The Katonah-Lewisboro Times 10.28.21

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Lewisboro Town Park hits funding goal
Burdick secures $400,000 grant

BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER park to reach its potential. For its
EDITOR members, “inclusivity” is the goal.

When the Lewisboro Play- e design that was approved
by the Lewisboro Town Board
ground Improvement Project be- in December 2019 “speci cally
welcomes children with di ering
gan, the volunteer group dreamt physical and emotional needs,”
reads the organization’s website.
up a wish list of improvements
e improved playground would
totaling about $625,000. Pre- be divided into two areas: one
geared toward younger children/
paring for the possibility that it children with physical disabili-
ties and another directed at older
might take a while to raise all children. For example, the play-
ground would have a We-Go-
that money, the group developed Round, a wheelchair-accessible
spinner.
a plan to improve the park in
“I am so impressed by the
phases. outpouring of community sup-
port for the construction of this
But thanks to a $400,000 grant new inclusive playground at the
Lewisboro Town Park,” Burdick
obtained by Assemblyman Chris said in a press release. “It will
no doubt bring happiness to so
Burdick, the entirety of the proj- many children and their families,
and I am honored to have been
ect can be completed in one fell able to secure the $400,000 grant
for the playground, so that’s the
swoop. project can move forward more
quickly and in one phase.”
Prior to the group’s most re-
SEE TOWN PARK PAGE16
cent fundraising events, the Lew-

isboro Playground Improvement

Project had raised more than

$100,000 toward to the comple-

tion a new inclusive playground PHOTO: FACEBOOK

at the town’s most centrally lo- Assemblyman Chris Burdick (sixth from right) presents a state grant to the Lewisboro Playground
cated park. ose donations came Improvement Project on Saturday, Oct. 16.

mostly from individual commu-

nity members. Burdick announced at an Okto- Combined with an expected now,” said Josephine Berisha, di-

Burdick had challenged the berfest fundraiser on Saturday, contribution from the town, the rector of outreach/volunteers.

non-pro t group to hit that six- Oct. 16, that he had obtained a Lewisboro Playground Improve- As its name indicates, the

gure benchmark. When they $400,000 grant from the State ment Project has now achieved Lewisboro Town Park Play-

did, he said he would have a grant and Municipal Facilities Pro- its fundraising goal. ground Improvement Corp. has

for the project. True to his word, gram. “We’re on cloud nine right a plan for the town’s agship

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DEMOCRAT FOR BEDFORD TOWN JUSTICE

VOTE: Tuesday, Nov. 2nd

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Bedford Town Justice.

Jodi Kimmel is ready to work hard to
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Fundraiser in memory of first responder raises $43,000

Katonah’s Emily Rose Storm
died earlier this month

BY NICK TRUJILLO than we do at this point.”

STAFF WRITER She added that through West-

chester EMS, the family learned

Emily Rose Storm, a trans- that Storm had made death ben-

gender rst responder who called e t arraignments to send dona-

the Katonah-Lewisboro area tions to the Trevor Project and

home and was formerly known the Wounded Warrior Project,

as Nicholas Arthur Kaplan, died a testament to the character of a

by suicide on Sunday, Oct. 10. In person who dedicated their life to

response, the Kaplan family set helping and supporting others.

up a GoFundMe hoping to o set “We’re beyond blessed that

some of the funeral costs from the they had made those arraign-

sudden loss of their loved one. ments already for us so that we

e GoFundMe, set up by didn’t have to worry about them.

Storm’s sister Valerie Kaplan and It’s incredible. Devastating, but PHOTOS COURTESY OF VALERIE KAPLAN
titled “Help Lay Emily to Rest,” incredible,” Kaplan said.
has received a massive amount Valerie Kaplan and Emily Rose
of support from the community While the public discussion Storm, then known as Nicholas
and sits at $43,570 at the time surrounding mental health, de- Kaplan
pression, transgender issues, and

of this writing. e family is now suicide has become much more outpouring has shown that that is

requesting that further donations prevalent with each passing year, exactly who Emily was,” Kaplan

are directed to the Trevor Project, Kaplan said there is still a taboo said. “ ey were very quiet. ey

a charity that was important to surrounding the discussion and had a very small group of friends

Storm and focuses on suicide pre- hopes her sister’s passing can at any given time. I was fortunate

vention in LGBTQ+ youth. help spur the necessary conversa- enough to know Nicholas for 19

“It’s been so positive and won- tions for people who may be go- years of life and fortunate enough

derful to see the community out- ing through similar mental health to know Emily for the past two,

pouring and all that kind of stu struggles. and it’s almost like Nicholas was

but at the same time, this whole “We’re hoping that out of all of never comfortable enough in their

situation is unfortunate,” Kaplan this, people can start to have these own skin to be how they wanted

said. “It has absolutely blown us conversations that are a little bit to be, and then once Nicholas

away just to see the amount of uncomfortable. People really do embraced Emily and decided to

people that have either shared it, need to check in on each other,” become Emily full-time, the level

supported it, sent their words of Kaplan said. “Our family is here of con dence they exuded was as- Emily Rose Storm
love and support for us. It’s been to support anybody and every- tronomical.”

astronomical and it’s almost a one who is going through the After seeing the incredible Kaplan also hopes that she can tion on mental health issues and

little overwhelming.” same thing that Emily was going amount of support they received, work to change the way the health can bring awareness to how the

e family originally set out to through, or families that are going Kaplan said she would like to care system deals with people who health care system treats patients

raise $4,000 and reached that goal through the same experience.” set up a memorial foundation in are enduring mental health strug- and families in need of support.

within 24 hours of posting the A 2018 graduate of John Jay Emily’s name called “ rough gles. Storm had spent multiple “ ere’s so much awareness

GoFundMe. Due to the excess High School, Storm dedicated the Storm,” which would focus periods in hospitals from August that needs to be brought about

amount of support they received, their life to helping others, start- on mental health awareness and 2020 on, and as recently as Au- by it. e fact that people pay tens

