VOL. 12 NO. 4 THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 CLASSIFIEDS 31 ELEPHANT’S TRUNK 4 LEGAL NOTICES 29 LEISURE 28 OPINION 10 SPORTS 22 College Bound Tuskers pg 26 SIGNING Visit TapIntoSomers.net for the latest news. BY BRETT FREEMAN PUBLISHER The headline says it all, and because of this, our page size has been temporarily altered to t the specs of the available press line. But here’s the good news: Nobody was injured. e newspaper obviously arrived in your mailbox, albeit possibly a day late. Additionally, we’re not performing brain surgery and we’re not trying to solve world peace. Everyone will survive. And we expect that the changes are just for a few weeks. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN - TEMPORARILY - FOR ADVERTISERS AND READERS? When our printer placed us on one of their non-damaged press lines and told us that our original image area of 9.5 inches wide by 12.75 inches tall needed to change to 10 inches wide by 10 inches tall, we couldn’t easily alter everything on the y. Making a change of this magnitude would typically take weeks, if not months, of careful planning. Here’s what we decided to do until we’re back up on our usual press. All our clients who bought ads that are shorter than 10 inches tall will retain the exact same size ad. is is why the quarter and half-page ads look so huge this week. Any client who bought an ad with a height larger than 10 inches will still dominate the page. But we can’t just lop o the top of an ad. e ad needs to be adjusted at the diagonal to avoid distorting any images. For full-page ads, at least for this week, it meant there was a little more white space on the left and right. We’ll try to get the full-page ads sized to t in future weeks. But most importantly, we never want to distort a client’s design. If we need to bump up the page count to t more news and other editorial items in future weeks, we will do so. We’re hoping that things will go back to normal in a few weeks, but in the meantime, we’ll continue to make additional adjustments to ensure all the elements look good on the revised dimensions. We take immense pride in our weekly product — including the look, feel and design of the paper. When I received that phone call from our printer on Sunday afternoon, I had a gut-punch reaction. But we are grateful that they were able to gure out a way to accommodate us. And like I said, thankfully nobody was injured and this is not life and death. But we did feel an obligation to explain the temporary changes to our clients and readers. WHILE I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION If you value local journalism, you can support us for free by requesting the paper. e U.S. Postal Service gives us a signi cant discount for your request. Just visit www. HalstonSubscribe.com. If you are able to help us monetarily, please donate at www.halstonmedia.org/ donate (this website is case sensitive), or you can mail a check to Halston Media, P.O. Box 864, Mahopac, NY 10541. You can also scan the QR code on this front page. ank you in advance for your generosity and thanks so much for your understanding! Fire damaged this newspaper’s printer last weekend Scan here to donate! SellYour Home for TOP DOLLAR with Somers’ Real Estate Specialist Visit: SomersHouseValues.com or Email: [email protected] Michael Trinchitella Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker FREE Home Evaluation Anytime — No Cost or Obligation Call 914.243.3051 SomersHouseValues.com CLASSIC REALTY
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Basic Support vs. Full Support Basic Support Full Support $100 $50 $20 other OR Visit www.HalstonSubscribe.com OR Visit www.HalstonSubscribe.com Don’t Miss a Week of The Somers Record. Please Re-Subscribe Today! Thursday, November 3, 2022 Vol. 11 No. 30 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 32 CLASSIFIEDS 34 ELEPHANT’S TRUNK 4 LEGAL NOTICES 28 LEISURE 26 OBITUARIES 30 OPINION 10 SPORTS 20 Tuskers Batter Brewster pg 22 FOOTBALL Visit TapIntoSomers.net for the latest news. Please note that the Nov. 10 edition of The Somers Record will go to press before the Nov. 8 election results are available. Please visit TapIntoSomers.net to view our full election coverage. BY BOB DUMAS CONTRIBUTING EDITOR When voters go to the polls this election season, they will have a choice between two candidates who are vying for the state’s 40th Senate District seat. Incumbent Democrat Pete Harckham of South Salem, seeking his third term as state senator, will be opposed by Republican Gina Arena, an administrative assistant from Somers. Here is a look at the two candidates, including their platforms, accomplishments and goals. PETE HARCKHAM Now nearing the end of his second term in o ce, Pete Harckham is chair of the Senate Committee on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse. He worked to make the 2% property tax cap permanent; delivered record aid to education and addressed the opioid crisis by doubling minimum treatment times and reducing barriers to life-saving treatment. Harckham helped pass the toughest climate-protection legislation in the nation, and also introduced a measure, later enacted, requiring all new passenger-car and truck sales to be zero emission by 2035 and allowing municipalities to build solar canopies and jumpstart community renewable-energy projects. Earlier this year, Gov. Kathy Hochul placed Harckham’s wetlands legislation protecting Class C streams statewide, which will safeguard drinking water resources, into her proposed 2023 state budget. Harckham has been a leading voice to hold the utilities accountable in the wake of failed responses to natural disaster. To date, he has held 13 food drives to ght hunger, assisted thousands of residents with unemployment claims and delivered personal-protection equipment to rst responders and municipalities throughout the 40th Senate District. From 2008 to 2015 Harckham served on the Westchester County Board of Legislators, where he was a leading voice for protecting the environment and maintaining vital services. In addition to his professional work, Harckham served on the President’s Council for the Northern Westchester Hospital, was a board member for the United Way of Westchester and Putnam, the Junior League of Northern Westchester Community Advisory Council and the Livable Communities Council. “I come from a labor family and have been endorsed three times by the Westchester Building Trades, Westchester-Putnam AFL-CIO Central Labor Body, a host of service and public unions, as well as nurses and teachers,” Harckham said. “I work very closely with my union partners around the issues of decommissioning Indian Point and passed a law to protect wages and local jobs, as well as created the Decommissioning Oversight Harckham, Arena face off for 40th Senate District seat Sen. Pete Harckham Gina Arena SEE SENATE PAGE 28 SellYour Home for TOP DOLLAR with Somers’ Real Estate Specialist Visit: SomersHouseValues.com or Email: [email protected] Michael Trinchitella Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker FREE Home Evaluation Anytime — No Cost or Obligation Call 914.243.3051 SomersHouseValues.com CLASSIC REALTY IN THIS WEEK’S PAPER! Vol. 11 No. 35 Thursday, December 8, 2022 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 31 CLASSIFIEDS 30 ELEPHANT’S TRUNK 4 LEGAL NOTICES 28 LEISURE 21 OBITUARIES 9 OPINION 10 SPORTS 18 Visit TapIntoSomers.net for the latest news. BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR Winning is always great. But making your way back to the top after a heartbreak is unmatched. Motivated by the crushing 32-31 defeat against CBASyracuse at the JMA Wireless Dome (Carrier Dome) last fall, Somers Football (13-0) avenged their one loss in the last three seasons with a dominating 58-21 win over Union-Endicott for the NYSPHSAA Class A Football Championship on Saturday, Dec. 3, at Syracuse. Coach Anthony DeMatteo, carrying on the winning legacy of his father, Tony, at Somers, knew what he and his team set out to do when workouts began last summer. “Even though we said publicly we wanted to win the section, in house we said states, and we were angry all year. e preparation was on point, we did everything we were supposed to do, weathered several storms, weathered injuries, and we got it done,” said the second-year head coach. Wasting no time on the big stage, Ravi Dass (3 Rec, 2 TDs) answered the call on the opening return, taking it all the way to the Tigers’ 39, then catching an 18-yard pass from Matt Fitzsimons for the rst touchdown 22 seconds into the game. “Walking out as state champs, it’s awesome,” said the senior receiver. e defense’s turn, George Forbes (6 Tk) began his Tuskers avenge last season with 58-21 state championship win Visit TapIntoSomers.net for the latest news. BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR Winning is always great. But making your way back to the top after a heartbreak is unmatched. Motivated by the crushing 32-31 defeat against CBASyracuse at the JMA Wireless Dome (Carrier Dome) last fall, Somers Football (13-0) avenged their one loss in the last three seasons with a dominating 58-21 win over Union-Endicott for the NYSPHSAA Class A Football Championship on Saturday, Dec. 3, at Syracuse. Coach Anthony DeMatteo, carrying on the winning legacy of his father, Tony, at Somers, knew what he and his team set out to do when workouts began last summer. “Even though we said publicly we wanted to win the section, in house we said states, and we were angry all year. e preparation was on point, we did everything we Tuskers avenge last season with 58-21 state championship win Ravi Dass put his team ahead early with two huge touchdowns. SEE CHAMPIONS PAGE 18 The 2022 Tuskers cemented themselves in Somers history with the 58-21 win over Union-Endicott. 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Wasting no time on the big stage, Ravi Dass (3 Rec, 2 TDs) answered the call on the opening return, taking it all the way to the Tigers’ 39, then catching an 18-yard pass from Matt Fitzsimons for the rst touchdown 22 seconds into the game. “Walking out as state champs, it’s awesome,” said the senior receiver. e defense’s turn, George Forbes (6 Tk) began his Tuskers avenge last season with 58-21 state championship win SEE CHAMPIONS PAGE 18 MAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536 Thursday, December 15, 2022 Vol. 11 No. 36 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 37 CLASSIFIEDS 39 ELEPHANT’S TRUNK 2 LEGAL NOTICES 37 LEISURE 31 OBITUARIES 9 OPINION 10 SPORTS 24 Toys for Tots pg 3 GIVING BACK Visit TapIntoSomers.net for the latest news. 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THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 3 ere is another top Tusker for the Class of 2023! Last week, Somers High School announced a second Salutatorian for this year’s graduating class. Due to the discovery of a computing error, senior Kaeleigh Picco joins Andrew Tatela as a co-Salutatorian. Picco is an IB Diploma candidate, a Science Research student, a member of the Student Athletic Council, secretary of the 2023 class board, and vice president of the National Honor Society. In addition, Picco also runs on the Tusker track and cross country teams, has been a part of Model UN, the Human Rights Club, the Current Events Club, the varsity lacrosse team, the choir and chamber choir, and has been a part of Disney in Concert and Broadway in Concert. Article courtesy of Somers Central School District. Stop the presses! SHS announces second Salutatorian Kaeleigh Picco BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER e Somers School District found itself defending its con - dentiality policy last week after a video of a parent upset over the treatment of her disabled son by a school bus monitor made the social media rounds. e video appears to show members of the Board of Education walking out right in the middle of the distraught mom’s statement during the Tuesday, April 18 meeting’s public comment period. It was, however, shot by an audience member with a cell phone and not the board’s of- cial videographer immediately following board President Dr. Lindsay Portnoy’s decision to pause the meeting. Portnoy opened public comment by reminding the audience that the school board’s and district’s con dentiality policy – and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law -- prohibits the discussion of individual students or personnel, or of speci c situations. “Because of time constraints I will try and summarize a parent’s worst nightmare into three minutes,” began Sarah Kooluris, reading from a written statement that identi ed her 13-year-old son by name and noting that he has “severe nonverbal autism.” Portnoy stopped her with “I’m sorry, pursuant to policy, you cannot speak to speci c personnel matters or student names.” “I can’t say my own son’s name,” Kooluris asked incredulously. “No,” Portnoy responded. Kooluris then omitted his name but, despite being reminded again of the rules, proceeded to say that her son had been “abused by a bus monitor employed by Somers Central School District.” She started to describe an incident which occurred on the boy’s school bus two months ago and listed the district employees she said she had contacted afterwards. Reminding Kooluris again about the policy and law prohibiting the discussion of individual students, personnel, and incidents “in public,” Portnoy then informed her that the board would have to “pause” its meeting. Kooluris stayed at the podium and read her statement as an unidenti ed audience member recorded it and trustees and other district o cials left the room. School o icials, parents at odds over bus incident Board of Ed meeting halted, petition calls for action SEE BUS PAGE 8 HOME, AUTO, BUSINESS, LIFE & HEALTH 914-232-7750 www.forbesinsurance.com Thank you JILCO! Always Helping Somers Lions Help Others!
