BALANCED ROCK 4 CLASSIFIEDS 23 LEGAL NOTICES 22 LEISURE 16 OPINION 8 Responders on the Move pg 12 CFFD NORTH SALEM’S ONLY WEEKLY NEWSPAPER MAILED TO EVERY HOME AND BUSINESS. VOL. 9 NO. 24 Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023 Seven of Westchester’s eight Assembly members sent a joint letter to Governor Hochul earlier this month, urging her to sign Assembly Bill 7208 as soon as possible. Known colloquially as the “Save the Hudson” bill, it would prohibit radioactive wastewater discharges into the Hudson River in connection with the decommissioning of a nuclear power plant. A bipartisan group of elected officials from more than 30 municipalities on both sides of the river have passed resolutions in support of the legislation, and both A.7208 and the Senate version of the bill, S.6893, had bipartisan support in their chambers. The Assembly passed the bill 101-44, and the Senate passed it unanimously. The letter comes after months of advocacy by leading environmental groups, and follows previous letters to the Governor from sponsors and co-sponsors of the legislation. The issue has gained new urgency following a July 31 public forum hosted by the Decommissioning Oversight Board, during which members of the public learned for the first time that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) would permit Holtec to discharge its wastewater without waiting for all of the results of the required testing to be returned. “Specifically, results for strontium-90 take longer to receive than the results for other contaminants,” the members wrote, referring to information shared by a Department of Health representative at the meeting who indicated that strontium-90 results would take around three months to come back. Approximately 90 minutes into the public forum, a questioner asked if testing had already begun, given Holtec’s stated intention to begin discharging the water as early as mid-September. Representatives from the regulatory agencies confirmed that it had not, and that Holtec may still be permitted to discharge its wastewater without waiting for those results. Participants in the room were taken aback by this news. “Strontium-90 is readily absorbed into the tissues of plants and animals due to its similarity Save the Hudson Assembly members urge governor to sign wastewater bill Westchester Assembly members rallying in favor of the “Save the Hudson” bill. BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER The North Salem Town Board kicked off August with a very full plate. First up on last week’s agenda were improvements to the Salem Acres Water District’s distribution system. The water district once belonged to a private homeowners’ association. When the cost of repairing the pipes and other aging infrastructure became too much, the group turned it over to the town. (There are about 42 homes located in the district.) The county Health Department is requiring the town to do three things: install water meters, replace some of the leaky and obstructed two-inch mains with four-inch ones, and put in a new well within 10 years. The board unanimously passed a resolution authorizing the issuance of $307,000 in bonds for the capital project. Supervisor Warren Lucas explained that the state requires municipalities to pass a bond resolution before they apply for a Water Infrastructure Improvement (WIIA) grant. “They want to know if you’re ready,” he said, adding that passing a bond resolution is “an easy thing to do; it’s required so there’s no financial issues.” It doesn’t mean the town is committed to spending the money. The grant maxes out at $184,000. The $307,000 projected cost is just a “best guess,” Lucas said. It will be solidified further down the road. Should North Salem not get the WIIA grant, it has two options: reapply next year or “pare down” the project, Lucas said. Again, there many moving parts to this kind of thing. “We don’t have to do it all at once,” he added. The town underwent the same Board examines water district upgrades Dingle Ridge parking, cemetery fees addressed SEE HUDSON PAGE 4 SEE BOARD PAGE 7 Fall Art Classes Starng September 10th New Classes for Kids and Adults added to our fall schedule Workshops Classes Gifts & More 621 Route 22, Croton Falls, NY (914) - 617 - 8541
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Please include the following additional papers as part of this subscription: The Somers Record Mahopac News Yorktown News The Mt. Kisco-Bedford Times The Katonah-Lewisboro times BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm Park is among the cream of the crop as far as Westchester destination spots go, according to a recently released countywide survey. The interpretive farm-museum on Route 100 came in third on the list of most visited county recreation facilities. The county typically gathers input from park users once every decade, but COVID-19 put a huge crimp in that. That means it’s been about 14 years since the last time folks were officially asked for their two cents. Ethnic and age demographics have changed. Technology, too. And, back in 2008, no one had really heard of pickleball, a now wildly popular racquet sport. All these shifts require changes in park facilities and the funding of capital investments. To no one’s surprise, park usage skyrocketed during the pandemic when folks, weary of isolation, yearned for safe places to go. The majority of respondents surveyed last summer (84 percent) said they had visited at least one county park in the previous 12 months. They most often cited Playland Park (45 percent), Westchester County Center (38 percent), Muscoot Farm (33 percent), and/or North County Trailway (22 percent). The big picture? Ninety-two percent of park visitors are finding “value and positive benefits” in the county parks system, the survey found. MUSCOOT PROJECT UNVEILED Results were shared on July 20 at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held to unveil Muscoot Farm’s beautifully restored Main House and the county’s plans for upcoming site improvements, including a new parking lot and pathways. The building restoration project cost $3.6 million of the overall $10.2 million project. Those visitors aren’t just from Northern Westchester, noted Peter Tartaglia, first deputy commissioner of the county’s Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department. “They like Muscoot, because it was the No. 3 in our recreation facilities, just behind the behemoths, Playland (an amusement park in Rye) and the County Center (an indoor entertainment and civic center located in White Plains),” he said, adding that that’s something to be proud of. “It means it’s a destination. It’s a local park, but there are people from all over the county coming here, and, obviously, from beyond as well. So, this is a good day for county parks, Muscoot, and the residents of Westchester County,” Tartaglia said. Findings included increased park usage across the board when compared to the last survey; as well as visitors’ desires to improve physical and mental health and to reduce stress. Overall, the users surveyed said they were satisfied with the overall value of the county’s 18,000- acre parks system, which includes six public golf courses, swimming pools, beaches, hiking/biking trails, and nature preserves. Feedback is vitally important, said County Executive George Latimer, noting: “Muscoot Farm is one of our most popular parks and investing into its future with the restoration of the house and site improvements, will ensure this generation and generations to come can continue to enjoy the farm and all it has to offer.” Saying that each of the county’s parks has “a different Muscoot Farm named among top county spots County Legislator Erika Pierce; Hugh Greechan, county commissioner of public works and transportation; Kathleen O’Connor, commissioner of Parks, Recreation, and Conservation; County Executive George Latimer, and Peter Tartaglia, first deputy commissioner of Parks, Recreation, and Conservation. PHOTO COURTESY OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND CONSERVATION. SEE MUSCOOT FARM PAGE 18
A turtle’s tale Thursday, August 17, 2023 North Salem News – Page 3 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER A family in nearby Somers is once again shell-ebrating the safe return of its beloved pet tortoise. The 60-pound reptile vanished from the backyard of Tom and Patty Barcia’s home on Tomahawk Street on July 24. It wasn’t the first time Hardshell’s gone on the lam. His owners estimate that he’s pulled his Houdini trick at least a dozen times over the last 24 years. Usually, the African Sulcata tortoise doesn’t get very far. By simply posting an alert on social media they’ve quickly received multiple reports of Hardshell “sightings” from eagle-eyed residents or folks passing through the area. Not surprisingly, a lot of the time he seems to be heading to either Lake Shenorock or the Amawalk Reservoir for a dip. Once Hardshell camped out in a neighbor’s garage. Not realizing it was someone’s pet and not a wild critter, she used a broom to gently nudge him back outside. He’s also been known to wander around Horton Estates, Patty says. But Facebook wasn’t around when Hardshell, then only a couple of years old, first took a powder so the Barcias had to turn to a local television news channel for help. That little sojourn made him a bit of a local shell-ebrity. This time, Hardshell ended up more than 25 miles away, in the Putnam County town of Patterson. How in the world did he get there? He hitchhiked … sort of. Tortoises have claws, not thumbs like we humans. They use them for digging, climbing, and defense. Hardshell was happily plodding along on Route 118 (Tomahawk Street) that fateful Monday when he was nearly run over several times. Concerned for the creature, and other motorists, a woman stopped her car to block traffic. Two men who work for a fencing company then loaded him into their truck. Thinking that was strange, the motorist followed them into The Preserves and jotted down the name and phone number on the vehicle. They ended up carrying him to the home of one of their clients, a Patterson woman who they knew cared for dozens of turtles and tortoises. The Barcias hadn’t noticed Hardshell was gone until the next day. After frantically searching their property in vain, they started posting on every social media site they could. The motorist saw the family’s post on Facebook. She called the fencing company which in turn gave the Barcias’ phone number to the woman who had Hardshell safely tucked away in an outdoor pen. She called