Kaplan said the family was able to ing as a volunteer re ghter at the support within the rst responder gust 2021, had been discharged of thousands of dollars a year on

make a “sizeable” donation to the Vista Fire Department at age 17 community. prematurely, the family said. insurance in case something ever

Trevor Project, as well as getting and working as an EMT for the “Something that can help ll “ ey were released too early happens, and then that insurance

some extra owers to celebrate Bedford Hills Ambulance Corps the void of what our health care because insurance no longer company can dictate the kind of

Storm’s life. and Westchester EMS. Storm system is currently doing,” Kaplan wanted to pay for it,” Kaplan said. service you receive. at is a little

“We are directing people to was in the process of becoming a said. “Our end goal with all of this “A hospital that knew that a per- bit unsettling to me,” Kaplan said.

the Trevor Project at this point paramedic by furthering their ed- is that no other family has to ex- son was not well released them “My personal goal is to change

as we’re in a spot where we don’t ucation at Westchester Commu- perience what we’ve experienced. back into the general populous the system and to bring as much

need it anymore,” Kaplan said. nity College before their passing. If that means someone needs our and less than two months later awareness as possible to every-

“We’re trying to tell people if you “ ey had the heart of gold. phone number, just wants to talk they went on to kill themself.” body, and my family’s goal is that

want to send us a donation, send ey dedicated their life to help- or vent or whatever it is, our door She hopes that the amount of no one ever has to experience

it to the Trevor Project. ey’re ing other people rather than is open, our ears are open, our support Storm’s memorial re- this.”

the ones that need it far, far more themselves and the community shoulders are available.” ceived will continue the conversa-

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EDITORIAL TEAM After decades of speculation, Durst in Lewisboro Town Court at the Katonah train station that Durst was also accused of
BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER real-estate heir and convicted on Tuesday, Oct. 19, by Investi- night. murdering a Texas man in 2001.
EDITOR: 914-302-5628 murderer Robert Durst has been gator Joseph Becerra of the New He admitted to killing the man
[email protected] formally charged with murdering York State Police Department. In September, a Los Angeles in self-defense and dumping his
his wife nearly 40 years ago when jury convicted durst for the 2000 dismembered body in Galveston
NICK TRUJILLO the couple lived in South Salem. Kathleen McCormack Durst murder of Susan Berman, a long- Bay. He was acquitted by jury
REPORTER was last seen on Jan. 31, 1982. time friend and con dant. Ear- following a trial.
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Arena, Pierce run for District 2 County Legislator

With incumbent Kitley Covill Gina Arena Erika Pierce my professional experience work- have led a lawsuit to dismantle
not running for re-election, the ing in county government, know- the deed, and liquidate its $4.5
District 2 seat in the Westches- Ray Andretta. My husband Jim Center. ing the language and processes of million trust—turning the funds
ter County Legislature is up for is a volunteer re ghter and my When my son, Jimmy, died local agencies, all contribute to over to (you guessed it!) the very
grabs this year. daughter, Victoria, was an Army honing my skills to be an e ec- same county legislature.
sergeant who served in Afghani- from brain cancer at age 6, my tive, e cient and energetic legis-
District 2 represents Bedford, stan, so it clearly runs in the fam- husband and I established the lator. I will ght to protect our parks,
Lewisboro, North Salem, Mount ily. Just Imagine Making Miracles and honor agreements that have
Kisco, Pound Ridge, and a por- Yours ( JIMMY) Foundation in Why do you want to be on given so much to enrich life in
tion of Somers. My own community activism his memory. is organization the county legislature? What Westchester. And I will work
started early with Girl Scouts, helps children su ering from is the most pressing challenge to make sure that the county
Covill’s legislative aide, Erika and continued throughout my life-threatening diseases and/or facing the county? government takes the lead in
Pierce, is running on the Demo- life. injuries with nancial assistance. reducing Westchester’s carbon
cratic side. She is opposed by Re- I believe that local government footprint, like the Bedford 2020
publican Gina Arena, who also When my autistic daughter, All my life, I’ve served the should be responsible, compas- Initiative.
ran against Covill in 2019. Jesse, wasn’t getting the educa- community. I’ve worked with vol- sionate, and e cient. All three
tion she needed, I researched cut- unteers and professionals, built are currently lacking in West- Erika Pierce
Early voting is already under- ting-edge educational programs organizations from the ground chester. I want to change that.
way and will continue until Oct. and developed a program for her. up, and brought people together Tell us about yourself. What
31. Election Day is Nov. 2. As a direct result, I helped create for a common cause. As to the most pressing issue, life experiences and quali ca-
the Foundation for Educating pandemic life made many of us tions make you the right person
Gina Arena Children with Autism and the Now I’m running for a seat in more aware of the importance for this job?
Devereux Millwood Learning the Westchester County Legisla- of the great outdoors, with local
Tell us about yourself. What ture. My life experience, as well as parks providing a tremendous I come to this position with
life experiences and quali ca- relief and refuge during the lock- the experience, dedication, and
tions make you the right person down. integrity needed to represent
for this job? our communities at the county
But Westchester parks are un- level. Having worked as a legisla-
I was born and raised in a der attack from the county legis- tive aide for three years, I am no
working-class Westchester fam- lature, who see a di erent kind of stranger to what it takes to get
ily, and grew up in Bedford, then green: dollar signs. things done at the county and
Pound Ridge and Vista. where and how best to serve the
Here’s what’s happened: A district in the months and years
Being a working mother with well-known local park, Mer- ahead.
eight children (ages 15 to 32), estead in Bedford, was donated
I’ve always understood the need to Westchester by the Patterson I moved to the district 21 years
to balance work and family while family. eir deed created a $4.5
volunteering in the community. million trust to ensure that the SEE LEGISLATOR PAGE 7
property remains open to the
Public service was an impor- public. But county legislators
tant value taught by my father,

