VOL. 6 NO. 33 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 CLASSIFIEDS 23 LEISURE 18 OPINION 8 TOWN CROSSING 2 SPORTS 16 Bedford Town Board pg 3 ELECTION GUIDE Visit News.HalsonMedia.com for the latest news. PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID WEST CALDWELL, NJ PERMIT #992 BY TOM WALOGORSKY EDITOR On Nov. 7, residents will head to the polls to cast their votes in a pair of key races and help determine the future of our community. The election will see incumbent Lewisboro Town Supervisor Tony Gonçalves (Democrat/Working Families) challenged by Mary Ann Loustaunau (Republican/ Conservative). The race for two seats on the Town Board will see incumbents Dan Welsh ((Democrat/Working Families) and Rich Sklarin (Democrat) seeking re-election, vying against Alison Biddle (Republican/Conservative) and Stephen Lennox (Republican/Conservative). Also seeking re-election unopposed will be Town Clerk Janet Donohue, Town Justice Susan Simon, and Highway Supervisor John Winter. In addition, voters will be asked to decide on a proposition which would authorize the issuance of $2.1 million in bonds to go towards the costs of bicycle and safety infrastructure improvements. If passed, the funds would be allocated towards improvement projects in Cross River, Goldens Bridge, and Vista. The Katonah-Lewisboro Times offered each candidate the opportunity to address voters and explain in their own words their qualifications, what they see as the most pressing issues within the community, and their priorities if elected. Town Supervisor TONY GONÇALVES Please outline your career, leadership, and educational accomplishments. I have worked for various companies in the private sector, including call center technology, data aggregators and data compilers all who served various verticals including financial, marketing, automotive, and information services. My roles ranged from systems support, to managing professional services, project management and then sales and business development including strategic partnerships development. My private sector work included domestic and international engagements. After graduating from Hofstra University with a Bachelor of Engineering degree, my first position was at a Yonkers-based technology startup where I was a Technical Support Engineer. I grew with the company eventually managing their procurement department and also managing Lewisboro Election Guide 2023 Tony Gonçalves Dan Welsh Stephen Lennox Mary Ann Loustaunau Alison Biddle Rich Sklarin SEE LEWISBORO PAGE 4 HOPEMAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker cell: 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536 Sign up on my website and I’ll send you my cool and helpful stain stick (and other great information). Because I always want to leave an impression, but not a stain!! Check Out My New Website: hopemazzola.com Scan Here Direct to HopeMazzola.com
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 3 BY TOM WALOGORSKY EDITOR On Nov. 7, Bedford voters will be tasked with filling two spots on the Town Board. Vying for seats will be incumbents Bobbi M. Bittker (Democrat) and Tom Catoliato (Democrat) who will be challenged by Don Scott (Republican) and Mike Palladino (Republican). Bedford Supervisor Ellen Calves will be running unopposed for re-election. The Katonah-Lewisboro Times offered the candidates the opportunity to explain in their own words their career accomplishments and qualifications, their views on the most important issues within the community, and what they hope to accomplish if elected. Bobbi M. Bittker Please outline your career, leadership and educational accomplishments. Education Brandeis University, BA Sociology Quinnipiac University School of Law, JD; Gratz College, MA Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Candidate Spring 2024 Career/Leadership Accomplishments Former Bedford Community Theatre Board Member/Co-Producer; Girl Scout Cadette Troop Leader Fox Lane Middle School Association Vice President Bet Torah Synagogue: Sisterhood President, Youth Commission Chair, Nursery School Board Chair, Executive Board Member Synagogue Board Member Mazzoni Center, Philadelphia, Board Member & Health Advisory Committee Member KBHVAC, EMT Current American Bar Association Task Force to Combat Antisemitism, founding member ABA Civil Rights and Social Justice Council Member ABA Human Rights Magazine Editorial Board Girl Scout Silver Award Mentor ADL Westchester Westchester County Bar Association Bedford Hills Womans Club TEDx Speaker, April 2023, “You Have the Power to Prevent Genocide” What are the most important issues facing the Bedford community, and why are you the most qualified to address them? The most important issues facing Bedford right now are affordability, continuing to build a vibrant economy, environmental preservation and storm preparedness, all while being strong fiscal managers. It’s a tall order, but I am most qualified to address these issues because I have honed experience in budgeting, financial management, creative problem solving, and community-building throughout my years dedicated to non-profit work, volunteerism, and public service. Building a vibrant economy requires a partnership between businesses and local organizations, solid infrastructure, and facilities that attract visitors to Town. We are connecting with businesses throughout town to meet their needs, and consistently attracting new businesses to Bedford. We have been supporting these efforts by improving cell service, upgrading sidewalks and sewers, and will soon break ground on the brand new inclusive playground. I was also instrumental in securing a Downtown Improvement Grant which will provide major economic revitalization support for the Bedford Hills hamlet. I work closely with the Town Comptroller to develop costsaving policies, and review town expenses bi-weekly to evaluate spending in every department and ensure that we are cautious with your tax dollars so we deliver the best services. With my Town Board colleagues, I adopted tax exemptions for seniors, veterans and first responders. As a former EMT, I understand public safety and am working closely with our Town Supervisor, Department of Public Works and the Bedford Police Department to fine tune our Emergency Operation Center and improve public communications. If elected, what will be your priorities? If re-elected, my top priorities will be to maintain the strong financial management which underscores our ability to continue providing high quality services and facilities for our residents; proactively investing in infrastructure like wireless facilities, roads and sewers which bolster our public safety and economic vitality; pursue more initiatives like our Buxton Gorge acquisition, that protect open space in Bedford; and adopt more policies and programs to help residents with affordability like the aforementioned tax exemptions and our partnership with Habitat for Humanity providing grants to moderate income residents to develop Alternate Dwelling Units. Thomas Catoliato Please list your career, leadership, and educational accomplishments. Career Partner – Fresh Meadow Chiller Associates, LLC, mechanical contracting and engineering firm. Primarily focused on design-build and mechanical prime projects. NY State Licensed Professional Engineer. U.S. Green Building Council LEED® Accredited Professional. Leadership Member of the Manhattan College Engineer’s Consulting Committee 2014-2018 NY Mechanical Contractor’s Association Youth Leadership Committee 2026 - current Town of Bedford Planning Board 2016-2022 Town of Bedford Mini-Master Plan Committee 2018-2020 Town of Bedford Town Board 2022-2023. Education B.S. Mechanical Engineering – Manhattan College M.B.A. Executive Management – St. John’s University Member – Pi Tau Sigma Mechanical Engineer’s Honor’s Society. What are the most important issues facing the Bedford community, and why are you the most qualified to address them? The most important issue facing our community is our Town’s budget/taxes. With the cost of not only personnel but goods purchased rising, we really have to look at how we are spending taxpayer money. Coupled with inflation that is still not at a rate we are accustomed to; it has added another layer of challenge to a Town Board’s task. I feel as though I am the most qualified to address these issues because this is exactly what I do in work life every day. Whether it is combing through local union CBA’s and sitting in their negotiation sessions, or it is looking at commodity pricing daily/weekly/ monthly, my job is to bring projects in under budget. It is to look for the most efficient way to execute a contract and deliver the best product, goods and services to the end user. If elected, what will be your top priorities over the next year? My top priorities if elected will be to continue to minimize tax increase while driving economic Bedford Election Guide 2023 Bobbi M. Bittker Thomas Catoliato Mike Palladino Don Scott SEE BEDFORD PAGE 20 HOME, AUTO, BUSINESS, LIFE & HEALTH 914-232-7750 www.forbesinsurance.com