the Barcias and asked for proof so she could make sure she was releasing the tortoise to his rightful owners. They sent her photos and videos and the next morning, although exhausted from having spent a sleepless night, went to pick up their errant pet. “It was wild, insane,” Patty says. REUNITED Scientists say that because tortoises are reptiles, they aren’t capable of feeling “love” as humans understand it. However, they do show signs of affection and appreciation for their owners, such as following them around, tolerating handling, and eating directly from their hands. As soon as the relieved Barcias arrived in Patterson, Hardshell cruised right on over to be petted and fussed over. “He’s more than a pet; he’s a member of the family. He knows us; he knows the sound of our voices,” Patty says. Two plus decades ago, their then 8-year-old daughter had wanted a dog Local family reunited with runaway tortoise The tortoise was located in Patterson, more than 25 miles from home. PHOTO COURTESY OF PATTY BARCIA TIPS FOR TORTOISE OWNERS The website tortoiseowner.com has lots of good tips for folks who’ve misplaced their tortoises. • First it advises them to organize a search party to “look for burrows, look under things, and inside anything they can crawl into.” • Especially check out the edges of rocks and plants, favored spots for tortoises. • If they can’t find a burrow, tortoises will “aim for the shade,” tortoiseowner.com says. If it’s lost indoors, check under the sofa or behind the refrigerator. • Using food and water to lure them out doesn’t work like it does with mammals such as dogs. • Tortoises can hide nearly anywhere, but they prefer to camp out in places that have “constant and relatively comfortable” temperatures, the website says. • Secondly, they should wait for the morning sun because it might bring them out of hiding in order to soak up some rays. • If all else fails, alert your neighbors, local authorities, zoos, animal shelters, and neighbors. You can also advertise on social media and in the local newspaper. A good quality photo or video of your tortoise helps. • Tortoiseowner.com warns against offering rewards, however, because that can result in other people’s tortoises being stolen or bad guys taking advantage of “your good nature.” • Giving neighbors the headsup means it’s less likely they will confuse your pet with a wild tortoise and release it into the woods or a stream. It also means they’re less tempted to claim the tortoise as their own. And more eyes on the prize is helpful. • Tortoises don’t hide just to torment their owners. They do it for four main reasons: to take shelter, to feel safe, to hibernate, or to lay eggs, tortoiseowner.com explains. • Even though they carry their homes with them, it doesn’t mean that the elements have no effect. It may be too hot or cold or rainy. • Predators also pose a threat. If the tortoise has time, it will go someplace to hide. “Retreating” into its shell is really a “last resort,” according to tortoiseowner.com. • Tortoises hibernate in the winter. Snuggling up in an underground burrow keeps them from freezing. • When tortoises get “broody,” they either nest in a burrow, or near one, so they can hide their eggs when necessary, tortoiseowner.com says. • Of course, all this trouble could be avoided by properly securing the tortoise’s enclosure if it lives outside. They are geniuses at finding and exploiting gaps or holes. Hardshell was safely returned to his family after his escape. SEE TURTLE PAGE 22
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The idea that Holtec would be permitted to discharge its wastewater into the river before levels of such a contaminant can be verified is alarming,” the letter continues. “Decisions such as this contribute to mistrust, not just of Holtec, but of the state and federal agencies that are tasked with monitoring them and ensuring our safety.” “How can the public trust the federal regulators who tell us that these discharges are safe if we will not have confirmation of what is actually in the wastewater until after it is released?” asked Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg, lead sponsor of the bill. “Our testing protocols should put safety first. Fining violators after the damage is already done does not protect the public from potential harm. If people do not feel that the Hudson River is safe, it will not continue to be the economic engine that it is today.” “I get more questions about the progress of this legislation than any other,” Levenberg continued. “People are very anxious about this issue. We need Governor Hochul to reassure our communities that decommissioning will proceed in a safe way.” Assembly members Gary Pretlow (D-Mount Vernon), Amy Paulin (D-Scarsdale), Steve Otis (D-Rye), Nader Sayegh (D-Yonkers), Chris Burdick (D-Bedford), and MaryJane Shimsky (D-Dobbs Ferry) joined Levenberg in sending the letter. Assemblymember Chris Burdick added: “The release of radioactive wastewater into the Hudson River is unconscionable and must be stopped. It is detrimental to our health, our water quality, and our environment. The threat is dire and imminent, and I urge the Governor to sign the bill promptly.” “I hope that Governor Hochul will take immediate action to protect our Hudson Valley communities, as Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has done for Cape Cod,” added Levenberg, referring to the Healey administration’s recent move to block Holtec from discharging one million gallons of wastewater from the decommissioned Pilgrim nuclear power plant into Cape Cod Bay. Article provided by the Office of Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg. HUDSON FROM PAGE 1 Bedding, Books, and… NARCAN? MAKE SURE EVERYTHING NEEDED GETS PACKED Sunday, August 20, at 2 p.m. Did you know it is estimated that over 60% of the pills bought on the street are laced with fentanyl? You never know when having NARCAN handy could save a life. It Is better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. THRIVE: Bedford, Lewisboro, & Pound Ridge (aka DAPC), a substance abuse prevention and mental health alliance, is sponsoring a one-hour, free NARCAN training on August 20 at 2 p.m at Lewisboro Elementary School. Specifically geared toward college-age students, participants will learn critical information from the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Westchester (NCADD/Westchester) about how to recognize when and how to use NARCAN. Participants must be at least 18 years of age. Each student will also leave with free NARCAN kit! Mark your calendar because you don’t want to miss this event! Ruth Keeler Memorial Library The library is open for browsing, computer use and reading! Please visit www.ruthkeelermemoriallibrary.org for more information. Most programs are in person or on ZOOM. Send an email if you want to participate to [email protected]. When you email, a link will be sent to click on, including a password to enter. PETE THE CAT STORYTIME AND CRAFT Thursday, August 17, from 4 to 5 p.m. Join in for a Pete The Cat story time and craft! This program is designed for ages 2-8, but will accommodate siblings. Registration required. SOCIAL KNITTING CLUB Monday, August 21, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The knitting group is a great way for knitters of all skill levels to come together, share their knowledge, and work on projects. In addition, it’s a great way to make friends, learn new techniques, and have fun with other knitters. So whether you’re a beginner who SEE ROCK PAGE 5 BALANCED ROCK • Gravel • Topsoil • Mulches • Sweet Peet • Unilock Pavers BEDFORD GRAVEL & LANDSCAPE SUPPLY 27 Norm Ave., Mt. 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Weather permitting, these meetings will be held behind the library on the patio. Otherwise, it will be held by Zoom or in the library. Please contact the library for more information or just come. Newcomers are welcome! North Salem Republicans and Northern Westchester Conservatives MEET & GREET Sunday, September 24 at 2 p.m. Please join the North Salem Republicans and Northern Westchester Conservatives for a meet and greet in support of their jointly endorsed candidates. There will be light food, refreshments, wine, music, and a silent auction. RSVP to [email protected] to receive the event location. Nominate a senior citizen for County Hall of Fame Westchester County Executive George Latimer has opened nominations for the 41st Annual Westchester County Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Celebrate a senior who makes a positive difference in Westchester County through their contributions by nominating them for this year’s Westchester County Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Latimer said: “I am thrilled to open nominations for the 41st Annual Westchester County Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Westchester County seniors are an integral part of our communities, and they deserve this special recognition. The Senior Hall of Fame is a tradition I look forward to each year, as an opportunity to honor those who have given their time, energy and talents to improve the quality of life for others in Westchester.” Department of Senior Programs and Services Commissioner Mae Carpenter said: “Our Senior Hall of Fame is an important tradition as we recognize seniors who have helped shape the quality of life in Westchester through their significant contributions. The Senior Hall of Fame is one of the highlights of our year, and we look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our older generation.” To be nominated, a person must: • Be at least 60 years old and live in Westchester County, and cannot be a past Hall of Fame inductee (past honorees can be found here: https://seniorcitizens.westchestergov.com); • Have made significant contributions to improving life in Westchester; • Be an outstanding leader or advocate; • Have professional achievements that reflect innovative solutions to fulfill unmet community needs (if based on the nominees’ paid professional work). Nominations are due by Sept. 8, and will be reviewed by a judging committee. A nomination should be submitted for each person, with organizations and individuals to be allowed only one nomination. To complete your nomination, please visit bit.ly/2023SHOF or visit www. westchesterpartnership.org to download the form. If you have questions about the nomination process, contact Amanda Seebeck at AmandaS@EventsRemember. com or call 914-218-3968. This year’s Senior Citizens Hall of Fame will be held in person on Friday, Dec. 