PAGE 4 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 The Sta EDITORIAL TEAM Tom Walogorsky Editor: 914-302-5830 [email protected] Whit Anderson Sports Editor [email protected] ADVERTISING TEAM Paul Forhan (914) 806-3951 [email protected] Bruce Heller (914) 486-7608 [email protected] Lisa Kain (201) 317-1139 [email protected] Corinne Stanton (914) 760-7009 [email protected] Jay Gussak (914) 299-4541 [email protected] Pam Zacotinsky 845-661-0748 [email protected] PRODUCTION TEAM Tabitha Pearson Marshall Creative Director/Photographer [email protected] Noah Elder Designer Bri Agosta Designer Haven Elder Designer EXECUTIVE TEAM Brett Freeman CEO & Publisher 845-208-8151 [email protected] Deadlines The Somers Record The deadline for advertisements and editorial submissions for The Somers Record is the Thursday before the next publication date. For more information, call Tom Walogorsky at 914-302-5830 or email [email protected]. Subscribe To request The Somers Record weekly delivery, call 845-208-8503 or email [email protected]. Subscriptions are complimentary for residents and businesses in the town. Out of town mail subscriptions are $150 per year for First Class Mail. Periodicals Postage Paid at Somers, NY and at additional mailing o ices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Somers Record at 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 (ISSN 2330-1597) Published Weekly by Halston Media, LLC at 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 Halston Media, LLC Paid for by Daryl Mundis Progressive Animal Hospital What is the most common mismanaged condition that you see? THE ITCHY DOG! Is your pet... scratching • licking • chewing feet or having chronic skin infections? Stop treating the symptoms and find out the underlying cause with a simple blood test. Get your pet feeling better and stop the frequent trips to the vet. INDEPENDENTLY OWNED and OPERATED 268 route 202 l somers, ny 10589 914.248.6220 l progressive-vet.com Voted “Best of Somers” 2020-2023 Somers Lions Club In 1966, the Somers Lions Club was chartered and has grown exponentially with dedicated men and women who volunteer their time, skills, and energy to make a di erence in people’s lives, both in our community and for the charities we support. Lions can be found working on “hands-on” projects, fundraising, and running numerous community events in and around Somers. If you are in need of assistance, there is a good chance that the Lions can help. Visit www.somerslionsclub.org for more information. Follow on social media @somerslions. e Somers Lions would like to welcome their newest members, and are proud to serve alongside you. Westchester Female Flag Football Registration is open for Summer Female Flag Football under the lights! Westchester Female Flag Football, powered by Gridiron Partners, o ers a summer league for adults ( ursday evenings) and youth (Tuesday evenings) from late June through early August at the Somers High main football turf eld. Please visit their website to learn more and register https:/clubs.bluesombrero. com/gridiron. Visit them on Instagram and Facebook @gridiron partnersinc Somers Lions Club Carnival May 17 through 21 To be held at Fireman’s Field on Rt. 202. Featuring rides, games, food, and fun! Pay one price ride special every day! Somers Central School District FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Thursday, April 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. e 23rd annual, districtwide Festival of the Arts Show is right around the corner, to be held at Somers High School. Artwork from Somers students in every grade will be on display. Please join us in celebrating the outstanding e orts of the Somers Central School District’s young artists. COLOR RUN Sunday, May 7, at 10 a.m. To be held on the SHS Lower Fields. Cost is $30, and includes runner registration, a Color Run T-Shirt, and color packet! Join the rst annual SHS Color Run sponsored by the SHS Peer Leadership Program, raising money for Hearts and Bones Animal Rescue! Registration begins at 9 a.m. Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden 28 Deveau Road, North Salem www.hammondmuseum.org GARDEN IN THE GARDEN! Friday, April 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join Board member Lara Netting to work on a range of tasks, including tidying stone and moss areas, raking paths, removing invasive plants, and pruning shrubs and small trees (under guidance). Volunteers will enjoy preferential access to workshops on the related arts of pruning, bonsai cultivation, and ower arranging. ELEPHANT’S TRUNK
THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 5 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Voters will choose next month from among four competing candidates for two seats on the Somers Board of Education. is time around none of the hopefuls are current trustees. (Incumbent board President Dr. Lindsay Portnoy and incumbent trustee MaryRose Joseph both declined to run for re-election.) rowing their hats in the ring are Dominick DeMartino, omasine Mastrantoni, Daryl Mundis, and Patrick Varbero. ey are bringing a variety of backgrounds and experiences to the table. DeMartino is a recruiting executive who specializes in the tech eld. Mastrantoni’s a teacher and a library media specialist. Mundis, a lawyer, worked for two decades for international criminal tribunals in e Hague. And Varbero is a veteran police o cer and certi ed instructor with the state Department of Criminal Justice Services. Trustees serve three-year terms. e Somers PTA and Westchester League of Women Voters are co-sponsoring a Meet the Candidates Night at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 1 on Zoom. e registration link will be posted on the school district page, www.somersschools. org. Click the “Families” tab and scroll down to the PTA. A video of the debate will be available later on Channel 18 and the school district’s website. Set for May 16 are the election, school budget vote, and vote on a proposition that will allow the district to use $7 million from its Capital Reserve Fund to upgrade athletic facilities and to make repairs at two of its four schools. e school board voted on Tuesday, April 19, to adopt the 2023- 2024 $106,228,824 spending plan, which is 5.2 percent higher than the current budget. A public budget hearing is scheduled for May 2. It also formally appointed Linda Belger as the new principal of Somers Intermediate School. Belger was assistant principal for four years, working with then-principal Elizabeth Turner, who is now the district’s director of learning. Before that, Belger had been an instructional coach and teacher in Somers. Here’s the who’s who of folks vying to serve on the board. DOMINICK DEMARTINO Dominick DeMartino is a 1998 graduate of Somers High School. He and his wife, Tathiana, have two children in the school system. He has a degree in computer information systems (CIS) and business from Bentley University in Boston. After graduating, DeMartino enlisted in the U.S. Navy Reserve and served for 10 years with the Naval Security Forces and with the O ce of Navy Intelligence where he held “Top Secret clearance.” He is currently a partner in a recruiting business that specializes in the telecom, IT, and data center industry. DeMartino is an advocate of STEM programs. He is a volunteer football coach and hockey referee. THOMASINE MASTRANTONI omasine Mastrantoni and her husband, Paul, a Somers native and small business owner, have two children in the school district. A Somers resident for 20 years, she earned a degree in community health and infectious disease from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania, the state where she mostly grew up. She worked for the Westchester County Department of Health for 10 years before earning a master’s degree in library and information science at Long Island University. In 2007, she took a job in the Harrison Slate set for Board of Education election SEE BOE PAGE 6 Your Family Car Care Center! LOCATIONS: Baldwin Place • 44 Route 118 • (845) 628-7900 Croton Falls • 1 Center St • (914) 769-3206 Visit us at www.ProperService.com For over 100 years of combined auto experience, Joe Ferone and his sta of Proper Service have been serving the community, creating releationships, and building a remarkable company with an amazing team of employees! Find out why Joe Ferone of Proper Service needs to be YOUR Go-To Automotive Service Center!
PAGE 6 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Folks got quite the wake-up call when a runaway pickup truck slammed into the front of the Route 100 Market and Deli in Somers last Friday morning. Fortunately, no one was injured, a fact that store owner Juliette Sussmann gratefully attributes to divine intervention, aka her late father and business founder, “Spike.” “He was watching over us,” Sussmann said everyone appeared to agree afterwards. e incident occurred around 8:30 a.m., a very busy time of the day at the deli because of all the commuters stopping by for co ee and snacks. According to Sussmann, the vehicle’s owner apparently had forgotten to put it in park while at the gas pumps. It rolled forward and although he tried to stop it, the heavy truck got away and smashed through the market’s front doors, spewing glass and other debris inside. State police investigated, but it couldn’t be determined at press time if any charges had been brought. e fact that no one was hurt seems like a miracle to Sussmann. “We’re very fortunate, it could have been a lot worse,” she said, adding that the damage is “ xable.” Sussmann praised employees for staying calm and helping to get everything back online after the truck was removed and the mess cleared. “We’re a good team,” she said, noting that the market was reopened Friday “just in time for lunch.” Sussmann, who didn’t give e Somers Record her dad’s full name because everyone in Somers knew him simply as “Spike,” said he would have been proud to learn of the post-crash outpouring of love and support from the community. “We are so grateful for everyone reaching out to us,” she said. Market crash No injuries reported in Route 100 mishap SUBMITTED A pickup truck damaged the entrance to the Route 100 market on April 21. Central School District, where she is now a K-12 certi ed teacher and a library media specialist. Mastrantoni is a former treasurer and trustee for the Somers Education Foundation. She is currently the treasurer for the Somers Class of 2024 and is a member of the SHS PTSA, SMS PTA, Boosters Club, and STARS (Somers Tuskers Arts Rising Stars). She is also on the board of the Lake Lincolndale Property Owners Association. BOE FROM PAGE 5 SEE BOE PAGE 30 www.southeastkitchenandbath.com On your job everyday until completion... GUARANTEED! 845-278-0070 Brewster, NY and Bethel, CT Showrooms Low Westchester inventory equals more opportunities for sellers. Get top dollar for your property while demand is high, now is the time to sell. I would be happy to assist with your real estate needs or answer any questions you may have, get in touch today! Kayleigh Mayer Licensed Real Estate Salesperson [email protected] M: 914.879.2949 68-70 The Crossing | Chappaqua Kayleigh Mayer is a licensed real estate salesperson affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity Laws.
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Board members met in executive session for about 30 minutes before returning to the table. Portnoy then told the audience that the board was “fully aware” of the particular situation and would “take no further comment on this topic.” People who have concerns or comments should present them to the superintendent “during regular business hours,” she added. Nevertheless, several parents took to the podium to accuse the district of failing to take accountability and of lacking empathy. One speaker accused the board of showing “total disrespect” to a community member while another said that she was “saddened” by Kooluris’ story. “It a ected me as a parent. It should a ect all of you and everyone should know about it,” the latter said, adding as she pointed a nger in the board’s direction: “Shame on you!” ere was applause from the audience. “ ank you for your comment,” Portnoy said. Kooluris told e Somers Record last week that she appeared before the Board of Education that night intending to speak on behalf of her child, who she said remains traumatized by the incident. “He’s got all these issues now. He can’t sleep at night. He has nightmares,” she said. When the boy got home from school around 2 p.m. on Feb. 27, there was vomit on his clothing and the seat he had been sitting on for the long bus ride, his parents said in a formal complaint they led under the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). Hoping for an explanation, they asked to view a tape from the bus’ security camera. According to Kooluris, they were “horri ed” to see that their son had thrown up within “seconds” of boarding the bus, which then remained on school property for 10 minutes before departing. “No one called the nurse. No one contacted his teacher. No aid was o ered to my son whatsoever,” she asserted Tuesday, April 18, reading from her written statement. Kooluris also alleged on the video made by an audience member that the monitor was verbally abusive to her son and had threatened to “kill” him. e district’s own investigation of the incident found that the monitor, while fetching paper towels to clean up the vomit, had turned to the bus driver and said: “I could kill him.” e complaint and ndings were given to e Somers Record by the Kooluris family. at remark was extremely upsetting to his parents, Alex and Sarah. “You have to understand, my son has a severe intellectual disability. He has autism. If somebody says they’re going to kill him, he thinks he’s not coming home to mom. End of story,” Kooluris said. According to the investigation’s ndings, the monitor asked the driver to call the incident into dispatch because “he keeps doing it and I’m not gonna clean it up.” e district’s investigation also found that after cleaning the boy’s face, the monitor “is heard on video repeatedly telling (the boy) not to put his hand down his throat and complaining about him to the bus driver in a very loud and demeaning tone.” Kooluris said she was told that her son had put his hand in his mouth, causing him to throw up. With his level of disability, there are several reasons he might have done that, she explained. “His tooth hurts, he touches it. PAGE 8 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 BUS FROM PAGE 3 SEE BUS PAGE 16 FUNERAL PREARRANGEMENT Both pre-payment and no-payment options Serving all Faiths since 1858 Cremations and Burials DANIEL B. McMANUS ~ Proprietor BRUCE E. REISDORF ~ Licensed Manager JOSEPH M. McMANUS ~ Director RONALD P. CERASO ~ Director www.clarkassociatesfuneralhome.com 4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah • (914) 232-3033 • Only 1/4 mile from 684 exit 6. • Only 1 block from the Katonah Railroad station. • Less than 60 minutes from N.Y. City. • Parking facilities for over 100 cars • Monuments & inscriptions available.
