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Published by Halston Media, 2022-05-12 19:19:45

North Salem News 05.12.22

North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business.

Vol. 8 No. 9 Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. Thursday, May 12, 2022

NSHS names Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Delia Ciamei and Gianna Leidich top Class of 2022

BY TOM WALOGORSKY Salutatorian Gianna Leidich Valedictorian Delia Ciamei herst to study computer science, helping me achieve this great
EDITOR while Delia Ciamei is headed to accomplishment,” Ciamei adds.
and intelligent, so I am honored determination, and sacri ce.” Villanova University to major in “My family has been supportive
As the North Salem High to be named Valedictorian of Looking to the future, both of nursing. throughout my whole life, and
School Class of 2022 counts the Class of 2022. I am a strong told me that I can do anything
down to graduation on June 22, believer that Valedictorian is not the academic standouts have de- “ eir motto is “Veritas, Uni- that I set my mind to. ey were
the district proudly announced just a testament of high grades, cided on their respective colleges. tas, and Caritas” which means always proud of me, as long as I
the recipients of this year’s top but also a testament of hard work, Gianna Leidich will be attending truth, unity, and love,” explains tried my best. Additionally, my
academic honors. Topping this University of Massachusetts Am- Ciamei. “I believe this goes hand friends always stuck by my side
year’s class were Valedictorian in hand with my future profes- and reminded me to have fun and
Delia Ciamei and Salutatorian sion, as I will strive to make a have faith in myself. Finally, my
Gianna Leidich. lasting impact on my patients teachers not only contributed to
with integrity and compassion.” my love for learning, but they also
“It was nice to have my hard taught me important life lessons
work recognized,” says Leidich With their high school ca- that I will forever cherish.”
of receiving the validation for her reers almost behind them, both
academic e orts. students also acknowledged that e North Salem High
they didn’t reach this incredible School Class of 2022 will hold
“When I found out that I was achievement alone. their graduation ceremony on
Valedictorian, I was overcome Wednesday, June 22, at Car-
with excitement and disbelief,” “I would like to thank my par- amoor Center for Music and the
adds Ciamei. “A number of peo- ents and teachers,” says Leidich. Arts in Katonah.
ple in my grade are hard-working
“I would like to thank my
family, friends, and teachers for

North Salem schools ready for budget vote on May 17
D’Agostino, Keenan, and Havard seek BOE seats

BY TOM WALOGORSKY annual budget vote and trustee is year, residents will vote spending plan represents an in- North Salem voters will also
EDITOR elections on Tuesday, May 17. whether or not to approve the crease of 4.24% over the district’s be asked to pass a proposition
district’s proposed $47,860,718 current $45,914,756 million bud- authorizing the school district
e North Salem Central e polls will be open from 7 million school budget for the get. e budget will be supported to purchase $1,085,000 worth of
School District will hold the a.m. until 9 p.m. at the Pequena- 2022-23 scal year. e proposed by a tax levy of $42.1 million.
konck Elementary School gym. SEE BOE PAGE 2

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BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 23
CLASSIFIEDS 22 Varsity Sports Recap
LEGAL NOTICES 20 pg 16
LEISURE 17
OPINION
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Page 2 – North Salem News Thursday, May 12, 2022

BOE I am a Fellow of the American College are you the most quali ed to address ments including urban, international,
FROM PAGE 1 charter, and virtual schools. I am currently
of Healthcare Executives and certi ed in these issues? a doctoral student at Manhattanville,

Evidence Based Design. I bring twelve years of experience on nishing my second year researching aca-
demic achievement gaps in online schools
grounds and transportation equipment. I am strongly committed to con- the Board of Education, including several for marginalized learners. I also work in
client management and as an executive
e money will be spent on seven 66-pas- tinuing education and to mentoring terms as Board President. We have many function coach for teenagers and adults
with learning di erences.
senger school buses; three wheelchair-ac- early careerists. I am a past-president of important issues to address, but the ones
What other leadership positions have
cessible buses and/or vans; and a skid steer Healthcare Leaders of New York (the that rise to the top of my list are: you held locally?

