Lewisboro Answerbook 2011 - Hersam Acorn Newspapers

Lewisboro answerbook.
2011
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Complete index on pages 46 History ........................................................................4 Town Government ....................................................6 Schools .....................................................................13 Public Services .........................................................19 Demographics..........................................................22 Town Officials ..........................................................22 Map of Lewisboro Points of Interest ................23-25 Business ....................................................................26 Food & Shopping ....................................................27 Property Issues .........................................................29 Emergency Services .................................................31 Health ......................................................................33 Clubs & Organizations ............................................36 Senior Citizens .........................................................37 Religion ....................................................................38 Children & Teens .....................................................39 Recreation................................................................40 Entertainment .........................................................42 Pets & Animals.........................................................43 Transportation .........................................................44 Media .......................................................................45
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History
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When was the town founded and by whom? Settlers first appeared in the area now known as Lewisboro around 1720. According to legend, the first men to actually live in the area were William Truesdale and Samuel Tuttle. The men bought land from the Ridgefield Proprietors and headed west over the mountain ridge that separates the two towns. They attempted to tame the wilderness, which proved to be too difficult a task. According to the story, the two were killed by Indians and not a trace was left except the name Truesdale, which now graces a lake in the general vicinity of their land purchases. According to Town Historian Maureen Koehl, recent research has debunked that theory. William Truesdale probably died in New Jersey. The western portion of town, from Goldens Bridge east to Lake Waccabuc, was part of the Van Cortlandt Manor. The eastern section of town was part of the disputed territory known as the Oblong. Much of what is now South Salem and Lewisboro Hamlet was once part of Ridgefield. The boundary line was determined by a 1731 survey, but disputes over its exact location continued well into the late 19th Century. The settlers in the eastern portion of Lewisboro came from the New England colonies and from the shores of Long Island Sound. The western section of town was more likely settled by families from the lower part of Westchester and New York City who traveled up the Hudson River and the Post Road to reach this area. Many early Cross River families came from Bedford and Pound Ridge. The Waccabuc area was settled by members of the Mead family from Greenwich in the 1770s. Where did the towns name come from? From the time of the first settlement in 1731 until 1783, the name of the town was Salem. From 1783 until 1806, it was known as Lower Salem, distinguishing it from Upper (North) Salem. In 1806 the name was changed, again, to South Salem and thus it stayed until Feb. 13, 1840. On that date a state law, which took effect immediately, changed the name from South Salem to Lewisboro, the name that has endured for 170 years, decades longer than any of the other names, according to Town Historian Maureen Koehl. At that time, John Lewis, a wealthy gentleman whose mother and grandparents lived in town, and who was born in town, offered the town fathers $10,000 in cash and railroad stock to set up a fund supporting the common schools. However, a stipulation came with the gift. The town was to be renamed Lewisboro. The Lewis Fund still supplies a tiny portion of the Lewisboro Librarys budget. Most of the western portion of town was part of the Van Cortlandt Manor lands until 1788. The eastern portion, which was part of an area known as the Oblong, presented a dilemma that wasnt settled until 1880. This boundary between Connecticut and New York was first surveyed and established in 1731, but remained in dispute for 150 years. Lewisboro is comprised of six hamlets: Vista, which once had a clear view of Long Island Sound; Lewisboro, the birthplace of John Lewis; South Salem; Waccabuc, named by the lake that graces its environs; Cross River, at the crossing of the Cross River and the Waccabuc River; and Goldens Bridge, whose name is a bit of a mystery but might relate to Abraham Golding, who operated a toll bridge over the Croton River in Revolutionary times. Name some historic points of interest. Scattered throughout the six hamlets are a number of points of interest from different eras of the towns history. At the southern end of Elmwood Road in the hamlet of Lewisboro is Monument Rock, said to mark the distance an Indian could travel in one
days journey from the shore of Long Island Sound. On East Street in Vista is a home known as Hideout Hill, which was the home of Alexander Kerensky, Russian prime minister after the overthrow of the czar during the 1917 revolution. Supposedly, Mr. Kerensky was hiding in this country in the 1940s to escape his Russian enemies, royal and otherwise. On Main Street in South Salem, just east of the intersection with Bouton Road, stands the plaque commemorating the imprisonment in 1780 of Major John Andre, convicted English spy involved in the Benedict Arnold scandal to hand over the plans of West Point to the British during the American Revolution. Also in South Salem, on the southern end of Spring Street, is Farvue Farm, the former home of Henry A. Wallace, vice president under Franklin D. Roosevelt and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. He spent his retirement years studying the hybridization of chickens, gladioli, and strawberries on his beloved farm. Another famous name pops up in the history of Le Chateau, a well-known restaurant on Route 35. This 1906 home, designed by architect Grosvenor Atterbury, was built with money given by financier J.P. Morgan to his former minister, Dr. William S. Rainsford, when he retired as rector of St. George Episcopal Church in Manhattan. North of the village, near Mountain Lakes Park, is the mountain cave belonging to hermitess Sarah Bishop. She roamed among the towns of South Salem, North Salem, and Ridgefield for about 30 years, until her death around 1810. She was said to be of a religious nature, attending the area churches, especially the South Salem Presbyterian Church. She kept a trunk of Sunday clothes at the Hoyt home on Oscaleta Road and would change from her rags on her way to church, then change back as she headed home to her retreat when services were over. The Leatherman traveled through South Salem on his 365mile circuit through Westchester and Fairfield Counties, often stopping at the Bouton homestead on Bouton Road, just west of Lewisboro Elementary School. The Leatherman was an itinerant gentleman clad totally in leather who appeared in the area just after the Civil War. Waccabuc is home to the Mead Memorial Chapel, designed by Hobart Upjohn, and built by Sarah Frances Mead in memory of her husband, George Washington Mead, and the Mead family. The chapel was dedicated on June 30, 1907. It is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Cross River boasts a beautiful reservoir, but the creation of that reservoir and its dam in the early 1900s necessitated the destruction or moving of many houses. The former Methodist church, now a private home, was moved across the road that is now Route 121. Other homes were either dismantled or moved as far away as Katonah. The Cross River Baptist Church did not need to be moved. It sits at the entrance to Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. Built in 1790, the church is the oldest unchanged public building in Lewisboro. Goldens Bridge has seen historic changes. Just as houses in Old Katonah were moved for the construction of the reservoir, so were about six of the homes in Goldens Bridge. Most of these homes are now along Old Bedford Road. The old trestle bridge, L-158, across the Muscoot Reservoir is on the National Registry of Historic Places. This railroad bridge was built in 1883 and brought to Goldens Bridge in 1904 and was in use until 1960. It is the only known double intersection Whipple Truss bridge still in existence in New York state. During the height of the area dairy industry, in the early 1900s, the Sheffield Farms Milk Company established a creamery next to the railroad tracks and is part of the King Lumber complex. The Goldens Bridge Colony began as a coop-
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erative community in 1927. It covers about 150 acres off Route 138. The colony was established by a group of Jewish workers and professionals (No bosses wanted read one poster) as a summer escape from the city. Now a year-round community of eclectic architecture and charm, this was the first farm area to be developed in town. What are the oldest houses in town? Lewisboro has many old and historically significant houses. The Osborn-Bouton-Mead home, a red Connecticut saltbox on Route 124, dates to about 1734. Known locally as the Peaceable Kingdom house, it is listed on the County, State and National Registers of Historic Places. Another saltbox on the corner of Oscaleta and Twin Lakes roads dates to the 1750s. The Simeon Brady house, with its yellow exterior and white pillars, on Route 138 near Increase Miller Elementary School, is a landmark in the area and thought to have been built in the 1820s. The Rufus Smith house in Vista on the corner of Route 123 and Kingswood Way dates to the late 1700s and once served as the Vista Post Office. The Homestead, the present home of James and Susan Henry, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It sits at the corner of Mead Street and Schoolhouse Road. The former school district office building in the formerly bustling hamlet of Lewisboro off Route 123 is the former Silvanus Ferris house, built around 1780. A descendant of the Ferris family in Ohio invented the Ferris wheel. In Cross River on Route 121, the Gideon Reynolds brick house was built in 1820 and served as a stagecoach stop. Are there any town histories? Lewisboros comprehensive town history is contained in A History of the Town of Lewisboro, originally published in 1981
to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the towns founding. Reprinted in 1995, the 616-page book covers from 1731 to 1981 with sections on the hamlets as well as chapters on the three lakes region, town organizations and government churches, and cemeteries. The book costs $40 at Lewisboro Library. Images of America: Lewisboro, published in 1997, provides a pictorial history of the town. Compiled by Maureen Koehl, the 126-page book includes an introduction, maps, hundreds of photographs. Theres historical background accompanying each photo. Copies are available for $19.99 at the library or from Ms. Koehl at 763-3326. Also available is Remembering Lewisboro, a collection of Ms. Koehls Window On History columns originally published in The Ledger ($19.99). Goldens Bridge Spanning the Years was published in May 1976 by Increase Miller Elementary School. The 80-page book covers the history of the hamlet of Goldens Bridge. Although out of print, the book may be reviewed at the library. In 1926, Theodore Van Norden compiled a history, which exists as an unpublished manuscript at the Lewisboro Library, where it may be reviewed. Mr. Van Norden was a minister of the Presbyterian church in South Salem in the late 1800s and once owned The Horse and Hound. Also at the library are a pamphlet, Annals of South Salem, by Joseph Webster and several publications on Goldens Bridge put out by The Goldens Bridge Colony. Is there a town historian? Maureen Koehl, who contributed greatly to this section of the Answerbook, is Lewisboros town historian. Her office is at Onatru Farm, 99 Elmwood Road, South Salem. She has hours by appointment and can be reached at 763-3326. She has a Web page with more details at lewisborogov.com (click on History under the Community heading).