PAGE 4 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 customer service. I moved on to a German-based company and was their fifth employee in their US office. The office grew and I grew with the company. I managed Customer Services & Support for the Americas and then became Director of Professional Services. Through various mergers and acquisitions, the company evolved and my focus during that time was spearheading business development and strategic partnerships for Neustar which became a Transunion company, and I also held similar roles with NetWise Data and SOLEO Communications. What are the most important issues facing the Lewisboro community, and why are you the most qualified to address them? Water quality is a major concern with the water districts owned by the town. Grant awards and my work with various County and State agencies are helping to move the Oakridge Water District project forward. The other component tied to protecting drinking water is having proper wastewater management. I am currently engaged in what will ultimately be two major wastewater projects whose goal is to protect our lakes from the effluent of failing septic systems. If nothing is done, the aquifers from where we source our well water will also be impacted. I have been involved with water quality projects when I was a councilman. I served on the Town Board for four years before being elected Supervisor in 2017. During my tenure I have acquired significant knowledge with grants, the engineering, and the overall management of these types of projects. I have also established important relationships with the various agencies involved at the county, state and federal levels. This experience, together with my energy and drive to succeed and not fail the residents, is what makes me the most qualified person to continue working on these projects. If re-elected, what will be your top priorities over the next year? We have two potential wastewater projects as I mentioned above, which are in the early stages and have resulted from the lake studies paid for by the NYC DEP in 2021. During my term as Supervisor, and with the help of the East of Hudson Watershed Corporation (I am on their Executive Committee), we have a DEC funded feasibility study which determined the types of wastewater system we should be pursuing. My focus next year is to continue this work, we have applied for grants to pay for this work and if we are successful in securing these grants, we can then take the next steps needed to move these projects forward. My other priority is with regards to improved cellular communications, broadband services and other critical infrastructure. In 2019 when I was on the Town Board, our newest cell tower was erected in Cross River providing critical coverage to the Cross River hamlet and the John Jay campus, prior to this tower, there was zero coverage. This was a major concern for me, and we fixed that. Today we know we still have gaps in coverage. Before making a decision as to the location of the next cell tower, we decided to wait for completion of the Northern Westchester Wireless Master Plan which was paid for by the county. That study has been completed and we have third party independent data which we will use to identify how to move forward. Cellular communication is very important and is needed no matter where you are in Lewisboro. Our emergency services depend on good communications technology, cellular service included. As an example, our police vehicles’ computer systems rely on cellular technology, and we need to make sure those systems are always connected. Cellular technology is important for the safety and well-being of our residents. We are also making progress with broadband, the legacy infrastructure provided by Altice/Optimum is being upgraded to their “Fiber to the Home” (FTTH) technology. We expect this to be completed in 2024. Our electric service is also a critical utility, and I am continuing my work with NYSEG to make sure that circuits serving Lewisboro are reliable, there is work planned for 2024 in hardening these circuits and further vegetation management to prevent outages. My other priority is to make sure that NYS DOT deliver on their promise to pave an almost 7-mile stretch of Route 35. I am hoping to get some pedestrian safety improvements for Cross River as part of this project. I can say that 2024 will be another busy year and I am up to the challenges the year will bring. MARY ANN LOUSTAUNAU Please outline your career, leadership, and educational accomplishments. I was born and raised in Port Chester, graduated from Endicott College, and moved to Lewisboro three decades ago. My career in corporate sales took me to the position of Vice President of Sales, Legal & Regulatory for the U.S. division of a major international firm. I was responsible for a budget that was 15 times the size of our town budget, and oversaw a workforce that was 15 times as large as the town’s personnel. What are the most important issues facing the Lewisboro community, and why are you the most qualified to address them? A) Public Safety. Recent burglaries and car break-ins have shaken many in our community. Lewisboro Police, as I have uncovered, operate with limited hours, and there are no town police on duty between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. What’s worse is that our local police have no working department radios! It is mind boggling that our dedicated law enforcement personnel must use their personal cell phones for communication. And with all the known dead zones in Lewisboro, that is scary. B) Quality of Life. Roads are crumbling, and the town board’s response is to build new things, rather than fix and maintain our current infrastructure. This is shortsighted. I look forward to the LEWISBORO FROM PAGE 1 SEE LEWISBORO PAGE 5 V O TE F O R DON SC O TT FO R B E DFO R D T O W N C OUN CIL Local Roots, Committed to Bedford Don first moved to Bedford Village in 4th grade and his love for our community has only grown since. After graduating from Vanderbilt, Don returned to Katonah to raise his family and build a business. Proven Track Record on the Town Board Fiscal Responsibility: Held the line on taxes while maintaining a AAA bond rating. Infrastructure Investment: Increased investments in roads and town assets. Critical Road Paving: Fought to get I-684 paved, addressing safety and noise. Protecting Our Youth: Stopped the sale of vaping products in our hamlets. Supporting Community Groups: Reduced the fees paid for town services. V OTE FO R MIKE PALLADIN O FO R B EDFO R D T O WN C OUNCIL A True Bedford Love Story Mike moved to Bedford in 2016 but has ties dating back over two decades including being a Camp Counselor at the Bedford Hills Day Camp where he entertained campers at the very same Community House that is now right outside his living room window. His first job out of college – a sports marketing firm on Adams Street – was where he met his now wife, Nell. Service Before Self Motivated by his profound engagement in the community, Mike seeks a Town Board seat to provide Bedford residents with enhanced representation and commitment. WE CAN DO BETTER MIKE PALLADINO & DON SCOTT FOR BEDFO R D T O W N BO A R D Don & Mike celebrating Flag Day 2023 at the Bedford Hills Community House. [email protected] 914-263-9681 www.MikeForBedford.com [email protected] 914-262-7697 www.DonForBedford.com “I come with a neighborly spirit, not a politician’s agenda.” -Mike Palladino Paid for by Bedford United 2023
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 5 details contained in the town’s upcoming Master Plan. It should offer long-term solutions to how to pay for those solutions. C) Capital Planning. Lewisboro’s approach to long-term planning is to apply for various grants. What we need is a realistic appraisal of our town’s needs and resources over time, and a commitment to deal with these issues now. As I mentioned, I worked in an enterprise that was many times the size of Lewisboro’s workforce and annual budget. My leadership experience there has given me the skillset to move Lewisboro and its finances into the modern era. If elected, what will be your top priorities over the next year? My focus will be on enhancing safety and security, increasing the quality of life, and emphasizing fiscal responsibility and financial planning for our town. That means 24/7 police coverage, with working radios, infrastructure repair and maintenance, and a long-term financial plan for our town. I would also focus on improving water quality. Town Board ALISON BIDDLE Please outline your career, leadership, and educational accomplishments. I was born in Yonkers and raised in Mount Kisco, the daughter of a nurse and a retired police officer. I attended Boston University and SUNY Albany, where I graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics. I worked in financial software on Wall Street, and now serve as Global Senior Enterprise Account Manager for Fusion Risk Management. What are the most important issues facing the Lewisboro community, and why are you the most qualified to address them? Public safety and security is often on people’s minds, especially with the revelations that Lewisboro has no overnight town police on duty, and the recent break-ins. Also troubling is the news that Lewisboro Police have no working department radios, and have to use their cellphones to communicate with each other, nearby police departments, and emergency services. Add all the cellular dead zones in and around our town, and you have a prescription for disaster. Other issues are the poor condition of our roads, the lack of a dedicated town senior citizen center, and the patchwork approach to funding through the application for various short term grants. We need longterm, strategic fiscal planning. My background creating solutions for businesses whose budgets and number of employees make our town budget and employee base seem like a rounding error, gives me a unique leadership skillset and perspective. If elected, what will be your top priorities over the next year? My focus will be on adapting our police force to a 24/7 world, and obtaining reliable, working radios for the men and women of our town police. I also want to focus on repairing and maintaining the roads and infrastructure we currently have, rather than going millions of dollars into debt for new projects. The upcoming town Master Plan should set the tone for future infrastructure projects, provided there are funds to expand them. And I want to create a framework for longterm fiscal planning that does not rely on applying for grants on a regular basis. We need financial stability, not the grant equivalent of scratching lottery cards whenever we have bills to pay. STEPHEN LENNOX Please outline your career, leadership, and educational accomplishments. I am a lifelong resident of Westchester and reside in Lewisboro with my wife and our two young daughters. After receiving a degree in business administration from Mount Ida College, I worked for our family-owned business, which provided transportation for several school districts as well as paratransit throughout Westchester County, employing