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown. The Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS), Westchester Parks, Recreation and Conservation, and the Westchester Public/ Private Partnership for Aging Services will be hosting this year’s celebration. Additional sponsorships and congratulatory journal ad opportunities are available. For details, visit www.westchesterpartnership.org. To learn more about the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS), call 914-813-6300 or visit www.westchestergov.com/ seniors. Nominate a non-profit ‘changemaker’ for award Nonprofit Westchester (NPW) has begun the nomination process for the 2023 Keep Westchester Thriving Awards. The awards ceremony is Westchester’s only celebration that honors professional change makers in the nonprofit sector. To be eligible, individuals must be employed by a 501c3 NPW member organization for at least five years, and organizations must be recognized as a 501c3 and have been an NPW member for at least five years. All nominations are due by Sept. 22. Nonprofit changemakers are professionals or organizations who have a vision for change and have delivered concrete actions to further needed change, who have helped to develop and raise awareness on key challenges within their communities, who have collaborated with stakeholders to recognize shared goals, and who have helped shift community culture, mindsets, and behaviors. As a celebration of the nonprofit sector, this program is a chance to honor organization and individual changemakers that have gone above and beyond in their work to address the needs of our county’s most vulnerable members and to recognize the work of the sector that furthers the social, physical, emotional and economic well-being of all residents. “Keep Westchester Thriving is not only an act of celebration, but also an important acknowledgment of the positive impact that nonprofit sector represents nearly 20% of our workforce,” ROCK FROM PAGE 4 SEE ROCK PAGE 6 BALANCED ROCK
Page 6 – North Salem News Thursday, August 17, 2023 Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. Managing Member • Fluent in Italian 914.948.1500 WHITE PLAINS • SOMERS • WWW.ESSLAWFIRM.COM • Asset Protection • Elder Law • Medicaid Applications (Nursing Home/Home Care) • Guardianships (Contested/Non-Contested) • Wills, Trusts & Estates Past Chair of Elder Law Section of NYS Bar Association “Super Lawyer” In Elder Law for 16 consecutive years CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 When did you last update your last will and testament and power of attorney? said Jan Fisher, Executive Director of NPW. “Every year, I find myself moved by the submissions we receive that showcase the remarkable contributions being made within the nonprofit sector in Westchester County.” This year’s winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony hosted by NPW on Nov. 29, at the Sonesta Hotel in White Plains from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $90 per person for NPW members and $150 per person for nonmembers. There are also numerous opportunities to sponsor this inspiring event or to purchase a journal ad. For any questions regarding the submission process or award criteria, contact Jan Fisher at [email protected] or 914-332-6679. Sculpture III Through Aug. 27 Three Hudson Valley sculptors, Bob Madden, Karen Madden, and Lila Turjanski-Villard, present their 3D artworks embracing structure, movement, and grace during the 3rd annual sculpture show, SCULPTURE III at Live 4 Art Gallery, located at 20 Charles Colman Blvd., in Pawling. Their works encompass abstract and modern figurative forms in stone, metal and mixed media. The annual sculpture show has become a signature event to showcase sculptures at the Live 4 Art Gallery. It is a spacious and contemporary venue, providing the perfect setting to display these captivating works of art. Its open layout and natural lighting create an immersive and engaging experience for visitors, allowing them to fully appreciate the intricate details and unique forms of each sculpture. For the love of art and animals, 25% of all sales will be donated to the SPCA. Sculpture III will be open Friday (2 - 6 p.m.), Saturday (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Sunday (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and by appointment. For more information, contact raspstudio@rockandasoftplace. com Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival 10TH ANNIVERSARY Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Taking place at the Chappaqua Train Station in Chappaqua. This year’s festival will be the largest one yet, with 180 authors in attendance and celebrity authors Mary Pope Osborne and Alan Gratz leading the charge. Organizers Club Fit, with locations in Briarcliff Manor and Jefferson Valley, is delighted to host the 2023 Annual Support Connection Golf Outing on Monday, September 11. Proceeds from the event will benefit Support Connection, a Yorktown Heightsbased organization founded in 1996 that provides free counseling and other support services to anyone impacted by breast, ovarian, or other gynecological cancers. At the event, Support Connection will pay tribute to The Lake Mohegan Professional Firefighters, Local 2956. Over the past 3 years, L2956 has raised $7,000 for Support Connection through hosting their Pink T-Shirt fundraiser every October. Support Connection and Club Fit are proud to honor these heroes for all they do for Support Connection and our local community. The tournament is set up in a shotgun scramble format, with all foursomes beginning at the same time. Each player in a foursome hits a shot, then proceeds to the location of the best shot and hits from there. The schedule is as follows: 11 - 11:45 a.m. Registration and BBQ Lunch; 12 noon Shotgun start (on-course stocked beverage stations); 5 p.m. Cocktail hour; 6 p.m. Dinner reception, Award Ceremony, Pick Your Prize, 50/50 Raffles, Auctions, Golfer Prizes. The cost to participate in the tournament is $300 per golfer. This includes green fees, scoring fees, BBQ lunch, oncourse refreshments, cocktail hour, a dinner reception, awards, and giveaways. To attend just the cocktail hour and dinner reception is $100. The organization would also like to offer a special thanks to Diamond Business Partner Sponsors: Merrill The Gorman Group and Hole-In-One Sponsor Croton Auto Park. For more information, contact Support Connection at 914-962-6402 or info@ supportconnection.org. Putting with purpose Club Fit to host Support Connection benefit at Salem Golf Club ROCK FROM PAGE 5 SEE ROCK PAGE 20
Thursday, August 17, 2023 North Salem News – Page 7 process when it got a WIIA grant to build a uranium filtration system and repaint water tanks in the Sunset Ridge Water District. The Salem Acres project was determined to be a Type II Action under the state Environmental Quality Review Act regulations, which means it will not have any significant adverse impacts on the environment. A public hearing was held on Tuesday, Aug. 8, but neither residents nor board members had any comments. One of the options the town had considered would be to replace “everything,” Lucas said. But because that would have cost more than $1 million, it was rejected. Lucas had requested a letter of support for the bond resolution from the association. Fifty-two residents signed it. A permanent solution is much less costly than constantly having to repair the old mains. “There’s no extra value in fixing a leak. It’s throwing money away,” Lucas explained. It cost the town $20,000 to plug three recent leaks. “It’s not cheap to fix things, because as a town we’re required to pay union wages,” Lucas said. “These things get pretty crazy pretty fast.” Once the grant is in hand, the town will work to determine the actual scope of the Salem Acres project. NO PARKING? Police Chief Tom Hawley appeared before the board to request that the town install “No Parking” signs on Dingle Ridge Road from Route 121 to Finch Road. “The road is, as most of you know, pretty narrow. It’s not necessarily as wide as some of the other roads we have in town. There’s a little bit of a sight distance from the mechanic’s shop, if you’re making a right-hand turn there that can be a little scary,” he said. Hawley added there were a couple of “No Parking” signs on Dingle Ridge already, but he wasn’t sure who put them up. He said he looked at the town’s code but couldn’t find any reference to parking being prohibited there. However, Lucas noted that recently six tickets had to be issued to folks double-parking on Dingle Ridge. “Yes, there were cars parked on both sides of the road. The officers felt it was unsafe. Hence, I asked the board to make that a “No Parking” zone so people can travel in a safe mode,” Hawley said. Town Clerk Maria Hlushko then pointed out that town code already prohibits parking on Dingle Ridge from Route 121 to the intersection of Finch Road. The amendment was adopted in 2004, in a “separate schedule,” she told Hawley and the board, explaining that’s why no one could find a reference in the code. That revelation prompted Lucas to make light of the temporary confusion: “So we fixed the problem. See how fast we are?,” he said to Hawley. “You guys are the best,” the police chief replied. According to Hlushko, “tons of people” come to patronize Hayfields Market on Sunday mornings. While it’s great for the destination spot, it’s created some traffic issues for the town. The parking lot overflow sometimes winds up on Bloomer Road, which belongs to the county; Dingle Ridge Road, a town road; and Route 121, a state road. The only place town police can hand out tickets is Dingle Ridge. Responding to a request for comment Hayfields owner, Renea Dayton, said: “Our main concern is safety and if the police feel that ‘No Parking’ signs on Dingle Ridge is important to achieve that result, we’re 100 percent in agreement.” CEMETERY FEES If you need to get a plot in any of the town’s cemeteries, now’s the time to do it. As of Sept. 1, the cost of a final resting place will rise to $2,000 from the current $1,500. All other fees will remain the same. A grave opening costs $275. A cremation burial, $210. A bench, $225. The official town grave digger, Bruce Bishop, will still be paid $750. In 2021, Lucas asked around and found that some other Westchester cemeteries were charging up to $6,000 for a two-person plot. Cemeteries superintendent Ward Hanaburgh felt then that a $250 hike was the bare minimum. Lucas decided to increase the cost of a plot from $1,000 to $2,000. It did not go over well. Faced with significant backlash, the town backed off, instead adding $250 to the price tag. It increased it by another $250 in 2022. And while we’re on that topic, the board authorized Lucas to sign an agreement with “Beyond the Gravestone,” a Connecticutbased gravestone restoration service. Targeted are damaged headstones at the Cat Ridge, Peach Pond, and June cemeteries. The cost is estimated at $1,650. CROTON FALLS UPDATE In other business Tuesday, the town officially declared itself the lead agency for the proposed creation of a Croton Falls sewer district. Lucas estimated the cost of the project at $13.5 million. The town already has the $6.4 million that it got from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection based on the agency’s contract with the state Department of Environmental Conservation. It is now applying for $3.4 million WIIA grant. Two years ago, North Salem and Somers were discussing partnering on a potential sewer project that could have benefited both towns. The municipal neighbors had already been talking informally about their individual septic issues, but then-Somers Supervisor Rick Morrissey hadn’t wanted to take the conversation further until the fate of his town’s proposed $62 million sewer project was known. BOARD FROM PAGE 1 SEE BOARD PAGE 20 JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAMS FOR MORE INFO CALL: 914.669.9500 or email: [email protected] HardscrabbleClub.com • 22 Sutton Pl, Brewster, NY 10509 ENROLLING NOW for FALL 2023 Week of Sept. 4 onward GRAB YOUR SPOT BEFORE THEY’RE ALL TAKEN! 