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Who is the chief executive of the town? The town supervisor is Charles P. Duffy, a registered Conservative who ran on the Republican ticket was elected to his first terrm in November 2009 and took office in January 2010. The supervisor acts as chief fiscal officer and chief operating officer of the town, and is elected to a two-year term. He may be reached at 763-3151 or supervisor@lewisborogov.com. He is running for re-election in November. The deputy supervisor, who is appointed by the supervisor, is Peter DeLucia, a Republican who was named to the post at the beginning of last year. The town Web site is lewisborogov.com. What does the Town Board do? The Town Board consists of five members, including the town supervisor. The board members are: Republicans Mr. DeLucia, Frank Kelly and John A. Pappalardo (who was appointed to the board in May) and Democrat Daniel X. Welsh. Board members are responsible for generally managing the town, including appointing the personnel for the boards and committees. They propose budgets, ordinances, infrastructure projects, policies, and supervise projects. They also supervise many town agencies. Theyare elected to four-year terms and receive a stipend. The board has regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7:30 p.m., normally at the Lewisboro Library, although the supervisor may call a special meeting of the Town Board with two days notice. The Ledger announces meetings each week in the Town Calendar. A public comment period is a part of agendas at each meeting. Public work sessions are held as needed. The meetings are videotaped and aired regularly on cable Channel 20. Check lewisboroledger.com or lewisborogov.com for air dates and times. Where are town offices? The Lewisboro Town House at 11 Main Street in South Salem has a mailing address of P.O. Box 500. Within it are the offices of the supervisor, town clerk, town justice court clerk, receiver of taxes, and the director of finances. The highway department is in the garage behind the town house. Offices of the tax assessor, building department, planning department, zoning department, maintenance department, the Architectural and Community Appearance Review Council, and town historian are at Onatru Farm at 99 Elmwood Road in Lewisboro Hamlet. The parks and recreation department is at the Goldens Bridge Community House, 65 Old Bedford Road, Goldens Bridge. Town office hours are generally 9 to 5, Monday through Friday. In some cases, hours are by appointment. Note: Town officials will move staff from departments now housed at Onatru Farm Park along with the justice court operation into new town office space in the bottom level of the Cross River Shopping Plaza by the end of this year. What is the town budget? The final 2011 budget for town operations totals $9.9 million, adopted by the Town Board in mid-December, called for a tax rate increase of 0.55% and a tax levy decrease of nearly 2%, In 2010, In the wake of a looming $1 million shortfall, a municipal spending proposal of $10,005,477 that called for a 25% tax increase became the towns final budget late last December, in accordance with state law, despite most Town Board members in the previous administration rejecting it. That budget included a $2.9 million highway budget and $7.1 mil-
lion for all other town spending. In the previous year the Town Board had approved an $11.3 million budget that included a $3.1 million highway budget and $8.2 million for all other town spending. In that year, there was a tax increase of 6.95%. A separate Katonah-Lewisboro School District budget approved by voters in the spring for 2011-12 totals $111 milliion, up 1.59% from the previous fiscal years budget of $109 million, which had increased 1.36%. What is the towns bond rating? For the second year in a row, Standard & Poors lowered the towns rating, this time dropping it to A+ from AA, according to Standard & Poors Rating Services, as reported in early July. Its also the third year in a row the rating has been downgraded. Last year, the rating dropped from AA+ to AA. In 2009, Standard & Poors kept the towns rating at AA+ but downgraded its outlook on that rating from stable to negative. Lewisboros credit rating keeps on dropping, but the town has begun to pay off its deficit and restore its fund balance. A towns bond rating determines what interest rate it will pay when it borrows money for long-term capital projects or purchases or short-term notes. How are my taxes billed and figured? The current Lewisboro tax for assessed property is broken into three rates: county, town (includes the general fund and highway) and school. There are also special taxing districts (see below). The town tax rate is now $16.35 (up from $16.24 in 2010 and $12,94 in 2009) on each $1,000 of taxable assessed value; the county tax rate is $33.49 (up from $34.39 and $34.15 in previous years). These two, along with any taxes collected for special districts, are based on a calendar year. The town budget is the only budget over which the town has control. All other budgets are imposed, with the town acting only as a collecting agency. The school district rates are based on a fiscal year, July 1 to June 30. Lewisboro residents live in the Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District No. 1. The school tax rate for the 2010-11 school year is 1.96 or $196 per $1,000 assessed value. A new budget will be put to a vote in May, and the tax rate for the next school year will be figured in August. Are there any special taxing districts in town? Lewisboros special taxing districts include three fire districts; Oakridge sewer; and Wild Oaks fire zone, light and sewer districts. The Goldens Bridge Fire District rate is $6.80 (up from $6.18 in 2010) per $1,000 of assessed value; South Salem Fire District rate is $3.80 (up from $3.52); Vista Fire District rate is $10.12 (up from $9.93). Oakridge sewer rate is $32 (up from $27.33) and bond rate is $20.87 (down from $46.74). Wild Oaks Fire Zone rate is $0.55 (down from $0.85), lighting rate is $1.62 (up from $1.55) and sewer is $21.90 (up from $21.15). Who determines how much my house is worth for taxing purposes? The assessed value of property is determined by the towns assessor, a six-year appointed position. The assessor is Lise Robertson. She may be reached at 763-3034 or assessor@lewisborogov.com. What do my taxes pay for? Taxes support schools, police, highway, parks and recreation, fire equipment, and all other town services basically whatever is budgeted to run the town and special districts. For a detailed accounting of how taxes are spent, pick up a copy of the budget at the town house. The current and past budgets are
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assessors office at 763-3034.