nearly 500 people. For the last several years, I have worked in local government. My private sector and municipal experience are the right combination to bring an inclusive vision to town government. What are the most important issues facing the Lewisboro community, and why are you the most qualified to address them? Managing budgets, ensuring sustainability, and getting the best value for every tax dollar. My experience has taught me to focus on outcomes and impact rather than outputs. As a program manager, I always meet deadlines and come in under budget. I will empower our dedicated town employees so we can retain the best people, make them more productive, and benefit from their input on programs and services. We’ll conduct a thorough needs assessment, ensuring we’re going after funds aligned with our most pressing requirements while challenging systemic inequities. It’s not just about obtaining money but ensuring it’s used where it can make the most difference. What Lewisboro needs now is not just time spent in office but the right kind of experience: proven leadership, fresh perspective, and actionable plans. That’s exactly what I offer. If elected, what will be your top priorities over the next year? As councilman, I’ll ensure all legislation is posted a week in advance, with explanatory notes, fiscal impact, and equity impact statements. I will lead by example on day one, setting the highest ethical standards. Decisions must once again be made without any influence from personal interests. Accountability will be enforced. We should regularly review existing regulations to ensure they’re still relevant and not overly burdensome. Sometimes, the best solution is making people aware of problems and organizing town hall meetings to facilitate communitydriven solutions. I believe in bringing people from across the political spectrum together for LEWISBORO FROM PAGE 4 SEE LEWISBORO PAGE 6 Re-Elect Supervisor Antonio “Tony” J. Gonçalves Councilmembers Daniel X. Welsh Richard S. Sklarin ACCOMPLISHED ☑ Kept taxes under the cap ☑ Successfully received over $5 million in grants to fund cri�cal infrastructure projects ☑ Partnered with local groups to complete projects like the inclusive playground IN PROGRESS ☑ Comprehensive Plan ☑ Customized plans for wastewater management ☑ Re-paving 7 miles of Route 35 in 2024 ☑ Grants for Infrastructure Vote Row A EXPERIENCE MATTERS Make a Plan! Vote Tues, Nov 7 ⟶ Office 1 State Supreme C 9th Judicial District (Vote for up to four) 2 ourt Justice 3 4 5 County Court Judge (Vote for one) 6 County Legislator 2nd District (Vote for one) 7 Supervisor (Vote for one) 8 Councilmember (Vote for up to two) 9 10 Town Clerk (Vote for one) 11 Town Justice (Vote for one) 12 Superintendent of Highways (Vote for one) Democratic A Democratic 1 Francesca E. Connolly Democratic 2 Charley Wood Democratic 3 Rolf M. Thorsen Democratic 4 Larry J. Schwartz Democratic 5 Ann B. Bianchi Democratic 6 Erika Lang Pierce Democratic 7 Antonio J. Goncalves Democratic 8 Richard S. Sklarin Democratic 9 Daniel X. Welsh, Jr. Democratic 10 Janet L. Donohue Democratic 11 Susan C. Simon Democratic 12 John W. Winter B Republican 1 John A. Sarcone, III Republican 2 Karen A. Ostberg Republican 3 Susan M. Sullivan-Bisceglia Republican 4 John Ciampoli Republican 5 Stephen P. Dewey Republican 7 Mary Ann Loustaunau Republican 8 Stephen Lennox Republican 9 Alison G. Biddle Republican 10 Janet L. Donohue Republican 11 Susan C. Simon Republican 12 John W. Winter Conservative 1 Francesca E. Connolly Conservative 2 Charley Wood Conservative 3 Rolf M. Thorsen Conservative 4 Larry J. Schwartz Conservative 7 Mary Ann Loustaunau Conservative 8 Stephen Lennox Conservative 9 Alison G. Biddle Conservative 10 Janet L. Donohue Conservative 11 Susan C. Simon Conservative 12 John W. 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PAGE 6 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 a common cause: moving Lewisboro into the future as a desirable place where we can all live, work, and raise our families. I not only spot the gaps, I know how to bridge them. RICH SKLARIN Please outline your career, leadership, and educational accomplishments. I am a 25-year Goldens Bridge resident who is honored to be running for re-election as a Town Councilperson in Lewisboro. My now adult son and daughter were both KLSD students before going on to higher education. I was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University at Albany before getting my law degree from St. John’s University School of Law. For more than 30 years, I have been a trial and appellate attorney, representing school districts, police departments, small businesses, homeowners’ associations and individuals in civil litigation. What are the most important issues facing the Lewisboro community, and why are you the most qualified to address them? If re-elected, what will be your top priorities over the next year? My long term commitment to Lewisboro is exemplified by more than two decades of public service and volunteering – from the Open Space Advisory Committee to Housing Committee to Library Board of Trustees to Planning Board to Lions Club, as well as long time president of my homeowners association. As an elected official over the last three years, my work ethic, collaborative approach to problem solving and good common sense have delivered results for Lewisboro. A record of fiscal discipline towards the town budget process and keeping within the budget cap. A healthy town fund balance. An unprecedented level of completed town infrastructure projects, including a state-of-the-art inclusive town park playground and field improvements to better serve our sports league programming. An out to bid PFAS remediation project at Oakridge, paid by federal and state grants. Pursuit of additional water and infrastructure improvements to support our private lake communities. Responsible environmental stewardship to bring additional EV chargers to Town and prevent unwarranted clearcutting of trees. An increasingly vibrant and collegial spirit through Townwide celebrations which celebrate diversity and community. However, this is just the beginning, and I look forward to serving Lewisboro for a second full term as councilperson with your support on Nov. 7! DAN WELSH Please outline your career, leadership, and educational accomplishments. BS, Dual Major Physics and Political Science with Minor in Chinese language from SUNY Albany (Year abroad at Nanjing University). China Country Manager, then Director of Commercial Administration for Chemtex International, an engineering construction contractor. Data/web programmer at Air Age Publishing. Database manager at Chappaqua and then Harrison School Districts– responsible for school data systems, state reporting and support and integration of various specialty software. Currently, Director of the Westchester Power program at Sustainable Westchester. What are the most important issues facing the Lewisboro community, and why are you the most qualified to address them? Housing is a critical component, and almost no one would say our current mix provides sufficiently for the needs of people in the various stages of their lives. It is important to note that land use and transportation are inextricably linked to this. Water is the other pressing issue. We have faced and solved challenges with municipal water systems during my time on the board, but the issue will only get more acute as contaminants and age sneak up on us. For all of these challenges, the most important medium for the search for sustainable solutions is community dialogue, and I have spent the last couple of decades engaged in and facilitating that dialogue: Founding member of Sustainable Westchester Former Chair of the Sustainable Westchester Land Use and Transportation committee. Crafted and navigated the first Complete Streets policy in Westchester through to passage in Lewisboro. Trained in the Pace Land Use Alliance Leadership program, and attend the Pace Land Use conferences annually. Extensive knowledge and exposure to municipal issues both in Lewisboro and other municipalities. Long history of organizing and leading community events and workshops If re-elected, what will be your top priorities over the next year? We’ll be finishing up the Comprehensive Plan in the first quarter, and I think it will be important to keep the momentum and engagement up. If the pedestrian/bike safety bond passes, that will be a great medium for that, and that engagement itself accrues to the community as an asset that will serve us well in addressing the thornier issues of housing and water. I’ll continue to urge that sustainability be considered in all solutions, providing both for us now, and generations after us. 