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Opinion 118 N, BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC 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 The Somers Record or its a iliates. 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 at [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830 BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER TOM WALOGORSKY , EDITOR TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Editorial O ice: 914-302-5830 [email protected] PAGE 10 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 Letters policy ahead of May 16 school budget/board vote The last date we’ll publish any letters critical of the school district or critical of candidates running for school board will be May 4. Letters must be submitted before noon on April 30 to make that publishing date. The May 11 issue will be reserved for rebuttals and letters in support of candidates. Send your letters to [email protected]. Happily Ever After BY EUGENE LANG GUEST COLUMNIST As we paused to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Week last week, we honored our brave and heroic Holocaust survivors. I am a second generation Holocaust survivor. I was born in 1947 in Hungary. I would like to tell you about my family. My grandparents had 11 children. ere were six boys and ve girls. My grandfather died in 1922 due to exposure to chemicals in WWI. At that time, his oldest girl (Helen Lang Pollack) was sent to America to make money and help support the family back in Hungary. She worked here and got married and started a family. In the meantime, she also helped support her mother and brothers and sisters back in Hungary. In 1944, the Germans started rounding up all the Jews in Hungary for the nal solution. All the sisters were taken with their families to concentration camps where they were murdered. Two of my rst cousins were taken from the Auschwitz concentration camp and sent to a munitions factory as slave labor. Both girls, Helen and Roz, came home and married and started families. e rest of their family was gone. ey and their family moved to Canada during the 1956 Hungarian revolution. Now some of the brothers had married and their families were sent to a concentration camp, never to return. My father, along with the other brothers, were sent to slave labor camps. In 1945, with the war over, the brothers came home, minus their families. Some of them made it home. Eyewitnesses reported that two of the brothers were burned alive. e Hungarians were just as bad as the Germans. ere is a bridge in Budapest called the Chain Bridge. ere are bronze shoes on the edge of the bridge where the Hungarians lined up the Jewish people and just shot them. e brothers who did make it back remarried and started new lives. After coming home, my father met my mother, who during the war was at Stutthof concentration camp. She was ill, but still wanted children. ey were married and had two sons. Unfortunately, due to her health, she Remember A Somers resident shares a personal Holocaust history PHOTO COURTESY OF EUGENE LANG In the photo, the ladies were my father’s sisters. They were murdered in Auschwitz with their families. The young girl with one of her sisters came home. They were old enough to work as slave labor. The other one was murdered in Auschwitz. She is in the photo, taken in 1938. My father and his brother sitting in the back were in a slave labor camp. Two of the brothers in the picture were murdered by the Hungarians. One is standing; the other is sitting next to the SEE LANG PAGE 11 young girl.
THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 OPINION THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 11 didn’t live long. She passed away at 30 when I was 6 years old and my brother was 5. Later, my father remarried. My stepmother had also been in Auschwitz. I still remember the .. A .. and numbers tattooed on her arm. She told a story where her head was shaved and she was getting ready for the gas chamber. ere was an American military division that arrived at the camp and saved them. Many years later, the doctors said that being in a concentration camp was too much and she had to be institutionalized. I did a lot of research on my family history and have gotten a lot of my information from the central database of Shoah Victims’ Names, which is run by Yad Vashem. I gave up my research after nding the names of my 3-year-old cousins. at was just too much. ere is a lot more to my story, but I will stop here. LANG FROM PAGE 10 I n previous writings, I shared with you that I’ve been married three times. is past week, we honored and lovingly remembered my second husband, Bud, who passed away 35 years ago. Wherever did the time go, how could it be so long ago? I don’t intend to make this column a sad, chest-beating writing. No, I want you to know more about this beautiful and special man. My boys were ages 5 through 13 when Bud became part of our family. He was a soft-spoken, gentle, yet strong man. He had a razor sharp sense of humor and was master of the one-liners. He also made fantastic potato salad and the best crispy chicken cutlets. Bud was approachable and easy to talk to, a perfect role model for the boys; he also liked and respected their father. It was his suggestion that George Sr. join us for dinner and conversation after his Sunday outings with the kids. My family loved Bud. My Dad informed me that he knew before I did that I would marry Bud. “I watched the way he’d look at you and I knew that man was head over heels in love with you. And you know what else, my daughter? You will never have to doubt his love. Know why? He loves you AND your four young boys. at’s why.” Bud adored my parents and looked at them as his own. My siblings, Jack and Roe, considered Bud their brother and he felt the same about them. When we got together, it was He had a certain grace... SEE SCHEFFER PAGE 12 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 What steps have you taken to protect your life savings from the cost of long term care? CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 RUTHANN SCHEFFER WHAT WAS I THINKING?
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We rode our bikes back north, occasionally passing the elm trees that used to line the streets of New Haven before a fungal infestation caused them to start to die o in the 1930s. At the end of any monumental journey, there should be a monument. And the Soldiers and Sailors Monument is nicer than most, a 366-foot granite and bronze structure commemorating soldiers and battles in American history. e view from the top of East Rock Park takes in the whole downtown and waterfront area, so I wouldn’t want to not overlook it. We had dinner in Little Italy, which is an optical illusion. Everything in Little Italy is actually the same size as normal, but after dinner with those huge portions, I myself was much larger and Little Italy just appeared smaller. Cafe Nine is a real music-lover’s dive bar. We saw a punk-abilly band that had adorned themselves with just about every skull, snake and spider web tattoo that you could think of, and some which I would advise you not to think of. I don’t know how spiders got such a loathsome reputation, although I did read that they had discovered a new species of giant spider, and I just know I’m going to run into this brute crawling around behind our hot tub. I picture me and Raquel Welch ghting o the damn thing in a cave, she’s wearing a fur bikini and so is the spider, and she has a spear and I say, give me that spear, I’m the man and I’ll defend us and she says hold on, I was darts champion at San Diego State, and I say that’s great but if you miss I don’t want to end up in hand-to-hand combat with it, and she says what are you so worried about, it’s not even armed, and I say yeah but it has eight legs. I don’t know what any of this has to do with New Haven, but every time I’m in a fantasy with Raquel Welch, it never goes like I’d expect it to. Anyway, the band was a lot of fun, the guitarist played an unusual cigar box electric that had only three strings, with an alternate tuning. It required quite a lot of ngering, but the results were well worth it, as they often are. ey sang a lot of songs about the devil, the devil did this, the devil did that. I bet if you asked the devil truthfully, he’d say he never did half the stu people said he did. “ e Devil Went Down to Georgia? I was there ONCE but I must have made quite an impression.” At one point the devil ran o with the singer’s baby, but how old was the baby? e devil’s not going to be changing any diapers or heating up the formula, I can tell you that. And if he’s talking about his girlfriend, well I’m willing to bet she left of her own accord by the end of the second verse. After that we went over to the Elm City Tap House, which was literally crawling with college students. To my surprise and wonderment, three di erent young people made a point to come over and chat with us. Possibly they were interested that I was a valuable ancient relic, or just fascinated that people our age were still awake at midnight. 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His throat hurts, he sticks his hand in his mouth. Again, when a child vomits on the bus, bring him to the nurse, call the parents to pick him up. You don’t seatbelt them in there and punish them for 40 minutes.” ey challenged the original DASA ndings because, the Koolurises argued, the camera angle had not shown their son doing that. When asked by e Somers Record if she could share the footage, Kooluris said they didn’t have the full video, just a short clip embedded in an email. ey had been summoned to the district’s o ces to view it there themselves, she explained. “ e bus video depicting the entire incident was reviewed by the family in person with members of district leadership, a copy of which was also provided to the family,” a district spokesperson said Monday, April 24. e district hasn’t released the video because it’s a “privacy” issue, the spokesperson added. A ‘FIRST’ Having to halt a meeting like that was a “ rst” for Somers, according to the spokesperson. “ e board met in executive session to discuss the speaker’s comments, as such comments were related to a speci c student and reconvened the public session of the meeting,” Superintendent Dr. Raymond Blanch explained in a letter to parents last week. Kooluris pointed out to a reporter later that she was shocked and surprised at the action the board took because she had not mentioned anyone’s name, only her son’s. However, in the video made by an audience member and shared on social media, she does call out two speci c employees. “Yes, at that point I did because it was no longer a meeting. ey had walked out. When they did that, there went their policy,” Kooluris explained later. CLARITY AND CONTEXT e district’s o cial stand is that the board was merely following policy and the law when it paused its meeting. Hoping to o er some “context,” Blanch and the board wrote to parents the following day and followed up with a second letter on ursday, April 20. In the latter, he stated that the board and the district “take the reputation of our schools very seriously.” “ ere is currently a video circulating that attempts to inaccurately portray the board and the district as unresponsive to concerns raised by parents regarding the well-being of students. I want to clarify the record so that the community has a clear understanding of what actually occurred at the meeting,” he wrote. Links to the full video of the board meeting and the policy on public comment were included in the email. Blanch reiterated that the board adheres to its policies, including the one on public comment. at states, he wrote, “that discussions involving individual district personnel or students will not be permitted and that persons wishing to discuss such matters should present their comments and/or concerns to the superintendent during regular business hours.” “ e president will remind speakers whose presentations are inconsistent with this policy of the rules for public comment. For speakers that continue to violate this policy, the president or any board member may request to discontinue the presentation or call for a brief recess of the meeting,” it continues. e policy is given at the beginning of the public comment period. “ e individual was reminded several times to stop discussing a matter involving identi - able individuals but continued to do so. As a result, the board made the decision to temporarily stop the public comment section of the meeting and take a brief recess, as provided for in Policy 1230,” he wrote. e board “was already fully aware of the incident” that Kooluris had referenced, “as it had been previously informed, and the district immediately launched an exhaustive e ort to perform a full and complete investigation.” When situations occur, individuals “are relieved of all duties” until the investigation is complete. (Because of its privacy policy, the district would not con rm if the monitor was still employed by the district. Bus drivers are employees of transportation vendor Royal Coach Lines.) During that time, the district “was in direct communication with the parents of the student and replied to their concerns in a prompt and timely manner,” Blanche’s letter read. e goal was, he explained, to ensure that the family and the student “received the requisite attention and support in response to the concerns raised.” “At the conclusion of the investigation, the board and the district acted in accordance with district policies, the law, and the ndings of the investigation,” Blanch added. “I hope this provides some clarity and context to what occurred at the board meeting. e district appreciates your understanding and support as we move forward together,” the letter concludes. In the Wednesday, April 19, missive, it was noted that “ e board maintains that its adherence to policy at last night’s meeting in no way diminishes the empathy and concern we exercise when taking action to support our students.” DASA DETAILS e boy’s family led a formal complaint under DASA, a state law designed to provide a school environment free of discrimination and harassment. Frustrated by what she claimed was a slow and incomplete response from the district, Kooluris told e Somers Record last week that she felt compelled to go public with her story, not only to “get some answers for my son” but “also to try to warn the next family.” Blanch rebutted Kooluris’s claim that she’d been stonewalled. In a statement emailed to parents, he said that the district “immediately launched an exhaustive e ort to perform a full and complete investigation.” Removing the monitor from the boy’s bus isn’t a solution, Kooluris said later. “It was like, ‘Oh, let’s just put her on another bus, problem solved.’ But that’s not ‘problem solved’ because my son can’t speak for himself and the next child may not be able to speak for themselves,” she said. Kooluris shared the original version of the DASA report and the results of the family’s subsequent appeal of certain ndings with e Somers Record. e harassment/discrimination complaint alleged that her son had vomited while in his seat. While the monitor tried to clean it up, his jacket was not removed and he was “forced to sit in his seat for the duration of the bus ride home,” it said. Upon arrival at the bus stop, the monitor informed the family’s home aide that the boy had thrown up after sticking his ngers down his throat and advised her that the jacket would need to be washed, it read. Alex and Sarah Kooluris wrote in an email to the district that several times either she or their home aide had been asked to board the PAGE 16 THE SOMERS RECORD – T BUS FROM PAGE 8 www.summertrailsdaycamp.com 914.245.1776 CURRENTLY HIRING STAFF! Now Accepting New Patients We Are In-Network With MetLife, Delta Dental, United HealthCare, Cigna PPO, and Ameritas PPO, and We Accept Other Insurances 914.277.3518 380 Route 202 at Junction of 116 (across from Heritage Hills) PaulHarbottle.com Excellence in Dentistry In Somers Since 1990 Paul D. Harbottle, DDS VOTED TOP DENTIST 2009-2019 by his Peers as featured in