also available online at the towns Web site. The bulk of Lewisboro taxes, 82%, are school taxes. County, town, and fire district taxes, in descending order, make up the remaining 18%. Is there a cap on taxes? New York states first ever property tax cap was passed and signed into law in late June, limiting property tax levy increases to 2% or the rate of inflation, whichever is less. The cap is slated to take effect for the 2012 fiscal year for local governments and the 2012-13 school budget year. There is a way around the cap, however. Towns and school districts would be able to bypass it with a 60% vote by the board and the voters, respectively. In the town of Lewisboro, in effect nothing would change; 60% is the same as a simple majority because its board has five members, so a three-fifths vote could override the cap. The Katonah-Lewisboro School District would need 60% approval from its voters to override the property tax cap. Where and when do I pay my taxes? Tax bills for county, town, and special taxing districts are mailed the last week in March and are due in full April 30, without penalty. Taxes for the school districts are mailed the last week in August, and may be paid all at once or in two installments. The first half is due by Sept. 30, the second by Jan. 31. Not receiving a tax bill does not relieve you of paying your taxes. Taxes may be mailed to or paid at the tax receivers office at the Town House, 11 Main Street, South Salem. Joann Vasi (7633100) is the receiver of taxes. A penalty is added to the tax bill for each month that taxes are in arrears. All unpaid taxes become a lien May 1 of the following year; the interest accrues at a rate of 1% a month. Each May, a list is available to the public of all property on which taxes have been owed for a year. Does the town ever foreclose on tax-debtor property? Yes, all foreclosures are handled by the supervisor and the receiver of taxes. Do seniors or the disabled get tax breaks? Yes. The tax break is based on income and is on a sliding scale. The percentage of assessed value exemption ranges from 50% to 5%. Call the assessors office at 763-3034 for details. Exemptions are also detailed on the assessors section of the town Web site. Do veterans get tax breaks? Yes. A tax break known as the alternative veterans exemption is available to veterans who served in a time of conflict. Call the assessors office at 763-3034 for more information. What is STAR? STAR is New York states School Tax Relief program, which includes Basic and Enhanced STAR property tax exemptions. The assessors office handles all applications for the STAR program. The Enhanced STAR exemption is available for the primary residencs of senior citizens age 65 and older with yearly household incomes not exceeding the statewide standard. Basic STAR exempts has no income requirements. First-time STAR recipients must file an application with the assessors office. Property owners who have already applied for or received the rebate do not have to reapply each year as long as their property information remains the same. For information, visit online at orps.state.ny.us/star. You may also call the
What are local political parties and enrollment? According to the Westchester County Board of Elections, active 2011 enrollment in Lewisboro, there are 8,741 total registered voters, including: 3,261 Democrats, 2,804 Republicans, 2,120 non-affiliated, and 395 Independent, 119 Conservative, 17 Green, 15 Working. and 4 Libertarian party members. Who can register to vote? To register to vote, you must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years old by Election Day and a resident of town for 30 days preceding election. (You may not be in jail or on parole for a felony conviction.) Pre-registration is available for people who will turn 18 by the day of the next election. Call the Westchester County Board of Elections, 995-5700, for more details. You may also call the town clerks office at 763-3511 for forms and information. Where and when can I register? Voter registration forms are available at the town house, post office and library, and are also available on the town Web site lewisborogov.com. Once completed, the forms may either be mailed or brought to the county Board of Elections office at 25 Quarropas Street, White Plains, N.Y. 10601, from 8:45 to 4:30, Monday through Friday. For information, call 995-5700. You may register at any state agency, including the Department of Motor Vehicles. Around election time, in-person registration is offered in town. Watch The Ledger or town Web site for details.
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What are the polling places in town? For town elections, there are 12 voting districts. Polling places are: Districts #1 and #8, John Jay High School; districts #2, #5, #9, and #12, South Salem Firehouse, Route 35, South Salem; districts #3, #6 and #10, Meadow Pond Elementary School, Route 123, South Salem; districts #4 and #7, and #11, Increase Miller Elementary School, Route 138, Goldens Bridge. To find the right polling place, call the town clerks office at 763-3511. Voting locations are printed in The Ledger the week before election dates. Who can vote by absentee ballot? Registered voters who have a legitimate reason why they cannot vote in person are entitled to the absentee ballot. Legitimate reasons include being out of town, being ill, or if voting at the polls conflicts with a religious belief. Applications for all elections (except school board elections) are available at the town clerks office or will be mailed upon request. They will also be mailed to college students. Call 763-3511. Applications are also on the town Web site. Click on the town clerks button. When do elections of town officials take place? Town officials are elected on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Board of Education members are elected in May, at the same time the budget is voted on. Town supervisors are elected biennially in odd-numbered years, while councilmen have four-year terms; two are up for election every two years. Other elective offices include town clerk (four-year term), receiver of taxes (four years), town justices (four years) and the highway superintendent (four years). Who can vote in a primary? Registered voters who are members of a party may vote in that partys primary only. Only residents may vote in elections. Are birth, marriage and death records public? No. In certain cases copies are available, including for genealogical research. Call the town clerk for details. Where do I get a marriage license? For couples intending to be married in New York State, a marriage license is required and may be obtained anywhere in the state. There is a 24-hour waiting period, after that it is good for 60 days. The fee is $40. To obtain a marriage license in Lewisboro, couples are asked to make an appointment with the town clerks office at 763-3511. Call for details on what documents to bring or visit the town clerks Web page at lewisborogov.com. Same-sex marriage became legal in New York on July 24, 2011, under the Marriage Equality Act passed by the state legislature and signed into law by the governor in late June. The act does not have a residency restriction like some other states and allows religious organizations to decline from officiating same sex wedding ceremonies, similar to being allowed to decline to officiate inter-faith or interracial weddings. The town has several marriage officers, who are appointed by the Town Board; town justices are also able to perform weddings; call 763-3511. How do I get a certified birth certificate copy? Official copies of birth certificates for people who were actually born in the Town of Lewisboro may be obtained from the town clerks office.