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Opinion PAGE 8 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 2 TRACKS BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER TOM WALOGORSKY, EDITOR TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Editorial Office: 914-302-5830 [email protected] Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of Katonah-Lewisboro Times 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 [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 Halston Media, LLC Editor’s Note: Don Scott is a candidate for Bedford Town Board. When Scott became a candidate, we had the option to temporarily discontinue Scott’s weekly column or invite all candidates for Town Board to write columns. We chose the latter, and it was an excellent decision, as it brought great content to The KatonahLewisboro Times. We’ve published all op-eds submitted to us. Our job is to educate and entertain, while remaining objective. We feel strongly that we’ve successfully accomplished our job. Local government is about local things, not national politics. If you were looking for a political race with an obvious path to victory running as a Republican, this is not the time and Bedford is not the place. Registered Democrats outnumber registered Republicans 2 to 1. So why do we do it? We do it because we believe the competition will improve our town, whether we win or lose. As our campaign enters its final week, I wanted to share some thoughts about this election and how we see it. The other side is running a campaign where party loyalty takes center stage. Their signs lead with an exhortation to vote for the party (in large print) and follow with the candidates’ names (in much smaller print), including a couple who don’t even have opponents. Their strategy is understandable when you hold all the elected positions in town and a big registration advantage. Our campaign approach has been a little different and far from conventional. You’ve probably noticed our distinctive hot pink signs adorned with cheeky messages, our sneaker video and our social media content. With political polarization at an all-time high, we felt we needed a campaign that focused on who we are as people and what we’d like to do, rather than tribal politics. We’ve made new friends. Through these conversations, we’ve curated a list we proudly call “101 Ideas for Bedford.” This list encompasses both grand initiatives and small, impactful changes, all aimed at preserving and enhancing the quality of life we cherish in Bedford. Crucially, these ideas are not tethered to any political party. Local government is about local things, not national politics. As importantly, you may have noticed that the theme of our campaign has been to improve Bedford, not radically change it. It’s not falling apart, and the existing board members are not causing its demise. But why settle for merely adequate? Our list of 101 ideas is not brilliantly new, but rather reflects reasonable improvements, some of which the existing leadership has not thought about or acted on. Diversity in our town’s leadership should extend beyond demographics to encompass diversity of thought and perspective to represent everyone. Balance also yields better decision making by seeing things from different angles. Multiple perspectives lead to more creative and effective problem-solving and better outcomes. Diverse perspectives also produce new ideas and innovation. The seven words that lead to stagnation and mediocrity are, “we’ve always done it that way.” Think about the aspects of Bedford life that you believe require additional focus by the town’s leadership and consider which individuals running in this election will address them and keep Bedford moving forward. You can build a stronger team when you reach across the aisle. Reaching across the divide DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Editor’s Note: We published 100% of the letters that followed the election letters policy for the Nov. 2 edition. The policy stated that the last edition before the election was reserved for rebuttals and positive endorsements, with no new attacks. If a small portion of the letter violated the “no new attacks” policy, we reserved the right to edit out that part of the letter. We did permit letter writers to critique policies, as long as it was critical of a policy instead of a candidate. Congressman Lawler supports increased funding for Israel Dear Editor, All too often we read letters to the editor, which are based on misleading information gathered second or third hand. A quick call to Congressman Mike Lawler’s Washington, DC office questioning his voting record reveals that he did vote to cut government spending overall, not specifically aid for Israel (“Congressman Lawler politicizes tragedy” by Lloyd Trufelman, Oct. 26, Page 10). Congressman Lawler supports HR 2670 to increase funding for Israel. His support for additional funding for Israel can be well documented by a call to his office for a determination about his actions. I understand that this takes time and we are all very busy, but we cannot leave it to others in these perilous times to pass off their opinion as fact. -Phyllis Arbolino Bedford Lewisboro: Vote yes on the sidewalk bond The Vista Hamlet Stewardship Council (VHSC) asks every citizen of Lewisboro to come out Nov. 7 and vote yes to this “sidewalk” bond. This is more than just a sidewalk. This is a shared used pathway that will enhance the rural character, making it a safer corridor with innumerable benefits. Vista, a hamlet that has been passed over time and time again, will not be left behind. This is something that can benefit almost everyone in this hamlet and ultimately the entire town as we come together to “do the greatest good.” “Do the Greatest Good” – These words were the final impetus in forming The VHSC in February 2023. Vista is a dynamic hamlet that has many benefits, but over time has lacked a sense of community as it has become what feels like a commuter town, a pass through to get to bordering towns that have amenities we lack. Since COVID, we have seen a rise in community members who have returned and are looking for a connected hamlet to call home. Many of the surrounding communities already have these connections and since COVID, have made even more improvements in strengthening their centers. The Town of Lewisboro put forth a proposal in 2011 where the members of the Town Board signed a resolution titled, “The Complete Streets Policy.” This policy proposes that our roadways become safer and can be accessed by all users including and not limited to bicyclists, children, persons with disabilities, pedestrians and seniors. Where is the action on this resolution? We cannot continue to postpone progress and delay action. The citizens of Lewisboro need to come together as a community and begin the way forward. This is no longer about politics, but rather, a way to connect the hamlets of Lewisboro and share in the benefits that a shared use pathway can provide. We asked members of our community how this path would benefit them as individuals. We noticed that many shared similar viewpoints. We compiled their thoughts into seven key words. Connection • A connection to the community. • A sense of belonging. Accessibility • Accessibility for all, including seniors, teens, children, persons with disabilities and those who cannot or choose not to drive. Safety • Our roads have no safe shoulders or longer vantage points. We are currently one or two feet from disaster on a daily basis. • An active pathway will help reduce vehicular speed. • Safe crosswalks, safer intersections, and safety for those whose driveways that are located on 123. • Safety for our first responders to perform their daily tasks. Equity • Our entire community can use this path, whether they can drive or do not own a car. It allows all to have mobility along a currently unsafe corridor. LETTERS SEE LETTERS PAGE 9
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 OPINION THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 9 Economy • Properties and businesses will no longer be difficult to sell. • Local business economies will be strengthened and new businesses will be attracted and can use existing vacant spaces. • Local teens and seniors will have greater accessibility to recreation, businesses, employment opportunities, etc. • Medical costs would be reduced as people’s physical and mental health are improved. Honor • A portion of the shared used path can recognize our history and members of our hamlet that contributed to our history. Wildlife Protection • A safer corridor for local wildlife as they become more visible as they cross 123, thus decreasing vehicular accidents. -Jennifer Cipriano, Michelle and Erich Smith, Stephen Mannello, Carolyn Rothschild, Linda Wilkenloh, Mary Ann and John Lansdale, Paul Stevelman Vista Hamlet Stewardship Council Lewisboro incumbents are the best choice Dear Editor, Having personally attended the Goldens Bridge Hamlet Organization sponsored debate and watched the League of Women’s Voters Debate, it’s clear that the incumbent office holders are the best choice. In Tony Gonçalves’ short tenure, he’s accomplished a lot and that’s in part due to the fact that he’s given Lewisboro some 20 years of dedicated service, wearing many hats on the Housing Committee, a cell tower near John Jay, the playground, working on the infrastructure throughout Lewisboro, all the while being fiscally responsible. Goncalves has also served on the Westchester/Putnam Board of Supervisors, as well as four years on the Town Board and active with the Lion’s Club for 22 years. Experience he has! Richard Sklarin, who has been on the Planning Board, Lewisboro Library Board of Trustees and the Lewisboro Alliance, brings environmental stewardship and fiscal responsibility to Lewisboro. And Dan Welsh has developed a street policy for pedestrians and cyclists, a reservoir trail, and is all about sustainability. I believe they compliment each other and share all the same goals at the forefront, doing what’s best for Lewisboro. This team has been and are continuing to work with the New York Department of Transportation, paving our roadways, hopefully some seven to nine miles next year, working on bike and pedestrian walkways possibly connecting Wild Oaks with the Goldens Bridge Shopping Center, working with sewer districts of all our lakes to bring better quality water, and protect the aquifers for the wells and springs. This team is working on converting the under-utilization of tennis courts to convert to pickle ball courts and a comprehensive plan to make our hamlets more vibrant, attract new businesses and new revenue, new housing for our young and older residents alike all the while preserving our natural beauty, our parks and conservation land. I personally have contacted Gonçalves over the past two years and he’s always stepped up in resolving the issues; he’s very personable, relatable and responsive. If the Lions Club motto is “We Serve,” well then it also appropriately fits Gonçalves as his motto. 