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118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC Brett Freeman, Publisher Tom Walogorsky, Editor Tabitha Pearson Marshall, Creative Director Editorial Office: 914-302-5830 [email protected] Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of North Salem News or its affiliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail to [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830. Opinion Page 8 – North Salem News Thursday, August 17, 2023 I recently returned from a trip to our usual vacation spot in Mexico. Typically, this week consists of my wife and I getting some much-needed relaxation by way of eating lots of good food and laying around the pool or beach. This year was a change of pace as we brought down a collection of friends and family for her birthday celebration. With several first-time visitors to Mexico, we were a bit more motivated to leave the luxurious confines of our resort and take in the sights. One of these excursions was a deep-sea fishing charter. UNMOORED, UNPLUGGED Part of my affinity for our trips to Mexico comes from the ability to unplug for a week. A good portion of my normal workday consists of answering e-mails and phone calls, so I welcome the opportunity to put my phone down and just enjoy the break. And what better way to do that than by being ferried an hour out into the open ocean? Accompanying me on this voyage were my wife, Maggie, my brother-in-law Andrew and his wife Kathleen, and our newly engaged friends Rob and Amy. Under the guidance of the father and son team of Captain Eric and deckhand also Eric, we boarded a boat and headed for the high seas in search of adventure. SEA LEGS Since our party consisted of various levels of boating experience, we came amply prepared with snacks and Dramamine. What we weren’t ready for was the motion of the ocean, which managed to throw everyone for a loop during the choppy ride out to our fishing spot. I discovered the key to staving off seasickness is to focus on a point in the distance and try your hardest not to throw up. Amazingly, our seafaring party made it to our destination vomit-free. OPEN WATER Now it was time to get down to business. My first thought upon arrival was that I was unable to see any other boats or the land on the horizon. Reminiscent of the final showdown from “Jaws,” it was now an uninterrupted battle between man and fish. Our group fared well, with the highlights including Andrew pulling in a half-chomped Amberjack that a shark seemingly wanted just a bit more (Jaws indeed), Maggie snaring a Bonito, and Amy catching a particularly fearsome looking Barracuda. The big catch of the day came after I spent five arduous minutes reeling in a 12-pound Amberjack. LAND, HO! With our dinner secured and our stomachs settled, the ride back was much more enjoyable. Our group basked in the sun and enjoyed the view of the almost impossibly blue waters of the Caribbean as we made our way home. (I also felt quite a bit manlier after battling the 25-pound Amberjack for 30 minutes.) If there is a better way to spend a beautiful summer day, I have yet to find it. As we neared land, a curious thought struck me. Although we had used our phones to capture some images of our fishing adventure, nobody was texting, checking their emails or scrolling social media on the way home. The day on the ocean was just an uninterrupted experience that we all shared and a happy memory that we will all carry with us. Our constantly connected world can be a very positive thing, but I try not to forget the benefits of unplugging every once in a while. Tom Walogorsky once caught a 50-pound Amberjack after fighting it for 2 hours. Contact him at [email protected] A 100-pound fish story Unplugging on the high seas Our group, still photogenic even after a bout of seasickness. TOM WALOGORSKY TOM’S TAKE BY CONGRESSMAN MIKE LAWLER AND ASSEMBLYMAN MATT SLATER GUEST COLUMNISTS As federal and state legislators, we have a solemn obligation and duty to serve all of our constituents, and to work to solve the big problems facing our communities. One such problem is the opioid and fentanyl epidemic that has impacted families and residents of all backgrounds in our districts in Northern Westchester and Putnam County. Too many of our residents have lost their lives or the lives of loved ones to fentanyl and other opioids, and it’s something we have to put a stop to. Earlier this year, we held an opioid roundtable at Carmel Town Hall with recovery groups, addiction service agencies, local law enforcement, community advocates and elected officials. We heard some truly gutwrenching stories about the impacts of substance use disorder and the impacts it has had on families in Putnam County and Northern Westchester. In fact, this issue has hit close to home for both of us, and gives us more motivation to tackle the opioid, fentanyl and substance use disorder crises head-on. Congressman Lawler’s father struggled with substance use disorder and was a member of AA in Rockland County, serving as a Chapter Leader and helping improve the lives of many in his community by sharing his own experience. The Congressman has seen first-hand the impacts that substance use disorder can have on a family, having lived it, and is committed to rooting out substance use disorder of any kind. Assemblyman Slater has also dealt with this issue, coordinating the State Senate’s Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction in 2015, which led to groundbreaking legislation that limited the initial prescription of opioids to seven days for acute pain. This legislation was passed by both houses, was signed into law by Gov. Cuomo in 2016 and introduced on the federal level by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. This issue is personal for both of us, which is why we are so committed to tackling this crisis head-on. One of the things we heard time and again during our roundtable was the need for proper investment in community organizations and recovery groups. With the proper funding, these organizations are able to proactively combat the opioid and fentanyl epidemic that has gripped communities across the Hudson Valley. We will continue to do everything in our power to bring money back to Westchester and Putnam counties, to these organizations, and to our residents in order to combat opioids and fentanyl head-on. Compassion, funding, understanding and commonsense will help us win this battle against those who peddle poison. Mike Lawler is the U.S. Representative in New York’s 17th Congressional District. Matt Slater is Assemblyman in New York’s Assembly District 94. Both took office in their current positions this past January. Taking the lead on opioid and fentanyl crisis
Thursday, August 17, 2023 OPINION North Salem News – Page 9 In praise of the kids’ summer program at Ruth Keeler Four gold stars and thank you to Kathleen, Jennifer, Elizabeth and Lauren, four really great women at Ruth Keeler Memorial Library who have given such joy and happiness to so many children. The activities that they have formulated in their summer program for young children are marvelous. The activities that they provide may be the only summer activities for many of these children. And so, thank you so much for all that you do. -Elaine Sweeney North Salem Gov. Hochul loses my support without immediate action Dear Editor, I will not vote again for Gov. Hochul unless she immediately signs the Save the Hudson bill (A.7208/S.6893) to prohibit the Indian Point nuclear plant’s radioactive discharge next month into the Hudson River. Holtec LLC is in the process of decommissioning shuttered Indian Point with short-cut cheapest methods rather than the safest methods, and the state is cooperating. Radioactive elements like Strontium 90, Tritium and Cesium 137 cause cancer, and these elements are being dumped into the river. The authoritarian, undemocratic Decommissioning Oversight Board (DOB) overseen by Gov. Hochul and her agencies approved Holtec’s dump before learning the test results of Strontium 90, which causes bone cancer! The industry is unconscionably put in charge of sampling and testing itself. The public demands trustworthy independent testing outside of the industry and without collusion with New York State agencies, and the public demands storing the wastewater onsite! Presentations from myriad independent experts on health, safety and emergency preparedness must occur at DOB public meetings, but so far it has been denied. Public comment must be reinstated at all meetings and held monthly, including from independent experts. The risk to health of people and the environment cannot continue. Tourism and Hudson Valley economic benefit will diminish if dumping radioactive wastewater is allowed. We swim and recreate in the Hudson, eat fish caught in our mighty river we work hard to protect, and seven communities take their drinking water from the Hudson. Millions of New Yorkers have demanded passage into law of this bill. Yet Gov. Hochul delays protecting us. Do corporate donations trump her primary mandate of constituent protection? Sign the bill, Governor, without further delay! -Suzannah Glidden Stop Holtec Coalition, United for Clean Energy North Salem LETTERS Happily Ever After Your One-Stop Shop for Deck Building Materials DECKING & RAILING Mahopac Railroad Tie Experts in Deck Lumber 911 Route 6, Mahopac, NY • 845-628-8111 • www.decklumber.com Brewster Brewster, , NY an NY and d Bethel, C Bethel, CT T Showrooms Showrooms On your project every day until completion... GUARANTEED! On your project every day until completion... GUARANTEED! 845-278-0070 845-278-0070 Southeastkitchenan Southeastkitchenandbdbath.com ath.com Celebrating 50 years