bucket loader. If approved, the debt service local ACHE chapter) and I sit on the • Recovering from COVID related Currently, I am vice-president of
Friends of Ruth Keeler library, previously
will rise by $103,000, which will increase National Advisory Board of the Health- learning loss PTO president at PQ. I also serve on
multiple committees including Parents as
the tax levy by 0.26% for the 2022-23 care Facilities Symposium and Expo: an • Continuing to invest in our Mental Reading Partner (PQ), Mission, Diver-
sity, Equity, Inclusion. I am also chair of
school year. organization which promotes excellence Health initiatives the youth committee at TEIA in Peaks
Island, Maine.
In addition, three candidates will be
What are the most important issues
looking to ll three seats on the Board of facing the Board of Education, and why
are you the most quali ed to address
Education. North Salem News o ered the these issues?
candidates a chance to address voters one
e Board of Education will be facing
EVERY VOTE COUNTS!nal time before the election on May 17. important issues supporting the district
in the design and construction of health- • Recruiting a new Superintendent of and children with an array of dysregula-
care facilities. Both of these organizations Schools tion both academic and emotional in
exist to facilitate continuing professional the wake of COVID disruption. I see
education and to encourage mentoring. • Preparing an updated Capital Facili- this need every day as a parent to young
ties Plan children, a teacher across di erent states,
I am the “semi-retired” President of working with other leaders in education
P4H, Inc. which is a rm that specializes across Westchester, and as a community
member. ese complex problems in-
in facilities planning and construction clude, but are not limited to challenges in
lost learning opportunity (as North Salem
project management. In this capacity, I
SEE BOE PAGE 18
continue to work on a program to modify
homes for children who su ered birth-

NORTH SALEM C.S.D.related neurological injuries.
School BoTauredsTdruasyteeMElaecytio1n6s,a2nd0B1u7dget VoteDEBORAHD’AGOSTINOWhat other leadership positions have
you held locally?
Please list your career and educational
I was very pleased to have been selected
7:00am to 9:00pmaccomplishments.to be the Fire District’s project manager
I received a Bachelor of Science fromfor the construction of the Sun Valley
Fordham University and a Master’s inFirehouse. Working closely with Fire-
matic personnel and the design/construc-
[ Pequenakonck ]Public Health from Columbia University.tion team, we were able to complete the
project on-time and slightly below bud- FRANCES HAVARD
get. More importantly, we were able to Please list your career and educational
convert an eyesore into a very functional
municipal building that our community accomplishments.
can be proud of. I started teaching when I was 23 years

What are the most important issues old in a rural community in Maine while
facing the Board of Education, and why working on my Masters. Since then, I
have gone on to teach in various environ-

Elementary School
EVERY VOTE COUNTS!

NORTH SALEM C.S.D.

School Board Trustee Elections and Budget Vote

Tuesday May 17, 2022
7:00am to 9:00pm
Pequenakonck
Elementary School

Thursday, May 12, 2022 North Salem News – Page 3

Parker Mercantile opens for business in Croton Falls

BY CAROL REIF sandwiches, and craft beer.

STAFF WRITER ey have hopes of o cially

opening at the end of this month,

Although literally up to but are still working their way

her elbows in colorful owers through the permitting process.

last week, Libby Parker took However, Parker was able to

a break to promote her latest hold a “soft” opening last month

entrepreneurial adventure – an in her half of the space. 

artisan “general store” she hopes So far she has stocked up on

to grow in Croton Falls. leather bags for men, wooden

e former owner of Lift puzzles, dog collars, chocolates,

Trucks Gallery was making placemats, jewelry, scarves,

bouquets for Parker Mercantile, napkins, linen robes for women,

a treasure trove of hand-crafted children’s books and beach covers,

goodies now planted in one half owers, and, of course, her famous

of an old store on Front Street. tee shirts. e list goes on.