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Pierce possesses boundless energy and will work to offer solutions to problems rather than merely telling you who you should blame for them. Her work in common sense legislation, ranging from school bus safety to minimizing plastic waste, stems from real issues affecting real people. She truly wishes to help improve the lives of everyone in our little corner of the world. I encourage you to join me in re-electing Erika Pierce for Westchester County Board of Legislatures District 2. -Kathy Lynch Mount Kisco Splitting my ticket Dear Editor, In the Lewisboro election, Mary Ann Loustaunau for Supervisor and Alison Biddle and Richard Sklarin for Town Board are the three people offering Lewisboro a diverse mindset with life experiences that will serve all our residents well. Loustaunau is a 30-year-plus resident whose children went through our local schools, while at the same time working her way up the corporate ladder. She retired as a corporate vice president of sales, managing 150 people. She did this when the glass ceiling was all too real for many women executives. This experience will serve her well when making the tough decisions required as Town Supervisor. Biddle has the good fortune of following women like Loustaunau into the business world. Her work in both corporate and small business gives her a perspective to better deal with issues that come up in Lewisboro as our government is small with little or no support staff. Sklarin is running for re-election and has proven his worth over the last four years. His legal expertise has been especially helpful in modifying and correcting a number of Town Board proposals and initiatives. His votes on legislation have been pragmatic and consistent, though I do not agree with him some of the time. Lastly, the $2.1 spending for sidewalks is a tough choice. When money is tight, you must ask yourself, is it a need or a want? Our needs far exceed our wants. Vote no on sidewalks. -Glenn DeFaber Cross River Dan Welsh has led Lewisboro forward As long-time Lewisboro residents, we encourage you to re-elect Dan Welsh to the Lewisboro Town Board. Throughout Welsh’s tenure, he has demonstrated vision and leadership in promoting ways for the town to adapt to changing conditions with sustainable and financially responsible initiatives. In the face of climate change, he has led the town in adopting alternative energy sources, formed the Sustainability Committee and worked cooperatively with neighboring towns on that initiative. When residents expressed concerns relating to bike and pedestrian safety and access in the town’s commercial hamlets, Welsh offered a creative and democratic path forward to address their concerns. In workshops and surveys conducted by both the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee and the Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Committee, respondents had indicated a strong desire for the town to move forward with the necessary infrastructure improvements. Welsh and the Pedestrian/Bike Committee made the case to the Town Board to ask the voters if they wanted to fund these improvements via a bond issuance, and the board agreed. A yes vote on Nov. 7 authorizes the Town Board to borrow $2.1 million, which will be allotted in equal amounts to the commercial hamlets of Vista, Cross River and Goldens Bridge for improvements related to bike and pedestrian safety and access. For what would amount to an average of about LETTERS FROM PAGE 9 SEE LETTERS PAGE 11
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 OPINION THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 11 Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. Managing Member • Fluent in Italian 914.948.1500 WHITE PLAINS • SOMERS • WWW.ESSLAWFIRM.COM • Asset Protection • Elder Law • Medicaid Applications (Nursing Home/Home Care) • Guardianships (Contested/Non-Contested) • Wills, Trusts & Estates Past Chair of Elder Law Section of NYS Bar Association “Super Lawyer” In Elder Law for 16 consecutive years CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 Do you know what the cost of your long-term care will be if you are not eligible for Medicaid? $65 per household, our hamlet centers will get a good start on long-neglected safety issues. Information is available at www.bikewalklewisboro.info. These are only two of the many ways in which Dan’s efforts have made Lewisboro a more livable and sustainable community. So, on Nov. 7, please join us in voting for Dan Welsh for Town Board and vote YES for the pedestrian bike infrastructure bond referendum. -Jean and Paul Lewis South Salem Assemblyman endorses re-election of Calves, Bittker and Catoliato Dear Editor, I write to express my enthusiastic support for the re-election of Bedford Town Supervisor Ellen Calves and Town Board members Bobbi Bittker and Tom Catoliato. As a former Bedford Supervisor, I am acutely aware of the challenges of addressing complicated issues, particularly when trying to forge a town-wide consensus. This team does not shrink from such issues. A prime case in point is the building out of wireless infrastructure. This infrastructure is essential for emergency communications and cell service, which is no longer a convenience but a necessity with so many of us working from home. However, they are moving forward in a way that minimizes the impact on the natural beauty of the area, helping to preserve home values. They also are successfully addressing road safety issues, providing clean water with new wells for portions of Bedford Village, and implementing environmentally sound treatment of wastewater. All of this facilitates my ability to assist the town at the state level, whether through securing grants or securing action and approvals from various governmental agencies such as the New York State Department of Transportation or the New York City Department of Environmental Protection. Having strong and competent partners at the local level is essential to my ability to aid the town at the state level. And with all this positive action they have taken, they also have held down taxes and maintained Bedford’s AAA bond rating through prudent fiscal management and controls. Bedford needs Ellen, Bobbi and Tom. -Assemblyman Chris Burdick District 93 Town officials follow the Lions motto of serving Dear Editor, Volunteering and our many volunteer-run organizations are at the heart of our Lewisboro communities. From the heroic services of our fire departments to our grassroots hamlet organizations and everything in-between, we have an amazing community from the efforts of so many. Lewisboro’s community is held together with the sacrifices of time and heart that is at the core of volunteer contributions to a better town. Established in 1958, the Lewisboro Lions Club has been committed to working with many of these groups as community partners. It is in this context, since I joined the Lions two years ago, that I have witnessed firsthand the commitments and often unseen work of Supervisor Tony Gonçalves and Town Board members Rich Sklarin and Dan Welsh (two out of these being my fellow Lions!). Through their most recent term, our number of community events has increased significantly, leading to more gathering points and opportunities for the people who live in our beautiful town to connect. As Lions, our motto is “We Serve.” It is clear from what I have seen firsthand and the help I have personally received as we planned our second annual Oktoberfest that the commitment to our town runs deep for these elected officials. Each one of them has a passion for service and building a better Lewisboro in the future. Please consider this commitment and hard work as we go to the polls next month. Please vote! In Service, -Nicholas Lung-Bugenski Lewisboro Lion Welsh’s commitment to reduce global warming translates to pragmatic action Dear Editor, I have been serving on the Bike and Pedestrian Committee since 2018 and have been fortunate to work directly with Dan Welsh, a member of our Town Board. Welsh is the member of the Town Board with the longest tenure, and his deep knowledge and consistent commitment to Lewisboro has been evident through all his work. Welsh has been instrumental in liaising between the Pedestrian Committee and the town. His understanding of town government processes has been instrumental to launching the bike/ pedestrian bond proposal, which will provide urgently needed infrastructure to Lewisboro. Beyond his work on the Pedestrian Committee, Welsh has shown a longstanding commitment to improving the sustainability of Lewisboro and promoting renewable energy. His long period of work on the Town Board is an excellent demonstration of how sweeping goals such as reducing global warming can be translated into pragmatic action at a local scale, truly exemplifying the mission to “think globally and act locally.” -Patrick Morris-Suzuki Waccabuc LETTERS FROM PAGE 10
The rain didn’t dampen the festivities or stop nearly 400 residents from attending Community Day at the Golden’s Bridge Firehouse on Oct. 21. Most of the planned activities and demonstrations were moved inside the fire truck bays, with several being taken off the schedule for safety reasons. But the main attractions at the popular annual event hosted by the Golden’s Bridge Fire Department went off without a hitch – as firefighters demonstrated a dramatic live burn of a small house they constructed in the parking lot, and guests participated in interactive fire extinguisher demonstrations in between the raindrops. Children picked pumpkins from the firehouse gourd patch and retreated inside to decorate them with the magic markers in the gift bags that every youngster received upon arrival. The food was plentiful – barbecued cheeseburgers and hot dogs, apple cider, juice, donuts, muffins, festive cookies, snacks, Halloween candy, and freshly popped popcorn. Children in Halloween costumes received a prize, and the artwork of youngsters who participated in a fire safety art craft are being displayed in the lobby of the Golden’s Bridge Firehouse. Guests also navigated a “smoky fire” in the smokehouse trailer provided by the Mohegan Volunteer Fire Association. Children and adults alike were wowed by a demonstration by Lewisboro Police Department K-9 Unit Zane and his handler Sgt. Andrew Llewellyn, and they were provided with tours of an ambulance by members of the Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Community Day at the Golden’s Bridge Firehouse is held every year in October during