Page 10 – North Salem News OPINION Thursday, August 17, 2023 914.455.2158 SpirelliElectric.com • [email protected] Specializing in residential & commercial services. Licenses in Westchester, Putnam CREATING CUSTOMERS FOR LIFE Family Owned—Over 40 Years Experience! 10% OFF Service Calls When You Present this Ad First Time Customers Only Light up your summer • Outdoor Lighting • Smart Home Setup • Electric Car Chargers • GENERATORS AND ALL OF YOUR ELECTRIC NEEDS! When I was in sixth grade, they had a reading program where you would read a short story and then answer a series of questions about it. If you got them right, you got to move on to the next level. The levels were color-coded, so you would start at the entry-level, which was yellow, and the stories were simple, and the questions were easy. Then you might move on to the green level (which was tougher) and then blue and all the way to purple, which was the top of the game. There was a big cardboard bin at the back of the classroom that contained the stories on stiff paper known as oaktag. The questions were on the back. We got to pick what we wanted to read at our designated level, and this was how I discovered my love for scary stories and all things paranormal, which was why I was one of the first kids in the class to reach the purple level. I couldn’t get enough of that stuff. One of the first stories I read was O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi.” That is the story of a poor couple at Christmas time. The wife sells her hair to buy a silver pocket watch chain for her husband. But he’s already sold his watch to buy her a set of fancy ornate combs, which, of course, she could now no longer use. It wasn’t exactly a horror story, but it taught me a lot about irony, which is often a big horror story component. One of the next stories I read was “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe. That story scared the bejesus out of me, and I loved it. It kick-started my lifelong fascination with Poe and the horror genre in general. At home, I was able to find horror on the TV. The best was Rod Serling’s “The Twilight Zone.” Those episodes were made in the late ‘50s-early ‘60s, so the stories were often influenced by the Cold War. There was a lot of nuclear bomb stuff. In one episode, the media announced that nuclear missiles were on their way and the end was near. But one family had a safe room in their basement and locked themselves in. The entire neighborhood came by begging to be let in, but the family wouldn’t let them. They didn’t have enough room or supplies to sustain them all. Then, it’s announced that the missile thing was a false alarm. So, the family has to come out of the shelter. Can anyone say, “awkward?” Those future block parties are going to be really uncomfortable. Remember the episode where Burgess Meredith played the mousy old nerd who only wanted to read books? Then he survives a nuclear holocaust that leaves the library standing. He is overjoyed because now he has all the time in the world to just read. Then he accidentally steps on his glasses and crushes the lenses. He can no longer see to read. There is the irony I was talking about! There were other similar shows such as “The Outer Limits” and “One Step Beyond.” They were often broadcast on Saturday afternoons and my poor mother could never figure out why I was inside watching TV on such a beautiful day when I should be out riding my bike. In the 1970s, Serling got a new show called “Night Gallery.” It was an hour long and usually contained two or three stories. It was far more terrifying than “The Twilight Zone,” plus it was in color. It was on Wednesday nights, the same night my parents went square dancing. I was a 13-year-old boy home alone watching an episode of “Night Gallery” called “The Sin Eater.” It freaked me out so badly that I went out and sat on the front porch until my parents came home. So, people ask me if this stuff scares me so badly, why do I watch/read it? Well, “The Sin Eater” thing was really the only time I’ve had such a visceral reaction to horror. (Watch the damn episode and see how you do.) Most of the time when I close a book or the credits on the movie start rolling, I can walk away from it without a care. I never have nightmares. Because I know vampires, ghosts, werewolves, and assorted other monsters don’t really exist. Watching cable news at night is far more terrifying because that stuff is real. One time, when I was about 18, I was wandering around the local grocery store (Grand Union—remember those?) and I passed a wire rack display with paperbacks. One book, in particular, caught my eye. It had a glossy black cover with the embossed image of a young girl with a red blood drop on the corner of her mouth. It was called “Salem’s Lot” and was Stephen King’s second book. It was about vampires. There hadn’t been any vampire books since “Dracula.” I was sold. I read it in about two days and thought it was the coolest thing ever. I’ve pretty much read everything he’s written ever since, including his nonfiction. King fans will know what I mean when I say his characters are so beautifully drawn and richly textured that when the supernatural hits the fan, you can actually believe it. It’s why he is considered the master of modern horror. Anyway, that began a lifelong obsession with King, who I admire not only as a writer, but as a person. I would love to have a beer with him someday. We’d talk about writing and horror, of course, but also about baseball (he loves it, but sadly is a Red Sox fan), rock music (he digs AC/DC and the Ramones), and politics (he is no fan of Trump and has sharp opinions). I have written plenty of horror fiction myself. I wrote a screenplay called “The Providers” about a creepy ancient family that lives in the walls and tunnels of a vacation home in New England, which is where a bestselling author goes to overcome his writer’s block. My agent called it “unsettling” and doubted he could sell it. He was correct. I also wrote a collection of 13 short stories (13-get it?) that I called “Grave Concerns.” I wrote that over a period of about four years and was very proud of those stories. Then one day my computer crashed, and a repairman tried everything to retrieve the files but to no avail. But I didn’t worry. I had the whole thing backed up on a thumb drive. But then the thumb drive went missing. I still have five or six of those stories on hard copy somewhere around here, but basically “Grave Concerns” is dead. To this day, I am convinced that a gremlin crashed my computer, and a poltergeist stole the thumb drive. Hey... that might make a good story. Now that’s scary! BOB DUMAS OUT OF MY HEAD
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Page 12 North Salem News – Th PHOTOS COURTESY OF CROTON FALLS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Members became familiarized with Rescue 28’s new Paratech Struts and Airbags. CFFD memb on Aug The accident occurred on August 9.
ursday, August 17, 2023 Page 13 TANKER TRAINING The Croton Falls Fire Department recently hosted a tanker shuttle drill at the North Salem Highway Garage. The purpose was to simulate a large-scale fire within the Croton Falls Fire District and to shuttle significant amounts of water from multiple water sources to the scene. Engine 149 with 2077 drafted from a local water source near Station 2, while Bedford Engine 108 was drafting from Peach Lake. Car 2073 monitored both water sources, while Cars 2071 and 2072 handled scene operations. Tanker 8 acted as a first alarm scene Engine while feeding Ladder 67 with 2074. Engine 148 with 2076 acted as a second alarm scene while feeding Carmel Ladder 12-5-1. Eleven tankers carried multiple loads of water to the scene from the fill sites, the CFFD said. In about an hour, over 108,000 gallons of water were transported to the scene. Calling it a success, the CFFD said the drill allowed it and all mutual aid department attendees to “hone their skills.” The fire department thanked the following departments for taking part in the drill: South Salem FD, Somers FD, Goldens Bridge FD, Pound Ridge FD, Vista FD, Bedford FD, Bedford Hills FD, Mount Kisco FD, Katonah FD, Carmel FD, Mahopac FD, Brewster FD, Putnam Lake FD, Mill Plain FD, Ridgefield FD, WCDES Battalion 13, WCDES Field Comm 1, WCDES CC4, North Salem VAC, and North Salem PD. The CFFD, one of the busier volunteer fire agencies in Westchester, said it is always looking for new members. Click “Join CFFD” on its website, crotonfallsfire. com, for more information and access to a membership application. PARATECH TRAINING On Monday, August 7, CFFD members became familiarized with Rescue 28’s new Paratech Struts and Airbags. The Paratech Supporter X2 Struts and Maxiforce Airbags are used in various rescue scenarios. MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT On Wednesday, August 9, at 4:24 p.m., Croton Falls Fire along with NSVAC and a WEMS Medic were dispatched to June Road and Grant Road for a motor vehicle accident with injuries. While Cars 2071, 2072, and 2073 were en route, WCDES 60 Control advised of multiple calls reporting a MVA with car fire. Car 2072 was first arriving and found two vehicles involved with multiple patients. Engine 148 and 149 provided scene support and stabilized the vehicles while Rescue 28, Mini Attack 17, and Utility 28 provided traffic control. NSVAC 72B1 and 72B2 transported the patients while 2072, E149 and MA17 remained on scene awaiting the tow trucks. Units cleared the scene after an hour of operating. The Croton Falls Fire Department is always looking for new members and mutual aid members to join the department. For more information and access to a membership application, visit www.crotonfallsfire.com. CFFD on the move! bers training gust 7. The CFFD was dispatched to June Road and Grant Road for a motor vehicle accident with injuries.
