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APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 The Staff EDITORIAL TEAM Tom Walogorsky Editor: 914-302-5830 [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] DESIGNERS Noah Elder Bri Agosta Haven Elder Jacob Elder EXECUTIVE TEAM Brett Freeman CEO & Publisher 845-208-8151 [email protected] Deadlines The Katonah-Lewisboro Times The deadline for advertisements and editorial submissions is the Thursday before the next publication date. For more information, call Tom Walogorsky at 914-302-5830 or email [email protected] Location 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 Published Weekly by Halston Media, LLC ©2024 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC PAGE 2 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE THE OF THE ALL NEW, LOCALLY-OWNED & OPERATED KATONAH WAY PHARMACY 11AM-3PM SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH 294 KATONAH AVE KATONAH, NY 10536 PHONE: 914-895-6505 EMAIL: [email protected] FREE RAFFLE, FREE ICE CREAM TO THE FIRST 100 CUSTOMERS, MUSIC BY WHUD 100.7! DON'T MISS THIS SPECIAL EVENT! 11AM-3PM SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH 294 KATONAH AVE KATONAH, NY 10536 PHONE: 914-895-6505 EMAIL: [email protected] FREE RAFFLE, FREE ICE CREAM TO THE FIRST 100 CUSTOMERS, MUSIC BY WHUD 100.7! DON'T MISS THIS SPECIAL EVENT! TOWN CROSSING Grand Opening of Katonah Way Pharmacy Saturday, April 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A new, independent pharmacy located at 294 Katonah Ave, The Katonah Way Pharmacy is owned by people who know the Katonah community very well. The pharmacist, Theresa, has worked in the community for 25 years. “We are excited to bring friendly, personalized, caring service to the Katonah community, doing it the Katonah way,” she says. The pharmacy also has a variety of health and beauty products, greeting cards, gifts, and so much more! Don’t miss this special event, featuring a free raffle, music by WHUD 100.7, and free ice cream to the first 100 customers.  For more information, email [email protected] or call 914-895-6505. Lewisboro History Tour Sunday, April 28, at 2 p.m. Town Historian Maureen Koehl will be hosting a Springtime Bus Tour of Historic Lewisboro with a few ghost stories thrown in for good measure. The bus will visit a couple of our cemeteries looking for Revolutionary and Civil War veterans and hear a few ghost stories in the process. From Vista to Goldens Bridge, the History Bus will offer some interesting sights relating to the town’s past. Be the first in your neighborhood to learn more about our town and the people who helped make our history over the centuries! The tour is suitable for ages 10 and up and space is limited. Meet at Town Park on Route 35. The tour should last about three hours. Contact www.Lewisbororecreation.com for details and to register, or call 914-232- 6162. Lewisboro Lions Club Annual Roadside Cleanup Project The Lewisboro Lions are now finalizing plans for the annual Lewisboro roadside cleanup project organized every year by the club. The cleanup is scheduled for the weekend of April 20 & 21. Orange trash bags are available at the Town Clerk’s office. Everyone wishing to participate may call Lion/Town Clerk Janet Donohue at 763-3511 to let her know what roads will be covered, or to ask for an unassigned road. Neighborhood coordinators are always needed. Anyone wishing to organize their neighborhood cleanup should let Lion Janet know as well. Nominations Sought for Donald R. Kellogg Scholarships The Donald R. Kellogg Memorial Scholarship recognizes individuals who selflessly serve and contribute to the Katonah community through their actions, fellowship and commitment to service. Organizations and persons interested in rewarding an individual who has enriched our community are encouraged to nominate them for the 2024 Donald R. Kellogg Scholarship. Both high school graduates and those going back to school to further their skills or education are eligible. An award commitment of $10,000 has been established for 2024 and targeting two awardees to share this commitment. Sponsors should send a brief letter describing the individual’s commitment to community service supported by specific SEE CROSSING PAGE 6

Your Neighbor Your Neighbor APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 3 HOME, AUTO, BUSINESS, LIFE & HEALTH 914-232-7750 www.forbesinsurance.com Donate: CommunityCenterNW.org Give to the Food Pantry at the Community Center BY BOB DUMAS EDITOR AT LARGE For one family in South Salem, what started out as a school project morphed into a deep dive into their Italian heritage and eventually (and quite unexpectedly) made them one of the winners of a global recipe contest. While Jessica Petraro was looking into what it would take for her to gain dual citizenship from both the United States and Italy, her son Luke, a third grader at Meadow Pond Elementary School, was about to embark on a part of the curriculum that focused on immigration and culture. Luke’s teacher, Connie Merritt, sent home a note to parents that said she would like any student with an immigrant family to share their stories with the class. “Luke was upset because he wanted to get involved but didn’t know how,” Petraro said. “He really wanted to do it.” Petraro, who, with her husband Paul, has six children, got the idea to turn to her father, Vincent Fusco, for help. They would make a video of him talking about his family’s experiences migrating to the United States from the Basilicata region of Italy. The video was a big hit at school and Luke’s classmates began to make videos too. Luke was then asked to give his presentation to the other third-grade classes. The whole thing was in perfect synergy with Petraro’s research as she sought dual citizenship. “We had these two worlds colliding,” Petraro said. “Our house was just exploding with all this Italian stuff.” As part of her dual citizenship quest, Petraro joined the Craco Society. Craco is a hill town located in southern Italy in the region of Basilicata, which is from where her father’s family emigrated. Between 1892 and 1922, a series of catastrophic events made conditions in Craco so difficult that more than 1,250 individuals left to settle in North America. The Craco Society was formed with a mission to preserve the culture, traditions, and history of Craco for its people now living in North America. Petraro cited two people from the Craco Society who were instrumental in helping her flush out her heritage all the way back to the 1500s—Joe Rinaldi, and Fred Spero. “Fred is in charge of doing all of the family heritage research in the Craco Society,” she explained. “I know doing this for me took a lot of time and effort and I give him all of the credit for this.” Rinaldi, who lives in Ontario, Canada, said the research revealed one particular surprise. “We found out we (Petraro and him) are fourth or fifth cousins,” he said. “We were able to get baptismal records back to the 1500s and then the civil records starting in 1810 when [keeping civil records] became the law. We worked closely with the diocese to get copies of all the old birth records.” Rinaldi is president of the Federation of United Laconian Societies, which includes five regions, including that covered by the Craco Society. “[The members] want to explore how the culture has changed from the country [they came from],” he said. “How the language, the cooking, and the recipes have changed. They came here from Italy and wanted to [create] the same food but couldn’t find all the same ingredients. Over the years, [the recipes] changed.” As fate would have it, the Petraro family had an old family recipe— an Italian dessert called cicerata they made every Christmas—that originated from the Bisilicate region. The family was asked to submit the recipe for a contest that was part of Exhibition Basilcate: A Celebration of Lucanian Culture in the World. The recipe was one of three winners chosen from New York (other regions participating included Uruguay and Argentina). “I can’t believe they chose us from all these other Italians who actually know how to cook,” Petraro said with a laugh. In February, the family was honored at an event at the Italian Cultural Institute in New York City where they got to prepare the recipe. Then they were off to Carlo’s Bakery in Hoboken, N.J.—made famous by the show “Cake Boss”— where they were filmed preparing the award-winning recipe. “We had to bring the ingredients and there I was on the subway with my six kids and then lugging all these boxes about seven blocks through Hoboken to get to the bakery,” Petraro laughed. “But it was very cool and now our recipe will be shown around the world on social media.” In the meantime, the synergy between what was happening with the Craco Society and Meadow Pond Elementary continued and Luke showed the video of the family making cicerata at Carlo’s Bakery to his class. “The school was very supportive, everyone was asking about [the recipe contest],” Petraro said. “[Luke’s school project] was meant to educate and it just kept snowballing. But that’s how we learn— by experiencing.” For another assignment, Luke’s class was asked to do a nonfiction writing piece. He decided to research the series of landslides that began to plague Craco in 1963 and eventually caused the town’s total abandonment in 1980. “[Luke] was very intrigued, and he even made a video set to music,” his mom said. “I felt this kid’s pride in his heritage. It was very touching. This was very powerful.” Petraro said her daughter Mia also made a video of Craco by utilizing pictures taken by her grandfather (Fusco) showing the impact of the landslides and earthquakes right up to the town’s final days. “The music captures the mood of the pictures,” she said. “No one can ever be from there anymore.” Rinaldi said he was impressed with the family’s enthusiasm as they explored their roots. “They became born-again Italians and really took this to heart,” he said. “It was great to get to know them and their enthusiasm to learn about their heritage.” Petraro said that while she originally started this journey to see if she qualified for dual citizenship, it led to something much bigger. Learning about the family’s roots has been life-changing. “We learned so much about our heritage and now I don’t want it to get lost, and for my kids not to know who they are,” she said. Digging up their roots South Salem family’s search for its Italian heritage leads to recipe fame Jessica Petraro and her six children- Gianna, Mia, Paul, Luke, John, and James, at Carlo’s Bakery with baker Mauro Castano of “Cake Boss” PHOTOS COURTESY OF JESSICA PETRARO Luke shares about Basilicate with his third-grade class.