How can I get involved in town government? If you are affiliated with a party, get in touch with your town chairman: Democrats, Alan Cole, 232-4347 or Christina Rae, 763-5773 (chair@lewisborodemocrats.org); Republicans, Wayne Coluccini, 763-3158 (lewisborogop.org). The county chair for the Conservative Party is Hugh Fox Jr. of Yonkers. E-mail: westchestercountyconservatives.com. Anyone interested in volunteering for a position should call the supervisors office at 763-3151, fax 763-6496 or e-mail supervisor@lewisborogov.com. An experience summary form will be sent. The town board will interview qualified candidates. Watch for vacancies in The Lewisboro Ledger. What does the building department do? The building department maintains records for all buildings built in town since 1936, and assists property owners with questions regarding property use. It reviews building permit applications for building code and zoning compliance, and issues building permits and certificates of occupancy. Staff can answer questions about some zoning laws, such as fencing requirements and setback regulations. The building department also inspects and monitors accessory apartments for compliance and renewal of permits. Peter C. Barrett is Lewisboros building inspector and fire inspector. He can be reached at 763-3060 or building@lewisborogov.com. Paul Bauer is deputy building and fire inspector; Jason Zeif is the code enforcement officer. Offices are at Onatru Farm, open 8:30 to 4:30 on weekdays. What is the Planning Board? The Planning Board oversees the planning and development approval processes. Its primary function is to review and approve residential and non-residential applications relating to land subdivision, site plan development, and special use permits. This includes plans relating to proposed roads, commercial development, and multi-family residential buildings. The board also reviews applications, including violations where fines may be imposed, relating to activities affecting wetlands, ponds, lakes and watercourses. The planning administrator is Aimee Hodges. She can be reached at Onatru Farm at 763-5592 or by e-mail: planning@lewisborogov.com. The five board members, appointed to five-year terms by the Town Board, meet at the Town House the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. They are listed elsewhere under Town Officials. What does the town planning consultant do? The planning consultant is a trained professional who assists the Planning Board, suggesting changes for growth, and supervising the subdivisions and other developments regulated by the Planning Department, which includes the Zoning Board of Appeals, as well as the regulating of wetlands and conservation. He or she also reviews all applications before the Planning Board and assists the Town Board in the development of new or revised town ordinances. The planner is appointed by the Town Board. Kellard Sessions Consulting acts as planning consultant for the town. Jan Johannessen is the town planning consultant and Ryan Coyne is the town engineering consultant, both of Kellard Sessions. Who regulates wetlands in the town? The towns wetlands ordinance is enforced by the wetlands inspector and the planning board. Wetlands are defined as areas that are flooded or saturated at frequent intervals and for a long enough period to support plants that are specially adapted for life in a wet environment. In Lewisboro, wetlands are delin-
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eated on the basis of plants and soils. Wetlands can be difficult to detect by the average lay person and it may take a professional trained in botany or soil science to properly identify and delineate wetlands. Wetland Activity Applications are submitted to the wetland inspector who in consultation with a planning board member of the wetland subcommittee determines if the Wetland Activity Permit may be issued by the wetland inspector or whether it is to be reviewed by the full planning board. David Sessions is Lewisboros wetlands inspector. He is available for consultation by appointment on Thursdays from 9 to noon; call Aimee Hodges at 763-5592. You may e-mail him at wetlandinspector@lewisborogov.com. What is the Zoning Board of Appeals? Variances to the towns zoning ordinance are granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals, which meets monthly in the Town House. Members decide appeals from any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official or agency charged with enforcing the zoning ordinance. The board also reviews applications for temporary storage of contractors equipment, private kennels, accessory apartments, ranching, the raising of field crops, or any other special permit uses. Members are appointed to a five-year term. They are listed under Town Officials. Alex Posadas is the boards secretary. The office number at Onatru Farm is 763-3822. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30 weekdays. What does the town clerk do? The town clerk is an elected four-year, full-time salaried position. She is the citizens most frequent town contact and usually the first to be called when information is needed. The town clerk, as secretary to the Town Board, attends all the boards
meetings and keeps copies of all proceedings of all Town Board and committee meetings. She files certificates, oaths, contracts and other papers as required by law, and keeps a record of all town ordinances. She certifies names of appointed and elected town officials; sells dog, fishing and hunting licenses; issues marriage licenses; and swears in all town officials. The town clerk, whose duties double as registrar of vital statistics, keeps records of births, deaths and marriages. The clerk also serves as the records access officer and the officer who handles freedom of information law requests. The town clerks office also manages the towns Web site at lewisborogov.com. The Lewisboro Town Clerk is Kathy Cory, who was named Town Clerk of the Year by the New York State Town Clerks Association at its 28th annual spring conference. Janet Donohue is deputy town clerk. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9 to 5 and by appointment. Call 763-3511. Who presides over historical sections of town? The Architectural and Community Appearance Review Council, established in 1987, assists the Town Board, Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals in reviewing applications that affect the appearance and character of Lewisboros special character districts Old Goldens Bridge, parts of Cross River, Waccabuc, South Salem, and Lewisboro Hamlet. The council approves the design of houses and buildings, landscaping, walls, signs, the removal of trees and erection of fences. The council must include two licensed architects. For information, call 763-3822. What is the Conservation Advisory Council? This is one of Lewisboros oldest councils, formed in 1970 to advise on the development, management, and protection of the
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towns natural resources. As a result of the CACs work, there is an Open Space Inventory of the undeveloped parcels as of 2000. What is the Open Space Advisory Council? The council makes recommendations to the town board regarding opportunities to preserve open space. An inventory of Lewisboros preserved spaces is online at lewisborogov. com/committees/openspace.html. Major pieces of open space include the 383-acre Leon Levy Preserve, 111-acre Houlihan property in Waccabuc, the 106-acre Frederic P. Rose Preserve in Cross River, and the 29-acre Echo Farm in South Salem. The council meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Town House. For exact dates, call the town clerk at 763-3511. What is the Antenna Advisory Board? This board keeps track of antenna technology and zoning compliance with FCC rulings, and makes recommendations on applications for the construction of antennas. It also advises on amendments to and enforcement of zoning laws relating to cellular towers. Each February, the board publishes a summary of FCC rules that might affect Lewisboro concerning cellular towers. It must also include a list of proposed tower sites and all transmitting antennas installed in the previous year, as well as a map of antenna distribution. What is the Lakes Committee? This 10-member committee, whose members are appointed to five-year terms, is charged with developing an overall plan for the management of the towns seven lakes: Kitchawan, Truesdale, Waccabuc, Rippowam, Oscaleta, Timber, and
Katonah. The committee, whose chairman is David Sachs, also works with the towns grant consultant to obtain funding for lake projects. Members and the lakes they represent are on the town Web site. What is the Stormwater Management Committee? Established in 2007, this committee is charged with addressing stormwater management. It is charged with public education and outreach, public participation, illicit discharge detection, construction site runoff control, post-construction site runoff control, pollution prevention and good housekeeping. Who are the town justices, when is court in session? Town justices are elected and serve four-year terms. The Town Court tries all traffic infractions, misdemeanors (lesser degree crimes: petit larceny, inciting a riot, criminal nuisance, annoying phone calls, joy-riding, assault where there is no intent to cause serious injury), and violations, including those of local codes and ordinances, committed in the town, as well as civil cases where one or the other of the contestants lives or works in the town. Marc Seedorf and Susan Simon are the town justices. For vehicle and traffic issues, court is in session every Monday at 7 p.m. For all other issues, specifically criminal, civil, and dog complaints; building and zoning code violations, court convenes alternate Mondays at 7 p.m. For information, call the Court Clerks Robin Harris and Elizabeth DeFaber at 763-5417 or e-mail court@lewisborogov.com. What is the New York Open Meetings Law? The open meetings law applies to public bodies such as town boards, their committees, and subcommittees. The law requires
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the public and news media be given at least 72 hours notice for a meeting scheduled at least a week in advance. For meetings scheduled less than a week in advance, notice must be given to the extent possible by posting it in one or more designated public locations. An executive session is part of an open meeting from which the public may be excluded. A board must specify why it is going into executive session, such as to discuss the employment history of a particular person. It may not state a vague purpose, such as personnel matters. A public body cannot vote to appropriate public monies during a closed session.Minutes of an open meeting must be made available within two weeks of the meeting. Minutes of executive sessions must be made available within one week. What county district are we in? We are in the 2nd District of the Westchester County Board of Legislators, which represents Bedford, Lewisboro, Mount Kisco, North Salem, Pound Ridge, and part of Somers. Our legislator is Democrat Peter Harckham of Katonah, first elected in 2007. He may be reached at 800 Michaelian Office Building, 148 Martine Avenue, 8th Floor, White Plains, N.Y. 10601, or by phone at 995-2810 or e-mail: harckham@westchesterlegislators .com. You can find Mr. Harckham online at westchesterlegislators.com. How can I contact the county executive? Write to County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican elected in November 2009, at Michaelian Office Building, 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains 10601, or call 995-2900. The county Web site is WestchesterGov.com. E-mail Mr. Astorino at ceo@westchestergov.com.
What state senatorial district are we in? We are in the 40th State Senatorial District. Our state senator is Greg Ball, who without an endorsement won the Republican Primary and later received the Conservative nomination as a write-in candidate in the general election (it was said to be the greatest write-in victory ever in New York state history, his Web site noted), was elected in the fall of 2010. A Pawling native, he lives in Patterson. He may be reached at his office, Suite 205, 1441 Route 22, Brewster, N.Y. 10509, 845-279-3773, fax: 845-279-7156; or Room 817, Legislative Office Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany 12247; 518-455-3111; or via e-mail gball@nysenate.gov. His Web site is at senate.state.ny.us. What general assembly district are we in? We are in the 89th Assembly District. Our assemblyman is Robert Castelli of Goldens Bridge, a Republican who was elected in a special election in February 2010 and re-elected to a full two-year term eight months later. He may be reached at 4 New King Street, Suite 125, Town of North Castle, White Plains, N.Y. 10604, 914-686-7335 or Room 820, LOB, Albany, N.Y. 12248, 518-455-5397. E-mail: castelr@assembly.state. ny.us. His Web site is at assembly.state.ny.us/mem where you may contact him through an online message form. How can I write to the governor? Write to Gov. Andrew Cuomo at the Executive Chamber, State Capitol, Albany, N.Y. 12224. His phone number is 518474-8390. The states Web site is state.ny.us, where there is a link to e-mail him..