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LEGISLATOR and skills to best represent our com- TOWN CROSSING
munities in the County Legislature.
FROM PAGE 6 To see your event here, email pot Plaza, Bedford Hills). Visit the library website for
Why do you want to be on the [email protected]. details and to register.
ago, when my eldest was 2 years old county legislature? What is the Lewisboro
and my youngest was just three weeks most pressing challenge facing the Dumpster Day Library ‘GARDENTOPIA’ AT THE
old.Both kids went through the school county? LIBRARY
system here, and my youngest is now a Vista Troop 101 will host e Lewisboro Library
college senior. I’ve been very involved I believe passionately in the govern- Dumpster Day at the Vista is located at 15 Main St., At 7 p.m. ursday, Nov.
in our communities in a number of ment’s responsibility to serve and ben- Firehouse on Route 123 on South Salem. Register for 4, the Lewisboro Garden
volunteer and other related roles. My e t the individuals and areas which from 9 am. to 4 p.m. on Sat- programs at lewisboroli- Club is hosting author
family loves our corner of Westchester, it serves. Our county government urday, Nov. 6 (or until the brary.org. e library also and landscape designer Jan
including our parks and open spaces, has done a much better job of that dumpsters are full). Dispose has a YouTube channel. Johnsen for an in-person
the restaurants in our towns, and our in the most recent years, and we saw of unwanted items; those discussion on “Gardentopia:
fantastic arts and other non-pro ts. in good condition will be PUMPKIN STORYTIME Design Basics for Creating
rst-hand during the pandemic what donated. e cost is $40 AND HALLOWEEN Beautiful Outdoor Spaces.”
My professional background is a a di erence that can make. Covid re- per car or $60 per SUV/ PARADE Registration is required via
mix of experiences, primarily busi- covery is still our rst and foremost van/truck. No refrigerators, the library website.
ness-related but also educational, arts, priority. Our downtowns, arts and air conditioners, hazardous At 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct.
nonpro t, and always community- other non-pro ts, and residents con- materials, chemicals, tires, 29, children’s librarian Miss ‘GIRLS WHO CODE CLUB’
focused. When we rst moved to Ka- tinue to struggle with the fallout from or paint. Pickup is avail- Marie is holding a “Pump- BEGINS NOV. 8
tonah, I was a nancial manager for the pandemic. We see it in our empty able for an additional dona- kin Storytime and Hal-
a printing company in NYC, where I storefronts, we see it in mental-health tion. For more information, loween Costume Parade.” e library is hosting a
saw the business through Sept. 11 and impacts, and we see it in our continu- call 914-488-4567. Covid Come hear a story and then “Girls Who Code Club” for
the economic fallout thereafter. After ing tra c at our food pantries. Any- safety protocols (masks and join the parade around the girls in Grades 3 to 5, which
many years in that position, I moved one coming into o ce (or serving cur- social distancing) are place. Library grounds. Register will meet weekly beginning
my work up here where I managed an rently) will need to focus attention on via the library website. with the kicko at 5 p.m.
arts non-pro t with both educational those issues rst. A ordable housing e dumpsters will be pro- Monday, Nov. 8. For details
and veterans programming. is added is also part of the work needed. at vided by WIN Waste Inno- TEEN HIKE ON and to register, visit the li-
grant writing and management to my was an issue before the pandemic, and vations. ELECTION DAY brary website. Deadline for
toolbox. In both of these cases, bud- only has become a larger one as a re- registration is Nov. 5 (or
geting, negotiating, and making future sult of this crisis. In our district, which Trunk or Treat e library and the Lew- until the 10 spots are lled).
projections were skills I honed well. relies heavily on septic and well water, isboro Land Trust are join- Girls Who Code is a non-
Most recently, I served as a legislative e Bedford Hills Neigh- ing forces to host a “Teen pro t organization dedicat-
aide to the current legislator, Kitley xing our housing problems so that borhood Association pres- Adventure Hike” at 10:30 ed to closing the gender gap
Covill, and so have worked alongside our teachers, rst-responders, and se- ents a Trunk or Treat event a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2. is in technology. e club is a
her at the Board of Legislators on niors can continue to live here is even from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, guided hike will be at the free after-school computer
the issues facing our district during more complicated. I am ready to use Oct. 30, at the Bedford Brownell Preserve in Gold- science program that will be
these years. All of these experiences, my skills, knowledge, and experience Hills Train Station (46 De- ens Bridge, and is for teens
combined with my county and local to keep serving this district, take on in middle and high school. SEE CROSSING PAGE 28
knowledge, give me the background the di cult issues, and look forward
to doing this work.

DON attended college at
Vanderbilt University majoring in

Economics and Business
Administration. He returned to
Katonah to raise his family and
he has been an active volunteer
ever since where he runs a locally

based legal marketing firm.

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Queens, born and raised Next Boor

Igrew up in a small suburban School, I attended Queens College, No doubt by now Frank Crankshaft: Hey, believe in this age and day.
neighborhood in Queens. e a part of the City University of New you’ve heard of the guys. I have something Sally: Well, no, Cranky, it
large picture window in my up- York. After the rst year of taking two neighborhood virtual extremely important to let
isn’t at all hard to believe in
stairs bedroom provided a view of wa- city buses each way to get to campus village green called Next Boor everyone know about. this day and age. I don’t know
of any local retail business that
terfront houses and from my family’s (I may have Sally accepts bitcoin.