PAGE 4 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 LIVE MUSIC FOOD TRUCKS CRAFT BEERS INFLATABLES FOR KIDS BASKET BALL CHALLENGE Commerce Street Proceeds to benefit local youth sports and community service organizations. yorktownfamjam.com 1/4 AD 4.61” x 6.05” LIVE MUSIC FOOD TRUCKS + BEER INFLATABLE CHALLENGE COURSE YOUTH SPORTS EVENTS BYO CHAIR Commerce Street Saturday April 30 4-10 pm FUN FOR ALL Proceeds to benefit local Yorktown sports and community service organizations. RAIN DATE: Sunday, MAY 1 yorktownfamjam.com FLYER 8.5x11 FamJam_07.indd 1 4/6/22 1:02 PM 12-8 pm Saturday April 27 BY ROB SAMPLE CONTRIBUTING WRITER At the Lewisboro Town Board meeting on March 25, Town Supervisor Tony Gonçalves shared some important news that will help immensely in the town’s operations. Standard & Poor’s (S&P), the big credit rating agency, recently upgraded the town’s long-term general obligation credit rating from AA to AA+. The announcement followed a ratings call the town had with the agency on March 15. “They applied a similar rating to the bonds that we are in the process of issuing,” said Gonçalves. “I have to give credit to all the town employees for being frugal when it comes to expenses.” Gonçalves credited his predecessor as town supervisor, Peter Parsons, the town’s former controller, Leo Masterson, and the current controller, Nisha Singh with helping to make this happen. “They provided all the information they needed, and this helped with the low-interest rating that we received - below the 3.2 percent [we pay] with our latest bond,” he said. The lion’s share of the meeting was a working session devoted to scrutiny of the town’s Comprehensive Plan Update and associated Zoning Code change proposals. Valerie Monastra, principal planner for Nelson, Pope, Voorhis LLC, provided an overview of the changes to the town code that have been proposed in concert with the updated Comprehensive Plan. Her firm, which is based in Melville, N.Y., was hired by the Town of Lewisboro to help develop the Comprehensive Plan. “It is ultimately the board’s final decision to adopt the Comprehensive Plan and then also the zoning itself,” said Monastra. “The Town Board members have been intimately involved with the Comprehensive Plan steering committee and the zoning subcommittee. This information has also been posted on the Town’s website and on the Comprehensive Plan website.” Board member Richard Sklarin questioned whether the town must meet a certain timetable to complete the Comprehensive Plan and town-code changes, and if there would be financial repercussions from not doing so. “New York State law does require all decisions made by town boards to be consistent with your comprehensive plan,” Monastra replied. “Your comprehensive plan was last updated in the 1980s and since that time, there has been a lot of change within the town of Lewisboro. It’s very important to reflect the updates of what has what has occurred and where the town of Lewisboro really wants to go in terms of future growth and development.” Monastra added that while the town isn’t under an immediate timeline, completing the step-by-step planning and review process will help avoid any “procedural hiccups” in the future. Technologies and regional issues that didn’t exist back in the 1980s have also had an impact, she said. For example, a proposed change to section 220-14 of the exterior-lighting code incorporates “dark sky” lighting standards to help reduce nighttime light pollution. The next section, 220-15, deals with landscaping standards and calls for an emphasis on native plants. “So, a lot of it is also modernizing and bringing things up to [today’s] standards,” Monastra continued. “Having comprehensive plans and frameworks does enable the town to better position itself for grant funding because a lot of times [grant funders] want to see how your proposing is supported by your comprehensive plan.” The first set of amendments Monastra outlined concerned the Architectural and Community Appearance Review Council. One proposed change would outline the specific types of applications the council would review, as well as review criteria. The town’s property inventory encompasses a large list of historic districts and properties. “We’re suggesting that at least the first step is to have the ACARC review,” Monastra said. She added that under the current law, homeowners within such a district can opt not to have their own property designated as “historic.” New language has been added to the section of the code dealing with street maintenance so that it can now also address the responsibilities for the care of sidewalks. “Other places have gone to [measures] like sidewalk districts and use different formulas to distribute those costs,” said board member Dan Welsh. “I don’t think we’re ready for that at this point.” “Wetlands and Watercourses” came up as a big public concern in the community workshops that discussed the Comprehensive Plan and code changes. “But we also heard concern from people that had to go through the wetlands permitting process and found it very arduous,” Monastra said. Accordingly, the revised Chapter 217 of the code proposes a clear administrative process for wetlands issues and modernizes the very definition of wetlands and watercourses. Officials announce credit boost, examine zoning proposals LEWISBORO TOWN BOARD SEE BOARD PAGE 24

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Free Movie Night “When Love is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story” Wednesday, April 17, at 7 p.m. A free film screening and discussion at the Katonah Library tells the story of an unsung heroine of Katonah and the world! Co-presented by Stepping Stones and the Katonah Village Improvement Society (KVIS) with promotional partnership from THRIVE! Bedford | Lewisboro | Pound Ridge (drug abuse prevention and mental health alliance), and the Women’s Civic Club of Katonah, this acclaimed film chronicles the extraordinary life of longtime Katonah resident Lois Burnham Wilson, who is portrayed in the film by Winona Ryder. Lois’ remarkable recovery journey from the family disease of alcoholism included providing pivotal support to the birth of 12-Step recovery and A.A. Her realization that, as a nonalcoholic family member of an alcoholic, she too could apply the 12-Steps, which led to her eventual co-founding of Al-Anon Family Groups. Popcorn and refreshments will be available. Free tickets can be reserved at  https://kfilm.eventbrite.com, by calling 914-232- 4822, or by emailing office@ steppingstones.org Shredder Truck Coming to Lewisboro Thursday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The “Shredder Truck” will be at Lewisboro Town Park at 1079 Route 35 (Old Post Road) in South Salem. This will be for the town departments along with town residents. Please remove all metal clips, fasteners, binders, folders and hard covers and place the papers loosely in a box. Hard covers – cardboard or plastic covers on items such as ledger books, marble composition books and hard-cover books – cannot be shredded and will be turned away. Residents must rip pages out from hard cover books for shredding and throw the covers in their regular household recycling. Up to four large (cubic foot) boxes of papers are allowed for shredding. All residents attending shredder events must follow these safety guidelines to protect themselves and staff: Residents must remain in their vehicles at all times. Documents should be boxed and placed in the trunk of resident’s vehicle, if possible, or in the back seat of the resident’s vehicle. Staff will remove the boxes directly from the resident’s vehicle and place them in the shredder mechanism. Vehicles will be queued at a safe distance from staff and only one vehicle will be serviced at a time. Please be mindful to observe all posted signage and directions from the staff. If you have any questions, please call the Town Clerk’s Office at 763-3511. New York Cruisers Car Show Saturday, April 27 To be held at John Jay High School, 60 North Salem Road in Cross River. Featuring a 50/50 raffle, music, and 100 trophies awarded. $20 entrance fee. Registration begins at 8 a.m., trophies at 2 p.m. For more information, contact Tom at 914- 760-6280 or Dan at 845-803- 2586. Vista Volunteer Fire Department www.vistafd.org Pasta Night & Open House Saturday, May 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. Bring the whole family to a community event supporting your local first responders, and learn how you can make a difference in the lives of others! To be held at the Vista Firehouse at 377 Smith Ridge Road in South Salem. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children 8 and under, and will be available at the door or online at VistaFD. org. Guests will enjoy fire truck rides on Engine 141, firefighting SEE CROSSING PAGE 24

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PAGE 8 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 BY CHRIS COCCARO LEWISBORO ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON In 2022, Lewisboro began a free to use food scrap recycling program behind the Town Hall that provided residents with an alternative and sustainable way to turn their unwanted food scraps into valuable compost. In the first year of the program, the town was able to recycle over 23,000 lbs. of food scraps from this one location. In 2023, the Town Board approved an expansion of the program to include additional drop off sites for residents at Fox Valley and Onatru Farm Parks. These three sites combined to divert over 90,000 lbs of food scraps from the trash incinerator in Peekskill, Bridgeport, or landfills. The food scrap program has been a great success in just a few short years and is looking forward to another successful year in 2024. The Sustainability Advisory Committee that helps to manage the program has made several changes that should help to improve users’ experience and provide additional resources back to the town while we continue to divert tons of food scraps from incineration. New for 2024 is that Curbside Compost will be responsible for collecting the food scraps at Fox Valley Park, Town House, and Onatru Farm Park. Curbside Compost has included a bin cleaning service at no additional cost during the summer months which should help reduce odor issues that were voiced by residents in 2023. In addition, Curbside Compost utilizes two different facilities to process their food scraps. The New Milford Farms composting facility is closer to Lewisboro than the previous composter which helps to reduce the carbon footprint of the program. Second, is an anaerobic digester that converts food scraps into renewable methane energy and soil amendments to help reduce the need for new fossil fuel resources through the firm Quantum BioPower in Southington, CT. Food waste is kept in an oxygen-free environment and is broken down into methane gas which can then be used to create electricity, vehicles fuels, or pipeline gas. The remnants from the process can be used to create compost and soil amendments. Last year, the Sustainability Committee partnered with the Lewisboro Garden Club’s “Rooting for Lewisboro” seedling program by providing free compost from the facility that composts the town’s food scraps. The give-back day is to say thank you for supporting the food scrap recycling program and to keep return the benefits of composting back to residents. This year the compost give-back day will be held in Onatru Farm Park on Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Sustainability Committee will also give away compost to anyone that needs it. There will be a limit of 10 gallons of compost per person during those hours. We on the Sustainability Advisory Committee have been incredibly appreciative of the support and feedback from the residents of Lewisboro for making this program so successful. Through our collective efforts we have diverted over 100,000 pounds of food scraps from incinerators and landfills which has while creating a valuable resource that can restore habitat, grow native plants, and support local pollinators. It is small, but impactful programs like these that can help us all live a little more sustainably and help continue to make Lewisboro the wonderful community it is. For more information on the compost give-back day or the sustainability committee, please visit www. lewisborogov.com/sc Taking food out of the trash A look at Lewisboro’s food scrap program John and Brenda Bergstrom of South Salem are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Ben Bergstrom, a 2010 graduate of John Jay High School, to the lovely Jessica Moore of Raleigh, North Carolina. Until recently, the couple had been based in Studio City, California, where they met in a play being produced in Los Angeles. Each pursue a career in acting, and they have recently chosen to settle in Croton Falls. Ben also works as a Senior Recruiter and Jessica is a teacher of yoga, with a specialty in Katonah Yoga. The wedding will take place in Raleigh in June. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRENDA BERGSTROM ENGAGEMENT 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?