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7200, Ellen Doherty, principal.
Where are the school district offices? The Katonah-Lewisboro School District offices are in new quarters in Increase Miller Elementary School on Route 138 in Goldens Bridge. Planned because of cost savings and Increase Millers generally more centrally-located position, the relocation placed the offices of 16 school administration employees in a once vacant wing of the school that is partially separated from the rest of the building by a courtyard. Classrooms and a hallway were converted into office space and cubicles. The district finished moving its old offices from Route 123 (at the intersection of Shady Lane) in late summer. The number is 763-7000. The Web site is klschools.org. Mailing address: P.O. Box 387, Katonah, N.Y. 10536. What does the Board of Education do? The board sets policy for school district operation, identifies school district purpose and philosophy, proposes a budget to run the schools, oversees spending, hires a superintendent, approves administrators, adopts books and courses, negotiates staff contracts, oversees supervision of district physical plant and facilities, insures safe transportation for pupils, communicates both district needs to the community and public concerns to the district, and hears citizen appeals. The board meets the first Thursday of the month at the John Jay High School library. Special meetings, when held, are on the third or fourth Thursday of the month, also at the high school library. Most of the budget meetings are in the high school cafeteria. The seven-member boards president is Michael Lipton (584-5889/mlipton@klsd.lhric.org) and the vice president is Janet Harckham (232-6667/jhharckham@aol. com), and there are five board of trustees members and a student member, Jeremy Sabath (Jeremy.Sabath@klschools.org). The other members are listed under Town Officials. E-mail all: Governance_team@klschools.org. What is the current school budget? The operating budget for the 2011-12 school year is $111,020,044, up 1.59% or $1.7 million from the previous years budget. The tax levy was set to rise by 2.98%, from $96,895,146 to $99,783,239. The tax rates for Bedford, Lewisboro, North Salem and Pound Ridge would increase by 1.71%, 5.43%, 7.33% and 7.87%, respectively. The previous budget of $109,281,408 had increased spending by $1.47 million or 1.36% from the 2009-10 school year. A Katonah-Lewisboro Finance Committee report released in June showed that Katonah-Lewisboro spent $27,917 per student for the 2009-10 school year, 5.9% higher than the $25,684 average of five other districts (Bedford, Byram Hills, Chappaqua, Harrison, and Scarsdale). Out of the five other districts, Harrison was highest with $26,797 and Chappaqua was lowest with $24,814. What public schools are in town? Lewisboro Elementary School, 79 Bouton Road, South Salem, 763-7800, Cristy Harris, principal. Meadow Pond Elementary School, 185 Route 123, South Salem, 763-7900, Carolann Castellano, principal. Increase Miller Elementary School, 186 Route 138, Goldens Bridge, 763-7100, Kerry Ford, principal. Katonah Elementary School, 106 Huntville Road, Katonah, 763-7700, Jessica Godin, principal. John Jay Middle School, 40 Route 121, Cross River, 7637500, Richard Leprine, principal. John Jay High School, 60 Route 121, Cross River, 763-
How many children attend the public schools? Enrollment for September was projected to total 3,668 students, down from the 3,765 enrolled last fall, or 97 fewer students. High school enrollment was estimated to drop by 58 students to 1,207, while middle school enrollment was predicted to increase slightly by 13 students to a total of 892. Elementary school enrollment was projected to total 1,567, up 52 students. The districts enrollment is continuing to decline from the peak in 2002-03 of 4,109 students, and current enrollment is lower than any enrollment since at least the late 1990s. Enrollment has been decreasing every year since 2005-06, as the large group of students who enrolled in the 1990s has begun graduating. What are the hours of operation at the schools? The last school year brought changes. Classes run at John Jay High School from 8:15 to 2:53 and John Jay Middle School from 7:30 until 2:07. All elementary schools begin classes at 9:15 and end classes at 3:40 and there are longer lunch periods (from 45 minutes to 55 minutes). What school holidays and vacations are there? School opened on the Wednesday after Labor Day. Besides Rosh Hashanah (Sept. 30) and Columbus Day (Oct. 10), schools will not be in session the following days: Nov. 11, Veterans Day; Nov. 24-25, Thanksgiving recess; Dec. 26-Jan. 2, winter recess (classes resume Jan. 3); Jan. 16, Martin Luther King Day; Feb. 20, Presidents Day, plus Feb. 21-24 for staff training days; April 2-6, spring recess including Good Friday; May 28, Memorial Day. The last day of school for students is scheduled
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for June 22. School will be in session for 180 days. What is the average class size in our elementary, middle and high schools? Current class size goals are 20 students in kindergarten through second grade and 25 students in third through 12th grade. In its final report issued in November 2007, the school districts Class Size Task Force recommended class size goals of 15 to 20 students in kindergarten through second grade and 18 to 22 in third through 12th grade. What are the average SAT scores for the seniors at the high school? The John Jay High School Class of 2011 achieved the following mean scores on the SATs: critical reading, 560; math, 570; writing, 560; for a cumulative score of 1690 out of a possible 2400. A total of 294 students took the SAT The mean scores among New York State students were critical reading, 484; math, 499; writing, 478; for a cumulative score of 1461. A total of 242 John Jay students in the Class of 2011 took the ACT, with averages scores of 26 each in English, math and reading, and 25 in science. The composite score was 26. The highest possible ACT score is 36. The New York state average composite was 23.3. How many National Merit finalists did John Jay have? Two John Jay High School seniors were named finalists in the National Merit Scholarship program in 2011. Two were seminfinalists this year and eight received letters of commendation. Seven were finalists in 2010, six in 2009. At JJHS, 351 students graduated in June and 99% of them
moved onto higher education, 92% to four-year colleges and universities. A year ago, the percentage of students who graduated with a Regents diploma reached a 10-year high with 96% of the districts graduates, including 80% of the graduating class and 37 students with disabilities receiving that diploma; and 72% of graduates received an advanced Regents diploma. The College Board recognized 122 Advanced Placement scholars last year. What kind of testing is given to kindergartners? The schools use a screening program that tests readiness skills and phonemic awareness. These tests are the DIBELS and the DIAL-3. What tests are given to other students? The No Child Left Behind Act, which established an accountability system for states, school districts and schools receiving federal education funds, requires the state to test students in third grade through high school. The school district complies with this regulation. High school students take the Regents examinations. At the beginning of their junior year, students take the Preliminary Scholastic Achievement Test (PSAT) in preparation for the SATs, given to juniors and seniors annually. How have students performed on the state tests? New York State assessment results for the past school year, given to students in third through eighth grades, were reported in July. Results showed overall improvement in the KatonahLewisboro School District in 2010-11, a year after revised standards resulted in fewer students meeting proficiency levels. Math and English tests given to students in third through eighth grades this past spring (a total of 12 exams) yielded higher percentages of students who met or exceeded proficiency. Of those 12 tests, nine saw increased percentages of students meeting proficiency in 2010-11. Katonah-Lewisboro fared similarly to other comparable districts in Westchester County, with higher proficiency levels than Bedford and Harrison but lower levels than Chappaqua and Scarsdale. What interscholastic sports are offered? Fall varsity-only sports are boys and girls cross country. Varsity and junior varsity sports are: girls field hockey, football, boys soccer, girls swimming, girls tennis, girls soccer, and girls volleyball. Freshman sport is girls volleyball. Modified sports are: football, boys soccer, girls soccer, field hockey, and cross country (boys and girls combined). Winter varsity sports are boys and girls basketball, boys and girls bowling, boys swimming and diving, skiing, winter track, ice hockey, and wrestling. Junior varsity and freshman winter sports are girls and boys basketball. Modified sports are boys and girls basketball, ice hockey, wrestling, and cheerleading. Varsity spring sports are baseball, softball, girls lacrosse, boys lacrosse, boys tennis, golf, and track and field (co-ed). Junior varsity sports are baseball, softball, girls and boys lacrosse, golf, and boys tennis. There is also freshman softball, baseball and boys lacrosse. Modified sports are: baseball, softball, girls lacrosse, and track and field. What extracurricular activities are available? John Jay High School choices are subject to change, but recently included Amnesty International, Art Club, Aviation Club, Campus Congress, Chess Club, Cycling Club, Dance Squad, Debate Team, Environmental Club, French Club, Focus (the student newspaper), Future Problem Solving, Habitat For
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Humanity, The Human Coalition, Junior Great Books, Latin Club, The Leo Club, the Make-a-Wish Club, Math Team, Mock Trial, Model U.N., National Honor Society, Natural Helpers, The Noteables (a singing group), Photography Club, Reach Out John Jay, Reflections (the literary magazine), Safe Rides, The Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Statesman (yearbook), Student Activities Council, Students Against Drunk Driving, Video Club, and Young Entrepreneurs of America. How and when do I register a child for school? To register, call the individual school your child will attend, talk to the principals secretary, and acquire the necessary forms. If your child is to be enrolled in an elementary school and you dont know which one he/she will attend, call the transportation department at 763-7231. Proof of residency, immunization, and an updated physical are required. Children must be five years old on or before Dec. 1 of the year they are to enter school to be eligible for kindergarten. Registration packets are available at school and are handed out at orientation nights in March and sessions scheduled for parents to register their children at elementary school. For older children, school staff will get academic records from a childs previous school, but it is helpful if parents notify their previous school and tell them where they are moving. How can I find out if school is canceled because of bad weather? In bad weather, every family will receive a phone message between 6 and 6:45 a.m. You may also call 763-7000 after 5:15 a.m. or visit the district Web site klschools.org to check for a scrolling message. If you sign up for e-News on the Web sites main page, you will receive an announcement via e-mail.