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I couldn’t have been more than 5 years old when I visited my cousin Anthony, who, at age 7, was terminally ill. I did not understand the gravity of the situation. Consequently, I did not hide my delight when he gifted me Mexican jumping beans. In my young eyes, other than his shaved head, he appeared totally normal and healthy. Sadly, a few days after my visit, he passed. His death jolted my sense of well-being. I feared death and hoped that someday science would provide an alternative. The fact that every religious tradition offers ways to cope with and accept death is of small comfort to me. Frankly, I would prefer to avoid the whole experience. I am not the only one to harbor these feelings. Our entire culture avoids death like the plague, which by the way, embraced death wholeheartedly. Songs wail incessantly about love lasting forever when we all know that none of us has forever. In our defense, I suggest that the avoidance of death is not unique to our times. Gilgamesh, an ancient Mesopotamian warrior, roamed the world searching for a source of immortality. Legend has it that he found a plant that would give him eternal life, but just when he was about to eat it, a snake suddenly snatched it from his hands and devoured it. Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the man who united China, feared death so much that he sent his formidable naval fleet to search for a Fountain of Youth. “Don’t return without it,” were his instructions. The banished naval fleet, to its credit, ended up discovering Japan and Korea, so their adventures were not totally in vain. Can we, today, finally accomplish what the emperor’s naval fleet could not? Maybe. But before we tackle that age-old question, we first should understand the process of aging itself. Aging is caused by the increase of errors at the molecular, genetic and cellular level. Mistakes develop in our cells and DNA. As neurons misfire, our organs eventually do not function properly and eventually fail. This is nothing new. DNA errors happen all the time, thousands of times a day. Luckily, we possess a DNA repair mechanism in our body. But aging accelerates when our repair mechanisms are overwhelmed by the immense number of errors in our DNA. Simply put, aging occurs when the buildup of errors exceeds our ability to repair them. Biogerontology, the science of aging, only recently began to gain traction in its effort to unravel the mysteries of our aging process. One idea that researchers focus on is resetting the biological clock. When a cell reproduces itself, chromosomes get slightly shorter. After several reproductions, the cells start to age (senescence) and eventually die. The cells seem to have a built-in clock that tells them when to do so. Is it possible to stop that process, and to reset the clock? Scientists have had moderate success in using an enzyme called telomerase, which partially prevents the cell from shortening. It doesn’t stop the aging process, but it can slow it down. The problem is that telomerase has been detected in 90% of all cancerous tumor cells. The question for researchers is: how can we cause a cell to become immortal without becoming cancerous? With the advent of quantum computers, the hope is that scientists will finally be able to unravel this mystery. Over the last 50 years, research has shown real promise in several areas concerning our understanding of the aging process: • DNA Repair. Our ability to live a longer life is very much dependent on our ability to maintain a strong DNA repair mechanism (that and not getting hit by a bus). Scientists have focused on a specific gene, the sirtuin-6 gene, also called the longevity gene. Patients injected with the sirtuin-6 protein sustained less cell damage. It sounds wonderful, but we need to understand why this happens. In the future, the hope is that we can find ways to accelerate the DNA repair mechanism, with the aid of advanced computers and by utilizing sirtuin-6. Such a development would make Ponce de Leon proud. • Reprogramming our cells. There has been much excitement around the prospect of turning the clock back on the age of our cells. The question here is: can you reprogram an aging cell to become youthful again. It reminds me of the most recent version of Fantasy Island, where a woman in her 80s is rejuvenated into her 30-yearold self. Although not residents of Fantasy Island, today, brilliant scientists like Nobel Laureate Shinya Yamanaka have discovered proteins which can reprogram adult cells to revert to their embryonic state. In the excited aftermath of Yamanaka’s work, several startup companies have been formed in the hope of capitalizing on the amazing potential of his revolutionary study. However, as noted earlier, there can be dangerous side effects when utilizing this type of medical intervention. Scientific research will first need to unravel the rejuvenation process on the molecular level and uncover the secrets behind embryonic stem cell rejuvenation. Next, they will need to eliminate side effects. Quantum computing may provide the data retention and analysis needed to do both. • Tissue engineering. Dr. Anthony Atala of Wake Forest University has perfected a truly miraculous technique to help patients with failing organs. He creates a special mold made of tiny fibers in the shape of the organ in question. Then he seeds the mold with cells of the organ taken from the patient. Next and most importantly, he applies a “cocktail” of growth factors to stimulate the cells. The cells grow and fill up the Search for the fountain of youth JAMES MARTORANO MY PERSPECTIVE SEE MARTORANOPAGE 15
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What separates us MARTORANO FROM PAGE 14 Every summer we eventually find ourselves aboard a boat, and it reminds me of when I myself was the skipper of my own cabin cruiser, which I coowned with my very patient and understanding friend Dave. I’ve heard it said a million times that the two best days a boat owner ever has are the day he buys the boat and the day he sells it. And to that I say, well if you buy and sell a boat annually, you’ll have two great days a year, which is not a bad average. Ours was mid-size power cruiser, and sometimes my wife and I would head up the Hudson and moor at our sister marina in Newburgh. Eventually, in between dry-dock repairs, we would bring our dog and our bicycles, and have a nice weekend. But the learning curve for a novice skipper is arduous and nerve-wracking, and I bent so many fenders that I came to be known as “Captain Crunch.” In my own defense, things that didn’t make much sense on land make even less sense at sea, and then you’re too far from shore to tell anyone how stupid it is and that they should change it. For instance “starboard” and “port” mean “right” and “left,” so if you were to say, “my phone is probably right where I left it,” on a boat you might say, “my phone is probably starboard where I port it.” I guess portholes all are on the left, too (don’t worry, I’m almost done). Nothing is the same on a boat. The kitchen is the galley, the bathroom is the head, the bedroom is the cabin and the steering wheel is the helm. There’s a sign as you motor out of the marina channel that says “NO WAKE ZONE,” which I never saw because I was asleep, thinking I was obeying it. One beautiful summer day three weeks after 9/11, we were stopped by a Coast Guard patrol boat for wandering into the Indian Point “no-fly” zone. He called out on a megaphone, “Do you have a radio and know how to use it?” I answered, “Of course I do, it’s down below.” “What band is it on?” he asked. I replied, “I believe it’s Metallica right now.” “Did you know you are currently in a restricted area?” he asked. “I’m aware of that, and as you can see, I haven’t let anyone else in,” I said. He looked at the front of my boat and said, “I’d like to see your bow,” and I gave such an elaborate example of one that I thought he would leave right away, but instead he came aboard. He gave me a stern warning: get my stern out of there or face federal charges. I could only get one engine started because I must have flooded the carburetor on the other one. On a boat there is no end to the amount of things you could flood if you put your mind to it. I said to my wife, “Come up here to the bridge, take the wheel and hold position while I weigh the anchor. Then I’m going to the galley to make a hot mess.” She said, “First of all, there’s no bridge on this thing. And second of all, No.” “WHAT? What do you mean ‘NO?’” I was flabbergasted, which resulted in a noise that I had to deny came from me. I ranted, “There’s no ‘No’ onboard when the ship is underway! The Captain has absolute authority; he hands down the orders and the crew obeys the orders. That’s the way of the sea.” She said, “Well, it’s the same No that I use on land.” “I’m going to have to place you on report, and write the incident up. See this thing here? This is the Captain’s Log.” She said something about how small my Captain’s Log was, but still would not hold position. I realized that she wasn’t crazy about our position in the first place, which put me in an awkward position. I didn’t want to threaten to keel haul her and risk her pointing out that I didn’t know where the keel was. So I had to weigh anchor, which seemed like it might have put on a little weight, plus hold down a mutiny the same time. I realized I better take care of business or I might end up like Henry Hudson, the explorer that discovered the Henry Hudson Parkway. He perished at sea during the year 1611 in Canada after his crew turned on him and set him adrift. If I was to be set adrift on a boat that was not holding position, it might not be all that dangerous, as long as we both drifted in the same general direction. The boat finally sustained an injury to its engine that would have cost more to fix than the vessel was worth, which was not a very high bar to pass. We ended up donating it to “Boats 4 Kids,” which furthers youth and educational programs. So if you see an underprivileged kid piloting a 32-foot yacht around the Hudson River, he’s probably doing better than I did. Say hello at [email protected]. Missing the boat RICK MELÉN MAN OVERBOARD mold. When the engineered organ is placed in the body, the mold, which is biodegradable, disappears, leaving behind a near perfect copy of the organ. Because the cells are made from the patient’s own body, there is no risk of rejection. The hope is that, someday soon, Dr. Atala’s approach can be combined with stem cells so that it will be possible to regenerate entire organs in our body as they wear out. With the prospect of resetting our biological clock, advanced DNA repair, reprograming our cells, or tissue engineering, the future indeed holds promise. Aided by quantum computers, we are on the precipice of a bold new world of extended human lifespan. Even so, I am cognizant of the warnings of writers like Susan Ertz who laments, “millions long for immortality who do not know what to do with themselves on a rainy Sunday afternoon.” All I can say to Susan is that I am sure I will think of something to do, even if it’s just to write more columns about the search for immortality.