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Opinion PAGE 10 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 A few short weeks ago, we told you about the newly-formed Empire State Local News Coalition. Halston Media Group is proud to be a member of this fast-growing group of over 150 New York local news outlets that have joined forces to protect local journalism across the state. The work of our coalition has raised awareness of the importance of local journalism as well as the challenges facing the local news industry. (New York has lost half of its newsrooms since 2004!) We are grateful to communities across the state who have united behind us. In just the past month, we rallied in Westchester, where locals were stunned by the abrupt closure of three community newspapers. We went directly to Albany to appeal to lawmakers and where we also rallied with elected officials from both the senate and assembly. Numerous localities have adopted resolutions expressing their support for legislation that would support local journalism, and more municipal resolutions are in the pipeline. Even unconventional allies like Microsoft have joined our calls to save local news. Thanks to these collective efforts, the Local Journalism Sustainability Act – which would provide tax credits to local news organizations for retaining and creating newsroom jobs – was included in the State Senate’s recent budget proposal for fiscal year 2025. This is a key step for inclusion in the state’s final budget, which is currently being negotiated by the Senate, Assembly and Governor Hochul. However, there is a lot of work to be done over the next few days, when the final budget will likely be announced, to ensure the bill is actually included in the state’s final budget. It is crucial that the Local Journalism Sustainability Act is included; otherwise, communities throughout the state risk thousands of newsroom jobs being lost and even more important stories going untold. The Local Journalism Sustainability Act is sponsored by NYS Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal with the bipartisan support of Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner and more than 70 co-sponsors. As newspapers shutter and layoffs roil the industry, the bill is a necessary measure for incentivizing job creation, returning reporters to many of the state’s emptying newsrooms. The bill is content-neutral and designed to ensure that truly local news outlets will receive this assistance. The leadership of the Legislature’s Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Caucus has also endorsed our bill, which is a major testament to the fact that this bill will improve access to news for all communities. New Yorkers are standing with local news, and now lawmakers must answer the people’s call to save community journalism. To get the Local Journalism Sustainability Act across the finish line, lawmakers must hear from you about why our newspaper matters (and why our friendly competitors also matter) and why this bill is meaningful to you and your family. So, if keeping local news alive in our state is important to you, please reach out to Governor Hochul and your local representatives to let them know you stand with local news. Budget negotiations are wrapping up imminently – the time to act is now! Time to act is now Support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act Support the New York Local Journalism Sustainability Act Contact Governor Kathy Hochul: 518-474-8390 Contact Senator Pete Harckham: 518-455-2340 Contact Assemblyman Chris Burdick: 518-455-5397 Our newspaper is a proud member of the Empire State Local News Coalition: support the coalition at SaveNYLocalNews.com. I f you weren’t aware there was a Presidential primary in New York last week, you were in good company. April 2 was Presidential primary day in New York. I arose at 4:30 a.m. that morning to serve as an election inspector in my hometown of Bedford. The work day started at 5 a.m. to prepare for a 6 a.m. opening. If I told you there was a steady trickle of voters, I would be exaggerating. The polls closed 15 hours later at 9 p.m. During that time, my election coworker and I assisted nearly 20 voters, or about 2% of those eligible to vote. Many of those intrepid voters were shaking their heads at the futility of the exercise while at the same time feeling a civic duty to participate. The two presidential candidates’ competitors had all folded their tents weeks or months ago, waving the white flag. The nearly nonexistent turnout gave me a lot of time to wonder if this was the best use of time and resources. Although it was a long day, I enjoyed my time as an election inspector. In addition to doing my civic duty, it gave me a better appreciation for the A look at New York’s zombie Presidential primary DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT SEE SCOTT PAGE 11 EDITORIAL 914-277-4424 • 440 Rt 22 North Salem, NY • www.theblazerpub.com 53 CELEBRATING 531 YEARS! We’ve got your cravings covered!

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Sources in the know told me that upwards of $4 million of Westchester taxpayer money was spent to conduct the primary on behalf of two political parties that bear none of the expense. Nearly a third of Westchester taxpayers are not enrolled in a political party, yet their tax dollars go towards a primary that they can’t even participate in. Shouldn’t the parties themselves pay for the cost of conducting a partisan primary rather than taxpayers? If they had to foot the bill, the process would undoubtedly be different. For this primary, approximately 25 early voting locations were open for 10 days leading up to election day. On election day, over 300 polling places were staffed by nearly 1,000 election workers. All of this to collect ballots from less than 3% of the parties’ registered voters. Remember, independents don’t get to vote in primaries. That’s a discussion for another day. But why do we need so many locations to collect so few votes? A couple of thoughts to save significant money. First, limit the number of polling places. Just use the 25 early voting locations on election day too, rather than opening hundreds of polling sites. It’s not like there’s going to be a traffic jam at any of them. Early voting in New York, by the way, has not demonstrated any increase in voter turnout. Second, as an alternative, have the vote on a Saturday or over a weekend like they do in Virginia. In Virginia, they conduct what are known as “firehouse” primaries. They are not actually conducted at firehouses, but they are conducted at a limited number of locations. Primaries in Virginia are paid for and administered by the parties. Makes sense. While we are reforming things, let’s take a look at the entire Presidential primary process. What is the point of the charade of zombie primaries in the vast majority of states after the winners have already been decided? The zombie primaries elect the only candidate standing in each party who will in turn pick their own delegates to represent them at a convention. Those delegates are bound by law to vote for the candidate that picked them at a party convention to be held in the summer. The vast majority of primary voters across the country will have no say in who their candidate is for president. What is the point of a summer convention when the outcome is already decided? As an alternative, why don’t we elect unbound delegates and send them to a convention to listen to speeches, attend meetings with potential candidates and eventually select the best candidate. That was the way the party conventions used to work. Instead of the candidates themselves, the delegates on the ballot would be respected party members like elected officials, town and county chairs, involved individuals, etc. With the two current presidential nominees, there is a significant risk that something happens between now and the summer, which would dramatically change the electability of the respective candidates. Yet the parties are stuck with them under the current system. A true political convention is a much better alternative than the current system that depends on three states, Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina, to select a presidential candidate. This year’s process has been a shining example of a broken system. We can do better. We have to do better. SCOTT FROM PAGE 10 Living in Westchester County, I have many interesting women’s clubs available close by me. In fact, I belong to five and am on the board of our county’s Federation of clubs. Recently, one of the members of the Peekskill/Cortlandt club had come up with an idea that has to be God sent. She is calling her plan of outreach S.O.S. (Save Our Sisters). A few of the members of the Peekskill club have agreed to be contacts for any of the other members if they are in time of need. We think of ourselves as sisters, so this is not an imposition or a responsibility, but a dedication and opportunity to give to our own cherished members. Her plan is mostly for the nighttime hours when those who are elderly and living alone might have frightening thoughts, worries, sickness, falls or even nightmares. She proposes that you could call, in confidentiality, one of the volunteers on the list to receive help, insight, or just to unburden, talk, and perhaps even cry a little if that is what is needed. I have no idea why most people are hesitant to call upon their own children in a nighttime crisis, but they are. I am one of those too. We are all worried we will frighten our kids; they usually have small children of their own they are concerned about or cannot leave alone, and jobs to go to early in the morning. One of my children, a daughter, lives in Montana and is a pediatrician. I am reluctant to perhaps take her time away from a very sick child. One night recently, I woke The comfort of a woman’s club MARILYN A. PELLINI MUSINGS: PAST AND PRESENT SEE PELLINI PAGE 12