To find out the old-fashioned way, tune into WHUD 100.7 FM, WEBE 107.9 FM, WAXB 1510 AM, WDAQ 98.3 FM, WPUT 105.5 FM, WVIP 1310 AM. What is the districts policy for bus service? The director of transportation establishes bus routes and stops, including bus stops along state highways and high traffic local roads, for the transportation of children to their schools. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade are not required to travel more than one-half mile to their bus stop or school. Students in sixth through 12th grade are not required to travel more than one mile. Who is the superintendent of schools? Dr. Paul Kreutzer, former superintendent of the New Berlin school district in Wisconsin, was selected from among 40 candidaes and seven finalists to become Katonah-Lewisboros new superintendent of schools in April, succeeding Dr. Robert Roelle who had resigned on March 1. Dr. Kreutzer, who took over the superintendent job on July 1, received a five-year contract with a $245,000 salary, which, according to school oficials, is the median salary for superintendents in Westchester in 2011-12. Dr. Kreutzer, 40, set Wisconsin records by becoming that states youngest principal and superintendent at 25 and 29, respectively. The assistant superintendent for business, Michael Jumper, was interim superintendent from March until June 30. What does the PTA/PTO do? Most of the elementary schools have what are called parent associations. Katonah Elementary has a Parent-Teacher Organization. The associations are fairly similar in that they
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provide enrichment programs for children and raise money to purchase equipment or offer programs outside the school budget, sponsor workshops for parents, hold fund-raisers and book fairs, and provide a communication forum for parents. Most meet monthly and encourage parents to attend. They issue regular newsletters to keep parents informed. Some take a more hands-on role in running programs like after-school activities and a publishing center for students books. The Katonah-Lewisboro Special Education PTA (SEPTA) is a district-wide group that offers information and support to parents of children with special needs. The group sponsors speakers, luncheons, library resources, and a parent support network. For information, Jerry Lynn Galgano at copres1@klsepta.org or Lisa Papernik at copres2@klsepta.org. What is BOCES? The Northern Westchester/Putnam Board of Cooperative Educational Services in Yorktown Heights (245-2700/pnwboces.org) is a regional resource agency for 18 area school districts. It offers a variety of programs including day care, special education, child development, and a tech center for high school students who are looking for special technical courses. What is special education? Who does it help? Special education means specially designed instruction, at no cost to the parents, to meet the needs of a preschool or school-age child with a disability. Students have an identified educational disability be it physical, social or learning that already affects the childs performance. A Special Education Parent Handbook is available online at klschools.org Parents receive information about their childs special needs from their physician, comparisons with other children in the
family, school reports and screenings. Parents who suspect their child may have a disability should write a letter to the chairperson of the Committee on Special Education and request that their child be evaluated. What should I do if the school says my child doesnt need special education, and I disagree? Upon receipt of a letter requesting an evaluation, the Committee on Special Education will evaluate the student, schedule a meeting to review the results of the evaluation, and provide a recommendation to the Board of Education within 60 school days of the receipt of consent to evaluate. Parents who disagree with the committees findings may request mediation or an impartial hearing. Connie Hayes is director of special services. She can be reached at 763-7010 or by e-mailing chayes@klsd.lhric.org.. What nursery and preschools are available? Area nursery and preschools include Early Childhood Center at Jewish Family Congregation, Route 123, South Salem (7633028/jewishfamilycongregation.org); Katonah PlaySchool, 31 Bedford Road, Katonah (232-5903/katonahplayschool.org); Katonah Playcare, 44 Edgemont Road, Katonah (232-7825/katonahplaycare.com); Quality Time Nursery School, 70 Bedford Road, Katonah (767-0585); The South Salem Nursery School at the South Salem Presbyterian Church, 111 Spring Street, South Salem (763-3560southsalempc.org/SSNurserySchool.htm); St. Johns Early Learning Center, Spring Street, South Salem (7633671/stjohnselc.com); and Thistlewaite Learning Center, 99 Valley Road, Katonah 232-1975
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What private elementary or secondary schools, including Catholic schools, are available? The Harvey School (232-3161/harveyschool.org/e-mail: admissions@harveyschool.org) at 260 Jay Street in Katonah is a coeducational college prepatory school enrolling students in the sixth through 12th grades for its day school; and in ninth through 12th grades for five-day boarding school. The Montfort Academy (767-0325/themontfortacademy. org) is a co-ed Catholic high school at 99 Valley Road in Katonah. Soundview Preparatory School (962-2780/soundviewprep. org) in Yorktown Heights is an independent school for grades six to 12. John F. Kennedy High School in Somers (232-5061/kennedycatholic.org) is also a Catholic high school. St. Patricks School in Bedford (234-7914/stpatricksschoolbedford.org) has pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Rippowam-Cisqua School (rscny.org) has preschool through ninth grade. The Rippowam campus (244-1250) is in Bedford and the Cisqua campus (224-1200) is in Mount Kisco. The Melrose School in Brewster (279-2406/melrose.edu) offers kindergarten through eighth grade. New Canaan Country School (203-972-077/ countryschool.net) is for grades kindergarten through nine. Nearby in New Canaan, Conn., is St. Lukes School (203966-5612/stlukesct.org) has grades five through 12. Also, there is Ridgefield Academy in Ridgefield. Conn. (203-894-1800/ ridgefieldacademy.com) offers preschool through eighth grade programs. Karafin School, Mount Kisco (666-9211/karafinschool.com), serves students 12-21 with learning and emotional disabilities
and those who are underachievers. The Childrens School for Early Development in Hawthorne is run by Westchester Arc. For information, call 347-3227 or visit westchesterarc.org. Where can I take college courses nearby? Many colleges and universities have area campuses, including: Manhattanville College (694-2200/manhattanville.edu) in Purchase; Pace University in Briarcliff Manor, Pleasantville, and White Plains (773-3200/pace.edu); Purchase College (2516000/purchase.edu) in Purchase; Westchester Community College (785-6600/sunywcc.edu) in Valhalla. Is there an art school nearby? The Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah offers art, dance, and instrumental music lessons. Call 232-5035 for information. The Katonah Art Center, 131 Bedford Road (232-4843/katonahartcenter.com) offers a variety of classes from preschool art to drawing, painting, photography, clay, sculpture, digital art, sewing, and jewelry. Also, programs aimed at teenagers. Are there any music schools? The Montfort Academy in Katonah has a school of music with lessons offered in voice and many orchestral instruments. For information, call 767-0325 or visit themontfortacademy. org. Amadeus Conservatory of Music, 25 Valley Road, Katonah (232-8808) offers music instruction while Blue Bus Music, 24 Parkway, Katonah (914-301-5619) offers guitar lessons. mariedance.com) in Pound Ridge.
