North Salem News 07.29.21

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Town mulls stretch
code adoption

New e ciency standards could
bene t property owners

BY CAROL REIF mitigation is the chief concern,

STAFF WRITER NYStretch’s goals go beyond a

reduction in greenhouse gases.

North Salem would be way ere’s the nancial factor to

ahead of the game if it goes for consider, said DeWein, who is

stricter energy e ciency re- president of North Branch Ser-

quirements this year instead of vices LLC of Mechanicville: It

FILE PHOTO: SUE GUZMAN waiting for the state to adopt a helps the local economy because

Authorities warn of auto thefts new code in 2023, town o cials energy e ciency reduces oper-

were advised earlier this month.  ating costs, keeping dollars in

NYStretch is a statewide the pockets of property owners.

model that can be used by local Such investments also create

jurisdictions to meet energy and jobs in the construction indus-

BY CAROL REIF It was unlocked and had the keys inside. climate goals, according to its try and help the local or regional

STAFF WRITER Unfortunately, this type of nefarious activity isn’t developer, the New York State purveyors of building materials.

new. Energy Research and Develop- “Green” job creation can also

Car bandits are on the prowl again in North Sa- Last summer, three cars were stolen by roving ment Authority (NYSERDA). include next-generation tech-

lem. gangs of thieves – two from Titicus Road and one For those who adopt it, the nologies, code enforcement,

Police con rmed Sunday, July 25, that they’ve from Hawley Road. “overlay” code can provide a quality control, building com-

received a report from a Dingle Ridge Road resi- In June, 2020, two cars were also stolen from the savings of roughly 11% over missioning and energy auditing.

dent whose security camera captured images of nearby Somers. the state’s current Energy Con- e energy e ciency and

four men in a sedan pulling into their drive late Police said Sunday that the bad guys also struck servation Construction Code building performance expert

at night. in Somers and in Southeast just recently. (ECCC), NYSERDA con- also revealed that designated

ey were most likely looking for a quick score Local authorities have said that stolen vehicles sultant Michael DeWein said Clean Energy Communities

– an unlocked vehicle with the keys inside, or ex- routinely turn up in the Connecticut cities of when giving the Town Board (CEC) such as North Salem are

pensive goodies to steal. Bridgeport and Waterbury, where they are likely its “ rst look” at the initiative on eligible for an upfront grant of

ere was reportedly another suspicious inci- used in other crimes before being abandoned. Tuesday, July 13. between $5,000 and $50,000

dent in the area of Hilltop Drive. Now that midnight raids appear to be ramping and can earn up to 1,200

One car was stolen from Hardscrabble Road on SEE THEFTS PAGE 18 WHY TAKE THE LEAP NOW?
Saturday, July 10, state police con rmed recently. Although climate change SEE STRETCH CODE PAGE 17
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CLASSIFIEDS 19
LEGAL NOTICES 18
LEISURE 17
OPINION
SPORTS 8 SAVE THE PLANET

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The Staff Ruth Keeler gram is weather dependent. ly trail run! is inaugural event be emailed daily to northsalem-

EDITORIAL TEAM Memorial will be held at the much-loved, [email protected]. e
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BRUCE HELLER reading! For more information, ting. Send us an email and we invite family and friends to reg- Democratic
(914) 486-7608 Committee
[email protected] visit www.ruthkeelermemorial- will send you an invitation. Led ister, or post on your social me-

LISA KAIN library.org by Cathleen Sulli. dia page(s). Every dollar raised
(201) 317-1139
[email protected] Most of our programs are on will be put directly towards
CORINNE STANTON
(914) 760-7009 ZOOM. Send us an email if TEEN BOOK GROUP conserving the land you love. To Volunteers needed. ere are
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you want to participate: keeler- Tuesday, August 3, from 7 learn more or register, visit www. a few open seats on the town
JAY GUSSAK
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GABRIELLE BILIK enter. has copies to check out. We talk Historical great way to meet new people
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/DESIGNER MAKE YOUR OWN about the progression of the Society and be involved in who and
[email protected] book, as well as play a game of what shapes our community. If,

PRODUCTION TEAM PUPPETS Kahoot! on the other hand, you may be
TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL
ursday, July 29, at 4 p.m. interested in serving on a town
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
PHOTOGRAPHER Make your own puppets with BAGELS AND BOOKS GREAT HISTORIC LEGO committee or board, we suggest

[email protected] a di erent theme each week. ursday, August 19, from CONTEST you keep an eye on the town’s
CHRISTINA ROSE
ART DIRECTOR/ ere is no registration for these 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. rough August 31 website, northsalemny.org, and

DIGITAL PRODUCTION MANAGER programs and they are, of course, “Foregone” by Russel Banks. Calling all Lego Builders! send an inquiry to the town
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weather permitting. We will be e central character of Banks’ We are putting together a Great clerk, mhlushko@northsalemny.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
BRETT FREEMAN making puppets out of all sorts new book is Leo Fife, an Ameri- Historic Lego Contest for kids org. Vacancies are listed on the
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