National Fire Prevention Month. Golden’s Bridge Fire Chief Albert Melillo says the event brings together community residents and firefighters in a fun and entertaining environment that delivers an important message of fire safety. Earlier in the week, a dozen Golden’s Bridge firefighters spent the entire day at Increase Miller Elementary School, providing a lesson in fire safety and prevention to students who got to explore fire trucks and talked with firefighters about their escape plans in the event of a fire in their homes. Every student received a backpack and fire helmet emblazoned with the Golden’s Bridge Fire Department logo, along with several items (activity books, pencils and more) to remind them of fire safety. For more information about the Golden’s Bridge Fire Department, including volunteer opportunities, please visit www.goldensbridgefd.org. YGBFD members held a live burn in the firehouse parking lot. A live burconstructThe GBFD pumpkin patch before children arrived at the community day event. No sunshine? No problem! Community Day at the Golden’s Bridge Firehouse 1st Assistant Chief James McManus talks about fire prevention and safety. Lewisboro PD’s K-9 Unit Zane and handler Sgt. Andrew Llewellyn wowed the crowd. NEW YORK HOHELP IS AVAILABLE EVENROOFING | SIDING | WINApproved applications will have the work completed by a qNot affiliated with State or Gov Program888-2or visit NYPNEED HELP WITH EXWE MATCH YOU WITH FUN...but it won’t last! Enrollment is Programs, appointments, and instaACT NBEDFORD GRAVEL & LANDSCAPE SUPPLY 27 Norm Ave., Mt. Kisco (next to Kohl’s) www.bedfordgravel.com 914-241-3851 FIREWOOD One Face Cord (Single Row 4’x8’) . . . $189 Two Face Cords ($187 each) . . . . . . . . $374 • Small amounts available for pick-up • Fatwood firestarter & kindling wood DEER FENCING, NETTING, POSTS & REPELLENT Gravel • Mulches • Topsoil • Fieldstone Serving the Area Since 1949 FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH APPROVED CREDIT Call today and receive a FREE SHOWER PACKAGE PLUS $1600 OFF With purchase of a new Safe Step Walk-In Tub. Not applicable with any previous walk-in tub purchase. Offer available while supplies last. No cash value. Must present offer at time of purchase. CSLB 1082165 NSCB 0082999 0083445 1-855-916-5473 PAGE 12 THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES
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PAGE 14 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES OPINION THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 As I was about to pay my check at the local sandwich shop, two teenage boys joined me at the register. I could not help but notice they were dressed in the latest fashion and wore the expensive jerseys with the little polo player on them. Suddenly, I felt a bump on my shoulder and an arm shot directly in front of my face as one of the boys reached for a menu on the corner of the counter. This young man did not utter a single word of apology. In fact, he did not even seem to realize how rude he had been. As I stood there, I thought of speaking to him and pointing out that I was due an apology. Then, I decided that perhaps he was busy chatting with his friends and did not realize his mistake. Next, I found myself thinking about just how important is it to have our conversation constantly punctuated with a string of the words: please, thank you, sorry, and excuse me etc. My take-out order was ready. By this time, the boys had paid their check and were long gone, but in that short expanse of time I came to one resolute conclusion. Yes, manners are of extreme importance. A few years ago, while working at a local middle school, I had a mishap at home and broke a bone in my foot. I was very incapacitated, as I did not take well to the crutches. In the six weeks that I hobbled in and out of that school building, only one student offered to hold the door for me (this was a boy who had recently received his Eagle Scout badge). The children I worked with came from a rather affluent area, and had so many of life’s advantages. Yet, they were not so rich that their care had been relegated to nannies or servants. These parents seemed so willing to drive their children to all kinds of lessons, volunteer for the PTA, Cub Scouts, and coached teams, etc. They would plan exotic family vacations, help with homework and spend months looking for the right college for their child. I am guessing they taught their children simple everyday manners too, but maybe it is just uncool for kids to use them. When the “me” generation finally passed through our schools, teachers felt a sense of relief. We thought there would be a great return to caring and consideration for others, but that has not necessarily come to pass. We do, however, see young people today into saving the whales, cleaning up the environment, feeding the starving of other countries and helping their friends stay away from drugs and drunk driving, etc. All of which is extremely important, of course. Yet, with all these conscious-raising endeavors, many young people do not always feel good about themselves. Is this due to the high divorce rate, violence we see on TV every minute of everyday, or the threat of terrorism always looming? I feel it probably has a great deal more to do with the fact that as the world becomes even more mechanized and Internet obsessed, the less personal our lives become. To me, it might make sense to encourage young people to exhibit more control over their immediate interactions, which, in turn, usually produces positive feedback from those they know and love. One’s sense of self-esteem might rise, making us more likely to interact often with family and friends. A nice circle will be closed and yet continue around. Manners, simple manners, can have just such a positive effect, because when exhibited, they almost always illicit an immediate positive reaction from others. While standing in the doorway of the cafeteria at school one day, talking with another teacher, a student approached on his way to lunch. As there was very little space between us and the student, he stopped and said to our surprise, “excuse me.” The three of us then engaged in a pleasant conversation after we apologized for partially blocking the doorway. We all ended with a casual, “Have a nice lunch.” Where education is concerned today, there is always the cry of “let’s get back to basics.” Certainly, one of the basics we need to return to is the use of good manners in our everyday life and in our classrooms. Children, however, need to be taught these manners both at home and in school, and should always be complimented and encouraged to act in this way. Good manners make for a more civil society MARILYN A. PELLINI MUSINGS: PAST AND PRESENT To advertise in The Katonah-Lewisboro Times, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected].
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Sports PAGE 16 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER On Oct. 24, third seeded John Jay faced the sixth seed in Rye. At Contest Field, 80 minutes of play had still not determined a winner, and after nine players had taken shots at the goal, the shootout still resolved nothing. All hinged on the heels of the Wolves youngest player, and she knew it. “I just thought, it’s your time, I have to do this,” Callan Keeley revealed, and the prodigy did not disappoint. “We noticed if we moved the goalie to the right, you could pull it to the other side, and it was wide open. So that’s what I did,” the midfielder said of her game winner. A 1-1 tie at the end two overtimes, the first score was almost a distant memory by the time Callan thudded the box. The play was set up when Finja Degl in bounded to her sister Jojo, and the elder got the ball inside to Kaycie Keeley. Then the Keeley elder made her move and created the first penalty corner. Jane Brennan made the entry pass to Jojo Degl, and she played give and go with Kaycie Keeley. A step ahead for Degl, Brennan described the rest. “Jojo sent it in, and off the pads, I was there to get it in,” said the junior. More than that, Brennan would not be denied. Her hoofs dug in, the midfielder furiously worked to get the ball into the box. “I was super ready to get that first goal,” she assured. In at 11:52, John Jay kept the pressure on. Jojo Degl hit Callan Keeley on a free pass, and the freshman threaded one to Molly Willingham. But Chloe Holden was able to win the one on one with a kick save at 9:25. Three minutes later, the family affair continued. Jojo Degl made a nifty back pass to Finja Degl, and Holden had to come up big again. The Rye goalie got a pretty long reprieve, though, because the John Jay offense mostly went dark the rest of the way. “We became more defensive,” admitted Coach Debbi Walsh, “and I couldn’t get them out of playing that way.” A strategy that held up halfway through the second, but the Garnets came to play too. Beau Whaling pushed a perfect pass between three John Jay defenders and swiped with authority. She fell to the ground and beat a diving Molly Gallagher at 7:51. Wolves top Rye in shootout Fall to Lakeland to end season FIELD HOCKEY BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER John Jay rode their successful regular season to a fourth seed and opened the Sectionals at John Jay versus Edgemont. The Wolves didn’t wait to get started by jumping out to a 7-3 lead, and the tone set early, the match went as expected John Jay took the day with a 25-16, 25-21, 25-10 sweep. Katherine Martin opened with a dink, Ilirjana Ahmetaj followed with one of her own and added a kill to Megan Flynn’s for the early lead. A brief blip was Hellen Dollar’s long spike, and two Condon dinks that didn’t hit. So Ahmetaj made sure the third time was the charm. Just taking a quick look, she said, “It’s knowing where the defense is,” and the drop gave Jay an 8-5 lead. The lead grew to 11-5 on a Zoe Dollar hit from the right but the point was among the many where the decisiveness of the team’s libero kept John Jay in play. The first hit going to Zoe Dollar, Olivia Casabona quickly identified the mishit as one left