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When is the library open? Lewisboro Library on Main Street is open 10 to 6 on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday; 10 to 9 on Tuesday; 10 to 5 on Friday; 10 to 4 on Saturday, and 1 to 4 on Sunday. In summer the library is closed on Sunday and Saturday hours are 10 to 1. The library is closed certain holidays. The telephone number is 763-3857. The Web site is lewisborolibrary.org. Cindy Rubino is the library director. The Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, is open Monday and Wednesday from 10 to 8; Tuesday and Thursday 10 to 6; Friday 10 to 5:30; Saturday 10 to 5; and Sunday 1 to 5. In summer, the library is open Saturday from 10 to 1 and closed on Sunday. The childrens room generally has earlier closing times. The phone number is 232-3508. For the Childrens Room, call 232-1233. The Web site is katonahlibrary.org. Why did the library change its name? The board of trustees at the South Salem Library chose the name of Lewisboro Library to better reflect the librarys mission of serving all the hamlets that comprise the town of Lewisboro. The library is presently part of the town campus on Main Street in South Salem hamlet but there are plans to build a new, 14,000-square-foot facility in the town park on Route 35. According to the board, the decision to rename the building was made and announced a decade ago when fund-raising for the new construction began. It was implemented in September 2008 when a major donor made the name change a condition of their pledge. New patrons are issued a Lewisboro Library card, but otherwise, services have not changed. How many books does the library have? Lewisboro Library has about 52,000 library materials including print books, aduiobooks, dvds, videos, ebooks, magazines, etc. Katonah Village Library has about 65,000 books. What does the library offer besides books? Both libraries have a growing collection of Ebooks, videos, books on tape, CDs and DVDs. An online reading program for young children called the TumbleBooks Library offers animated, talking picture books. Lewisboro Library also lends out passes to area museums including the Museum of Natural History, Katonah Museum, Aldrich Museum, Neuberger Museum, and the Bruce Museum in Greenwich. How many libraries lend out fishing equipment? Lewisboro Library offers fishing poles and tackle boxes patrons may sign out for up to one week. Licenses are required for those over 16; check with the Town Clerk (763-3511). Both libraries have computers for public use and free Internet access, as well as wireless Internet connections. You may bring your own laptop or PDA with a WiFi-compatible network card. A battery is recommended since electrical outlets are limited. The catalogs of both libraries are available online. Home computer users with Internet access may log on to the librarys catalog and several databases by visiting the librarys Web site. Users will need their library card for password information. Patrons may check their record to see which books they have checked out and when they are due, and may also reserve books and other media online, and renew materials. You may also renew materials by calling the library. Both libraries offer a number of Web connections including the Learning Express Library, which offers practice standardized tests for the New York State assessments as well as SAT, GED, ACT, AP, GMAT, ESL, Civil Service exams, and U. S. citizenship. The Overdrive Digital Media Catalog, available at both libraries, offers downloadable audiobooks, ebooks, music and
videos for both mp3 players, iPonds, and ebook readers including the Sony Reader. Are there any library activity groups? Lewisboro Library offers many programs for children including crafts and reading programs, holiday music, and story hours for preschoolers. Many special events for middle and high school students are offered including Teen Team Scrabble, creative writing, and this fall a New Moon party to celebrate the latest Twilight movie. There is also a Teen Advisory Board that offers recommendations on books for the teen collection and helps plan teen events. Call Dolores Antonetz for information at 763-3857. Adult programs include a monthly folk concert series, lectures, a fiction-writing workshop series, book group, and other activities. The librarys big fair is held each September. There are book discussion groups for children and adults, and a free one-hour Internet workshop is offered Friday mornings by appointment. Call to register. Katonah Village Library programs include a poetry series, author talks, an afternoon film series, book discussion groups, workshops, and a gallery of art by local artists. For children, there are story hours, crafts, and reading programs including Pizza Night & Book Discussion. For young adults, there are teen movies, poetry readings, and special events such as a college application workshop. The library has also renovated its first floor space to create a new area for teens. The library offers Internet for the Absolute Beginner sessions every Tuesday morning at 11 and every Thursday afternoon at 3. Individual appointments at other times may be made. A full list of services is online at katonahlibrary.org.
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Are there any special services? Lewisboro Library offers the Book Reach Program, in which volunteers will deliver and return books for patrons. Call 763-3857 for details. Does the library use volunteers or need books? Both libraries welcome volunteers for a variety of projects. Book donations should be in good condition and no magazines, Readers Digest condensed books, or textbooks will be accepted. Does the library have a book sale? Lewisboro Library has its annual book sale during the Library Fair, a major town event, each September. The Katonah Village Library runs a big book sale in late October. Is there a clearinghouse of services offered to county residents? Westchester County has a 211 telephone service. Callers to 211 may ask about everything from basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter to obtaining mental health services, legal assistance, drug treatment, or day care. The trained operators have hundreds of resources at their fingertips and can give callers the information they need about each (services provided, cost, eligibility requirements, etc.). The call center is open 24 hours a day. What does the Community Center offer? Located at 84 Bedford Road in Katonah, the Community Center of Northern Westchester provides supplemental food, seasonal clothing, English language classes, computer training, job counseling, a literacy program, school supplies, summer
camp scholarships, and help in negotiating the social service system, all free of charge. Those in need of assistance should bring proof of residence that includes name and mailing address. The center is open Tuesday through Friday 10 to 4 and Saturday 10 to 1. The center accepts donations of unopened, non-perishable food from 10:30 to 3:30 Tuesday through Friday and from 10 to 1 on Saturday. The center accepts donations of clean, seasonal clothing in good repair, as well as shoes, linens, disposable diapers, and baby wipes. The center also has a Furniture Exchange in which those with furniture or household items to donate are matched with those in need. Since the center has no storage space, the recipient picks up the items directly from the donor. No furniture or appliances may be left at the center. In addition, the center does not accept books, stuffed animals, or toys. The Community Center of Northern Westchester welcomes broad volunteer involvement and participation by residents and organizations. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, call the center at 232-6572 or visit the centers Web site at communitycenternw.org. Can I take care of my garbage myself? Residents must contract with a garbage collector. Garbage collectors must be licensed by the town and their monthly rates are on file in the town clerks office and on the town Web site, lewisborogov.com (click on town clerk). Lewisboros licensed carters are: Bria Carting, 277-4211; Mayfield Carting, 666-2300; and County Waste Management, 594-5007. What do I recycle and where do I take it? Private garbage collectors are required by county law to pick
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up from their customers the following recyclables: newspapers, corrugated cardboard, #1 and #2 plastics, glass, and metal cans. The towns Recycling Center behind the Town House on Main Street has re-opened. The center is open on Saturday mornings from 9 until noon. Anyone needing to recycle during the week can call the town clerks office at 763-3511. Residents can get details on proper disposal of unwanted items and to see a list of acceptable items at the recycling center and via a link at the towns Web site. Twenty-pound propane gas tanks are accepted at Sals Servicecenter on Route 35 in Cross River (763-5151). Onepound tanks should be burned off and disposed of with household garbage or they may be brought to the towns bulk refuse drop-off (see below.) Mavis Tire Outlets accept old tires for a $1 fee for each tire. There are outlets at 186 North Bedford Road, Mount Kisco (241-1030); 9 Marble Avenue, Pleasantville (747-3100); 344 Kear Street, Yorktown (962-3171). The town clerks office has a list of dealers who will accept and remove Freon from refrigerators and air conditioners. Brookfield Metal Company in Elmsford (592-5250) will accept window and wall air conditioning units with/without Freon at no charge. If you fish at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, you will find recycling bins for fishing line. Those who fish elsewhere may check with the town clerks office for special, waterproof envelopes for recycling fishing line. What about really big items or electronics? Each fall the town runs a bulk drop-off program on two consecutive Saturdays. Almost anything is accepted except tires, hazardous materials, garbage, and yard waste. Freon must be removed from air conditioners and refrigerators. The fee is approximately $25 per car, $50 and up per truck. At this event residents may also bring computers and electronic equipment, which will be priced separately. What is the Shred Mobile? The Mobile Shredder is a project of Westchester County to help individuals (no businesses or institutions) shred confidential papers before recycling to avoid identity theft. It is at all the countys Household Recycling Days and is available for events in local communities. For details, call the countys Recycling HelpLine at 813-5420 or visit westchestergov.com and click on Environment. Are there any other cleanup programs? The Lewisboro Lions Club sponsors an Annual Roadside Cleanup each April. Bags may be picked up at the town clerks office. To volunteer, call Jake Kommer at 763-8788. The town also has a highway adoption program. For details, call Peter Ripperger at 763-3166. What can I do with old household chemicals? Westchester County sponsors several household chemical clean-up days when residents can dispose of unwanted or leftover chemicals. There are clean-up days in the spring and fall. (Dates are at lewisborogov.com and westchestergov.com.) There is no fee but all chemicals must be in original or labeled containers. Only residential chemicals are accepted. Pre-registration is required for 60 pounds or more of solid material or 25 gallons or more of liquids. For a free brochure, call the countys household chemical info line at 813-5425.
