lifetime. e easiest to Anthony J. Enea is a member of
taking steps to protect their home Trustee(s) (presumably their chil- protect with If the house is sold after it is Enea, Scanlan and Sirignano, LLP
from the cost of long-term care. dren or other loved ones) cannot transferred to the MAPT and of White Plains and Somers. He
Amazingly, and in spite of all that sell or rent the home without their minimal before the creator(s) passes, the is a certi ed Elder Law Attorney
has been written about Elder Law, permission. e creators of the impact on proceeds of sale can be used to accredited by the National Elder
Medicaid eligibility and asset MAPT can retain the power to one’s life and purchase another home in the Law Foundation and focuses his
protection planning over the last remove and replace the Trustee(s) name of the MAPT. us, once practice on Elder Law, Wills,Trusts
three decades, there are still tens and to change their mind as to nances.’ the lookback period has expired and Estates. Mr. Enea is the Past
of thousands of at-risk seniors in whom will receive the trust assets the newly purchased home and Chair of Elder Law and Special
New York who have not taken any upon their demise. e transfer of -Anthony J. Enea any remaining proceeds of sale Needs Section of the New York State
steps to protect their life savings, the property to the MAPT will Enea, Scanlan and will be protected and not impact Bar Association (NYSBA) and the
and speci cally, their home. create a ve year lookback (ineligi- Sirignano, LLP eligibility for Medicaid. 50+ Section of the NYSBA. He is also
bility period) for Medicaid nursing the Past President and Founding
Of all the di ering assets one home and soon it is anticipated assets, for income tax purposes. us, as stated above, transfer- Member of the National Academy
owns, the home is perhaps the to create a thirty month lookback us, retaining the ability to ring one’s home to a MAPT pres- of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)-
easiest to protect with minimal for Medicaid homecare in New ents little or no inconvenience to NY chapter, President of the
impact on one’s life and nances. York (once COVID emergency is utilize the personal residence the homeowners. ey continue to Westchester County Bar Foundation
For example, one’s home (single lifted). exclusion for capital gains taxes maintain the home and pay all of and a Past President of its Bar
or multi-family primary residence, the expense of the home as if they Association. He is uent in Italian.
vacation home, condo and if the If properly drafted, the MAPT and not the MAPT owns it. e Mr. Enea can be reached at 914-
can be structured so that the only bill that changes is the prop- 948-1500. Visit www.esslaw rm.
creators of the MAPT are deemed erty and casualty insurance for the com for more information.
the owners of the home and trust home, which needs to name the
Trust as the primary insured.

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specialty grocer, Uncle Gi- with in-house butchers, fresh

useppe’s Marketplace, and organic produce, a full

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debut of its newest met cheese department

store at 329 Down- featuring the nest and

ing Drive in Yorktown most sought-after se-

Heights. e store will lections from around

open its doors on Au- the world, and special

gust 17 at 8:00 a.m. with a viewing rooms where

grand opening on August 19 pasta and mozzarella are made

at 11:00 a.m. e full-service supermarket, fresh daily, directly in front of the customer

renowned for its high-quality, Italian themed through protective glass partitions.

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was gutted and retro t to the brand’s exact seating at a six-foot distance. All of these

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the local communities surrounding the Yor- Giuseppe’s will also o er home delivery and

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