Parker, well known for her Many are “fair trade” items that

limited edition tee shirts that support women makers living in

borrowed images from fellow poverty.

artist Tom Christopher’s Parker’s personal new favs

collection of vintage tattoo art, are bath bombs, balms, and teas

spent decades in the designer made by Nuwati Herbals, which

neckwear biz. (Her claim to fame, bills itself as a “family-owned and

she claims, was the creation of a operated business specializing

line of men’s ties based on the art of in natural remedies from the

Jerry Garcia, one of the founding medicine cabinet of Mother

members of the Grateful Dead. Earth.”

e counterculture icon died in

1995.) IF YOU GO

Christopher and his wife, e shop is located at 10 Front

Dawn, the former owner of St., Croton Falls, N.Y., and is

a wine shop across the street, open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

have been busy converting the Mondays through Saturdays.

defunct Hygrade Market into To check for updates, follow

a foodie paradise. ey plan to Parker on Instagram @Parker_

o er good co ee, California-style Mercantile. Libby Parker in her new shop, located at 10 Front St. in Croton Falls. PHOTO COURTESY OF LIBBY PARKER

tacos, fresh salads, to-go gourmet

Farmer & the Fish owners eye rooftop bar in Katonah

BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER A rendering of the Katonah Avenue restaurant, which is slated to occupy the Old Firehouse Building. parking. However, spaces can be
CONTRIBUTING EDITOR hard to nd during normal busi-
dition that it obtain 13-o -site guests. e building’s second oor “It’s truly a restoration job,” said ness hours.With that in mind, the
e owners of North Salem parking spaces with 1,000 feet. will be o ce space. e rooftop architect Erik Kaeyer. e original rooftop bar will open after 5 p.m.
favorite Farmer & the Fish have will be accessed by one elevator on weekdays and after 11 a.m. on
teamed up with a local couple to With that approval in hand, the and one set of stairs. rehouse doors will be incorpo- weekends. e restaurant will not
bring a restaurant and rooftop bar Planning Board was more than rated into the restaurant, opening have any sidewalk tables.
to Katonah Avenue. happy to give its stamp of approv- e rooftop bar will be partially up on nice days.“ ey will fold up
al this time around. covered by ETFE material (eth- and become awnings when they e Planning Board did not set
e restaurant, which is slated ylene tetra uoroethylene), which are in an open position.” any restrictions as to when the res-
to occupy the Old Firehouse e rst- oor restaurant will will keep customers warm in the taurant has to shut down for the
Building, was approved in April be able to seat 50 people and the cooler seasons. e commuter-heavy Kato- night.
by Bedford’s Planning Board. e rooftop bar will be limited to 40 nah hamlet has plenty of public
rooftop bar and lounge was also “ ere is a feeling that a little bit
granted a variance in December of nightlife in Katonah would not
by the Zoning Board. be a bad thing,” Courtney-Batson
said. “So, I have no particular de-
With those regulatory hurdles sire to put us in a position of giv-
cleared, the restaurant operators ing you a lights-out closing time.”
say they are ready to begin pulling
building permits. Katonah residents Chris and
Allyson Pachios are leading the
“I think most of us can’t wait to restaurant project.
see it open, frankly,” said Planning
Board Chair Deirdre Courtney- “We have been working with
Batson at the March 28 meeting. the team from Farmer & the Fish
and they are partners in the proj-
e plan actually came before ect,” Chris Pachios told the Plan-
Bedford’s Planning Board last ning Board.
fall. Despite their a ection for the
plan, board members denied the e news of Farmer & the
application then, citing a lack of Fish’s involvement was happily
parking. ey directed the restau- received.
rant to go to the Zoning Board of
Appeals, which granted a variance “A lot of people in town are
for the rooftop bar on the con- going to consider that very good
news,” Courtney-Batson said.

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Signed, sealed... delayed?