boats sailing along house, my brother gotten a Samaritan: Frank: Aha! Gotcha there.
How about Whole Foods, for
the East River. READING, and I pooled our letter or OK. Spit one? ey accept bitcoin
WRITING &
is quiet pocket CHOCOLATE money to buy a so wrong BRUCE it out. e Sally: Whole Foods?
of Queens was a KIM Pontiac from a cute there, but THE BLOG rest of us Owned by Amazon? Now
mix of single-family KOVACH guy in our neigh- you get the lead busy there’s a good comparison
homes and apart- borhood. drift). BRUCE lives, you with a food truck.
ment buildings. APAR know.
I enjoyed my It’s Frank: I’m not done. Also
Starbucks. And Home Depot.
We had plenty of years at Queens where folks Frank:
Sally: Of course.Two more
trees and grass and College. I also had with a lot Oh, right. great examples to support
your case. You just named
the bonus of a tiny beach and marina fun going to evening rock concerts of free time Forgive me three humongous corpora-
tions that have combined
within walking distance. Since our on campus to see Peter Frampton, on their for being annual revenues over 150
billion dollars—compared to
road was the last street before the wa- Hall & Oates, and the group, Meat- hands go to nd out all kinds busier than you. a neighborhood food truck
trying to scratch out a living
ter, we did not have much car tra c. loaf. (Fun fact: the lead singer, Meat of neat stu , some of which Sally: I highly doubt that. under exceedingly challenging
circumstances.
Children played outside: punch ball, Loaf, actually performed on stage in they could more reliably learn Frank: Well, don’t highly
Frank: Not my problem,
roller skating, jump rope, and riding a wheelchair that night since his leg about through a quick Google doubt it, Sally Smarty. Right ma’am. I don’t care how small
or challenged they be. ey
our bicycles. was in a cast!) search, but hobnobbing online now, I’m training for the better get with the program.

Queens has always been cool. Many famous people attended with others is more stimulat- Chowchilla Cornhole and Sally: Whose program …
yours? You couldn’t just pay for
When I was growing up, Queens was Queens College, besides me. One ing—when it‘s not infuriating. Pickleball Biathlon, and then your ribs in cash or plastic?

the home of the New York Mets and famous graduate is comedian Jerry One of the harmonious I have a power washing date Frank: at’s not the point.
If I don’t get what I want
also the location of the 1964 World’s Seinfeld. He must have been proud pastimes on Next Boor is to with my back deck, using when I want it and how I
want it, I go to the mattresses.
Fair at Flushing Meadows Park. of his college days there since Jerry shout out a compliment to a the snazzy new $400 electric
Sally: What mattresses?
e Beatles played a concert at Shea wore a Queens College T-shirt on a local business or service pro- power washer I bought with Frank: It’s tough-guy talk
for going on social media
Stadium in August 1965. e Roll- couple of episodes of his TV sitcom, vider for a job well done—or my latest economic stimulus forums like this one and em-
barrassing the heck out of the
ing Stones performed at Forest Hills “Seinfeld.” In another episode, when for going above and beyond in check. perpetrators. ey can’t push
me around without facing the
Tennis Stadium in July 1966. As an Jerry got a very short haircut that the service of customer satis- Sally: May I ask what you consequences.
Sally: Ah, now we’re getting
elementary school-aged child, I was made him look like a 5-year old boy, faction. at’s a nice gesture. do for a living. to the meat of the matter. You
feel put upon. You’re the little
not allowed to attend those music he wore a Queens College baseball cap One of the acrimonious Frank: I work in a restau- guy, huh? Did you ever think
about simply lodging your
concerts. Instead, on weekends, my to cover the bad haircut. pastimes on Next Boor is to rant. at is, when I’m not complaint personally with the
person in charge?
family sometimes hopped into the car Comedians Ray Romano and Carol shout at a local business or ser- collecting economic stimulus Frank: I don’t do confronta-
tion.
to drive for pizza or to Carvel for ice Leifer also attended Queens Col- vice provider for committing checks. I’m too busy to do
SEE APAR PAGE 15
cream. lege. So did actors Fran Drescher, Jon the unpardonable sin of not both at the same time.

I remember walking after school Favreau, and Hal Linden. Musicians being perfect 24/7. at’s not Sally: Oh, I see. You sure

with my friend, Irene, to the sta- Paul Simon and Marvin Hamlisch only not nice. It’s gratuitous. are industrious. What’s so

tionery store to buy candy or tiny also walked the halls of Queens Col- It’s often hard-working important that you had to stop

colored beads to make jewelry. As an lege. restaurants that hard-to-please to tell us in the middle of your

additional excuse to walk and talk, I I never received an alumni news- people chronically complain Biathlon training?

often asked my mom if she needed letter from Queens College. e about. ey’re less interested in Frank: I’m happy to let

any groceries from Waldbaum’s. All of mail would have gone to my parents’ “wine and dine”than in “dine everyone here know that I had

our friends and siblings played outside address. I have no idea what my fel- and whine.” a terrible experience earlier to-

unless it was raining. In winter, we low students are up to decades after If you’ve been spared seeing day at Adam’s Ribs and Roast-

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the park near the Whitestone Bridge. teachers, and medical profession- experience that they just must Frank: Yes. I’m happy to be

Department stores, record stores, als graduated from Queens College. share with the rest of the doing my civic duty as a hard

and Army/Navy stores were located in Please don’t start sending me any world—allow me to recreate non-working citizen. You got

Flushing. As a teen, my friends and I alumni requests for donations! one of those rants (that in this a problem with that?