in no man’s land, and stepped into the set with Ahmetaj’s approval. “She calls for the ball in space,” said the hitter, “and then gives a perfect pass.” Alyssa Zhu did answer with a kill that caught the line, but Edgemont did themselves no favors from the end line. They missed five serves and got John Jay close at 22-16. Too bad for Edgemont, because, they stood tall otherwise. So on the next point, spikes by Ahmetaj and Martin were covered and displayed the visitor’s mettle. Dollar did her lefty thing for the point nonetheless and her kills don’t just accumulate on the scoreboard. “She’s always jumping up and down,” Martin extolled. “Zoe, she freaks out, and I love it so much.” Hellen Dollar gave then her sister reason to scream too. The sophomore’s diving save landed on the other side, and little sister’s ace tallied the necessary 25. A 1-0 match, Edgemont did briefly get on serving track with an ace to open, and Zoe Dollar then flipped script by serving into the net. No problem, Ahmetaj followed with two kills and Edgemont continued to oblige with two more errant serves to give John Jay a 10-4 lead. But a kill by Madeline Darviche woke the Panthers. Three more Edgemont kills followed, and they took a 13-12 lead when Megan Condon hit long. Another long Flynn hit made it 15-13. But Zhu served into the net to break the momentum, and Ahmetaj eyed the right look to drop the dink for a 16-16 tie. The Wolves tails now wagging, Riley Buckingham dealt a pair of aces, and Ahmetaj found herself twice positioned where she didn’t have to bluff. “I’m ready so I just hit,” she beamed. Still, Zoe Dollar stole her teammates thunder on the next play and picked up her sister in the process. Hellen Dollars’ first hit dying fast for the floor, Zoe dove at the dividing line and got the ball up for a Hanna Martinsen kill. 21-16 after the play, Martinsen’s block made it 22-19, and no shock, Edgemont served into the net for a 25-21 John Jay victory. Edgemont obviously seeing the writing on the wall, Ahmetaj and Megan Flynn bolded the print with a kill and an ace to open up a 10-2 lead. From there, John Jay poured it on, and Ava Calandros ended the day with a block at the net. Ardsley up on Monday, Martin set the agenda. “We’ve got to play as a team, play with intensity and aggression and focus on our side of the net,” the senior concluded. John Jay heads to semifinals Ilirjana Ahmetaj Katherine Martin Hanna Martinsen PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI VOLLEYBALL SEE HOCKEY PAGE 17 Laney Daly in the circle PHOTO: RICH MONETTI
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 SPORTS THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 17 Deadlocked at one, the play mostly stayed between the 20s until Kaycie Keeley forced a penalty corner in the final minute of the half. The ball coming to Jojo Degl, she fired away, but Holden had the pad save. The half ending, the 20-20 continued to prevail until Gallagher’s number came up in spades. She kicked saved an attempted tip in at 5:30, and the senior was just getting started. But first she had a little help from her friends. With the clock at 0.0, the penalty corner had Gallagher getting the save and scrambling to the ground to smother the ball. Unable to secure, Rye forced the ball to the goal line. There, Kayla Magier took over for the grounded Gallagher and cleared the ball to close the quarter. Now, Gallagher got ready to scramble. Two minutes in, a penalty corner had Rye in deep, and the Jay goalie began with a kick. She then got on and off the ground and finally sticked the ball out of bounds. Another penalty corner for Rye, Gallagher stayed on the clock at 11:45. Kate Morreale wound up, and Gallagher’s outstretched left leg got the crowd up again and the ball going the other way. Of course, the goalie was far from a solo act. The ball making its way out front at 10:25, Finja Degl cleared for the sideline, and Brennan showed she could be just as tenacious on defense. Battling for the ball, she dove to the turf and sticked the ball to force a change of direction at 6:08. OT eventually giving way, Gallagher refused to. Rye got the steal in the John Jay zone at the outset, and as the ball encroached on the crease, Gallagher came sliding out to shut down the play. A minute later, she was there again. Beau Whaling turned from the middle, and the Wolf got her hoof on the ball again with eight minutes to go. A sigh of relief, Gallagher picked up where left off in the second OT. A long pass almost yielded a one on one, but Gallagher came flying out to break up the play at 5:25. Two penalty corners then survived, Brennan got dirty again. She hydroplaned the turf, and the deflected attempt was easily batted aside by Gallagher with 1:15 left in OT number two. So the shootout was ready to tell the tale. Gallagher had to get past the first act, though. Lillian Whaling made her move and got Gallagher to bite. Leaving the goalie on the ground, the Rye shooter hit the empty box, but the lesson was gathered, according to Walsh. “She learned she shouldn’t go down,” said the coach. Jojo Degl not answering back, Gallagher knew she had to stay on her toes. “I needed to not let anything in,” she said, and was upright for a pad save on the next attempt. So in stepped Jane Brennan, and briefly having nothing but net in front of her, the shooter wasn’t quick enough to offset Holden’s sliding save. Molly’s turn, she rushed the shooter and got the kick out to put Kaycie Keeley on the docket. Up to the challenge, she kept it simple. “I call it a spin and fire,” said the junior. “I turned my back to the goalie, hooked it on my stick and whipped it around into the goal.” All tied, Willingham shot wide, and there were three shots to go. On point, Gallagher forced Rye into two pretty easy saves and left it to the kid. “I was just numb,” said Callan Keeley. “I was praying and hoping with everything I had.” Up into the arms of her teammates, Callan ended up under the pile, and had Walsh rising the entire team to the top. “This was the build up of 18 athletes that always worked hard in practice/ games and believed in each other. We are not heading to the couch yet. Our story is not over,” she said. Lakeland again in the way, she’s angling for a carry over. “I’m hoping this game gives them confidence. So we can go in there and play our hearts out,” Walsh extolled. Unfortunately, Lakeland did their annual number and the hearts played out were broken again. Lakeland set the tone early by scoring twice in the first quarter but John Jay still refused to relent. Jojo Degl scored on an assist from Kaycie Keeley to keep it a game in the second half. But John Jay got whistled for a penalty shot when the John Jay defense was called for being inside the goalie box. Bella Basulto got the late fourth quarter goal and sent the proud John Jay team home for the season. HOCKEY FROM PAGE 16 Molly Gallagher gains the upper hand in the shoot out. Callan Keeley on the go. PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE DEC. 2ND 2023 Register Now www.jbr.org/westchester 55KK JJIINNGGLLEE BBEELLLL RRUUNN WWeessttcchheesstteerr Join us for a family, fun 5k (timed or untimed) in support of the Arthritis Foundation! All registered runners receive a t-shirt. 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PAGE 18 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES LEISURE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! For puzzle solutions, please see theparamountrehab.com CLUES ACROSS 1. A way to drop 4. Bits per inch 7. Ghosts 12. Presents 15. Noises 16. Honorable fourth name in ancient Rome 18. Elevated railroad 19. A way to drench 20. The Tarheel State 21. Lilly and Manning are two 24. Where golfers begin 27. Harvester 30. Unit of subjective loudness 31. Jewish calendar month 33. Dash 34. Armed conflict 35. Daisy __: Broadway actress 37. Jump 39. Get free of 41. A written proposal or reminder 42. Organic chemistry reactive structure 44. African country 47. Cool! 48. Used to treat Parkinson’s disease 49. __ route 50. Ed Murrow’s home 52. Lethal dose 53. Give cards incorrectly 56. A treeless grassy plain 61. Famed R.L. Stevenson novel 63. In an incisive way 64. Mark Wahlberg’s screen partner 65. Criticize CLUES DOWN 1. Mountain in the Julian Alps 2. A domed or vaulted recess 3. Trade agreement 4. Larger 5. Edged 6. Data 7. Something curved in shape 8. Root mean square (abbr.) 9. Farm state 10. Pre-1917 emperor of Russia 11. Short-term memory 12. Indigenous peoples of central Canada 13. Honor as holy 14. Monetary unit of Samoa 17. Company that rings receipts 22. City in Finland 23. Small finch 24. Arctic explorers (abbr.) 25. Mild yellow Dutch cheese made in balls 26. Very willing 28. Partner to ‘oohed’ 29. Turntable 32. Major Hindu deity 36. Move head slightly 38. Plain-woven fabric 40. Die 43. Shipped as cargo 44. Something highly prized 45. Individual thing or person 46. Humbled 51. Speak indistinctly 54. No seats available 55. Financial obligation 56. Green vegetable 57. Tough outer skin of fruit 58. __ Spumante (Italian wine) 59. Troubles 60. Singer Charles 62. Camper First Church of Christ, Scientist 13 Bedford Road in Katonah Thanksgiving Day Service Thursday, Nov. 23, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. All are welcome! Child care will be provided, no collection taken. For more information, call 914-232-3842. CoveCare Center 2023 Imagine Gala Friday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 10 p.m. CoveCare Center invites the community to attend its 2023 Imagine Gala at Salem Golf Club in North Salem. CoveCare Center provides mental health and substance use prevention and treatment services to adults, children, families, and seniors. All proceeds from the event directly benefit CoveCare Center’s programs and make it possible for the agency to continue to offer accessible and affordable services. At the event, CoveCare Center will be celebrating the career of Michael Piazza, Putnam County Commissioner of Social Services, Mental Health, and Youth Bureau, and presenting him with the Sid Gibson Imagine Award. The evening will include a cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, and music by Tony T Entertainment featuring The City Express Band. An exciting silent auction will be held, including a host of valuable items, such as sports and entertainment tickets, vacation accommodations, gift baskets, and more. In addition, CoveCare Center will display their Giving Tree, which will give guests the opportunity to see the many programs and services their donation could impact. 