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This article is for information only and should not be considered investment advice. Michael Tom CFP® CFA® • Jeff Wund • Todd Rebori, CFA® 23 Parkway, Second Floor • Katonah, NY 10536 STRESSED ABOUT TAXES? We’ll help you organize, strategize, and file. www.AtwoB.com • (914) 302-3233 PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT Financial Planning • Investment Management Income Tax Planning • Retirement Plan Services For Income Taxes email: [email protected] up with violent stomach pains and felt very sick to my stomach. I did even think about calling 911, but I kept hoping it would pass. The pain was so bad, I literally could not think straight. What a resource and blessing it would have been to be able to call a friend and get some sound, encouraging, sympathetic, empathetic advice. Charity begins at home is such a profound and true concept. Club women of today, at least in my area, are not getting any younger. It is hard to attract women who are not well past retirement age because they all work. The majority of members of clubs I belong to totally support that club’s purposes and causes, such as food pantries, veterans, and other organizations that help the sick or mentally ill. Why are we not giving to our own needy members?  The idea and plan of this one gal could be implemented well in local neighborhoods too. I believe that if we can take care of our home and family and contribute in any way possible to our little microcosm called “neighborhood,” then the whole world would be filled with caring, concern, and action. Think what that would do for the concept of world peace! I am writing this article with the hope that this idea can be put into use among those who live nearby each other. This concept could also put the calling and dedication of women’s clubs back on the map. It could lead to renewed interest by younger volunteers in joining these groups and raise women’s clubs to the position of great importance and the huge membership numbers they once held in our nation. Did you know that women’s clubs established well over 80% of all the libraries in America? There is still much work to be done by these dedicated groups. If you have any desire to join a women’s club in whatever area you live in, please feel free to contact me. And, why not extend this idea to your immediate neighbors who might just be in need of this kind of helping hand. PELLINI FROM PAGE 11 Welcome to “News & Notes,” where we look at the happenings here in Westchester County. April is a big birthday month for the Jeffers family. My wife, daughter, sister and many dear friends all celebrate, so right after I take out a loan for my gift buying, I will write this week’s “Birthday Bash” edition of “News & Notes.” As a Bedford Hills Lion, I want to roar out to my fellow Somers Lions as they are hosting the very popular pancake breakfast on April 21 from 8 a.m. to noon at Somers High School. My friend Bruce tells me that this is a great way to give back to the community. The proceeds are given to local families in need and local charities like Friends of Karen, Make A Wish and many other worthy causes. Speaking of the Bedford Hills Lions, you can donate glasses for the Lions International Eyeglass Collection Program. Each pair symbolizes a brighter future for someone in need. Together, we’re making a tangible difference, one lens at a time. Let’s continue spreading love and vision across the globe. You can find the collection boxes at the following locations: Katonah Village Library, Bedford Hills Community House and the Town of Bedford Town Clerk’s Office. The cool gang at Caramoor presents the Pacifica Quartet at 3 p.m. on April 14. With their unrivaled virtuosity and infectious energy, the Pacifica Quartet owns a well-deserved reputation as one of the most esteemed chamber ensembles of our time. Pacifica will showcase works by Erich Wolfgang Korngold and Louis Gruenberg, two composers behind many classic Hollywood scores of the 1940s and ’50s.   The Katonah Museum of Art presents “Artists in Conversation: Sanford Biggers and Michelle Yun Mapplethorpe” on Saturday, April 27, at 5:30 p.m. Artist Sanford Biggers speaks with KMA Executive Director Michelle Yun Mapplethorpe about his practice and process as they relate to the themes of the exhibition. Refreshments to follow. Our friends at the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater in Peekskill have some awesome April shows planned. On April 13, it’s one hot night as Benise, “The Prince of Spanish Guitar,” and his Emmy Award winning production come to town as part of his global tour. Then on April 20, it’s the “Best of the Eagles,” hailed as the ultimate tribute to the iconic rock band, as they flawlessly capture the essence of the Eagles’ timeless music. The Katonah Village Library will host “Demystifying Medicare and Healthcare for Seniors,” at 10:15 a.m. on April 27. Demystifying Medicare is perfect for anyone trying to navigate our complicated healthcare system for older adults. It’s for people who already have Medicare, as well as those soon to be 65, planning their retirement, or assisting relatives and friends with paperwork and medical decisions. In this engaging interactive session, you will learn about the various parts of Medicare and the costs associated with medical and drug insurance provided by the government and private companies. This old joke always brings a smile to my face: “If April showers bring May flowers, what do Mayflowers bring? Pilgrims!” See you next time! Welcome to the News & Notes of April MARK JEFFERS NEWS & NOTES

APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 13 I n recent years many major banks have become more restrictive on how they will allow accounts to be opened and the title of said accounts. For example, many clients have advised that some large banks will not allow accounts for a trust to be opened where there are two or more CoTrustees. They also have decided not to honor a Power of Attorney that requires the agents to act together even though it is explicitly permitted by law. I recently personally experienced a major bank not being able to title an account in trust for three children in each of their names … “in equal shares per stirpes.” Thus, allowing that if a child did not survive the owner of the account that the child’s share would be distributed to their surviving “issue,” being, children and/or grandchildren, outright, in equal shares. I was advised by the bank officer that their computer system did not permit the designation… “in equal share per stirpes” to be entered. When I explained to the bank officer that without such a designation being made, if a child did not survive the account owner, their share may not go to their children, but to their “estate” or to their surviving siblings, I was advised that on the death of the account owner, the issue of account beneficiaries would be handled by the bank’s… “decedent processing team.” This did not give me a great deal of comfort, especially since the client wanted the account to pass to her bloodline and not to the spouses of her children. She was concerned that if the account only went to her surviving children, there was no guarantee they would give a pre-deceased child’s share to his or her children surviving. Interestingly, I have not encountered these issues with the smaller regional banks that we work with or brokerage firms. They regularly open the accounts titled the way the client wishes, if legally permissible. In conclusion, as I have said many times, the details are very important and clearly when opening an “in trust for” or “payable on death” account at a large bank, the details are critical. Anthony J. Enea is the managing partner of Enea, Scanlan and Sirignano, LLP of White Plains, N.Y. He focuses his practice on Wills, Trusts, Estates and Elder Law. Anthony is the Past Chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), and is the past Chair of the 50+ Section of the NYSBA. He is a Past President and Founding member of the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). Anthony is also the Immediate Past President of the Westchester County Bar Foundation and a Past President of the Westchester County Bar Association. He is also fluent in Italian. He can be reached at 914-948-1500 or a.enea@ esslawfirm.com. Titling of an ‘In Trust for’ account at a large bank may pose a challenge! FOCUS ON ELDER LAW ANTHONY J. ENEA GUEST CORNER Interestingly, I have not encountered these issues with the smaller regional banks that we work with or brokerage firms.’ -Anthony J. Enea, managing partner Enea, Scanlan and Sirignano, LLP

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PAGE 16 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES OPINION APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 SEE DUMAS PAGE 17 I remember my father telling me once that someday we would have to pay to watch television. Now, my adolescent mind could not yet conceive of the concept of “cable television,” so instead what I pictured in my mind was a TV with a coin-drop box, like a candy machine or washers at a laundromat. You would just slide some coins in and, presto, it would unlock it and you could then watch TV for a certain number of hours before it would shut off and you had to add more coins. Actually, I like the idea of a coin box better than cable, which, of course, is what Dad was talking about. First of all, I like the idea of a TV bill that could be paid off by just using a few quarters instead of the $150 a month I pay now. Second, I like the idea of not having to deal with a cable company at all. Everyone I have dealt with over the years at companies such as Comcast or Optimum has been sketchy and rude. Cable TV employees make DMV workers seem like Peace Corps volunteers. All that begs a question for another day, but where do the DMV and the cable companies find these people to work for them? Do they monitor parole board hearings to see if a potential employee is about to be released? Do they gather police reports to look for drivers accused of road rage and then offer them a job? Maybe they watch TikTok videos of “Karens” in action and then offer them managerial positions. When cable first came to my hometown of Pawling in the early 1980s, it was a game changer. First of all, we no longer had to go up on the roof to jiggle the antennae to get a clearer picture. We also got a lot more channels than the traditional over-theair 2 through 13 (of which about half were viewable without static). Now, we had all this new programming on the Learning Channel, the History Channel, TBS, TNT, MTV and so much more. It was a beautiful thing. I think our bill back then was something like $7.99 a month and you could throw in HBO or Showtime for a couple extra bucks. Nonetheless, my father was outraged and constantly groused about the cost of cable TV, always threatening to get rid of it. If he was alive today and saw my cable bill, he would roll over in his grave. One of the things that came along with all those new cable stations was the advent of the home shopping networks. Probably the most famous one is actually known as Home Shopping Network or HSN. Then there is QVC, which in case you didn’t know, stands for Quality Value Convenience. I’ve ordered from QVC. While the quality and value can vary, the convenience is breathtaking. One night, in my old apartment, I somehow managed to knock my TV off its stand and break the screen. I remembered seeing QVC advertising a TV similar to the one I’d just destroyed. They were offering payment plans—it was like a credit card, only without the interest. So, I quickly hopped online and went to the QVC website to see if they were still offering the deal. They were. I ordered one using the installment plan and paid a little extra for overnight shipping. I had a new television in less than 16 hours after I broke the first one and I never left my house. That’s convenient. But going back to cable TV in the ’80s, I was so impressed by what these shopping channels were doing, that I wrote a column about it. I was the managing editor of the Pawling News-Chronicle and part of my job responsibilities was to write a weekly column. Mine was called Terminal Wit and it was similar to this one in that it was a satirical slice-of-life piece with plenty of self-deprecating humor. I wrote how amazing these channels were—I called them “talking catalogs.” I noted how they sold just about everything from jewelry to kitchen appliances, from food to clothing and electronics and cheekily noted that we were getting to the point where we wouldn’t need to leave the house anymore. Since this was about 10 years before the proliferation of home computers and the advent of the World Wide Web, I was sort of prophetic when you think about it. Although those cable shopping networks aren’t a big part of the picture anymore, between food-delivery apps, grocery shopping/delivery services, home laundry services, and Amazon Prime, you truly don’t have to leave your house anymore, especially if you work from home. I am living proof. Due to my health misadventures, I haven’t been able to drive for nearly two years. These services have kept me alive. Unless, of course, you feel as though you need to just get outside for some of the sun’s vitamin D. 