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Democratic Town Board and lead in a scally LETTERS Fumagalli concerns of residents as well as our
candidates will responsible manner. Also on the endorses Scott many businesses, and civic associa-
lead Lewisboro, ticket are Erika Lang Pierce for shoulder while saying goodbye to tions. He has the skills, the experi-
Westchester County Legislator, a former leg- loved ones. for Bedford ence, passion, and the dedication
islative aide with years of institu- supervisor to help keep Bedford the very best
forward tional knowledge of the role and a Erika is an individual with place to live and work.
integrity—she is honest and recog- To the editor,
To the editor, nancial and civic background, and nizes the importance of listening I want to thank the residents of I have worked with many town
As a councilmember on the County Executive George Latimer, to others in order to understand boards and I can tell you rsthand
who has restored nancial stability their experiences and problem Bedford for allowing me to serve that we desperately need Don’s
Lewisboro Town Board last year, I to our county after years of mis- solve as needed. She is intelligent as your town clerk for the last 20 leadership.
understand the unique and ongo- management. All Democrats and and humble, thus recognizes when years. I am grateful not to have
ing challenges faced by the town. dedicated public servants worthy of she doesn’t know the answer to a an opponent this year and the Please join me in voting on Nov.
I have had the honor to serve with your vote because they have been pending issue and is not shy about endorsement of all parties, which 2 to elect Don Scott the Bedford
both Tony Gonçalves and Jane focused on results, not rhetoric. will allow me to continue to serve town supervisor.
Crimmins and know that their nding someone in the know our wonderful community for the
continued advocacy will move our Jennifer Castelhano to assist her. Erika is resourceful next four years—truly an honor. Town Clerk Boo Fumagalli
town forward. Whether increasing Former Lewisboro Councilmember and holds the boundless energy Town of Bedford
funding and sta ng for our police of a busy working mom who has It is because of my dedication
department, a need made apparent Co-chair, Lewisboro Democratic learned how to be e cient as she to our town that I must ask you to Biddle is caring
during the height of the Covid-19 intently and purposefully focuses support Don Scott for supervisor and compassionate
pandemic last year, improving Committee on what needs to get done. She has of Bedford.
communication and addressing the remarkable ability to zoom out To the editor,
constituent needs, helping resi- Supporting and observe our community from I have known Don for over A trip to the ballot box is so
dents, or diversifying access to our Pierce for county all directions rather than be blinded 20 years. He is a passionate and
trails and parks, they have worked by a narrow focus. caring individual dedicated to our personal, and an important way
diligently to secure grant funding legislator community. Don’s commitment for us to exercise our civil duties as
at both the State and Federal level As the legislative aide to retiring has been shown by his participa- members of our beloved Lewis-
to correct years of underfunding by To the editor, County Legislator Kitley Covill, tion as a school board president, boro community.
prior boards. I strongly encourage you to join Erika has hands-on legislative a re commissioner, Katonah
experience and will be ready to Village Improvement Society I often look at my own choice
Adding Mary Shah, a strong me in voting for Erika Pierce for jump in on day one. She deeply board member, and a Town Board of candidates on Election Day, and
communicator, with her experience Westchester County legislator. understands the issues that mean member among many other posi- hope that my vote will be wise.
on the Library Board, the Con- the most to individuals, business tions. To be honest, my ballot re ects
servation Advisory Council, and I am a longtime Katonah resi- leaders, and municipalities of both Republicans and Democrats.
small business knowledge makes dent and active in the community. District 2. I wholeheartedly endorse In all these roles, he asks the I tend to vote on the character of
her equally well suited to join the I have known Erika Pierce for 20 Erika Pierce for county legislator tough questions, investigates the candidates and NOT focus
years as our families have celebrated on Nov. 2 and I encourage you to the pros and cons to best sup- on how far left or how far right
holidays and rights of passage do the same. port Bedford—all of Bedford.
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LETTERS two very young children and of an issue after listening to and Biddle has the Unwarranted
husband, Marc. She is always respecting opinions from all right qualities criticism
FROM PAGE 9 chatting and LISTENING sides that makes her election es-
to our neighbors. Alison has a sential if we are to move beyond To the editor, To the editor,
they are. I cut out the noise of the unique and rare ability to see the cronyism and divisiveness of I am writing regarding Ali- I have been reading with
loud voices around me, namely, the good qualities in every per- the past several years.
the negativity of social media son (even those who struggle son Biddle. I haven’t known her interest the comments that
and articles in the press that with limitations) and is able As municipal attorney, An- that long; however, in the short have relentlessly criticized our
can really stain a person’s char- to guide them so their gifts drea knows how town govern- time we have been acquainted, Town Board. What I found
acter without truly knowing can shine. I truly believe she ment is supposed to work, how I have conducted business with perplexing was the fact that
them. ese articles are often will be able to use her amaz- agendas are set, and meetings her and played softball against after watching Town Board
meant to push a certain agenda, ing abilities to ensure a stable, run and the care necessary to her! meetings online and then
making it di cult for us all to healthy, beautiful Lewisboro: craft new laws that are both reading accusations about how
approach the ballot box with A community that is inclusive, e ective and responsive to I nd her to be tenacious authoritarian and out of control
clarity. compassionate, and respectful. the needs of the community. and hard-working. To me, she Town Board members were, I
She won’t turn her back when is very caring of others and thought, how did I miss that?
My hope for Lewisboro is Let’s continue to uplift one controversial matters are deter- involves herself in causes that I went back and watched again
that Alison Biddle is elected to another! I ask for your con- mined outside of the view of the can e ect change. She does and realized the authors were
the town council. As a mother sideration to vote for Alison public. what she says she’s going to do outraged when the Town Board
to a special needs child, I Biddle on Nov. 2. and does it in a timely manner tried to enforce the rules to
look at Alison as a candidate Her service on the Police where possible. prevent the meeting from go-
who will strive to cherish all Jessica Klein-Foglio Reform Committee is a case in ing o the rails. I see a pattern
persons with intellectual dis- point. e committee handled She’s energetic and hard of abuse, not from the Town
abilities. She has showcased Lewisboro a sensitive issue that blew up working. If elected, I think she Board, but from the people at-
her desire to uplift and honor with vandalism like this town will govern in a bipartisan way tacking them.
this community through her Rendo has never seen before over a and be very e ective. I feel she
endless volunteering in local knows how resolution that actually accused has leadership qualities that It’s sad when local politics
town events. From pouring governments our local police of being racist. would enable her to put the takes on the pattern of national
beer for the long lines at the should work best interests of the town rst politics from our last admin-
Oktoberfest (bene ting the e daughter of a retired New and achieve results without istration; leaders discovered
“inclusive and accessible” park) To the editor, York City police o cer and divisiveness. if they repeat their lies often
to partnering with families as I believe that if you approach herself a former legal aid at- enough, a certain segment of
we advocate for cameras in the torney, Andrea used this eclectic Change is de nitely needed the public will believe them
special needs classrooms. Ali- this year’s Town Board election background and her skills as a on our town board. Alison (witness Trump continuing his
son has been instrumental in so in Lewisboro as a job interview listener and mediator to help get demonstrates knowledge shrieks about having the elec-
many important aspects of our you will agree with me and elect through what could have been beyond her years and is the tion stolen). ere has been an
life here in Lewisboro. Andrea Rendo to the board. I a very contentious process. We perfect candidate to bring the orchestrated strategy of never-
have known Andrea many years need Andrea Rando in o ce board together and to refresh, ending accusations in our town.
Alison is a wonderful wom- as a friend, but is her profession- because we desperately need her renew and re ne Lewisboro!
an, full of light, humor, and al background, dedication, and skills on our Town Board. SEE LETTERS PAGE 11
compassion. I see her at the proven ability to get to the heart Sincerely,
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LETTERS ti-Semitic gra ti in Ridge eld.
FROM PAGE 10
It was a quiet, re ective event. A Letters and Op-Ed Policy
moment of silence, a few words Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and