Global supply-chain disruptions felt by local governments

BY GINO DE ANGELIS “And that’s if we order them to- so that the trucks can stay in ser- ing them this month (April). Somers Town Supervisor

STAFF WRITER day.” vice while they wait for the new ey haven’t even started them,” Robert Scorrano said that or-

e highway superintendent part to come in. Simone told the board. “If they ders for new trucks put in by the

ere may be no end in sight said the price increases on ma- “We have 20 big trucks for get built this month, I probably town’s highway department may

to the supply-chain issues a ect- terials a ect ordering times be- snow plowing and salting,” he won’t see them in my shop until take up to three years to be ful-

ing local communities, as wait cause towns need to pay for what said. “If you lose one, it takes September.” lled.

times lengthen and rising prices they order when they send in longer for them to do their job.” He added that he also request- “We can’t even order small

strain municipal budgets. an invoice, not at nal delivery. Yorktown isn’t the only com- ed two new trucks to be built plows for trucks anymore,” Scor-

“ ere’s procurement issues He added that the price surges munity left waiting with its eet this year, and that the company rano said in an interview. “ at

all the way down the line,” said are exaggerating this problem, of trucks. O cials from both said they would not be building supply chain has disappeared.”

Dave Paganelli, Yorktown’s su- because most towns have only Somers and Lewisboro have said any trucks that were ordered this Scorrano attributed the delays

perintendent of highways. budgeted for smaller increases, they have seen delays in either year until 2023. to the rising cost of fuel, saying

Paganelli listed multiple items and they must now use even ordering new trucks or replace- “ is is really going to put a that fewer shipments are hap-

that are either delayed or whose more money for items they may ment parts to keep their current damper on things we would like pening at the same time. He

prices have risen steadily over not receive for years. supply up and running. to do in town. We have plenty added that the town is working

the past months, including as- “When you purchase some- At a recent Town Board meet- of workers, we just don’t have the hard to maintain their current

phalt and the trucks the town thing, money immediately ing in Carmel, Highway Super- supplies to do what we need to eet of trucks with the resources

uses to plow and salt the roads comes out of the budget,” he intendent Mike Simone said he do,” Simone said. “ e longer we they have access to.

during the winter. said. “Price increases a ect your is still waiting for the trucks he do not get new trucks, the lon- “We were able to anticipate

“Right now, we’re trying to ability to for everything else.” ordered to be built. ger we have to keep repairing the rising costs, but they exceeded

order two Ford F-550s for the Paganelli said the town has “Last year, in April, I ordered older trucks. You have to keep what we thought they would

town. e earliest we could get taken to repairing parts of trucks two new International trucks. I things working until they can’t be,” Scorrano said. “However,

them is March 2024,” he said. that would normally be replaced am told they might start build- be replaced anymore.” Somers is nancially sound.”

It’s not just the trucks. Items

such as asphalt, stainless steel,

and road salt had all been listed

as seeing price increases and de-

lays.

“Stainless steel price is up

three times what it was,” Scor-

rano said.

Lewisboro Town Supervi-

sor Tony Goncalves said that a

shipment of trucks for the town

has been delayed, and the rising

price of stainless steel has a ect-

We are pleased to inform our customers that ed plans to retro t the trucks the
town already has.

“It could be due to a combina-

our wildly popular CABANA SANGRIA tion of Covid and supply-chain
issues,” Goncalves said. “We’ll
have to wait and see.”
is now available for take-out! e Carmel Police Depart-
ment is also waiting for vehicles.
Carmel Police Chief Anthony

Ho man told his Town Board

that the police boat they had

previously ordered will have tak-

en almost a year to be delivered.

Available at: “We placed an order for a new
boat to patrol Lake Mahopac at

the end of last season and we’ve

been keeping an eye on the proj-

ect as it progresses,” Ho man

said. “ e timeline we are look-

ing at is we are probably going

to get it just at the end of the

season.”

Yorktown’s highway superin-

tendent added that distributors

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road salt was facing delays due to

a surprising source: China.

“China is doing a lot of devel-

opment, and they’re using the

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