bus to retrieve the boy since he “was sleeping and refused to get o .” After cleaning his face and jacket, the monitor is heard on video telling the boy not to put his hand down his throat and “complaining about him to the bus driver in a very loud and demeaning tone,” according to the DASA document. According to the rst document sent to the family by the building level DASA coordinator and SHS Assistant Principal Karime A. Flores, the investigation found that the boy, “a nonverbal student with severe autism and physical limitations” had stuck his ngers in his mouth, causing himself to throw up. Video shows that after the boy vomited, the monitor grabbed paper towels to clean him up, the DASA report said. While doing that, the monitor is heard to say “I could kill him” and telling the bus driver that he should call the incident into dispatch because “he keeps doing it and I’m not gonna clean it up,” according to the investigation’s ndings. e investigation found that the monitor “did not follow appropriate protocol with respect to calling dispatch when (the boy) vomited on the bus.” It also found that “the sum and substance of the investigation has indicated that (the monitor) has violated the Dignity for All Students Act.” Actions were taken to resolve the complaint, the document read. e monitor was permanently removed from the boy’s bus and the matter was referred to the district’s Human Resources Department. It describes the incident as verbal harassment based on disability. After the parents appealed the ndings, the report was updated to include “intimidation.” e Koolurises challenged the ndings because the camera angle could not con rm that the monitor had cleaned the boy’s face or jacket, that it also could not con rm that the boy had “stuck his ngers down his throat, that the type of harassment ndings should include “intimidation,” that the DASA report should list “all policies” that the monitor was found to have violated “in addition to DASA,” that the report is undated and that Sarah Kooluris’s name was misspelled. Matthew Carr, director of Human Resources and Student Services and districtwide DASA coordinator, found there was no evidence to overturn the DASA investigation ndings. However, the date would be added and the misspelling corrected. He also agreed that there was “su cient evidence” to add “intimidation” as a type of harassment to the ndings. e Koolurises were advised that the change was a “clari cation” and not something that would overturn the ndings, which “already found that a DASA violation” had occurred. Regarding the family’s request to list all policies the monitor “was found to have violated” in detail in addition to DASA, the district noted that DASA does not require that. DASA does overlap with many district policies and “a violation of DASA may also result in a violation of those policies, there is “no requirement” to list “all such policies” in the DASA report. It also said that just because the camera angle could not con rm that the monitor cleaned the child’s face and jacket doesn’t mean the DASA report should be amended or overturned. ere is “other evidence” that shows she took steps to clean the boy up. e monitor and the bus driver stated that it happened and the video does show the monitor retrieve a roll of paper towels, walk to where the boy was seated, and then discard the used paper towels, the DASA report said. is happened four times. On one, the monitor can be heard saying “give me your jacket” and “turn around.” On two others, she was heard saying not to touch “it” and that she will “clean it,” according to the DASA account. erefore, the district found that the video had corroborated the monitor’s and the bus driver’s assertions that steps were taken to clean the boy up. Although the camera angle did not show him sticking his ngers down his throat, both the driver and the monitor testi ed that he did, according to the DASA ndngs. On video, the monitor can be heard stating several times “don’t put your ngers in your mouth,” it said. e district upheld the original ndings, subject to the amendments. PETITION POSTED Meanwhile, a petition titled “Justice for AJ – Abuse of Autistic Child on School Bus” has been posted on the website change.org by a “Concerned Resident of Somers.” It calls for “the ring of this abusive monitor, the state-level review of the Board of Education’s conduct, and the superintendent’s resignation.” “ e Board of Education has tried to silence and bury AJ’s story and his mother’s voice,” the petition states. It claims that the parents were “never shown the full video despite numerous requests that the school supply it.” e district responded by stating in an email to e Somers Record: “ e bus video depicting the entire incident was reviewed by the family in person with members of district leadership, a copy of which was also provided to the family.” e change.org petition also claims that the parents had called local police to report the incident and “were told that it wasn’t a police matter.” e Koolurises found out, the petition states, that “the bus driver is also the chief of police of Somers,” and alleges that there’s been some sort of cover-up. Attempts to obtain comment from the police chief and Royal Coach Lines by press time were unsuccessful. e district declined to comment on the petition’s comments about the bus driver but a spokeswoman did note that: “ e district worked with state police as they investigated the incident. e state police found that no crime had been committed and that no further action was warranted.” As of 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 24, the petition had gathered more than 1,800 signatures. Blanch issued a third statement on Monday. “While we cannot comment on speci c details regarding the incident, numerous allegations that have been made in public are not accurate, including claims that a student’s life was threatened and claims that the district did not respond promptly and appropriately,” he said. NEXT STEPS? Kooluris said she was very shaken up by the board’s halting of the meeting Tuesday and isn’t sure what the family’s next move will be. “I’m still kind of recovering from what happened last night and just trying to gure out where we go from here,” she told e Somers Record on Wednesday, April 19. How is her son doing? “He’s horrible. He can’t sleep at night. He can’t be alone. e doctors think that he has PTSD,” Kooluris said, noting that he “now needs a one-to-one monitor on the bus with him at all times.” Her son’s disabilities have compounded the e ects of the incident, Kooluris claimed, explaining: “It’s not like he can sit down and talk it out.” HURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 PAGE 17 17 Miller Rd. 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THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 HEALTH & WELLNESS THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 21 With Spring arriving, golfers are flocking to their golf courses to resume their favorite leisure activity. After the Winter idle period, resuming golfing requires proper form and preparation to prevent injuries. GOLFING ENTAILS THE BODY FUNCTIONING AS A UNIT: Playing golf requires your whole body to function together as a unit. With each golf swing, your body undergoes a combination of rotational, compression, stretching, and shearing forces that moves around the stable link, the core. Each club golf swing requires • stability from the core and buttock muscles (Glutes); • flexibility from the torso (thoracic spine) and shoulders; and • balance to have proper swing, as well as to pick up your golf balls NINE PRE-GAME WARMING-UP STRETCHES: Warm-up while you do deep diaphragm breathing to get oxygenated blood from your lungs into your muscles to help relieve tension and bring fuel to your muscles. 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Do slow stretches and exhale as you bend sideways. Repeat 5 times. 4. Feet shoulder-width apart and knees bent. Hold your club horizontally in front of your chest with hands onto the ends. Keep your core and glutes tight and rotate your thoracic spine and shoulders from one side to the other side, follow with your head. Stretch slow and controlled and exhale as you turn. Repeat 5 times. Glutes and core stability 5. Hold onto your club with your right hand. Place the handle end on the ground at about 45 degrees angle in front of your body. Lift your right knee up in a stork stance, squeezing your left glutes and core and rotate your right knee wide open and close. Use your left arm to follow your body to balance. Repeat 10 times. Switch the club to your left hand and repeat with left leg. Keep your torso, neck and shoulders relaxed. 6. Stand with your legs wide apart and feet slightly turned out. Keep your back straight, hinge from your hips. 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Sports PAGE 22 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR In Section 1 Class B Baseball, there is no such thing as letting your foot o the gas. Somers got reminded of this last week, landing on the wrong end of two tough losses against neighboring rivals. Defeating a then winless Lakeland team 11-2 on 4/14, the Hornets proved they were no slouch by coming back on 4/18 with a 12-1 mercy of the Tuskers on their turf, demonstrating the parity of the league. “We have to take it a game at a time,” said rst-year coach JT Genovese. “Our biggest message to the kids is to win every pitch of every day. Whether it’s a practice, whether it’s a game, we try to win every rep...Whatever it is, just live in the moment. at’s the biggest thing that we are trying to preach.” e Tuskers attempted to bring this mindset into their home game against John JayCross River on ursday (4/20), and looked to be on the right track when Evan Carway (1-3, RBI) got Somers on the board in the bottom of the rst with a home run to put them up 1-0. Meanwhile on the mound, Stefan Swee (6.1 IP, 11 Ks) held it down, dealing well through the fth inning. “He’s (Swee) been incredible,” said Coach. “He’s just showing up, and it’s been incredible to watch. I think he’s going out there with a little bit of freedom now, enjoying his last year. I’m a little upset about it, because I would love to see him play next year. He’s such a competitor. He’s one of the special ones that this program has not seen in a while, since back in ‘05, ‘07, he resembles a lot of those guys.” High praise from Genovese, however, did not result in support from his teammates in terms of runs, largely thanks to the e orts of Wolves’ starter Jacob Storch. Leaving runners on in the bottom of the fourth, the bottom of the fth resulted in the same after an Andrew Kapica (2-4, RBI) single did not lead anywhere. e law of equivalent exchange coming to fruition, those lost opportunities came back to bite the Tuskers in the top of the sixth. After a Wolves’ single and walk, a John Jay single up the middle scored one, then an errant throw to third that went into the out eld brought in another runner for a 2-1 advantage. Another miscue, a subsequent grounder to Swee could not be handled, allowing the Wolf on third to score for a 3-1 lead. While not a fan of the inning by any means, Genovese chalked up the errors to positional changes. Tuskers-Wolves comes down to final pitch Somers taking it one day at a time PHOTO: WHIT ANDERSON Stefan Swee had a great outing against the Wolves. BASEBALL SEE BASEBALL PAGE 25 Call for your FREE consultation today 293 Route 100 Suite 209 Somers, NY (914) 277-1111 www.BBOsmiles.com A SMILE THAT'S WORTH EVERY DIME Flexible, interest-free financing available Braces and Invisalign for all ages Your hometown board-certified orthodontic specialists (AND WON'T LEAVE YOU PENNILESS)
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PAGE 24 – THE SOMERS RECORD SPORTS THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 GIRLS LACROSSE Somers 15 Carmel 3 Wednesday, Apr. 19 Mia Parisi (2G, 2CTO), Sydney Ingraham (3G, A, 2DC, 2GB, 2CTO), and Maddie Lyle (2GB, CTO) led the onslaught over the Rams at home last week in a game dedicated to Morgan’s Message, a non-pro t organization amplifying stories to confront studentathlete mental health. “We had a very nice win against a well-coached Carmel team,” said Coach Debbie Daly. “We were very happy to share this special game with them. Campbell Sternberg (7 saves) is playing well and has a total of 85 saves this season. Our transition play was key in our win today, with accurate passing movement up the eld.” Somers 18, Lakeland 14 Monday, Apr. 24 Parisi (2G), Ingraham (6G, A, 4DC, 2GB, 100th varsity Point), Teagan Ryan (4G, A, DC), Molly Fink (2G, 5A, 7DC), Lauren McCartin (3G, 4DC, 1GB), and Sternberg (13 saves, 100th career save) had big, but also necessary stats on a milestone day for the Tuskers over the Hornets at home. “Todays game was very exciting,” said Daly. “It was a tight game throughout the entire rst half. Lakeland was leading for most of it. Somers then came out the second half with a re we have been waiting for. With the challenge of having seven yellow cards called against us, we played the last eight minutes down four players. At one point, we had Sternberg gets 100th save Softball at 8-1 Katie Cole PHOTOS: WHIT ANDERSON Cole makes a throw. Kaleigh Conti Emily Boyle on the mound. Lauren McCartin faces off vs. Carmel. PHOTO: CHRIS SMAJLAJ Teagan Ryan PHOTO: CHRIS SMAJLAJ VARSITY ROUNDUP SEE ROUNDUP PAGE 27 PHOTO: CHRIS SMAJLAJ Increase referrals and name recognition. Advertise in The Somers Record Bulletin Board and reach over 7,000 USPS delivered mailing addresses every week. Call 845-208-8151 today! My Community Bulletin Board Increase referrals and name recognition. Advertise in The Somers Record Bulletin Board and reach over 7,000 USPS delivered mailing addresses every week. Call 845-208-8151 today! DSL Construction The Home Team! Floors • Decks • Kitchens • Bathrooms Complete Remodeling of Your Home OFFICE: 845-276-8608 LOU: 845-494-9857 Proudly Serving Heritage Hills Community The Home Team! Floors • Decks • Kitchens • Bathrooms FREE Consultation & Design Fully Insured to Meet Your Needs Scaffold Law/Labor Law, Workman's Comp, Liability • No Job Too Small! DSL Construction Inc. Windows, Doors, and Painting Full Service Window and Door Installations Call for Free Quote and Measure We deal with all the major window, door, and paint brand manufacturers Office: 845-276-8608 • Lou: 845-494-9857 Fully Licensed to meet your needs! Scaffold Law/Labor Law, Workman's Comp, Liability • No Job Too Small! 421 Rt 6 • Mahopac, NY 10541 Tel: 845.628.9604 • www.callsullivan.com Neal L. Sullivan Business Umbrella Home Auto
THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 SPORTS THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 25 “It was di cult. We switched up our defensive alignment a bit. I do not want to make excuses for them, but at the end of the day, without having that immediate instinct, it’s di cult. ey will progress. at’s what I told them.” Jay Creighton (1-3) getting on in the bottom half of the sixth with one out, a strikeout and popout did not get the job done. But the ght still there, the Tuskers saved one last punch for the seventh. Jake Gannon (1-2) with the walk to lead it o , Tommy Tan (1-3) then singled to left to put the pressure and two runners on. Kapica back up, he lined a double to left center, bringing in Gannon to make it 3-2. en looking for the tie, Tan followed suit, but a nice throw to the JJ catcher led to a tag out. e Tuskers at two outs after an Eddie Baranowski HPD, George Creighton came up and found himself in a 3-2 count. Both sides on the edge of their feet, closer Nolan Summer found his spot right where the catcher framed it, and a third-strike whi allowed the Wolves to escape an almost-iconic comeback. Coach Genovese preaching that day-to-day mentality after the heartbreaker, the Tuskers came back on Saturday (4/22) and hit a bases-loaded walk-o in the 12th inning for a 3-2 win. en trying to carry that momentum over to Section 1 power Panas, Somers could not get the bats going in a 2-0 loss on Monday (4/24). BASEBALL FROM PAGE 22 PHOTOS: WHIT ANDERSON Jay Creighton making contact. The infi eld conversing behind the mound. SOMERS AYSO SOCCER CAMP August 21st to August 25th at Van Tassel MORNING AND FULL DAY CAMPS ARE BACK! The session is delivered by UK INTERNATIONAL SOCCER COACHES! A full day ranges from 9am-3pm, ages 6-14 years old, $195. A morning session ranges from 9am-12pm, ages 4-14 years old, $145. UK International Soccer camps are run by professional coaches from the United Kingdom and Europe. The sessions available are for players of all ages and skill levels! Players will be inspired and motivated through a creative learning environment and better understand the skills needed to take their game to the next level. Each player will receive a T-shirt and an individual evaluation. SCAN FOR MORE INFO
Top: Connor Phillips, Mason Phillips, Liam Healy, Anthony Moshides, Tommy Tan, Nate Traver, Luke Kennedy, George Creighton, Jay Creighton. Bottom: Sidney Bensabeur, Brianna Coolican, Matt Fitzsimons, Ravi Dass, Jay Wilkinson. PHOTO: PATRICIA LASHER PAGE 26 – THE SOMERS RECORD SPORTS THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR 14 senior athletes and their families gathered in the SHS gym last Friday, Apr. 21 to receive gifts and recognition for their commitments to their respective D3 schools next fall. Sidney Bensabeur (Swimming, University of Scranton), Brianna Coolican (Field Hockey, Franklin & Marshall College), George Creighton (Baseball, University of Scranton), Jay Creighton (Baseball, University of Scranton), Ravi Dass (Football, Suny Cortland), Matt Fitzsimons (Football, Wesleyan University), Liam Healy (Soccer, Suny Geneseo), Luke Kennedy (Football, Hamilton College), Anthony Moschides (Lacrosse, Hood College), Connor Phillips (Cross Country/Track & Field, Plymouth State University), Mason Phillips (Cross Country/Track & Field, Plymouth State University), Tommy Tan (Baseball, Clarkson University), Nate Traver (Lacrosse, Susquehanna University), and Jay Wilkionson (Diving, Tufts University) all wore their college gear in celebration, making their dreams closer to a reality. “Sports have been a major part of my life,” said Wilkinson. “Being a competitive athlete has taught me resilience and how hard work can make dreams come true. It also taught me to push my limits to be a better version of myself.” Athletic Director Marc Hattem highlighted all these students put in to get to this point, along with the support system that helped them get there. “Being able to play another four years at the college/university level is an opportunity only 7% of HS students get throughout the country,” he said. “It allows another four years of building relationships, staying physically active, and giving our kids something they love to do. I also think it also speaks to the wonderful athletic community we have here at Somers, where parents, coaches and the district support our students from an early age, teaching them many valuable lessons along the way.” Traver, a defender on the lacrosse team, expressed his gratitude for the event. “ e event was a really nice way for everyone to come together and celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of Somers athletes. It’s hard not to appreciate the effort and planning that went into hosting, and I’m glad I was able to share the moment with friends, family and mentors.” Humility, along with excitement, were the themes of the afternoon. “Being accepted to further my education and to be a collegiate athlete at a prestigious university like Tufts is a privilege,” Wilkinson added. “Diving is not a popular sport, but I am humbled by the support from the Somers community - from our Athletic Department, my coaches, teammates, teachers, and my family. is signing day signi es and solidi es the hard work put in by each athlete who will now move on to the next level.” e names for the twins may be reversed in the photo caption. College-bound Tuskers honored Ready for the next level ATHLETE SIGNINGS BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR e SCSD Board of Education dedicated a segment of their Tuesday, Apr. 18 meeting to honor the Tusker athletes who excelled both in their sport and in the classroom this past winter. Amongst those who earned the scholar athlete team awards, given to teams who have at least 75% of its members with a 90% or above grade average, were Boys Swimming, Skiing, Ice Hockey, Bowling, Gymnastics, Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, and Girls & Boys Indoor Track. e track teams were also honored for their league championships, along with Boys Basketball and Gymnastics. Individually, Matt Fitzsimons (Basketball, 1000-point club), Geogia Nekos (Gymnastics, States appearance), Andrew Fasone (Track, States appearance), Ryan Ball (Wrestling, States and Eastern States appearance), and Jay Wilkinson (Swimming, States appearance) were all called up and honored by Hattem for historical seasons with their respective teams. “ ank you all, and thank you to our coaches and student athletes...we appreciate all of you and what you do,” Hattem concluded. BOE highlights Tuskers’ scholarly feats PHOTO COURTESY OF VIM WILKINSON Tusker athletes shined on the fi eld and in the classroom over the winter. ATHLETE RECOGNITION
THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 SPORTS THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 27 three defenders and our goalie on defense. But they accepted the challenge, held their ground together, and never gave up. It was a great team win, and we rose above the challenges together to come out on top.” BOYS LACROSSE Somers 17, Arlington 8 Tuesday, Apr. 18 Landon Pepe (7 saves, 2GB), Miguel Iglesias (4G, 3A), Mac Sullivan (4G, A), Anthony Moschides (13/17 FO) and Luke Kennedy (2G, 1A) led the charge over visiting Arlington for a straightforward victory. Somers 18, Wappingers 4 Thursday, Apr. 20 Moschides (13/16 FO), Ryan Brush (5G, 3A), Sullivan (3G), and Mason Kelly (3G) each had big days in another dominating home stand, this time over Wappingers. Horace Greeley 8, Somers 6 (Senior Game) Saturday, Apr. 22 Luke Kennedy, Michael Keane, Anthony Moschides (8/15 FO), and Nate Traver were the veterans honored on Somers’ Senior Day, that unfortunately ended in a tough loss to Greeley. FLAG FOOTBALL Clarkstown 34, Somers 13 Tuesday, Apr. 18 Ella Ponterio (10 completions, 107 YDs), Chloe Gabriele (63 running YDs, TD, 2 TK), Julia Schmidberger (75 YDs, TD, 7 TK), Cara Persico (6 TK), Olivia Wiegand (5 TK, sack), and Beatriz Rios (5 TK) held their own in a home loss to Clarkstown. Somers 7, Byram Hills 6 Thursday, Apr. 20 A defensive grindout saw Ponterio (109 YDs, 37 running YDs, 8 completions), Persico (52 running YDs, 5 TK), Gabriele (INT, 45 YDs, TD, 2 TK), Schmidberger (30 YDs, 2 TK), and Rios (3 TK, INT at 20-YD line with 1 minute left) all came up clutch to pull off a season-defining road win to end their week. SOFTBALL Somers 21, Gorton 1 Tuesday, Apr. 18 A combined no hitter for Emily Boyle (2 IP, 4 Ks) and Julia Rossi (3 IP, 7 Ks) had the Tuskers rolling from the start over Gorton. Katie Cole (1-2, RBI), Katherine Papa (2-2, 3 RBI), and Krista Gallagher (2-4, 2 RBI) added to the damage. Somers 9, Pelham 5 Thursday, Apr. 20 Facing a tougher visiting Pelham squad, Somers got to 7-1 off a great team effort. Cole (2 singles), Papa (single, 2 RBI), Gallagher (double, RBI), Rossi (grand-slam HR, 4 RBI), and Boyle (single, 6Ks) were amongst many who made their mark. Somers 7, Panas 0 Monday, Apr. 24 Boyle (7 Ks, RBI) could not be touched on the mound as Gallagher (HR, 3 RBI) and Rossi (HR, 2 RBI) provided some bombs to get the Tuskers their first win of the week while visiting Panas. Ellie Walsh (RBI) also added to the score. TENNIS Somers 7, Lakeland 0 Wednesday, Apr. 19 Max Yates (6/1, 6/1), Landon Bleasdale (6/2, 6/2), Luke Cukaj (6/4, 6/2), and Ezra Weinstein (6/2, 6/4) swept their singles over the Hornets, and the doubles teams (Alex Wissa & Harrison Mellor, Seth Cheung & Noah Hechler, Griffen Hechler & Daniel Ostapovich) matched that effort in their wins for an undefeated day on the road. John Jay 6, Somers 1 Friday, Apr. 21 Back on the road, the Tuskers did not have as good of luck, falling to the Wolves after multiple tie-breakers did not go their way. ROUNDUP FROM PAGE 24 PHOTO: WHIT ANDERSON Victoria Morel Julia Schmidberger Hailey Cavuoto (right) PHOTOS: THOMASINE MASTRANTONI Cara Persico PHOTO: WHIT ANDERSON
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SEE LEGALS PAGE 30 THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 LEGAL NOTICES THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 29 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING, ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: The Board of Education, Somers Central School District, will hold a budget hearing on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 7:00 pm, for the presentation of the budget document. A meeting of the Board of Education will also take place on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, beginning at 7:00 pm to transact such other business as may lawfully come before such meeting. NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN THAT said annual budget vote and election, also referred to as the annual district meeting, will be held in the gymnasium of the Somers Middle School, located at 250 Route 202, Somers, New York on May 16, 2023. The vote shall be upon the following items: 1. The appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures for the school year 2023-24 for school purposes; The election of two members of the Board of Education, each for a three-year term, expiring June 30, 2026, to fill the offices last occupied by MaryRose Joseph and Lindsay Portnoy. 2. 3. The following proposition: Shall the Board of Education of the Somers Central School District be authorized A. to undertake a capital project that seeks to include: replacing one of the existing lower grass athletic fields of Somers High School (“SHS”) with new tennis courts and related improvements (e.g., walkway, stairs, sidewalks, drainage, retaining walls, etc.); 1. 2. rotating the other lower grass athletic field at SHS and adding a new grass athletic field with related improvements; improving the existing baseball field at SHS by converting the grass field to a turf field, installing a new scoreboard with related improvements and upgrades to existing facilities (e.g., dugouts, bullpens, batting cages, stairs, walkways, drainage, etc.); 3. 4. improvements and upgrades to existing turf fields at SHS (e.g., new lighting, press box, bleachers, etc.); 5. updating and/or improving the track and field facilities and equipment at SHS; 6. renovating interior portions of SHS, including replacement of certain hallway and/or classroom ceilings; improving the existing softball field at Primrose Elementary School (“Primrose ES”) by converting the grass field to a turf field, installing a new scoreboard, with related improvements and upgrades to existing facilities (e.g., dugouts, bullpens, batting cages, drainage, walkway, etc.); and 7. 8. renovating interior portions of Primrose ES, including replacement of certain hallway and/or classroom ceilings; B. to expend a sum not to exceed $7 million from the Capital Reserve Fund 2022, which was established through the School District’s Annual Meeting and Election held on May 17, 2022, to undertake the above-described capital project? If necessary, due to space constraints on the voting machines, said proposition may be presented in substantially the following abbreviated form: Shall the Board of Education of the Somers Central School District be authorized (1) to undertake a capital project that will add tennis courts at SHS, rotate existing lower grass field at SHS and add additional grass field, convert the grass baseball field at SHS to a turf field, add scoreboard and make other improvements and upgrades, improve and upgrade existing turf fields at SHS, improve and upgrade track and field facilities and equipment at SHS, convert the grass softball field at Primrose ES to a turf field and make other improvements and upgrades, renovate interior portions of SHS and Primrose ES and (2) to fund this capital project by expending a sum not to exceed $7 million from the Capital Reserve Fund 2022? AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget for the 2023-24 school year, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the School District during business hours beginning May 2, 2023, except weekends or holidays, at the School District’s Administrative Offices, 250 Route 202, Somers, NY, or at the Principal’s Office of each of the following school buildings of the Somers Central School District: Primrose Elementary School, Route 139, Lincolndale, NY; Somers Intermediate School, 240 Route 202, Somers, NY; Somers Middle School, 250 Route 202, Somers, NY; Somers High School, Route 139, Lincolndale, NY. A report of tax exemptions, showing how much of the total assessed value on the final assessment roll or rolls used in that budgetary process is exempt from taxation, shall be annexed to the budget document. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be in accordance with Section 2018 of the Education Law and shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at the School District’s administrative offices at 250 Route 202, Somers, NY, not later than close of business on April 17, 2023. The minimum requirement for signatures on nominating petitions must be thirty-one (two percent of the voters who voted in the 2022 annual election or at least twenty-five, whichever is greater; an individual must meet any other requirements to be placed on the ballot, including applicable residency and age requirements. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated. In accordance with Part 122 of the Rules and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, military voters who are qualified voters of the School District may apply for a military ballot. Applications for military ballots for the election of two members of the Board of Education, for voting on the annual school district budget, and for voting on any propositions, may be requested from the District Clerk by calling that office 914-277-2403 or by contacting the District Clerk via email at [email protected]. Upon such request for a military voter ballot application, such military voter may indicate his/her preference for receiving the application by mail, facsimile or electronic mail. Completed military ballot applications must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 21, 2023. Pursuant to provisions of Section 2018-a of the Education Law, qualified voters who meet the criteria for "permanently disabled" and are so certified by the Board of Elections of Westchester County will receive paper ballots by mail. Applications for absentee ballots may be applied for at the office of the Clerk of the District. If the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, the completed application must be received by the Clerk of the District no later than 4:00 pm, seven (7) days before the May 16th annual meeting and election. If the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter, the completed application must be received by the Clerk of the District no later than 4:00 pm, one day before the annual meeting and election. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots and military ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the School District in the office of the District Clerk between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. during the five (5) days prior to the election, except Sunday, and on May 16, 2023, the day set for the election. To be counted, absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. on the date of the election. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Education, having provided for personal registration of qualified voters who are not already registered, such qualified voters may personally present to register between the hours of 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in the district office of the Somers Central School District at 250 Route 202, Somers, New York. Qualified voters may also register to vote in annual meetings and elections held subsequent to such annual meeting and election during the foregoing annual meeting and election in the gymnasium of the Somers Middle School, Route 202, Somers, New York, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 am and 9:00 pm. A qualified voter is one who is (1) a citizen of the United States of America; (2) 18 years of age or older; (3) a resident of the School District for 30 days preceding the annual vote and election; and (4) not otherwise prohibited from voting under the provisions of Section 5-106 of the Election Law. Military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the School District. Military voters may apply to register to vote with the District Clerk, by calling that office at 914-277-2403 or by emailing the District Clerk at [email protected]. Upon such request for a military voter application, such military voter may indicate his/her preference for receiving the application for registration by mail, facsimile or electronic mail. Such registration application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 9, 2023. Any military voter shall be entitled to have his or her name placed upon such Register, provided he or she is known or proven to be to the satisfaction of the District Clerk to be then or thereafter entitled to military voter status at the annual meeting and election for which such Register is prepared. The register of all voters prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District at 250 Route 202, Somers, NY, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the School District beginning five (5) days prior to the election, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. during the five (5) days prior to the election, except Sunday, and on May 16, 2023, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such names, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for such challenge. This notice is also available in Spanish on district website and upon request. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION SOMERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY Nancy Corrado, District Clerk
DARYL MUNDIS A graduate of Manhattanville College, Daryl Mundis earned his Juris Doctor degree from Columbia University and his Ph.D. at the London School of Economics and Political Science. After law school, he was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy and served as a judge advocate before launching a two-decade career with international criminal tribunals in The Hague, home to the U.N.’s International Court of Justice. In 2013, Mundis was appointed by the U.N. secretary-general as registrar of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon where he oversaw 450 staff in three countries and managed annual budgets of more than $65 million. He also was a senior trial attorney at The Hague as a lead prosecutor at the tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. He retired in 2021. Afterward, he, his wife, Ruth, and their three youngest children moved to Somers. The three boys currently attend SIS, SMS, and SHS. Mundis has been active with Somers PTAs and has also been a substitute teacher here. PATRICK VARBERO Patrick Varbero is a 1998 Somers High School grad. He earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts at SUNY Oneonta. After college, he worked in the mortgage business. Varbero joined the Harrison Police Department in 2012. He is a sergeant and oversees a patrol squad of eight officers. He has been a member of the department’s K9 Unit for eight years. Among Varbero’s state and federal law enforcement credentials are: Certified NY State Canine Trainer and multiple Department of Homeland Security certifications in Incident Command Systems. He is also an instructor with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services and is one of the first officers in New York to be certified in implicit bias/procedural justice. Varbero is also a member of SEPTA (Special Education Parent Teacher Association). He is also a volunteer football and baseball coach. He and his wife, Torri, have three children in the Somers school district. BOE FROM PAGE 6 LEGALS FROM PAGE 29 PAGE 30 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 UPDATED Halston Media fillers 12/31/20 (new address) *NOTE: when putting these into place, please take hyphenation off as it can get very confusing for web and/or email addresses. thanks! Somers Record Promote Your Charity Send us a press release at somersrecord@halstonmedia. com, or give us a call at 914- 302-5830. Photo Submissions Photos submitted to The Somers Record need to be high-resolution. Images that are submitted at a low resolution cannot be published. Submit photos to The Somers Record by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissons can be emailed to somersrecord@halstonmedia. com or mail it to The Somers Record, 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Share Your Milestones Let your neighbors know about the special moments in your life, whether it’s a birth, engagement, wedding or anniversary. Send us a photo and announcement at somersrecord@halstonmedia. com or mail it to The Somers Record, 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. There is no charge for this announcement. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Letters and Op-Ed Policy 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 The Somers Record 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 at somersrecord@ halstonmedia.com. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830. Editorial Submissions Press releases and photos should be submitted to The Somers Record by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissons can be emailed to somersrecord@ halstonmedia.com or mail it to The Somers Record, 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Contact Us The Somers Record is located at 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. You can contact us at 914-302- 5830 or email somersrecord@ halstonmedia.com. Advertising Deadline The advertising deadline for The Somers Record is the Thursday before the next publication date. Advertisements can be submitted by you as a cameraready PDF via email at [email protected]. We also offer our clients a free ad design service. For more information, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151. Advertise With Us When you advertise with The Somers Record, you are reaching thousands of households and businesses throughout the Town of Somers, including all of its hamlets and Heritage Hills. To advertise or to place a classified, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected]. To advertise in The Somers Record, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected]. Sports Deadline The sports deadline for The Somers Record is the Sunday before the next publication date. Varsity coaches should submit results and information by e-mail to sports@ halstonmedia.com. All youth sports and recreational sports items should also be submitted to the same e-mail address by the Thursday before the next publication date. UPDATED Halston Media fillers 12/31/20 (new address) *NOTE: when putting these into place, please take hyphenation off as it can get very confusing for web and/or email addresses. thanks! Somers Record Promote Your Charity Send us a press release at somersrecord@halstonmedia. com, or give us a call at 914- 302-5830. Photo Submissions Photos submitted to The Somers Record need to be high-resolution. Images that are submitted at a low resolution cannot be published. Submit photos to The Somers Record by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissons can be emailed to somersrecord@halstonmedia. com or mail it to The Somers Record, 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Share Your Milestones Let your neighbors know about the special moments in your life, whether it’s a birth, engagement, wedding or anniversary. Send us a photo and announcement at somersrecord@halstonmedia. com or mail it to The Somers Record, 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. There is no charge for this announcement. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Letters and Op-Ed Policy 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 The Somers Record 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 at somersrecord@ halstonmedia.com. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830. Editorial Submissions Press releases and photos should be submitted to The Somers Record by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissons can be emailed to somersrecord@ halstonmedia.com or mail it to The Somers Record, 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Contact Us The Somers Record is located at 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. You can contact us at 914-302- 5830 or email somersrecord@ halstonmedia.com. Advertising Deadline The advertising deadline for The Somers Record is the Thursday before the next publication date. Advertisements can be submitted by you as a cameraready PDF via email at [email protected]. We also offer our clients a free ad design service. For more information, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151. Advertise With Us When you advertise with The Somers Record, you are reaching thousands of households and businesses throughout the Town of Somers, including all of its hamlets and Heritage Hills. To advertise or to place a classified, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected]. To advertise in The Somers Record, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected]. Sports Deadline The sports deadline for The Somers Record is the Sunday before the next publication date. Varsity coaches should submit results and information by e-mail to sports@ halstonmedia.com. All youth sports and recreational sports items should also be submitted to the same e-mail address by the Thursday before the next publication date. Somers Record News Fillers Promote Your Charity Send us a press release at somersrecord@halstonmedia. com, or give us a call at 914- 302-5830. Photo Submissions Photos submitted to The Somers Record need to be high-resolution. Images that are submitted at a low resolution cannot be published. Submit photos to The Somers Record by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissons can be emailed to somersrecord@halstonmedia. com or mail it to The Somers Record, Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. Send a selfaddressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Share Your Milestones Let your neighbors know about the special moments in your life, whether it’s a birth, engagement, wedding or anniversary. Send us a photo and announcement at somersrecord@halstonmedia. com or mail it to The Somers Record, Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. There is no charge for this announcement. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Letters and Op-Ed Policy 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 The Somers Record 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 at somersrecord@ halstonmedia.com. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830. Editorial Submissions Press releases and photos should be submitted to The Somers Record by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissons can be emailed to somersrecord@ halstonmedia.com or mail it to The Somers Record, Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Contact Us The Somers Record is located at Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. You can contact us at 914-302-5830 or email somersrecord@halstonmedia. com. Advertising Deadline The advertising deadline for The Somers Record is the Thursday before the next publication date. Advertisements can be submitted by you as a cameraready PDF via email at [email protected]. We also offer our clients a free ad design service. For more information, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151. Advertise With Us When you advertise with The Somers Record, you are reaching thousands of households and businesses throughout the Town of Somers, including all of its hamlets and Heritage Hills. To advertise or to place a classified, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected]. To advertise in The Somers Record, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email freeman@halstonmedia. com. Sports Deadline The sports deadline for The Somers Record is the Sunday before the next publication date. Varsity coaches should submit results and information by e-mail to sports@ halstonmedia.com. All youth sports and recreational sports items should also be submitted to the same e-mail address by the Thursday before the next publication date. header: Univers Bold 11pt/12leading body: Franklin Gothic Book reg10pt/11leading paragraph rule top Univers Bold 10pt/11 leading paragraph rule top Your ad could be here. Call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 to find out how. Your business card could be here. Call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 to find out how. SR legals specs: STANDING HEAD: Gill Sans (TT), bold, 18pt, M100-Y100 HEADER-Univers 57 condensed regular 12/14, all caps, underline, centered BODY-Adobe Caslon pro 10/11 Left Justified, no hyphens LLC FORMATION NOTICE Notice of Formation of Rosslyn Farm LLC. Arts. of Org. filed w/ SSNY 2/23/18. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copies of any process served against LLC to 104 Delancey Road, North Salem, NY 10560. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. LEGAL NOTICES Somers Record News Fillers Promote Your Charity Send us a press release at somersrecord@halstonmedia. com, or give us a call at 914- 302-5830. Photo Submissions Photos submitted to The Somers Record need to be high-resolution. Images that are submitted at a low resolution cannot be published. Submit photos to The Somers Record by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissons can be emailed to somersrecord@halstonmedia. com or mail it to The Somers Record, Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. Send a selfaddressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Share Your Milestones Let your neighbors know about the special moments in your life, whether it’s a birth, engagement, wedding or anniversary. Send us a photo and announcement at somersrecord@halstonmedia. com or mail it to The Somers Record, Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. There is no charge for this announcement. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Letters and Op-Ed Policy 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 The Somers Record 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 at somersrecord@ halstonmedia.com. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830. Editorial Submissions Press releases and photos should be submitted to The Somers Record by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissons can be emailed to somersrecord@ halstonmedia.com or mail it to The Somers Record, Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Contact Us The Somers Record is located at Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. You can contact us at 914-302-5830 or email somersrecord@halstonmedia. com. Advertising Deadline The advertising deadline for The Somers Record is the Thursday before the next publication date. Advertisements can be submitted by you as a cameraready PDF via email at [email protected]. We also offer our clients a free ad design service. For more information, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151. Advertise With Us When you advertise with The Somers Record, you are reaching thousands of households and businesses throughout the Town of Somers, including all of its hamlets and Heritage Hills. To advertise or to place a classified, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected]. To advertise in The Somers Record, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email freeman@halstonmedia. com. Sports Deadline The sports deadline for The Somers Record is the Sunday before the next publication date. Varsity coaches should submit results and information by e-mail to sports@ halstonmedia.com. All youth sports and recreational sports items should also be submitted to the same e-mail address by the Thursday before the next publication date. header: Univers Bold 11pt/12leading body: Franklin Gothic Book reg10pt/11leading paragraph rule top Univers Bold 10pt/11 leading paragraph rule top Your ad could be here. Call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 to find out how. Your business card could be here. Call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 to find out how. SR legals specs: STANDING HEAD: Gill Sans (TT), bold, 18pt, M100-Y100 HEADER-Univers 57 condensed regular 12/14, all caps, underline, centered BODY-Adobe Caslon pro 10/11 Left Justified, no hyphens LLC FORMATION NOTICE Notice of Formation of Rosslyn Farm LLC. Arts. of Org. filed w/ SSNY 2/23/18. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copies of any process served against LLC to 104 Delancey Road, North Salem, NY 10560. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. LEGAL NOTICES Somers Record News Fillers Promote Your Charity Send us a press release at somersrecord@halstonmedia. com, or give us a call at 914- 302-5830. Photo Submissions Photos submitted to The Somers Record need to be high-resolution. Images that are submitted at a low resolution cannot be published. Submit photos to The Somers Record by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissons can be emailed to somersrecord@halstonmedia. com or mail it to The Somers Record, Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. Send a selfaddressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Share Your Milestones Let your neighbors know about the special moments in your life, whether it’s a birth, engagement, wedding or anniversary. Send us a photo and announcement at somersrecord@halstonmedia. com or mail it to The Somers Record, Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. There is no charge for this announcement. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Letters and Op-Ed Policy 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 The Somers Record 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 at somersrecord@ halstonmedia.com. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830. Editorial Submissions Press releases and photos should be submitted to The Somers Record by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissons can be emailed to somersrecord@ halstonmedia.com or mail it to The Somers Record, Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Contact Us The Somers Record is located at Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. You can contact us at 914-302-5830 or email somersrecord@halstonmedia. com. Advertising Deadline The advertising deadline for The Somers Record is the Thursday before the next publication date. Advertisements can be submitted by you as a cameraready PDF via email at [email protected]. We also offer our clients a free ad design service. For more information, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151. Advertise With Us When you advertise with The Somers Record, you are reaching thousands of households and businesses throughout the Town of Somers, including all of its hamlets and Heritage Hills. To advertise or to place a classified, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected]. To advertise in The Somers Record, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email freeman@halstonmedia. com. Sports Deadline The sports deadline for The Somers Record is the Sunday before the next publication date. Varsity coaches should submit results and information by e-mail to sports@ halstonmedia.com. All youth sports and recreational sports items should also be submitted to the same e-mail address by the Thursday before the next publication date. header: Univers Bold 11pt/12leading body: Franklin Gothic Book reg10pt/11leading paragraph rule top Univers Bold 10pt/11 leading paragraph rule top Your ad could be here. Call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 to find out how. Your business card could be here. Call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 to find out how. SR legals specs: STANDING HEAD: Gill Sans (TT), bold, 18pt, M100-Y100 HEADER-Univers 57 condensed regular 12/14, all caps, underline, centered BODY-Adobe Caslon pro 10/11 Left Justified, no hyphens LLC FORMATION NOTICE Notice of Formation of Rosslyn Farm LLC. Arts. of Org. filed w/ SSNY 2/23/18. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copies of any process served against LLC to 104 Delancey Road, North Salem, NY 10560. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. LEGAL NOTICES Somers Record News Fillers Promote Your Charity Send us a press release at somersrecord@halstonmedia. com, or give us a call at 914- 302-5830. Photo Submissions Photos submitted to The Somers Record need to be high-resolution. Images that are submitted at a low resolution cannot be published. Submit photos to The Somers Record by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissons can be emailed to somersrecord@halstonmedia. com or mail it to The Somers Record, Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. Send a selfaddressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Share Your Milestones Let your neighbors know about the special moments in your life, whether it’s a birth, engagement, wedding or anniversary. Send us a photo and announcement at somersrecord@halstonmedia. com or mail it to The Somers Record, Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. There is no charge for this announcement. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Letters and Op-Ed Policy 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 The Somers Record 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 at somersrecord@ halstonmedia.com. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830. Editorial Submissions Press releases and photos should be submitted to The Somers Record by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissons can be emailed to somersrecord@ halstonmedia.com or mail it to The Somers Record, Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Contact Us The Somers Record is located at Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. You can contact us at 914-302-5830 or email somersrecord@halstonmedia. com. Advertising Deadline The advertising deadline for The Somers Record is the Thursday before the next publication date. Advertisements can be submitted by you as a cameraready PDF via email at [email protected]. We also offer our clients a free ad design service. For more information, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151. Advertise With Us When you advertise with The Somers Record, you are reaching thousands of households and businesses throughout the Town of Somers, including all of its hamlets and Heritage Hills. To advertise or to place a classified, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected]. To advertise in The Somers Record, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email freeman@halstonmedia. com. Sports Deadline The sports deadline for The Somers Record is the Sunday before the next publication date. Varsity coaches should submit results and information by e-mail to sports@ halstonmedia.com. All youth sports and recreational sports items should also be submitted to the same e-mail address by the Thursday before the next publication date. header: Univers Bold 11pt/12leading body: Franklin Gothic Book reg10pt/11leading paragraph rule top Univers Bold 10pt/11 leading paragraph rule top Your ad could be here. Call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 to find out how. Your business card could be here. Call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 to find out how. SR legals specs: STANDING HEAD: Gill Sans (TT), bold, 18pt, M100-Y100 HEADER-Univers 57 condensed regular 12/14, all caps, underline, centered BODY-Adobe Caslon pro 10/11 Left Justified, no hyphens LLC FORMATION NOTICE Notice of Formation of Rosslyn Farm LLC. Arts. of Org. filed w/ SSNY 2/23/18. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copies of any process served against LLC to 104 Delancey Road, North Salem, NY 10560. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. LEGAL NOTICES Somers Record News Fillers Promote Your Charity Send us a press release at somersrecord@halstonmedia. com, or give us a call at 914- 302-5830. Photo Submissions Photos submitted to The Somers Record need to be high-resolution. Images that are submitted at a low resolution cannot be published. Submit photos to The Somers Record by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissons can be emailed to somersrecord@halstonmedia. com or mail it to The Somers Record, Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. Send a selfaddressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Share Your Milestones Let your neighbors know about the special moments in your life, whether it’s a birth, engagement, wedding or anniversary. Send us a photo and announcement at somersrecord@halstonmedia. com or mail it to The Somers Record, Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. There is no charge for this announcement. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Letters and Op-Ed Policy 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 The Somers Record 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 at somersrecord@ halstonmedia.com. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830. Editorial Submissions Press releases and photos should be submitted to The Somers Record by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissons can be emailed to somersrecord@ halstonmedia.com or mail it to The Somers Record, Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Contact Us The Somers Record is located at Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. You can contact us at 914-302-5830 or email somersrecord@halstonmedia. com. Advertising Deadline The advertising deadline for The Somers Record is the Thursday before the next publication date. Advertisements can be submitted by you as a cameraready PDF via email at [email protected]. We also offer our clients a free ad design service. For more information, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151. Advertise With Us When you advertise with The Somers Record, you are reaching thousands of households and businesses throughout the Town of Somers, including all of its hamlets and Heritage Hills. To advertise or to place a classified, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected]. To advertise in The Somers Record, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email freeman@halstonmedia. com. Sports Deadline The sports deadline for The Somers Record is the Sunday before the next publication date. Varsity coaches should submit results and information by e-mail to sports@ halstonmedia.com. All youth sports and recreational sports items should also be submitted to the same e-mail address by the Thursday before the next publication date. header: Univers Bold 11pt/12leading body: Franklin Gothic Book reg10pt/11leading paragraph rule top Univers Bold 10pt/11 leading paragraph rule top Your ad could be here. Call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 to find out how. Your business card could be here. Call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 to find out how. SR legals specs: STANDING HEAD: Gill Sans (TT), bold, 18pt, M100-Y100 HEADER-Univers 57 condensed regular 12/14, all caps, underline, centered BODY-Adobe Caslon pro 10/11 Left Justified, no hyphens LLC FORMATION NOTICE Notice of Formation of Rosslyn Farm LLC. Arts. of Org. filed w/ SSNY 2/23/18. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copies of any process served against LLC to 104 Delancey Road, North Salem, NY 10560. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Formation of Hucklequeen PMD. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023- 03-27. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Jami Schultz: 18 Parkway Dri Cortlandt Manor NY 10567. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of SSND Reality LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023- 03-23. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Neha Desai-Jimenez: 65 Route 116 Purdys NY 10578. Purpose: Any lawful purpose PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Somers will conduct a public hearing on May 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town House, 335 Route 202, Somers, New York on a proposed Local Law to amend Chapter 158 entitled Vehicles & Traffic of the Town of Somers as follows: Be It Enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Somers as follows: 1. Article V entitled Stop and Yield Intersections Section 158-19 Stop Intersections Designated is hereby amended to add the following: SSS. Pursuant to Section 1660 Subdivision 1 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, Stop Signs shall be installed at the following locations: 1. A three way stop sign shall be installed at the intersection of Lakeview Drive and Cypress Lane. 2. A stop sign shall be installed at the Northwest Corner of Bridge Lane at its curve with the westerly Bridge Lane dead end. All persons having an interest in the proposed local law are invited to attend the public hearing and will be afforded an opportunity to be heard. A copy of the proposed local law will be available upon request. By Order of the Town Board of the Town of Somers Patricia Kalba Town Clerk Dated: April 27, 2023 NOTICE OF ADOPTION On April 13, 2023 at a meeting of the Town of Somers Town Board, after a duly called public hearing, the Board adopted a Local Law to amend Chapter 170-3 of the Code of the Town of Somers titled §170-3 Definitions to add Transient Basis in the Code of the Town of Somers. A copy of the Local Law will be made available by contacting the Office of the Town Clerk during regular business hours. By Order of the Town Board of the Town of Somers Patricia Kalba Town Clerk Dated: April 14, 2023 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING, ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: The Board of Education, Somers Central School District, will hold a budget hearing on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 7:00 pm, for the presentation of the budget document. A meeting of the Board of Education will also take place on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, beginning at 7:00 pm to transact such other business as may lawfully come before such meeting. NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN THAT said annual budget vote and election, also referred to as the annual district meeting, will be held in the gymnasium of the Somers Middle School, located at 250 Route 202, Somers, New York on May 16, 2023. The vote shall be upon the following items: 1. The appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures for the school year 2023-24 for school purposes; The election of two members of the Board of Education, each for a three-year term, expiring June 30, 2026, to fill the offices last occupied by MaryRose Joseph and Lindsay Portnoy. 2. 3. The following proposition: Shall the Board of Education of the Somers Central School District be authorized A. to undertake a capital project that seeks to include: replacing one of the existing lower grass athletic fields of Somers High School (“SHS”) with new tennis courts and related improvements (e.g., walkway, stairs, sidewalks, drainage, retaining walls, etc.); 1. 2. rotating the other lower grass athletic field at SHS and adding a new grass athletic field with related improvements; improving the existing baseball field at SHS by converting the grass field to a turf field, installing a new scoreboard with related improvements and upgrades to existing facilities (e.g., dugouts, bullpens, batting cages, stairs, walkways, drainage, etc.); 3. 4. improvements and upgrades to existing turf fields at SHS (e.g., new lighting, press box, bleachers, etc.); 5. updating and/or improving the track and field facilities and equipment at SHS; 6. renovating interior portions of SHS, including replacement of certain hallway and/or classroom ceilings; improving the existing softball field at Primrose Elementary School (“Primrose ES”) by converting the grass field to a turf field, installing a new scoreboard, with related improvements and upgrades to existing facilities (e.g., dugouts, bullpens, batting cages, drainage, walkway, etc.); and 7. 8. renovating interior portions of Primrose ES, including replacement of certain hallway and/or classroom ceilings; B. to expend a sum not to exceed $7 million from the Capital Reserve Fund 2022, which was established through the School District’s Annual Meeting and Election held on May 17, 2022, to undertake the above-described capital project? If necessary, due to space constraints on the voting machines, said proposition may be presented in substantially the following abbreviated form: Shall the Board of Education of the Somers Central School District be authorized (1) to undertake a capital project that will add tennis courts at SHS, rotate existing lower grass field at SHS and add additional grass field, convert the grass baseball field at SHS to a turf field, add scoreboard and make other improvements and upgrades, improve and upgrade existing turf fields at SHS, improve and upgrade track and field facilities and equipment at SHS, convert the grass softball field at Primrose ES to a turf field and make other improvements and upgrades, renovate interior portions of SHS and Primrose ES and (2) to fund this capital project by expending a sum not to exceed $7 million from the Capital Reserve Fund 2022? AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget for the 2023-24 school year, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the School District during business hours beginning May 2, 2023, except weekends or holidays, at the School District’s Administrative Offices, 250 Route 202, Somers, NY, or at the Principal’s Office of each of the following school buildings of the Somers Central School District: Primrose Elementary School, Route 139, Lincolndale, NY; Somers Intermediate School, 240 Route 202, Somers, NY; Somers Middle School, 250 Route 202, Somers, NY; Somers High School, Route 139, Lincolndale, NY. A report of tax exemptions, showing how much of the total assessed value on the final assessment roll or rolls used in that budgetary process is exempt from taxation, shall be annexed to the budget document. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be in accordance with Section 2018 of the Education Law and shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at the School District’s administrative offices at 250 Route 202, Somers, NY, not later than close of business on April 17, 2023. The minimum requirement for signatures on nominating petitions must be thirty-one (two percent of the voters who voted in the 2022 annual election or at least twenty-five, whichever is greater; an individual must meet any other requirements to be placed on the ballot, including applicable residency and age requirements. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated. In accordance with Part 122 of the Rules and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, military voters who are qualified voters of the School District may apply for a military ballot. Applications for military ballots for the election of two members of the Board of Education, for voting on the annual school district budget, and for voting on any propositions, may be requested from the District Clerk by calling that office 914-277-2403 or by contacting the District Clerk via email at [email protected]. Upon such request for a military voter ballot application, such military voter may indicate his/her preference for receiving the application by mail, facsimile or electronic mail. Completed military ballot applications must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 21, 2023. Pursuant to provisions of Section 2018-a of the Education Law, qualified voters who meet the criteria for "permanently disabled" and are so certified by the Board of Elections of Westchester County will receive paper ballots by mail. Applications for absentee ballots may be applied for at the office of the Clerk of the District. If the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, the completed application must be received by the Clerk of the District no later than 4:00 pm, seven (7) days before the May 16th annual meeting and election. If the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter, the completed application must be received by the Clerk of the District no later than 4:00 pm, one day before the annual meeting and election. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots and military ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the School District in the office of the District Clerk between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. during the five (5) days prior to the election, except Sunday, and on May 16, 2023, the day set for the election. To be counted, absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. on the date of the election. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Education, having provided for personal registration of qualified voters who are not already registered, such qualified voters may personally present to register between the hours of 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in the district office of the Somers Central School District at 250 Route 202, Somers, New York. Qualified voters may also register to vote in annual meetings and elections held subsequent to such annual meeting and election during the foregoing annual meeting and election in the gymnasium of the Somers Middle School, Route 202, Somers, New York, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 am and 9:00 pm. A qualified voter is one who is (1) a citizen of the United States of America; (2) 18 years of age or older; (3) a resident of the School District for 30 days preceding the annual vote and election; and (4) not otherwise prohibited from voting under the provisions of Section 5-106 of the Election Law. Military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the School District. Military voters may apply to register to vote with the District Clerk, by calling that office at 914-277-2403 or by emailing the District Clerk at [email protected]. Upon such request for a military voter application, such military voter may indicate his/her preference for receiving the application for registration by mail, facsimile or electronic mail. Such registration application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 9, 2023. Any military voter shall be entitled to have his or her name placed upon such Register, provided he or she is known or proven to be to the satisfaction of the District Clerk to be then or thereafter entitled to military voter status at the annual meeting and election for which such Register is prepared. The register of all voters prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District at 250 Route 202, Somers, NY, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the School District beginning five (5) days prior to the election, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. during the five (5) days prior to the election, except Sunday, and on May 16, 2023, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such names, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for such challenge. This notice is also available in Spanish on district website and upon request. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION SOMERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY Nancy Corrado, District Clerk
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Close to world renown horse farms for competing and training. Come check out this one-of-a-kind property. The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Not intended as a solicitation if your property is already listed by another broker. Affiliated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2023 Coldwell Banker® Realty. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Advisors LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Price upon request 577 GRANT RD, NORTH SALEM, NY 10560 MARCIE NOLLETTI REALTOR® M: 914.424.5545 [email protected] MarcieNolletti.com 338 Route 202 Somers, NY 10589 2020 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logo are the registered service marks owned by the Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Price upon request. Welcome to this private park like sanctuary set on over 10 acres of fully fenced property with direct access to the NS bridle trails. Winner of the Pinnacle award for best restoration/renovation the home is masterfully designed. 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Everything completed with new landscaping and new seed for all the paddocks. PERFECTLY DESIGNED SANCTUARY Welcome to this private park like sanctuary set on over 10 acres of fully fenced property with direct access to the NS bridle trails. Winner of the Pinnacle award for best restoration/renovation the home is masterfully designed. Enjoy an open concept living space, including a chef's kitchen with custom cabinetry, island, appliances and granite counters. Beautiful hardwood flooring throughout the home including two bedrooms on the main floor. Spectacular views out every window. Private main suite on the second floor with a Juliet balcony overlooking a serene babbling brook. New automatic entry gate, fencing, 36'x48' 1 1/2 story barn and run in barn. Everything completed with new landscaping and new seed for all the paddocks. The home features Geothermal for maximum efficiency with an automatic generator for the home. Everything thought of to move you and your fourlegged friends in. Close to world renown horse farms for competing and training. Come check out this one-of-a-kind property. The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Not intended as a solicitation if your property is already listed by another broker. Affiliated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2023 Coldwell Banker® Realty. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Advisors LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Price upon request 577 GRANT RD, NORTH SALEM, NY 10560 MARCIE NOLLETTI REALTOR® M: 914.424.5545 [email protected] MarcieNolletti.com 338 Route 202 Somers, NY 10589