How about the Town Board’s from local clergy, a few folk

success in managing the Covid songs led by a cantor. I gured opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of the
response by enforcing science- Jane was Jewish and from Katonah-Lewisboro Times or its affiliates. Submissions must include a phone
based mandates, putting town Ridge eld, but I learned she’s
neither and that she organized   number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily
nances back on sound footing the gathering simply because of
after depletion of reserves by her opposition to hatred and her be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will
a previous Town Board led to dedication to inclusiveness and not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at klt@
downgrading of town S&P rat- community. halstonmedia.com. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5628.
ing, protecting the environment,
Paid for by Friends of Andrea Rendo
forming the Veterans’ Commit- Jane is outspoken and can RendoANDREA 
tee (and much, much more)? To ru e feathers. She is clear 
my Democratic colleagues: do about her values, which may 
not be complacent. Do not let be uncomfortable for, and are
our beautiful town fall victim to opposed by, some members of
the same onslaught of dishones- our community. She has ex-
ty that Republicans nationwide pressed views that di er from
have been trying to impose. It’s those of the supervisor and
wrong for our country and it’s other members of the Town
wrong for Lewisboro. Vote. Board. She does not hesitate to

Dale Silenok speak out on questions facing FOR TOWN COUNCIL

South Salem Lewisboro, without regard to PUTTING NEIGHBORS FIRST 

Jane the vicious personal and uncivil Accomplished AAorney  Small Business Owner
Crimmins—a attacks sometimes levied at her. Wife and Mother  Civic Accvist  Public Servant
Injustice is so often perpetuated
by the failure of people to speak I'm running in an effort to reach across
our Town's divide and bring some focus
voice Lewisboro what may be unpleasant truths, back to our Town Board. I bring a lifeeme
shouldn’t silence and Jane does not remain silent. of legal, civic and personal experience to
the table; let me put it all to work for you
Jane o ers a needed point- as your next Town Council Member.
of-view in our town’s dialogue.

To the editor, ere are some who would like

I rst encountered Jane to silence her. Don’t let them.

Crimmins in 2017, well before Jane’s courageous and steadfast

she had thoughts of running for voice is one that enriches Lew-

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Halloween for kids and adults

MUSINGS: McDonald’s Happy Meal, cov- sparkles scrunched in to make

PAST AND ered it with glue and poured on sure the statement was still vis-

PRESENT glitter. We took a princess wand ible by the end of the evening. It
she had and covered the star on was truly a hit, and all the girly

MARILYN A. top with glitter, too. I think she make-up surely made her look

PELLINI looked a bit more like a fairy and feel the part.

godmother than Miss America, When we rst moved to this

but we called it her scepter. Now town, I quickly made a new

Iremember ever so fondly the we had to nd a bouquet of roses friend who told me over the
coming of Halloween when
my children were young. ey to load into her arms. “A big, big summer to start thinking about
bouquet just like the real Miss what my husband and I would
America,” she stated emphati- come as to her Halloween party.

would think about their costumes cally. To make the bouquet fuller, She threw a real gala each year

for weeks in advance. Back then, I snuck in a few mongrels, and for forty to fty guests. e rst

readymade costumes were not she did not even notice with year we assembled something

sold in very many stores, so usu- the vibrant red of the roses. We simple, as we did not want

ally they were homemade. One tied the spray together with the to stand out as the newcom-

year, my son went as a sherman. perfect big colorful bow with ers. When we arrived, we were

Very simple, he donned his dad’s streamers almost to the ground, amazed to nd that people had

y shing vest, wore boots and and her bouquet was ready. been working on their cos-

carried a shing rod, not too hard e last piece necessary was tumes for months. One couple

to assemble. the sash proclaiming her, “Miss went as two eyes —his leaning

e year my daughter decided America.” I slung a very wide left and hers right. ey had
she wanted to be Miss America pink ribbon across her shoulders covered huge balloons with
was not nearly as easy. We used and down her front. Again, each papier-mache, eventually burst
one of the crowns from the letter was put on with glue and the balloons, painted an eye on
Family discussion time at each one and then covered it all
with polyurethane. ese round
happy hour is backtheO’Lanternhousehold. globes t right over their heads
and even gave them plenty of
room to breathe. Of course, they
did not wear them all night, but
when they stood together the

eyes seemed to stare lovingly at

at each other.
My favorite of the costumes

my husband and I wore over the

years was the time we went as

clothes poles and a clothesline.

Both of us dressed in brown

from head to toe, tied a piece

of rope around our chest (we

nixed the idea of tying it to

our own necks) from which we

hung a few adorable pieces of

baby clothing out ts. We did

not want anything too heavy

of course as probably with too

much weight the rope would

have wandered down to our

waists. We easily won the prize

that year! e following year,

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Giant. It took two weeks to sew
the green crepe paper petals onto

a shirt and tights. His little cap
was a real killer to get just right.

is special Halloween party

happy hour was a de nite highlight of our
couples’ group.

