Mahopac News 12.23.21

VOL. 12 NO. 46 Visit TapIntoMahopac.net for the latest news. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2021

The supervisor has his swan song

Ken Schmitt oversees last meeting as 14-year tenure ends

BY BOB DUMAS head held high that you had a positive im-

EDITOR pact.”

Byrne lauded Schmitt for the work they

After serving 14 years on the job—the did together over the years.

longest running tenure for a town super- “We have done a lot together in the

visor in Carmel history—Ken Schmitt short time we’ve been working together—

celebrated his swan song last week at the helping to bring back grants to the Car-

Town Board’s Dec. 15 meeting. mel Police Department... Carmel water

It was the last meeting Schmitt would district 2 and trying to get funding for in-

oversee as the town’s top elected o cial frastructure projects,” he said. “And when-

after losing in the GOP primary last sum- ever I called you, you always picked up the

mer to former police chief Mike Cazzari, phone and got right to business.”

who will take o ce on Jan. 1 Legislator Albano noted Schmitt was

e meeting room was lled with always ready to work with the county.

Schmitt’s sta , department heads, friends, “You’ve been a pleasure to deal with

and family to wish the supervisor well as over the years on all county issues—just

he heads into the next chapter of his life. a gentleman and we will miss you dearly,”

“You can see just by looking at the audi- he said.

ence, the positive impact you’ve had on this Deputy Supervisor Suzi McDonough

town,” said Anne Pasquerello, Schmitt’s said Schmitt served as her mentor when

longtime con dential secretary. “It’s been she was rst elected, but also noted they

an honor to be part of your team. It’s been PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL had some hotly contested disagreements.

a great run.” Supervisor Ken Schmitt holds a plaque commerating his 14 years of service surrounded “You have been an unbelievable supervi-
Also on hand were state Sen. Pete by, from left, confidential secretary Anne Pasquerello, town clerk Ann Spoffard, Deputy sor and when I came on the Town Board
Supervisor Suzi McDonough, Councilman Frank Lombardi, Councilman Bob Schanil and the guidance that you gave me was great,”
Harckham, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne, town attorney Greg Folchetti. she told Schmitt. “But what I’m really go-
and County Legislator Carl Albano to ing to miss is our ghts. During budget
present Schmitt with proclamations to

recognize his 40 years of service to the you invited me up here,” Harckham told man,” Harckham continued. “ e fact [sessions] you would walk out at least one

town—26 years as a police o cer and 14 Schmitt. “We spent two hours in your of- that your former spouse is here tonight time. I will say we both matured over the

years as supervisor. ce talking and committed to working to- says something about you and your char- last few years and neither of us walked out.

“When I was rst elected three years gether. And we did. acter. Forty years of service is remarkable. “You held the town together and kept

ago, you were the rst elected o cial— “ rough that time, you were the con- No one will ever doubt your mark on this SEE SCHMITT PAGE 3
Democrat or Republican—to call me and summate professional and a true gentle- town. You can walk out of here with your

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24 CANDY CANE RUN
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8 Local re departments
21 hold annual holiday event

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PAGE 2 MAHOPAC NEWS MAHOPAC MUSINGS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2021

The Staff Blood Drive on the third oor of the Library. For given to Mahopac/Mahopac Central to choose from:

EDITORIAL TEAM further information call 845-628- School District residents. Children Session 1 Schedule
BOB DUMAS
Mahopac Public Library will 2009, ext. 100. in grades K-5 must be accompanied 10-11:30 a.m. Build Time.
EDITOR: 845-208-0774
[email protected] host a critical blood drive on Tues- Mahopac Library Events by a responsible adult over the age of 11:30 a.m. -noon Judging.
day, Dec. 28, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m,. 18 who must remain in the build- Noon-12:15p.m. Winner an-
VIM WILKINSON
SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR in cooperation with the New York ing for the duration of the program. nouncement
[email protected]
Blood Center. Donors must be be- Drop-in Winter Crafts Registration is required; register on- 12:15 p.m. Depart
ADVERTISING TEAM
PAUL FORHAN tween the ages of 16 and 76 (16 year Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1 p.m. Families line at www.mahopaclibrary.org, or Session 2 Schedule

(914) 806-3951 olds must have parental permission welcome! Drop in to the Garden call 845-628-2009, ext. 139. 1-2:30 p.m. Build time.
[email protected]
on the New York Blood Center View room to make a winter collage. Dec. 31: Mahopac Library will 2:30-3 p.m. Judging.
BRUCE HELLER
(914) 486-7608 form). You must weigh at least 110 A variety of materials provided to close at 1 p.m. 3-3:15 p.m. Winner announce-
[email protected]
pounds, be in good health, and have create your own winter masterpiece! Snowman Building ment
LISA KAIN a photo or signature I.D. with you For ages 4-12.No registration neces- 3:15 p.m. Depart
(201) 317-1139
[email protected] when you come to donate. Blood sary. Call for more information: 845- Contest Carpool if possible; parking will
CORINNE STANTON donors will not be required to show 628-2009, ext. 139. be limited.A snack concession stand,
(914) 760-7009
[email protected] proof of COVID vaccination status, Family Afternoon at the Movies Come and join the Mahopac food truck, and a warming room will

JAY GUSSAK however, masks are required in the Wednesday, Dec. 29, 12 p.m. Drop Girl Scouts for their rst snowman be available. Registrations is under-
(914) 299-4541
[email protected] building, and at the blood drive, at in to enjoy a screening of the heart- building contest at Sycamore Park! way. Go to https://snowapalooza.
SHELLEY KILCOYNE
(914) 924-9122 all times. In addition, donors must warming family adventure movie Choose a category and compete cheddarup.com to register, or write
[email protected]
wait at least eight weeks between Paddington 2 (rated PG). Parents/ against other teams and win prizes. to [email protected].
PRODUCTION TEAM
TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL whole blood donations, and at least caregivers must remain with their Competition will be on Jan. 15. If Reads at Reed
12 months after getting a tattoo. children for the duration of the no snow, the competition will be ei-
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
PHOTOGRAPHER Most medications do not disqualify movie (1 hr/44 min). No registration ther Jan. 22 or 29. Weather permit-

[email protected] you from donating. Appointments required. ting (no refunds will be given, unless e Reads at Reed Book Club
GABRIELLE BILIK
DESIGNER are preferred but walk-ins are wel- Indoor Snow Fun! there is not enough snow by Jan. 29). will meet Tuesday,Jan,4,at 4:30 p.m.

[email protected] come; to make an appointment call ursday, Dec. 30, 2 p.m. For chil- Cost is $10 a team. Each team may to discuss the book “American Dirt,”

EXECUTIVE TEAM the New York Blood Center at 800- dren in grades 2-5. Make an edible consists of up to ve people. Teams by Jeanine Cummins. e meeting
BRETT FREEMAN
CEO & PUBLISHER 933-2566. (candy) snowman and then join in must supply all of their own tools/ will be held via Zoom and in-library.
845-208-8151
e Blood Drive will held in the an indoor snowball ght (no coats supplies to build and decorate their Contact email programs@carmelli-
[email protected]
Community Room which is located or mittens needed!) First preference snowman, ere will be two sessions brary.org with any questions.
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