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PAGE 20 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 sustainability and hamlet vitality. This starts with continuing the project to which Bedford has already untaken, for example, Bedford Hills and Katonah sewer projects Phase I and Phase II. It continues with looking at where our infrastructure needs improvement and creating a plan to improve it. This can come in the form of additional sewers in the hamlets, strategically placed wireless facilities for improved connectivity and safety and ensuring clean water for our Town. Mike Palladino Please list your career, leadership, and educational accomplishments. In addition to my robust involvement within the Bedford community (you can find a comprehensive list of my contributions at MikeForBedford.com), I offer a multifaceted and extensive professional background that uniquely equips me for the responsibilities at hand. I’ve spent the better part of my career in pivotal roles within earlystage growth startups as a performance marketer. This journey has cultivated in me a remarkable ability to adapt and excel in multifaceted environments, allowing me to wear various hats as the situation demands. My approach to problem-solving is characterized by my agility and efficiency, where I leverage these qualities to deliver effective solutions. I am wholeheartedly enthusiastic about bringing this dynamic skill set and experience to the Town Board, as I believe it will greatly contribute to the betterment of our community. What are the most important issues facing the Bedford community, and why are you the most qualified to address them? Over the past 2+ years, I’ve used my blog - accessible at MikeForBedford.com - as a platform to address the pressing challenges that Bedford faces. True effective governance, in my view, requires more than just attending Town Board meetings. It necessitates a commitment to diligent research undertaken in the time between these meetings - ensuring that decisions are well-informed and data-driven. Furthermore, it involves active and engaged participation in discussions, underscored by the courage to ask tough and necessary questions. My approach, shaped by both my military background and extensive experience in nurturing early-stage startups into mature, publicly-traded companies - revolves around the ethos of rolling up one’s sleeves and taking concrete, measured actions to deliver meaningful results. If elected, what will be your top priorities over the next year? While a comprehensive list of our goals and a wealth of ideas can be found on my website, my foremost priority from the outset will be Bedford Hills, a hamlet in dire need of a comprehensive, data-driven action plan. One that encompasses various essential elements including the formulation of metrics that can effectively evaluate and quantify our progress in addressing local issues. We must prioritize open and direct communication channels with the key stakeholders in Bedford Hills - this includes tenants (existing + potential), landlords and residents alike. And we must take a proactive stance in identifying and pursuing available grants (all of them!). Don Scott Please outline your career, leadership and educational accomplishments. I have a deep and diverse background in community leadership and service. My previous roles include five years of service on the Town Board, presidency of the KLSD School Board, and tenure as Katonah Fire Commissioner, among others. I’ve been actively involved in multiple town committees, including Wetlands, Communications, Todd’s Pond, and currently chair the Traffic Safety committee. Additionally, I serve as an officer of KVIS and on the Friends of Stepping Stones Committee. You can find a comprehensive list of my involvement at donforbedford.com. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Business Administration from Vanderbilt University, and professionally, I run my own legal marketing firm based in Katonah. What are the most important issues facing the Bedford community, and why are you the most qualified to address them? The challenges facing our community are diverse and require an experienced hand. As the only Medicare-eligible candidate, in addition to a few gray hairs, I bring valuable life experience and wisdom to the Board. Enhancing the quality of life in our community involves paying attention to the details that make a difference. This includes maintaining clean, safe streets, fostering vibrant hamlets, and preserving our beautiful parks. I’m committed to utilizing my extensive community involvement to make Bedford even better. 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In a 30-minute presentation at the school board’s Oct. 26 meeting, Russell Davidson, president of KG&D Architects (Mount Kisco), led a discussion of improvements both planned and underway at KLSD’s three elementary schools as well as middle school and high school. A link to the full KG&D presentation can be found at new.halstonmedia.com Davidson described steady headway, inevitably slowed by an approval path that must wend its way through the state bureaucracy. “It is not anything like a private-sector process,” he said, “but we’re moving pretty quickly.” Still, the earliest the upgraded facilities are likely to be ready for students is the start of the 2025-26 school year. Davidson and two of the projects’ architects walked board members through school-by-school depictions of outdoor classrooms, expanded labs and single-occupancy lavatories, of a greenhouse at John Jay Middle School and geothermal heating and cooling at Katonah Elementary and parts of the middle school. Speaking some 24 hours after a gunman in Maine reminded the nation how very vulnerable we are, the KG&D representatives also detailed steps being taken at every KLSD school’s front door to keep students safe. “You do a good job now with security,” Davidson told district officials, “but [leaders in] the buildings really did respond to this whole change in school security.” Security vestibules—Davidson called them the No. 1 recommendation of schoolsafety consultants—will now be fixtures on every campus, screening all visitors and limiting their access to school corridors, classrooms and other facilities. At the middle school and John Jay High School, which Davidson said tend to get more visitors, booths at each school’s main entrance will stop visitors but not block the student pathways. “This will allow students to pass to the gym in both schools without having to interact with visitors who haven’t been vetted yet,” Davidson said. Lauren Irons, an architectural designer with KG&D, said that at the middle school security booth “visitors coming into the school building during school hours [will] not be accepted in until they are vetted by the security desk.” Aesthetics also mattered. “We really wanted to be seamless with the existing condition of the building,” she said. “Along with adding this vestibule, we’re going to stain and paint the existing building so that there is a seamless connection.” Two of the elementary schools, Meadow Pond and Increase Miller, will get similar vestibules, positioned to the left of their main entrances, Davidson said. “It will be built in, under the overhead,” he said, referring specifically to Meadow Pond’s security facility. “But it will allow the security person to get out of the vestibule into [a glass-enclosed both with] a desk, with heat and a view to the outdoors. And they won’t be in the same space as visitors when they come in.” The Increase Miller facility will be the same, he said, noting, “Our goal here is to make it functional but look like it was always there.” Richard Markgraf, another KG&D architectural designer, said Katonah Elementary’s booth will have “line-of-sight to the rear entrance and front entrance and will be connected with an audio-visual measure to allow access to a lower entrance where there’s an elevator.” “There’s a lot of exciting things we’re seeing in this presentation of the capital-bond projects,” Markgraf said. But among the more-exciting upgrades, he added, was “one of the things we actually won’t see once it’s completed.” A geothermal well field will be located under the upper recreation field at Katonah Elementary, he said. About 80 wells are going into the field. “It’ll be drilled to a depth of about 100 feet,” Markgraf said. “Once they’re finished . . . you won’t even know they’re there. You’ll be able to utilize the playing field as you did before.” The well fields will support a state-of-theart geothermal heating and air-conditioning system, replacing the 84-year-old building’s fossil-fuel furnace, which was scheduled for retirement. Most of the plans for these and other upgrade projects, largely additions and alterations, have been sent to Albany but still await state Education Department approval. State permitting of public-school construction projects is unlike any private-sector process, Davidson noted. For example, while a proposed apartment-building expansion would routinely undergo local municipal review, school building plans are vetted by the state Education Department. The agency oversees all proposed work and issues needed permits as well. “It’s both a funding review—so you’ll get your state aid—and a building permit,” he said. “It’s a combined process.” At this point, only the middle school’s replacement windows and play area have Albany’s OK. Proposed additions and alterations for the high school were scheduled for submission this week. School upgrades begin to take shape KATONAH-LEWISBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT
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