Sadly, my friend moved away
tuesday - saturday 3pm - 6pm 2 for 1 beers after a few years, and no one
picked up the gauntlet. I miss all
sunday 12pm - 5pm 2 for 1 glasses of wine aspects of those Halloween Days
of many years ago. My grand-
children do not live nearby, and

$2 off cocktails there are just a couple of little
ones in my immediate neighbor-
hood. I probably will not even

discounted happy hour menu purchase Halloween candy for so
few children, as I do not want to
www.mycousinsmahopac.com be eating the leftovers.So much
for Halloween. Now, it is just an-
other crisp Autumn day, except
to the kids, of course.

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Katonah Classic Stage begins inaugural season with ‘Oleanna’

BY NICK TRUJILLO PHOTO COURTESY OF KCS e company does not have a perma-
STAFF WRITER nent home as of now, migrating from
PHOTO: JASON ARDIZZONE-WEST venue to venue to mount its productions.
Westchester residents looking for KCS’s long-term dream is to build an
high-level, professional theater, but not The Board of the Katonah Classic Stage, from left: Jeni Ardizzone-West, Trent environmentally sustainable theater akin
eager to make the trip to Manhattan, can Dawson, Mitch Horn, Sharron Kearney, and Meredith Black to the Arcola eatre in London, which
turn to Katonah Classic Stage’s (KCS) in- aims to be the world’s rst carbon-neutral
augural production to satisfy their desire to community an opportunity to spend a about it,” said Kearney. “It is the type of theatre and has already reduced its carbon
see a show. footprint by 25 percent since 2012.
night out on the town. show where you will instinctively want to
Katonah Classic Stage will hold its rst “To reach that goal, we’ll need to mount
production of David Mamet’s “Oleanna” “After COVID and having nowhere to choose a side but, if we do it right, there’s several productions of phenomenal quali-
from Nov. 4-14 at the Bedford Historical ty such that an investor or someone who
Hall. e show features Broadway veteran go for so long, we’re giving people a chance no way you’re going to walk out of that shares our passion both for the arts and
Jordan Lage and Lea DiMarchi in the two the environment, wants to step up and
lead roles. to not only do a dinner and a show but, theater and say, ‘I know exactly what I help make our dream a reality,” said Ke-
arney. “We’d go anywhere within the local
Trent Dawson, founding artistic direc- with a play like this, you’re going to want think about this.’ You’re going to want to area where we could create a real state-of-
tor, said he chose “Oleanna” because it is the-art theater so that people could look
a classic work with historical signi cance to go out and have a drink after to talk talk about it with people.” forward to both theatrical productions
that keeps to the theater’s mission, but also and our educational programming year
because of how relevant the play remains after year; all while doing something good
despite being written 30 years ago. for the environment and really making a
statement in line with the Bedford 2030
“It could’ve been written this morning. goals.”
It is so spot on with the cultural shift that’s
been happening in the last couple years. It KCS’s mission is to bring classical the-
was written in the shadow of the Clarence ater to Northern Westchester and make it
accessible to anyone through not just plays,
omas/Anita Hill hearings in the early but educational programs and cultural en-
’90s. At that time, a new light was being richment events as well.
shone on things like sexual harassment
and political correctness,” said Dawson. “During the winter months, we plan
“Now, we have things like [the] #MeToo to do some play readings at local librar-
[movement] and cancel culture, and ev- ies with professional actors to keep classic
erything that’s happening on university theatre on people’s minds,” said Kearney.
campuses, which is where the play takes
place; such that this 30-year-old play takes KCS also has “Speak the Speech” work-
on a new signi cance and can be viewed shops in the pipeline to kick o their edu-
through a completely di erent lens.” cational programming.

is is KCS’s formal introduction to the For more information on the company, its
world of Westchester theater. Originally, shows, educational programs, and tickets,
the company’s rst show was supposed to visit www.katonahclassicstage.com.
be Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” in May
2020, but they had to adjust their schedule ‘ We just know
due to COVID-19’s limitations includ-
ing the Actors’ Equity union’s stringent once we have
requirements. After over 18 months of all the pieces in
delays, the company is excited to hold its place, it will be a
inaugural show. truly memorable
night at the
“ e idea that it’s actually happening re- theatre for all
ally set in when we cast Jordan [Lage], and
with Lea [DiMarchi] on board as well, we ’who come to
feel fantastic about the cast. Now, it’s all
about putting everything else in motion; see it.
the sets, the lighting, planning our Open-
ing Night party (Nov. 5), and making sure -Sharron Kearney
people know about it,” said Sharron Kear- Executive Director.
ney, executive director.“We just know once
we have all the pieces in place, it will be a
truly memorable night at the theatre for all
who come to see it.”

After mounting the one-man show
om Pain (based on nothing) this past
spring and holding their second annual
lm festival on the Bedford Playhouse
Lawn this summer, KCS’s inaugural show
is a signi cant step in the company’s his-
tory and o ers the Northern Westchester

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It takes time to choose a career