Page 16 – North Salem News LEISURE Thursday, August 17, 2023 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. Civil rights organization 5. Calendar month (abbr.) 8. Monetary unit of Burma 11. Twyla __, US dancer 13. Everything included 14. “Antman” actor Rudd 15. Italian city 16. Nowhere to be found 17. Mild yellow Dutch cheese made in balls 18. Turkish officer 20. Perform on stage 21. Ribosomal ribonucleic acid 22. Canadian coastal provinces 25. Furnishes anew 30. Edible mollusk 31. No seats available 32. Garden figurine 33. Two-legged support 38. Rest here please (abbr.) 41. In a silly way 43. One from the Golden State 45. Photographers 48. Native religionn in parts of China 49. Dickens character 50. Brodway actress Daisy 55. Ancient Greek sophist 56. Undivided 57. Daniel __, French composer 59. Nocturnal S. American rodent 60. Rusty 61. Jewish spiritual leader 62. Patti Hearst’s captors 63. Popular global holiday (abbr.) 64. Tall, slender plant CLUES DOWN 1. Defunct US energy company 2. Fellow 3. It’s issued from volcanoes 4. Type of acid 5. Winged nut 6. Arouses 7. Things are served on it 8. San Diego ballplayer 9. Currency and a Chinese dynasty 10. __ mater, one’s school 12. Exclamation that denotes disgust 14. Hairstyle 19. Supreme ancient Egyptian god 23. They __ 24. Connecting line on a map 25. Mock 26. One point north of due east 27. Chinese philosophical principle 28. Type of tree 29. Persuade to do something 34. A place for travelers to rest 35. National Gallery of Art designer 36. Panamaniaan province 37. Field force unit (abbr.) 39. Whalers’ tool 40. Simply 41. Nigerian City 42. Not one 44. Obstruct 45. Political plot 46. Manila hemp plant 47. Dough made from corn flour 48. Fishes by letting the bob fly 51. Swiss river 52. Plant that makes gum 53. A French abbot 54. One point east of northeast 58. Get free of Craving a slice of pizza? You are likely not alone. According to a recent online survey by Caulipower, a maker of healthier pizza using cauliflower crusts, 98% of Americans eat pizza, and 33 million Americans have said they’d make it their last meal if they had a choice. Pizza certainly tops the lists of comfort foods people turn to when they want tasty meals or snacks. Let’s slice into a few more facts about pizza. • Pizza hails from Italy. Antica Pizzeria is the very first known pizzeria in Italy. It opened in 1738. • The pizza industry brings in roughly $30 billion a year. • Cheese pizza is a favorite of many. However, pepperoni is the most popular topping in the United States and Canada. • The busiest day for ordering pizza is Super Bowl Sunday. This fast food is easily enjoyed while watching the game. Now that we’ve consumed some pizza facts, it’s time to consume the pizza itself. Enjoy this recipe for “Classic Cheese Pizza” courtesy of The Pioneer Woman and Leah Perez. Dig into fun facts about pizza Classic Cheese Pizza Yields 6 to 8 servings 1-1/4 ounce packet active dry yeast 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1-1/2 cup warm water (90 to 100 F) 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided, plus more for brushing 2-1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided 1 cup pizza sauce, divided 3 cups shredded lowmoisture mozzarella cheese, divided 1 cup cubed fresh mozzarella cheese, divided Fresh basil to serve 1. Sprinkle the yeast and sugar over the warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk to combine and then let sit until bubbles have formed on the top, about five minutes. Add the flour, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and salt, and mix with the dough hook on low speed until the dough comes together, about two minutes. Scrape the bottoms and sides of the bowl. Increase the speed to medium-low until everything is well incorporated and the dough is sticky, two to three minutes more. 2. Drizzle the top of the dough and down the sides of the bowl with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Use a rubber spatula to flip the dough to coat in the oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise until doubled, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. 3. About 1 hour before you’re ready to make the pizza, place a pizza stone, steel, or an upside-down baking sheet on the upper third rack of the oven. Preheat the oven to 500 F. 4. On a lightly floured work surface, cut the dough in half and form into tight rounds. To form a nice round, flatten the dough onto the circle. Flip it over and gently pull the round against the counter to form a taut ball. Place the rounds on a lightly floured baking sheet with enough space for them to rise and expand, about an hour. 5. Place a 14-inch piece of heavy-duty foil on top of an upside-down half-sheet pan. Lightly brush the foil with oil and dust with flour. While working with one round of dough, cover the other with plastic wrap. 6. On a well-floured surface, press one piece of dough into an 8-inch round with 1-inch outer lip. Carefully lift the dough with your hands, cupping the lip to keep from flattening it. Working quickly, rotate the edge of the dough through your hands in a clockwise motion, allowing gravity to stretch the dough into a round shape. Place the dough back on the flour and stretch it into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to the prepared foil. 7. Sprinkle the surface of the pizza with 2 tablespoons of grated parmesan. Spread 1/2 cup pizza sauce over the parmesan, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle the pizza with 1-1/2 cups of low-moisture mozzarella and 1/2-cup cubed fresh mozzarella. 8. Using the upside down baking sheet as a pizza peel, transfer the pizza with the foil to the preheated baking stone. Bake until the crust is browned and the cheese is bubbling, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer pizza from the foil to a cooling rack. Brush the crust with olive oil, sprinkle the surface with basil leaves, and serve hot. Repeat the process for the other dough round.
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Page 18 – North Salem News Thursday, August 17, 2023 mission,” Latimer pointed to Lasdon Park and Arboretum, located a short way away on Route 35. Originally called Cobbling Rock Farm, the property was acquired by William and Mildred Lasdon in 1939. It has gardens, a Veteran’s Hall of Fame, and a new conservatory. It also offers numerous programs for adults and children alike. Folks can learn how to garden, identify plants and insects, take yoga classes, listen to storytellers, and enjoy concerts. Lasdon’s free and open to the public Veterans Museum features photographs, historical documents, artifacts, and memorabilia. There are four memorials honoring service members on its grounds. Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center, a few miles farther down the road, hosts school field trips, concerts, flower-growing classes, and tomato tastings. Its mission is to advance sustainable agricultural practices and making sure that good food is accessible to all. About 10 percent of the produce grown there is donated to local food pantries and kitchens. It also runs a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program that helps keep it afloat even before, it says, “the growing begins.” Hilltop’s annual fall fundraising dinner – Share the Harvest -- is set for Sept. 9. WHAT’S BEEN DONE SO FAR Restoring the Main House at Muscoot involved both interior and exterior repairs. Parts of the leaky roof were repaired while others were replaced. The siding and trim were replaced, and new gutters installed. Concrete and brick patios were repaired, doors replaced, and the inside and outside given a fresh coat of paint. Structural and cosmetic finishes included plastering the walls and refurbishing the hardwood floors. Now that it’s all gussied up, the stately building could host weddings. Part 2 of the project gets underway this summer and will include new restrooms and wastewater treatment system. Gravel and brick walkways will be reconstructed, roads will be resurfaced and reconfigured, as will the park’s entranceway. Fence and drainage repairs are also on the list. The last bit will be a relief to visitors, who frequently found themselves dodging the parking lot’s numerous water-filled potholes. Noting that this all is taking a “tremendous amount of work,” Parks, Recreation and Conservation Commissioner Kathleen O’Connor pointed to the homestead and said it “looks like our rendition of the White House.” Muscoot makes her “so happy” because it’s so unusual, she said, praising farm manager Jonathon Benjamin and a host of others for their efforts. “It’s a super team effort,” O’Connor added. FEEDBACK IS VITAL The county is continuing to ask the public to share their thoughts and opinions on the parks system. That’s easier now due to advances in technology. Look for signs with a QR code at county facilities. After scanning the code, users will be prompted to download the “Instant Input” app and either create and account or proceed as a guest and then answer a few short questions that are specific to the site. “If you’re at a pool, it’s going to ask you about pools, and so forth,” Tartaglia explained, urging folks to participate. “Give us your feedback, because we do make changes based on that feedback,” he said. It’s important to stay on top of things and that can’t be done without the public telling the county what it likes or doesn’t like. “We have two sports that we didn’t have 14 years ago. Pickleball, which nobody knew was coming, and cricket, which is more of an international sport. As the demographics change in the county, so do the needs. And that’s what we look for and that’s what we act on here,” Tartaglia said. Public Works/Transportation Commissioner Hugh Greechan noted that three things are needed to make a capital project a success: a good contractor, a good design, and a good client. The professional engineer said it was a pleasure to be working with county colleagues on Muscoot. “They know what they want. They’ve been waiting all these years for the improvements