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But even with the end of the pandemic, people still are turning to companies like Grub Hub, Door Dash, and Uber Eats for dinner. Friday night is Grub Hub night in the Dumas household. Since I live right on the Mahopac/Yorktown border, I can choose between eateries in both towns, including everything from fast food (Chipotle!) to small-town pub food like Mahopac Inn. They even get it right most of the time despite Grub Hub’s faulty GPS that they burden their drivers with. For some reason, it just doesn’t seem to work on the road I live on. You can follow the path of the driver on an online map and inevitably I will watch the little cartoon car swoosh by my driveway, causing me to scream at my monitor, “Nooooo!” At that point, I have to call them and hope they speak English. But usually, I can talk them through it. And no matter what happens, no matter how frustrated I get, I try to praise them, tip well, and leave a good review. Most of these folks work hard and really need the money. It is not an easy job and I am just thankful they exist. I am particularly fond of Instacart—the company that does my grocery shopping and delivery. Would I rather be there in person so I could select my own cuts of meat, my own produce, and direct the deli person how I want my cold cuts sliced? Of course, I would. But I don’t live in that world anymore. Without Instacart, I don’t know if I could live independently. I’ve been using Instacart for about three years now and have to admit they get it right about 95 percent of the time. And, again, I always tip well and leave a five-star review. The only time I didn’t was more out of concern for my shopper’s health and whether he should even be doing this job. It was a very hot, muggy day last August when this happened. I saw the car pull into the driveway and then went about doing something else. About 10 minutes later, I realized no one had come to the door yet, so I looked out the window and gasped at what I saw. The delivery guy was about 5-foot-7 and probably close to 400 pounds. I am not kidding; that’s not hyperbole. His skin was an angry pink. His crop of dirty blonde hair was flat, wet, and lifeless, his giant rugby shirt was soaked through, top to bottom, with perspiration. He stood in the middle of the sidewalk tightly gripping two paper grocery bags to his chest. One of the bags had broken open and a few nonfood items had fallen out. The second bag was close to doing the same. He finally made it inside and sort of just plunked the bags on the floor. He was wheezing like a punctured truck tire as he bent over and put his hands on his knees. “Oh, my God! Are you all right?” I gasped. I’m not used to being the healthiest person in the room. He waved me off and then proceeded to make two more trips to his car gasping for air the entire time and turning redder by the minute. I was sure a 911 call was in my future. Fortunately, he survived, and I was glad for that. But my heart went out to him and while I’ve never had him as a shopper again, I think about that day sometimes and I hope he’s found his path. That being said, I still wasn’t fond of having a bunch of my groceries strewn about the front lawn. The other day, I broke the carafe from my coffeemaker. I was immediately traumatized. If you know me at all, you know it’s not a good idea to leave me uncaffinated for any extended period of time. I logged onto Amazon and found the carafe I was looking for and ordered it through my Prime account. They said I would have it by 4 the next day. So, the next morning, I used Grub Hub to get breakfast from McDonald’s, including a couple of cups of coffee to bridge the gap. The carafe showed up a few hours later. There used to be an app called Drizely that would deliver alcohol from local liquor stores, but it went out of business. So, I still have no way to get a nice bottle of wine if I spontaneously need one. It’s an American tragedy. Does anyone have any ideas? As you ponder, remember what I said several times earlier. I’m a good tipper. Bob Dumas is editor at large for Halston Media. He enjoys a good cabernet and occasionally a little tequila. If you would like to yell at him or praise him, you can reach him at [email protected]. DUMAS FROM PAGE 16 Letters and Op-Ed Policy Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and opeds are not necessarily those of the 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 KLT@halstonmedia. com. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830. 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Sports PAGE 18 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER On Thursday, March 22, John Jay opened the season and found themselves in an intense back and forth with visiting Pelham. A cold, windy day, the weather didn’t stand a chance against a team looking to establish their identity, according to coach Jess McDonough. “They want to be known for their relentlessness,” she said, and Pelham was the first to find out. After Molly Gallagher made a huge save at the end of the first overtime and then giving John Jay the possession at the beginning of the second, Jojo Degl scored at the buzzer to give John Jay a thrilling 10-9 sudden death victory. The tally began on the Pelham side, though. The Pelicans took the opening draw, and Taylor Green almost didn’t notice that she was surrounded by Wolves. Relentless in her own right, she twisted among the morass and beat Gallagher at 10:56. No separation in the cards, a Pelham turnover made sure. Jordan Kauftheil picked up the loose ball at midfield, and John Jay keeping the pressure on, Degl scored on the penalty to tie the game. At 5:26, the score stayed status quo until the Wolf defense got things started in the final minute of the first. Jane Brennan converged on Green’s roll through the box, and Mary Murphy was quick on the stick. The senior defender picked up the ball and sent Degl on the hunt. Taking the pass at midfield, the middie cut through the defense, and Scarlett Gristina was left to pick up the pieces.  Specifically, the ball in the back of the net, and the goal at 41 seconds sent the Wolves into the second with a 2-1 lead. Pelham’s turn, Green was far from done.   Boxed in again by the Jay defense, the tall Pelican went below board and beat Gallagher with an underhand bouncer at 9:56. Tied again, the Pelicans were quickly back flying south. But Gallagher was there, and went low to stop Mackenzie Peterson’s bouncer at 9:40. Undeterred, the Pelican kept flapping, and Alex Dolan twice forced penalties to put the home team on edge. The second time the charm, she gave Pelham a 3-2 lead at 7:21. Then the catchers had their say. First Gallagher reached up to snare Arden Keough’s shot, and back the other way, Gristina did the same to Degl. A springboard for the Pelicans, Green was the usual suspect. This time going sidearm, she wrapped around from behind, and the two-goal lead was the biggest of the game. Not for long, the other Degl got into the act. Finja Degl picked up a loose ball, raced the field and dropped to Nicole DiNapoli on the right. Her pass inside freed Amelia Inglis, and the lead was one at 3:35. On a roll, only the whistle could stop the younger sister. After Jojo secured the draw, Finja set up, put the moves on the triple team and beat Gristina. The penalty negating the goal, it only prolonged the inevitable, and the freshman scored on the free shot. 1:44 left in the half, there was still plenty of time. First Green came from behind with another under-hander, and for the halftime tie, a proud John Jay lineage continued. Hanging around the hoop, Kaitlin Condon waited, received Inglis pass from the right and went overhand at :41.9  “Megan Condon left a wonderful legacy at John Jay. I am sure she is her sister’s biggest supporter, the coach asserted. “We are thrilled for Kaitlin as she starts to make her own mark on the lacrosse program.” Into the third, Jojo played the waiting game too. On the right, she innocently meandered until Kauftheil darted into view, and the pass on target, the Wolf made it 6-5 at 10:08 Of course, Pelham wasn’t backing down. Off a Wolf turnover, Pelham set up, Keogh drew the penalty and scored to force another tie. 5:22 left in the third, the clock looked like it would wind down without incident, but John Jay closed for a third time. At X, Inglis held and ignored the crowd’s urgency as DiNapoli cruised over the middle. Instead, the sophomore rolled out front, drew the defense and hit Kauftheil for a 7-6 lead at :7.1. There was no getting away, though, and Keogh made sure. The help of John Jay turnover in tow, Keough went straight on from the left and beat Gallagher for the tie. In at 10:19, the Pelicans would get their last lead on the heels of Gristina’s catcher. A Jojo Degl pass sailing long had the Pelham goalie snaring and setting Green on the go. Choppy seas not a bother, the high scorer took off from behind Gallagher, leapt above the double team and shot sidearm for an 8-7 game. Another Gristina save on the way, the mastery didn’t pay dividends this time. After pulling Inglis’ spin move out of the air, her team’s change in direction ran headlong into Jane Brennan. The pass coming into Mia Orlando, the defender checked with her stick, knocked the Pelican over and scooped the ball. Off to the races, the offense set up, and DiNapoli got her turn. Jojo Degl drew the double team, dumped to an open DiNapoli, and she went sidearm. The goal whistled off, DiNapoli teed it up on the penalty and made good anyway at 4:02. All tied at eight, the draw was obviously crucial, so John Jay fed the Pelicans a double take. Jojo sent the ball flying, and Finja took the landing in her catcher. The family dynamics aside, sometimes a sister got to go solo. On the right by herself, Degl spun, danced, and stutter-stepped, and eventually with some space, the elder found the bottom left. 3:08 left in the game, McDonough praised her seasoned go to. “Jojo was able to find the back of the net when the team needed her to,” she extolled. A little fist pump, Degl exuded more determination than celebration, and she gave voice. “The only thing I could think of was winning. My brain wouldn’t allow me to think of anything else except walking off the field with a win,” Degl assured. So coming down with the draw followed suit, and her team was in position to run out the clock. Instead, Orlando got a strip, and Green made John Jay pay.  Forcing her way to the right, her spin move backed down the Wolves, and her underhand backhand beat Gallagher with 1:29 remaining. A warm locker room now denied, Degl still did what she could and secured the draw. Another turnover following, the Pelicans couldn’t cash in either. The mercury not abating, the teams traded an unsuccessful possession each. But a second go for Pelham didn’t look good for the home team, and Gallagher drew the brunt with Orlando perched ten yards away on the penalty. “I knew I needed to do this for the team,” the goalie explained. “We really needed the win to begin our season.” Up to the task, Orlando shot low, and Gallagher got it on the bounce to run out the first overtime. She wasn’t done either. On a roll out front, Green tried to sneak one in. But Gallagher intervened with her catcher, and Degl was soon gonna be good to go. Still, McDonough reserved final praise for the whole. “The best part of this team is they realize how much they need each other to find success,” said the coach, and Kauftheil passing up a less certain shot 15 seconds earlier made the case. Instead, the junior went around the net and dumped off to a self aware Degl. “I got the ball, knew time was running out and something needed to happen quick. I made a move towards goal and heard everyone scream, ‘shoot it. The rest was a blur,” said the hero. “I wasn’t sure if the goal was going to count, but my teammates knew.” Yes they did, and Gallagher put a bow on the tale. “The game was definitely exhilarating. But as always, my team and I love lacrosse and take on the challenge,” she concluded. Wolves heat up with double OT win Jojo Degl PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI Kaitlin Condon Jane Brennan GIRLS LACROSSE

APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 SPORTS THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 19 FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING, HOT WATER HEATER & GAS NEEDS 60 Years of Excellence 719 Rte. 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 • 845.628.3924 • beeandjay.com TAKE $50 OFF ANY DEWINTERIZATION— HOSEBIBS, POOL HOUSES AND OUTDOOR SHOWERS INTO ACTION! Spring We Carry A Complete Line of BioGuard Pool Treatments BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER After opening the season with a 10-2 victory over Pelham, John Jay came home on March 28 and faced Briarcliff between the raindrops. But the intermittent nastiness of the precipitation was nothing compared to the biting sting of the John Jay attack. Luca Duva assisted first to help get the Wolves on the board and added five goals in a resounding 15-3 victory. The game began with Chris Flores making a pretty impressive save on Jonathan Altneu. But Blake O’Callaghan matched the Briarcliff goalie on the other end, and then Duva got started. Hanging back at the 30, the senior spotted Justin Shapiro hovering around the crease and made his move. Shapiro received the laser, and Flores didn’t have a chance. In at 8:22, Flores added great saves on Andrew Kiefer and Duva. Both big shots on the bounce, the Mighty Bear had the scoop. He was fighting a losing battle, though, and Luke Bueti fired the next salvo. In the distance, Bueti wound up from the 25 and found the net at 5:41 Up two, Bueti was on the other end for goal three. On hold from the 25, Bueti danced until Brendan Corelli made his move from behind, and on target, the point guard made it 3-0 game. Flores kept things contained with another great save at 1:11, but the goalie didn’t do himself any favors in moving the ball upfield by himself. He lobbed a pass to the sideline, and Kiefer made the pick. An empty net by a mile, Kiefer fired and the long range heave made it 4-0. The subsequent draw going to Dom Savastano, the middle of the field was not a 50-50 proposition all night long. A completely one sided affair for Savastano, his team still waited until period two to score again. Altneu to Duva at the 25, the middie got in the swing of things, and made Briarcliff pay for their lack of attention. They gave him space, and swinging away at a 45-degree angle, a 5-0 lead resulted at 10:47 of the second. Even so, Briarcliff could not keep up when the Wolves brought out their baseball hats. Working the ball around the horn for almost a full minute, George Ferrarone touched the ball last and Flores was put out again to make it 6-0. Duva would make it 9-0 before Briarcliff got on the board with John Solari’s goal with 1:50 left in the half. But Ferrarone and Duva quickly added two more, and there was definitely no coming back for the outmatched Bears. Wolves kick off season with pair of wins Luca Duva Andrew Kiefer Peter Hill PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI BOYS LACROSSE

PAGE 20 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES SPORTS APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER On March 27, the Wolves fell behind 3-0 to visiting Fox Lane in the first inning. Nonetheless, starter Julia Neumann kept the score contained and preserved the chance for a comeback win. A 4-3 seventh inning lead for Jay coming around, Skye Volpicella couldn’t hang on to Gaby Naar’s long fly ball to lead off the inning. So reliever Maria DeGataeno simply stuck to the program.   “It’s just, next play, forget about it,” said the freshman, and the relief pitcher did exactly that. Three straight strikeouts in the heart of the order, Coach Steve DelMoro already knew what he had in the rookie. “Nothing is too big for her,” he assured. After opening the season with a 10-6 loss to Clarkstown North, the Wolves were probably hoping to issue a donut in the first. But Sofia Rodriguez walked, Jojo Kerwar singled and Naar lashed a double for a 2-0 lead. A passed ball and error by Laney Daly translating to run three, Neumann and her team weren’t knocked off their game. “You’ve got to lock in and keep coming,” said the senior. “After the first inning, we definitely did that.” All three balls put in play would have to do for the bottom of the first, but Neumann left no doubt in the top of the second. Aside from Rodriguez reaching on an error, the starter retired the side on three ground balls. In the bottom of the inning, Charlotte Bender showed the first sign of offensive life.    A line drive screaming down first, John Jay could only whimper when Grace Cleveland snuffed out the yellow flash. A walk for Neumann wasn’t enough, and Fox Lane sat down to threaten again in the third.  A one out Cleveland single was followed by a Vicky Bodine walk, and after Bella Barry reeled in a line drive to center, Tara McNamee received a free pass. The bases loaded, Neumann down shifted and put aside the traffic jam. She fired, and Barry tracked another line drive to retire the side. Up for another try, the Wolves made a little more noise in the bottom of third. Natalie Sacco worked a walk, Daly sacrificed her over, and Barry’s groundout put the runner on third. But Carys Cooper’s hard grounder to short ended the inning. No problem, Neumann remained on lockdown in the fourth, and the Wolves continued to send a message. Bender singled, Neumann reached on an error with one out, and Emma Klares moved the runners over with a groundout to second. Not enough, Sacco went down swinging, so DeGataeno entered and repaid the favor in triplicate. Four batters, the righty struck out three, and the offense took the cue by loading the bases with no one out in the bottom. Daly walked, Barry reached on an error, and Evie Santos seemed to want no part of Riley Foote.   The walk issued, John Jay got on the board on a wild pitch to Cooper. A 3-1 game, the tying run was on second, so the catcher stayed in her lane. “I just wanted to put the bat on the ball, make solid contact and try not to do too much,” said the freshman. In turn, Cooper put the words into practice. Her ground ball to second was not handled, and the game was tied.   But not being fleet of foot as a catcher doesn’t necessarily keep her put. “I do steal bases,” Cooper assured. Of course, the backstop uses inside knowledge to spot areas she can exploit her counterpart. “It helps when you know what they tend to do,” said Cooper, and seeing opportunity, the Wolf ended up on third with an errant throw. The rest was easy.  A wild pitch and Cooper was in for what proved to be the winning run. Six outs to go, Fox Lane got the lead off runner on in the sixth too. Just a blip, DeGataeno notched two infield pop outs, and Daly gobbled up Kerwar’s grounder for the third out. John Jay going easily in the bottom of the frame, the battlefield was screaming for a one run victory.  Naar not obliging with her blast, Volpicella did get there but could not hold on. No problem, DeGataeno just seemed more determined and went head on versus the big guns.   “They are all really good hitters, but I just gave it my best pitches,” said the closer. Fox Lane could probably attest, while Neumann just enjoyed the front row seat. “She’s so talented, and we’re lucky to have her,” the starter concluded the day. Wolves pick up first win with comeback over Fox Lane Carys Cooper PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI Laney Daly Maria DeGataeno SOFTBALL The Harvey School’s Alumni Relations Office proudly announces the hosting of its first-ever golf outing, set to take place on Tuesday, June 25, at the prestigious Westchester Hills Golf and Country Club in White Plains. The event promises to display a remarkable blend of golf skill and strategy, and offer social connections, bringing together alums, parents of alums, and current parents of students alike for a day of unparalleled golfing excellence. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to experience the firstclass facilities at Westchester Hills Golf and Country Club, known for its challenging course and beautiful layout. The Harvey Cavalier Golf Outing aims to create an environment in which networking and friendly competition converge, fostering new connections and strengthening existing bonds within The Harvey School community. “We are thrilled to host the inaugural Harvey Cavalier Golf Outing,” said Harvey Director of Alumni Relations Greg Janos. “The event will provide a platform for the members of our school community past and present to engage in a sport that mirrors the precision, strategy, and excellence that define our students and alums,” Mr. Janos added. The event will kick off with registration and breakfast  beginning at 10 a.m. and be followed by a shotgun start at noon. Throughout the day, participants will navigate the meticulously designed course, showcasing their golfing prowess and enjoying the camaraderie of fellow enthusiasts. An awards ceremony and reception will cap off the event, where outstanding achievements on the course will be celebrated. Sponsorship opportunities are available, allowing families and/or local businesses to align their brand with this prestigious event and gain exposure among a very select audience of Harvey School community members. Interested parties can contact Greg Janos at  gjanos@ harveyschool.org  for more information on sponsorship packages or visit the website at www.harveyschool.org/golf Harvey invites all its alums, parents of alums, current parents, and supporters to join in this historic event marking the beginning of an annual tradition that promises to set new standards for excellence in golf outings while serving to strengthen the bond between the school and its constituencies. “We also see this event as an opportunity for our local businesses and towns to see how exceptional our school is,” Mr. Janos said. Article courtesy of The Harvey School. The Harvey School announces inaugural golf outing The outing will take place on June 25, at the Westchester Hills Golf and Country Club in White Plains. PHOTO COURTESY OF WESTCHESTER HILLS

APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 SPORTS THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 21 MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO PLAY THE NEW YORK LOTTERY GAMES. PLEASE PLAY RESPONSIBLY. 24-HOUR PROBLEM GAMING HOTLINE: 1-877-8-HOPENY (846-7369) Newburgh, NY RWHudsonValleyNY.com I-84 | Exit 36B I-87 | Exit 17 Earn Entries All Month Long! Saturday, April 27 • 10pm Win A 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Sport S! *Actual models and colors may vary. JEEP WRANGLER GIVEAWAY Over 12 Food Trucks! Vendors Kids Rides Beer Garden Celebrity Athletes Farmers Market Music & Dance Troops DIY Flower Bar Westchester Chorus 120+ Car Show participants Sp Spring Spring ring Festival & Festival & Festival & Car Show Car Show Car Show GET READY FOR... WHERE: JEFFERSON VALLEY MALL WHEN: SUNDAY APRIL 28TH 11-4 PM Rain or Shine!! Rain or Shine!! Rain or Shine!! BY WES ADAMS CONTRIBUTING WRITER Let’s ignore the cold snap that sent us all diving back into hibernation the other week. Winter has officially ended. It is time to crawl out of our caves, shake off the doldrums, and get moving. If, like me, you need the threat of approaching pain and suffering as motivation, there are three short local races in April and May you can sign up for. For those looking to test themselves against roots, rocks, and mud, this column strongly endorses the 5K John Jay Trail Race on the newish JJHS XC course, April 14 in Cross River, or the first annual spring-running of the famed Muscoot Run the Farm 5-miler on May 19. If instead you want to lower the tripping hazard by sticking to asphalt, I encourage you to head north across the county line to the Carmel Teachers’ Association 5K on May 5. This race for a good cause also has a virtual version. Registration details for all three races are available at runsignup.com. When it comes to training for runs I had no business signing up for, I like to add two very different workouts to my weekly routine. First, I try to do one long, easy session on flat terrain. Around our hilly neighborhoods, you might think a flat landscape that’s safe for running is near impossible to find. I’ve got two words for you: rail trails. Northern Westchester and Putnam are bisected by the North County Trail and Putnam Trailway, two lengthy sections of the 750-mile Empire State Trail network which travels from the base of Manhattan north to Canada and also west to Buffalo (empiretrail.ny.gov/map). The May 5 CTA 5K actually takes place entirely on a trailway section in Carmel. These off-road paved paths on former railbeds offer as flat and smooth a journey as you will find around here. They are free from cars except for the occasional road crossing. In Brewster, the Putnam Trailway continues north on the Maybrook Trailway, which also branches the other direction toward the Connecticut border. You can pick up the North County trail with a short drive west. There are countless places to park and surprisingly few people afoot. I like to do relaxed out-andback sessions, heading north or south to the halfway point of my planned distance, then turning around and heading back to the car. As I tread along what feels like a secret pathway through an endless variety of woodsy real estate, I try to focus on maintaining form, whatever that means, but mainly I end up zoning out as I click off the miles. As an extreme counterpoint to this mellow workout, I also try to work in an intense hill session once every week or so. My current favorite location is the steep climb up Increase Miller Road in Goldens Bridge, starting from the bottom at the abandoned water-filled 19thcentury quarry on Todd Road. Local users of the Strava app have turned this half-mile monster into an official Strava segment, with a leaderboard and everything. This is both inspiring (I hold the record for my age group) and demoralizing (I am 100 seconds slower than the fastest time). To warm up I’ll do a slow lap around nearby Lake Katonah and then I’ll attempt four repeat runs up the hill, recovering after each with a super-slow descent and then a minute pause at the bottom before repeating. As I go up, the hill breaks down into four sections of varying steepness. Part of the fun is not letting this varying terrain break me down. The last section includes running a good way beyond the top to make sure I’m covering the complete length of the Strava section. I aim for the second telephone pole in front of the gray house with the red door and Ushaped driveway. After four repeats I’m pretty much ready to go lay my weary body down next to the grave of the hill’s namesake, an early farmer in the area who died at age 88 in 1854, perhaps from one too many runs up the hill. The small cemetery where he resides is a scant quarter-mile to the north but it’s on private property just beside the road, over a drystone wall behind the large base of a moldering monument inscribed BRADY next to land once occupied by a small Methodist Episcopal chapel. The old church was razed 111 years ago, so any prayer of thanks I offer up for surviving another workout has to be done on the go, as I head home to rest and check my latest position on the Strava leaderboard. Feel free to join me for this hill workout most Saturday mornings at 9 a.m., meeting up at the intersection of Increase Miller and Todd roads. Contact the. [email protected] for details. Rail trails and repeats Two workouts to jump start spring training THE RUNAROUND

PAGE 22 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES LEISURE APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 PUZZLE SOLUTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF 03/28/24 BY EMILE MENASCHÉ CONTRIBUTING EDITOR On Friday, April 12, nine of the area’s funniest people will take the stage at Ossining’s Traveler’s Rest for a good cause – to help raise funds for CAREERS Support Solutions’ job placement program for people with disabilities. Produced by comedian Dimitri Giatrakis, the show features a line-up of comics offering a wide mix of styles and subject matter. “We’re a group of comics who’ve performed together for years, some for more than a decade,” said Giatrakis, who learned about the fundraiser through CAREERS board member Ken Gulmi and helped organize the show. “Ken asked me to put together a fundraiser and we were able to bring in a lineup of some very funny people.” All nine comics are donating their time to the event and each will perform solo, drawing on their own life experiences. Giatrakis—a retired kindergarten teacher whose comedy touches on aging in humorous detail—said the mix of performers gives the audience a little bit of everything with no one comic acting as the “star.” “We’re a group of comedians and we do shows together, so there’s no so-called headliner,” Giatrakis said. “Our group has been working together for about 10 years and our acts complement each other.” Most of the comedians are based in Connecticut and perform at the Ridgefield Playhouse Theater and other venues in Fairfield and Westchester Counties. Giatrakis said the lineup draws from three different companies: Greenlight Comedy, Nights of the Round Table, and Sonic Boom Comedy. In addition to Giatrakis, the lineup includes Vicki French-Sanches and Tony Sanches, co-founders of Sonic Boom Productions. When they’re not doing stand-up or sketch comedy, Tony is a longtime musician and audio expert, while Vicki is an author of fiction and non-fiction books, short stories, blogs, essays, and articles. Then there’s Dr. Blaine Langberg. What’s his day job? Brace yourselves: He’s an orthodontist. Self-described klutz Mat Orefice was a finalist in the “Funniest Comedian in Connecticut” competition. Bill Greene delivers wry observations on relationships. (“How do I look?”/“What are you trying to look like?”), while admitted toilet paper hoarder Barbara Miller says she has more doctors than friends. Lou-Ann Daprato is a “mortgage loan originator by day and a very funny person by night.” Asked to describe Suzanne Schatzle’s comedy, Giatrakis called it varied and hilarious. “She’s unpredictable,” he said. “All you know you’re gonna get is plenty of laughs.” With the comedians donating their time, more proceeds from the show can go to support CAREERS, an organization that has helped hundreds of people with disabilities find work in Westchester Putnam and southern Dutchess counties. The event takes place on Friday, April 12 from 6:30-10 p.m. at Travelers Rest, 25 Route 100, in Ossining. Tickets are $75, and the price includes this lineup of nine comedians, plus appetizers, a buffet dinner, dessert, and an open wine/beer bar. Sponsorships are available. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit tinyurl.com/CAREERSComedyShow. Learn more about CAREERS at careerssupportsolutions.org. 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APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 23 Contact Us The Katonah-Lewisboro Times is located at 118 N Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. You can contact us at 914- 302-5830 or email [email protected]. Dennis A. Pastena, M.D. Dennis A. Pastena, M.D. of Katonah, passed away at the age of 76 on Friday, March 22, 2024, at NYP-Hudson Valley Hospital in Cortlandt, NY, after a brief illness. Dennis was born on April 15, 1947, in Glen Ridge, NJ to the late Lola and Anthony Pastena. He grew up in Livingston, NJ, and spent summers at the town pools, Jersey shore and life guarding at lakes in NJ. His love of swimming earned him a spot as a competitive swimmer at both Seton Hall Prep and Seton Hall University where he received his varsity letter in swimming and Bachelor of Science degree. He graduated from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine of Chicago and then completed his Surgical Residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital in NYC and his Residency in Plastic Surgery at Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. As a doctor he dedicated his life to patients in Northern Westchester and in Putnam County, NY, for 44 years. He was on the staff of Putnam, Hudson Valley, and Northern Westchester Hospitals until his retirement in 2020. Dr. Pastena touched the lives of so many families caring for them in their time of need. Dennis and his wife Dr. Paula Coleman met in medical school and were married for 50 years. They fell in love with Katonah after driving through on a ski trip and settled there in 1978. He was the beloved father to Dr. Ryan Pastena and father-in-law to Dr. Jenika Karcich. Ryan considered his father to be his best friend. He is predeceased by his daughter Lauren who adored her father. He delighted in playing catch with Ryan every day before school and watched Lauren excel in her competitive horseback riding. He was the devoted grandfather to Gianna, Yure and Mila who brought such joy to his life. He was a loving and caring brother to Dr. Janis Pastena of Katonah, NY and Southbury, Ct. Dennis was an avid fly fisherman and could be found on the Amawalk stream at every opportunity. He dedicated his time to Somers Boy Scout Troop 228, mentoring numerous scouts through the years to the rank of Eagle including his son own Ryan. Dennis enjoyed his time as a leader experiencing high adventure trips with the scouts, camp outs and summers at Camp Reed. He loved music, especially the Beach Boys, and was always ready to go to a concert. As a family they created beautiful memories enjoying skiing, the Jersey shore, Disney World, and camping. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Friends called at Clark Associates Funeral Home in Katonah on Monday, March 25. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Somers on Tuesday, March 26. Interment followed at Amawalk Hill Cemetery in Yorktown Heights. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Boy Scouts of America Troop 228, (checks made out to “Somers Troup 228”) 9 Oliver Court, Mahopac, NY 10541;  or  St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital (1- 800-805-5856). Richard Allen Hughes Sr. Richard Allen Hughes Sr., 93, of Bedford Village, passed away on March 23, 2024, at The Paramount in Somers after a short illness with his son Richard Hughes Jr. by his side. He was the husband of Kathleen Patricia Hughes. They shared over 70 years of marriage together. Born in Norwalk, Connecticut, on November 11, 1930, he was the son of Lester and Plumel Hughes (nee Cummings). He attended Stamford High School in Connecticut. After high school he worked for Conde Nast Publishing in Greenwich. He enlisted into the US Army from 1951 to 1953 and deployed to Mannheim Germany. After returning from overseas he went back to work at Conde Nast Publishing as a Printer/Pressman. He enjoyed a long career as a Printer working for a number of publishers in the tri-state area. As a younger man, he was a volunteer fireman for the Bedford Village Fire Department for a number of years. He spent many hours building stone walls and improving his home throughout the years. He will always be remembered for having an open door for his family and enjoying the many celebrations and visits. He is survived by his loving wife of many years Kathleen Hughes; his son Kevin Hughes and his wife Janet; his daughter Karen Beckleman and her husband Bob (predeceased in 2008); son Richard Hughes; son Stephen Hughes (predeceased in 2018); daughter Kathleen (Boop) Pelllicco and her husband Joe; and his son Christopher Hughes. His many grandchildren include Thomas Evans, Blair Bissett, Micheal Rosenschein, Micheal Hughes (predeceased in 2023), Richard Hughes, John Rosenschein, Meghan Haury, Katherine Rosenschein, Ryan Hughes, and Tara Hughes. And not to forget his wonderful greatgrandchildren Nola Bissett, Tristan Rosenschein, Keegan Rosenschein, Rhiannon Haury, Charlie Evans, Lilah Haury, and one more on the way. He was predeceased by his brother Norman Hughes of Washington state and his sister Muriel Douglas of Rhode Island. The funeral service was held on April 5 at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church in Bedford. Visitation was held on April 4 at OelkerCox & Sinatra Funeral Home in Mt. Kisco. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church at 7 Pound Ridge Road in Bedford. Mary Elizabeth Kass Mary Elizabeth “Mary Beth” Kass passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024. She was born on December 12, 1963, in New Brunswick, NJ, to Ronald and Judith Salmini Falk. 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demonstrations, fire truck tours from firefighters, ambulance tours from EMTs, and EMS demonstrations. Service dogs are welcome! (All events are weather permitting.) Westchester Bluegrass Club www.westchesterbluegrassclub.com High Horse Sunday, April 21 If Boston’s Bluegrass scene produced a boy band, High Horse would be them. Carson McHaney, Karl Henry, G Rockwell, and Noah Harrington each have an impressive resume of their own. Then, in 2023 they joined forces and High Horse has been turning heads everywhere they stop to play. Their influences run wide across the acoustic music spectrum and create a unique and uplifting virtuosic sound. Tickets are $25. (2:30 p.m. Doors/Acoustic Jam, 3:30 p.m. Open Mic, 4 p.m. Show). Bedford 2030 https://bedford2030.org Earth Day Festival Sunday, April 21, from 12 to 3 p.m.  Bedford 2030 invites you to an Earth Day festival at the Bedford Hills Train Station! The event will feature live music, family fun, and tips and resources for a healthier yard and community.  This year’s event will be bigger and better than ever before! Community organizations and earth-friendly businesses will join together with activities and advice to join the Climate Action Now movement! The festival will showcase easy and impactful ways to grow  climate-friendly yards, eat sustainably, and protect natural resources for a healthier planet. Local experts will be on hand to simplify green incentives, lead activities for visitors of all ages, and work with community members to take action in every part of our lives.  This free festival will be located inside and outside the Bedford Hills Train station from noon to 3 p.m. Stop by and support the organizations, businesses, and people who keep Bedford and Beyond beautiful! And remember that our Greenlight Award Finals are on the same day! Cheer on our high school student finalists as they make their final presentations. The winners will be announced at 1 p.m. at the Train Station Depot (weather dependant). For more information, contact [email protected] PAGE 24 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 OBITUARIES FROM PAGE 23 son, Brian, in the hamlet of Katonah. Mary Beth was kind, caring, and had a lifelong passion for serving others. She volunteered at the Katonah Community Center, served as Co-Chair of the Katonah Village Improvement Society, served as Secretary of the Katonah Chamber of Commerce, co-founded the Bedford 2030 Coalition, and was elected as a Councilwoman for the Town of Bedford. In recognition of her commitment to civic service, Mary Beth was inducted into New York State’s 40th  Senate District’s Women of Distinction Hall of Fame in 2012. Mary Beth had a radiant and magnetic personality made evident by the long-lasting relationships she forged with both friends and family. She lived her life with patience, curiosity, and a desire to make people feel special. She loved to read and learn about things old and new. She loved the beach and her home in Old Saybrook, CT. Above all else, she loved her husband, her children, and her three grandboys who affectionately referred to her as “Nini.” Mary Beth will be sadly missed by her husband, her children, her parents, her brothers, Jay and Scott, her grandchildren, Luke, Owen & Jake, her inlaws, Carolyn and Steve Kass, and a large extended family. Her legacy in Bedford continues with Bedford 2030’s annual award for exceptional volunteerism – the Mary Beth Kass Climate Leader Award. Friends will be received at Clark Associates Funeral Home, 4 Woods Bridge Rd, Katonah, NY on Friday, April 12, from 3 to 7 p.m. A private interment for family will be held at Kensico Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the  Bedford 2030 Initiative or any charity of your choice. BOARD FROM PAGE 4 The new regulations also offer guidance for zoning and specialuse districts, enumerating the acceptable uses for each so that property owners aren’t kept in the dark by documents that make this topic unnecessarily complex. For instance, people in residential districts have always been permitted to have ranch animals on their properties: The revised code now tells them which animals are permitted, the permissible quantity per acre, and which are prohibited altogether. One rather hot zoning topic concerns multifamily housing. Lewisboro limits such dwellings to properties of five acres or greater, and just two units per acre. What’s more, the old code limited multifamily dwellings to commercial districts – which greatly limited their availability. Monastra’s firm suggested changing the acreage requirement to two acres, and the unit requirement to four. Senior housing is a related topic addressed by the revised code. “There was concern from the public in wanting to try to allow people to remain within the Town of Lewisboro as they age,” said Monastra. “There was also concern from certain hamlet areas that a lot of that development takes place in their areas versus others. So, one of the things that we came up with was a senior housing floating zone.” This type of housing would require petitioning the Town Board to create such a zone, she added. It, too, would have a limit of four dwellings per acre. “The other [related] change was for accessory apartments,” said Monastra. “We clarified a bit more the maximum square footage. We now have a minimum of 300 square feet and a maximum of 800 square feet.” Such units would also only be permitted if the owner’s lot met the proposed lotsize limit of double that of the neighborhood’s zoning requirement. For example, in an area zoned for four-acre lots, the owner’s lot would need to be eight acres in size to permit the construction of an accessory apartment. The new regulations also cover myriad other issues including excavations and fill, steepslope protections, wirelesscommunication towers; offstreet parking; and solar power and associated in-home battery storage. CROSSING FROM PAGE 6 Scan Here To Sign Up (It’s FREE!) Get YOUR Town’s Local News In Your Inbox Daily AFFORDABLE Dumpster Rentals! CIRONE CARTING 845-533-5262 Same-Day Roll-Off Container Delivery Available 10-yard • 12-yard • 15-yard 20-yard • 30-yard CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE cironeconstruction.com BUYING ONLY 845-628-0362 WE WILL COME TO YOU! 53 WE BUY: YEARS! Gold • Sterling Silver Jewelry • Coins Paintings • Bronzes Clocks • Collectibles Antiques • ETC. Items for sale? Call us! Contact Us The Katonah-Lewisboro Times is located at 118 N Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. 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APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 27 The stories below were published on our website in-between print editions. Never miss another local story again by visiting News.HalstonMedia.com. Scan the QR codes in the summaries below to read the full story. Scan Here To Get The Top Local News Delivered To Your Inbox Daily. 2 TRACKS In Case You Missed It Senators Host Community Conversation About Housing Needs State Senators Pete and Harckham and Shelley Mayer hosted a “Community Conversation about Meeting Local Housing Needs” on March 22, an event that gathered elected officials, housing developers and other stakeholders to discuss the ongoing housing crisis in New York and efforts at mitigation and long-term solutions. Westchester Land Trust Announces New Additions to Leadership Westchester Land Trust, a nationally accredited land conservation nonprofit headquartered in Bedford Hills, recently announced several new additions to its leadership team. Anthony Barzilay Freund, of Bedford, and Chantel McGee, of New York City, joined the Board of Directors, and Ava Cohn, of Bedford Corners, David Michael, of Sleepy Hollow, and Michael Rubbo, of Verbank, joined WLT’s Advisory Board. Police Seek Suspect in Lewisboro Liquor Store Burglary The New York State Police are attempting to locate the suspect who used a hammer to break into Vista Wine & Spirits, located in Oakridge Commons. On Tuesday, March 26, at approximately 1:12 a.m., a lightskinned male wearing a black ski mask, neon-colored gloves, a burgundy shirt and a tan jacket allegedly used the hammer to break into the store. KLSD Readies for Budget Vote, Board of Ed Election When Katonah-Lewisboro voters go to the polls next month, the school district’s proposed budget and a larger-thanusual number of open school board seats will likely draw the most interest. But a handful of important spending questions deserves attention before residents are asked to weigh-in on the May 21 ballot. The $124 million budget, adopted by the school board at its March 21 meeting, is Proposition 1 and carries with it a tax-cap-compliant 1.56 percent increase in overall property taxes. Propositions 2-4, on the other hand, ask for no new taxes but simply require residents’ permission to spend cash that’s already on-hand or could potentially be provided by Washington.

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