STRONG went for it, and are successful. several times during their lives. careers open to musicians Expose your son to career pos-
LEARNING However, most young people I know of a policeman who were playing in orchestras and sibilities through travel, books,
became an attorney and an at- teaching music in schools. She and online research. Suggest that
DR. LINDA need to mature and experience torney who become a re ghter. went on to do graduate work in he talk to family members and
SILBERT more in their lives. For example, As one matures, experiences music history and teach at the adult friends about their jobs.
a 10-year-old boy will tell you increase. Likes and dislikes college level. Have him look at college cata-
Dear Dr. Linda, he’s going to be a professional change as do interests, values, logs to see the variety of classes
I have a son who’s currently in football player. A 12-year-old needs, and circumstances. Keep in mind that new o ered and check o what he’d
girl might tell you she’s going to careers will open up we can’t like to take.
12th grade. He doesn’t seem to be an Olympic skater. And many ere’s a reason that col- conceive of now. When I was
have any direction on what he’d 15-year-old boys say they’re go- leges don’t require students to in college, jobs in the computer If he’s not going to college,
like to pursue for a career. Before ing to create video games. declare a major until the end look at available job opportuni-
we pay for college that will result of their sophomore year. By eld didn’t exist. My mother’s ties and their quali cations.
in years of debt for us and for ese kids love what they’re this time, students have taken generation had few professional Young people often choose a job
him, shouldn’t he have some doing at that point in their lives required and elective courses opportunities. Many women or trade after nding out what’s
idea as to what he wants to do? and think that’s what they’ll do in a wide variety of subjects. who went to college became required.
What grade do you recommend forever. But a career choice needs Students may start out think- teachers as few would be
for taking the test to help kids a lot more thought. ing that they’ll go into business, admitted to law school, medi- Give your son some time and
decide what career path to take? for example. en after taking cal school, or other professional encourage him to explore as
Even though your son may a course in geology, they fall in schools. many career possibilities as pos-
Paul have taken tests in high school love with the earth. sible. With this knowledge, he’ll
Dear Paul, given by the guidance depart- At this point, your son needs
ment to help him move in a Some students will discover to keep his options open. He nd the best path to a satisfying
Your son is too young to be particular direction, they’re often career possibilities they didn’t needs to do as well as he can in and happy career.
making a decision about what not valid or reliable at his age. I know existed until they get to school and on his college en-
he’ll do for the rest of his life. remember after taking the test college. A friend of mine who trance exams. He needs exposure Dr. Linda
Some people knew from child- in high school, the text indi- loved music wasn’t aware the to di erent career choices. Many
hood what they wanted to do, cated I should become a hotel high schools hold career days If you have a question to ask Dr.
manager. eld of music history existed in which students meet various Linda, about your child or a school-
until her sophomore year in people with di erent careers. He related situation, she can be reached
Even once young people college. She thought the only needs to talk to these people. at [email protected] or at
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Happily Ever After

APAR Sally: Absolutely. Agreed. Ex- Frank: Translation? You mean to tell me that you’ve sure time to think about mending
cept there are those, like you, who Sally: You think your worldview never been a little o your game my wayward ways.
FROM PAGE 8 seek an audience in the social me- is everyone’s worldview, even when while serving the public?
dia funhouse to act out their anger, that worldview is as anecdotal as a Sally: Good boy. You’ll see it’s
Sally: No, you hide behind a while others value their privacy minor complaint about a perceived Frank: Of course I have. Who not so hard to be nice and give
keyboard. at’s your weapon of and prudence too much to make slight you’ve su ered at the hands hasn’t? And then some of those others the bene t of the doubt.
choice. a spectacle of themselves emoting, of a local establishment that is try- ingrates will jump right on social We all have bad days.
“Woe is me! I am unhappy about ing to do its level best. media and call me out or call out
Frank: I’m not hiding. My name this—and someone must atone for Frank: You know the problem the restaurant owner. Frank: I guess. Well, it’s been
is here for all to see. my unhappiness!” with people like you? nice chatting at you. Don’t work
Sally: Educate me. Sally: Don’t you see that’s ex- too hard, Sally Smarty.
Sally: Frank Crankfshaft is your Frank: at’s what I look like Frank: You are so insu erably actly what you’re doing here?
birth name? I’m doing? reasonable, you think you are bet- Sally: anks for the expert
ter than the rest of us. Elitist! Frank: Good point, I’m sure. advice, Franky Cranky.
Frank: Asking me that is an Sally: at’s what you are doing. Sally: I’m just saying put your- Tell you what. When I stop
unconstitutional invasion of my ere’s a word for that, you know. self in the other person’s shoes. Cornhole and Pickleball Biathlon Bruce Apar is a writer, actor,
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Dawn Allen and Sarah Johnson with their children, Alexander
TOWN PARK

FROM PAGE 1

It was important for the organization to de-
sign a space that caters to children of all ages and
abilities. e park would also be “multigenera-
tional,” providing more resting areas for its older
users.

e group was founded in 2019, choosing to
focus its e orts on Lewisboro Town Park, the
town’s oldest, largest, and most centrally located
park.

“We have to thank our community, particu-
larly the residents of Lewisboro and surround-
ing towns, as well as the local businesses, who
stepped up to the challenge and donated prod-
ucts, services, funds, and time to the events and
the overall project,” Dina Carelli, director of fun-
draising, in a press release.

e group was founded in 2018 and the park
plans were approved in 2019. However, the Co-
vid-19 pandemic interrupted fundraising. Help-
ing the group reach its fundraising goal this year
was a series of “Evening in the Park” events,
which included music, games, food trucks, and
more.

“Building an inclusive playground where all
children can play together and be challenged is
a dream come true,” said Valerie Cancro, project
lead and president of the Lewisboro Playground
Improvement Project. “We were also inspired by
the natural beauty of our community, which we
incorporated into the design of the playground.”

e inaugural Oktoberfest event on Saturday,
Oct. 16, sold more than 750 tickets and included
a variety of local artists, including music by Bed-
ford School of Rock, Fortuna, Alex Cano, and
Flippy. ere was also a corn hole tournament
by Ward Boards and a Cars in the Park show.
Many local vendors donated food and beverages:
Captain Lawrence, Harvest Moon, Hardscrab-
ble Cider, Salem Wine and Liquors, Horse and
Hound, Gossett Brothers, the Farmer’s Grind,
and Idyllwild Bread. e Lewisboro Lions Club
volunteered to work the grill.

Not resting until the money is in the bank,
Berisha said the group continues to raise funds.
If more money is raised than needed, it will all go
toward improving the park, she said, whether it
be to add more plantings, x up the promenade,
or something else that needs refurbishing. e
group is currently having meetings with vendors
about equipment.

“It’s not like we’re done,” Berisha said. “ ere
is still a lot more to do. It’s all hands on deck.”

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