to be made,” he said, adding that the project has been running smoothly. “It’s a great initiative. Westchester County’s blessed with some of the best park systems, probably in the nation, and we really needed to put money into it to keep it going,” Greechan said. County Legislator Erika L. Pierce, who Latimer called “the chief advocate and cheerleader” for anything that happens within her bailiwick, was the last to speak. Besides Muscoot, Pierce said District 2 contains Merestead, aka the former Sloane Estate, a historic home located in Mount Kisco that was taken over by the county in 2000; the North County Trail System, which she called a “huge resource,” and the 4,315-acre Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, the county’s largest park. She also pointed to Hilltop Hanover Farm, which, while technically not in her district, is “just over the border.” “All of these facilities are so important to the quality of life here.,” Pierce said adding that, besides bringing in tourism dollars, they help protect the environment. “The site work that’s coming to Muscoot has a tremendous environmental benefit. All of our trees are carbon sinks. Hilltop is a fabulous spot now for environmental education. We really are stewards of our air and our water up here,” she said. Promising constituents to keep fighting for recreational facilities and conservation, Pierce declared: “Muscoot will forever have my heart, even though I love all of my parks equally.” “Erika loves all of our parks equally and I love all of our county districts equally,” Latimer then quipped, drawing chuckles. Full survey results can be seen at https://parks.westchester gov.com/images/stories/pdfs /2022westchestercntysurvey.pdf MUSCOOT FARM FROM PAGE 2 Increase referrals and name recognition. Advertise in the North Salem News Bulletin Board and reach over 3,500 USPS delivered mailing addresses every week. Call 845-208-8151 today! My Community Bulletin Board Sullivan County Property ONLINE AUCTION FREE Brochure, visit web site or call NYSAuctions.com ABSOLUTE AUCTIONS & REALTY, Inc. | (800) 243-0061 Homes, Vacant Land, Seasonal & Commercial Property Tax Foreclosures, 2 Day Auction: Wednesday, September 6 & Thursday, September 7 @ 9:30AM © 2023 Consumer Cellular Inc. 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North Salem had proposed hooking into the Heritage Hills wastewater treatment plant. For the plan to work, North Salem would have had to create a sewer district within its own boundaries and Somers would have to extend its on-paper version to include any infrastructure on its side. The sewer line would have to be built down Route 202 or through Greenbriar Estates. According to Lucas, ultimately Somers “was not interested in doing that.” So North Salem is exploring other alternatives, including a possible septic field on property off Route 22 and hooking into the Seven Springs wastewater treatment plant, which currently services two local nursing homes. The Town Board Tuesday gave Lucas the go-ahead to contract with CBRE Inc. for an appraisal of the Seven Springs property’s worth so it can get a better handle on costs. As far as searching for outside funding goes? “At the end of the day, I need to get the money lined up,” said Lucas. Building the sewer system in one thing; the operating and maintenance costs are a different animal, he added, noting that folks who feel they either don’t need one or can’t afford it are likely to oppose the plan. The New York City DEP does contribute a fair amount of money towards the operation of wastewater treatment plants. The next step would be to decide exactly who’s in and who’s not in the sewer district. The town is prioritizing the businesses’ needs because they seem to be the most affected by the limits on septic capacity. And on another Croton Falls note. The Town Board voted to acknowledge the receipt of a draft Croton Falls master plan prepared by the Planning Board. Its next task is to “read it, work it,” Lucas said, adding: “There’s a lot of stuff in here.” “Yes,” Councilwoman Katherine Daniels agreed. “They put a lot into it.” The board also discussed plans to install electric vehicle charging stations and make other improvements at the hamlet’s greenspace, aka Croton Falls Park. The work would include asphalt and concrete sidewalks, curbing, asphalt parking, water/ sewer lines, and electrical work. The fate of the former train depot remains up in the air. Built in 1847, it is now basically just a shell. The town had once contemplated converting it into a community center. That’s now moot in light of the fact that the town has since purchased 3 Owens Road, an old schoolhouse turned arts center and theater, and made it into a community center. According to Lucas, the general consensus is that the old wooden structure “doesn’t have much value anymore,” adding that maybe it’s time to take it down, “save the beams, and move on.” BOARD FROM PAGE 7 look forward to introducing the community to new writers joining this year, like Alex Gino, and reconnecting with returning authors like Bryan Collier. Admission and parking are free, and the event will be held rain or shine (http://www. ccbfestival.org/). CCBF is proud to announce that it is a recipient of the WestchesterArts 2023 Arts Alive grant, given to support community-based arts and cultural projects developed by cultural groups and organizations. North Salem Democratic Committee VOLUNTEERS WANTED There are a few open seats on the town committee and the Democrats would love to have some new volunteers come forward. It’s a great way to meet new people and be involved in who and what shapes our community. If, on the other hand, you may be interested in serving on a town committee or board, it is suggested you keep an eye on the town’s website, northsalemny.org, and send an inquiry to the town clerk at mhlushko@ northsalemny.org. Vacancies are listed on the town website. Contact the group at PO Box 525, North Salem, NY 10560 or northsalem [email protected] North Salem Republican Town Committee VOLUNTEERS WANTED The North Salem Republican Town Committee is looking for volunteers. If you cannot volunteer your time, please consider a donation to the committee. If you believe in the conservative cause and want to support their efforts, consider mailing a donation via check or money order to: North Salem Republican Town Committee (NSRTC), PO Box 289, North Salem, NY 10560. Follow them daily on Facebook to keep up with Republican issues at @North Salem Republicans. 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The Barcias, knowing that he’ll be with them a long time, are thinking about building Hardshell a small heated barn. Tortoises are big, tough, and slow survivalists that can live to be 150 years old. As adults, they can weigh between 70 and 100 pounds. At 60 pounds, Hardshell is too heavy to lift. “He’s not like a sack of potatoes you can throw over your shoulder,” Patty explains. You have to pick tortoises up in a certain way. A cracked shell can kill them. And if you don’t hold them horizontally, it can impede their breathing. After giving the Barcias a tour of the grounds, the woman offered to loan them a wheelbarrow so they could cart Hardshell to the car. They politely declined, telling her to just open the gate to his pen. He immediately tagged along behind them, like a dog. CLEVER, MOTIVATED Chris Evers, founder of Animal Embassy, an organization dedicated to exotic animal rescue, adoption and environmental education, cares for a variety of tortoises at his North Salem home. He has African Sulcata, the third biggest kind; red foot, and leopard tortoises. The rascally reptiles can be “very clever as far as escaping goes. They are motivated, driven; they know what they want and generally they’ll find it.” His tortoises have two acres to roam, but they still go AWOL. They are good diggers and it isn’t hard for them to claw their way free. They can’t literally gallop off like the occasional stray horse Evers has helped track down, but they’re faster than most people think. After all, “slow and steady wins the race,” he says, adding that they can “go quite far.” Even if they’re not far away, they can be hard to find because they like to make holes and tunnels. These burrows provide tortoises with a cool place during the dry hot days of late spring and summer when water and food is scarce and a relatively warm place to park themselves during winter hibernation. So what frequently inspires them to set off for parts unknown? Sex and food. 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LEGAL NOTICE OF ESTOPPEL The bond resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on August 8, 2023, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town of North Salem, Westchester County, New York, is not authorized to expend money, or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. A complete copy of the resolution summarized herewith is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Office of the Town Clerk for a period of twenty days from the date of publication of this Notice. Dated: North Salem, New York, August 8, 2023. Maria C. Hlushko Town Clerk BOND RESOLUTION DATED AUGUST 8, 2023. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $307,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN OF NORTH SALEM, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE FACILITIES OF SALEM ACRES WATER DISTRICT, IN THE TOWN OF NORTH SALEM, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK. Specific object or purpose: Reconstruction of portions of the water distribution system for Salem Acres Water District Period of probable usefulness: 40 years Maximum estimated cost: $307,000 Amount of obligations to be issued: $307,000 bonds to be reduced by grants-in-aid received SEQRA status: Type II Action. Project description materials and SEQRA compliance materials as applicable are on file in the office of the Town Clerk where they may be inspected during regular office hours by appointment.
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