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How big is Lewisboro? Lewisboro is 29 square miles. Slightly less than 5% of Lewisboros total area 851 acres is comprised of bodies of water. Lewisboro is comprised of five hamlets: Goldens Bridge, Waccabuc, South Salem, Lewisboro and Vista. How far is Lewisboro from New York City? Lewisboro is about 50 miles from the city; 55 miles from Times Square. The closest large city, Danbury, Conn., is 11.5 miles away. Its a 69-minute ride from the Goldens Bridge train station on Old Bedford Road (off I-684 exit 6a) to Grand Central. The Amtrack train station in Stamford, Conn., is 16 miles away. Westchester County Airport is 19.8 miles away and JFK International Airport is about 55 miles from Lewisboro. The town house in South Salem is about 20 miles from the Indian Point nuclear power plant in Buchanan, N.Y. How many people live here? According to the Web site city-data.com, Lewisboros population in July 2009 was 12,550 with slightly more females, 6,411, than males, 6,139. The median age was 38.8 years, compared to the New York median age of 35.9 years. Breakdown by race: 93.2% white alone, 2.5% Hispanic, 2.1% Asian alone, 1.2% black alone. The population had been 12,324 as of the 2000 U.S. Census. What is the average income? Lewisboros estimated median household income in 2008 was $140,525 (compared to $56,033 for New York), accord-
ing to the Web site city-data.com. It was $136,584 in 2007 and $112,462 in 2000. Estimated per capita income of Lewisboro residents in 2008: $72,932. What is the unemployment rate? The New York State Department of Labor does not provide statistics for individual towns. However, the unemployment rate for Westchester County was 6.4% in the late spring of this year, according to the U.S. Labor Departments Bureau of Labor Statistics. This was the second lowest unemployment rate in New York state, behind the 6% rate in the NewYork-Northern New Jersey-Long Island metro region. What is the median price of a house here? The median sale price was $570,000 in August of this year, up 0.3% from July but down 23.2% from August 2010. The number of homes for sale in this period totaled 234, up 4.5% from August 2010. Homes sold in August 2011 totaled 16, up 45.5% from August 2010. Days on the market: 176, up 12 days from the year before. Sales prices have depreciated 20.5% over the last five years in South Salem. Although real estate values in town have plunged about 30% since the peak of the real estate boom, a comparison of 2009 and 2010 numbers showed median prices almost flat in Lewisboro, an indication that prices may have bottomed out. The number of single-family homes sold rose 38% over 2009. The median price of all homes sold in Lewisboro in 2009 was $632,500. In 2010, the median price dropped only $2,500, to $630,000. In 2008, it was $784,500 and in 2006, it was $793,000.
Town Officials
Town Board
Supervisor Charles P. Duffy 763-3151 Boutonville Rd., South Salem supervisor@lewisborogov.com Peter DeLucia 763-3151 58 Lockwood Rd., South Salem pdelucia@lewisborogov.com Frank Kelly 763-3151 Orchard Drive, South Salem fkelly@lewisborogov.com John A. Pappalardo 763-3151 Green Hill Rd., Goldens Bridge pappalardo@lewisborogov.com Daniel X. Welsh 763-3151 7 Cove Rd., South Salem dwelsh@lewisborogov.com
Board of Education
Mark Lipton (president) 584-5889 43 Sunrise Ave., Katonah mdlipton@klsd.lhric.org Janet Harckham (vice president) 232-6667 277 Mt. Holly Rd., Katonah jhharckham@aol.com Peter Breslin 533-2590 3 Audubon Road, South Salem Peter.breslin@towersperrin.com Charles Day 232-6628 8 Brundige Dr., Goldens Bridge Cday@klsd.lhric.org Michael Gordon 232-8087 5 Flintlock Rd., Katonah Michael.gordon@klgates.com Warren Schloat 763-2392 26 Schoolhouse Rd., Waccabuc wschloat@aol.com Peter Treyz 763-8617 81 Twin Lakes Rd., South Salem petertreyzdds@optonline.net
Zoning Board Secretary Alex Posadas 763-3822 zoning@lewisborogov.com
Goldens Bridge Community House Officials

Dana Mayclim, Superintendent Parks and Recreation Pam Veith Senior Adult Director 232-6162 parks@lewisborogov.com 232-6162
Highway Department
Superintendent Peter Ripperger highway@lewisborogov.com Deputy Superintendent Paul Posadas 763-3166 763-3166
Planning Board
Jerome Kerner (ch) Spring Street, South Salem Joseph DeCaminada 11 Wild Oaks Road, Goldens Bridge John Gusmano 57 Lake Shore Drive, South Salem Richard Ellrodt 2 Laurel Road, South Salem John ODonnell Katonah
planning@lewisborogov.com 763-5592 232-4812 763-2267 533-2198
Town House Officials

763-3511 townclerk@lewisborogov.com Finance Director Leo Masterson 763-8383 nance@lewisborogov.com Receiver of Taxes Joann Vasi 763-3100 taxrec@lewisborogov.com Court Clerk Robin Harris 763-5417 court@lewisborogov.com Court Clerk Elizabeth DeFaber 763-5417 court@lewisborogov.com Town Clerk Kathy Cory
School District Officials

Dr. Paul Kreutzer 763-7003 Superintendent governance_team@klschools.org Michael Jumper 763-7021 Assistant Superintendent of Business mjumper@klschools.org Connie Hayes 763-7023 Director of Special Services chayes@klsd.lhric.org James Minihan 763-7231 Transportation Supervisor jminihan@klschools.org Ellen Doherty, Principal 763-7212 John Jay High School edoherty@klschools.org Richard Leprine, Principal 763-7500 John Jay Middle School rleprine@klschools.org Cristy Harris, Principal 763-7800 Lewisboro Elementary School charris@klschools.org Kerry Ford, Principal 763-7100 Increase Miller Elementary School kford@klschools.org Carolann Castellano, Pricipal 763-7900 Meadow Pond Elementary School ccastellano@klschools.org Jessica Godin 763-7700 Katonah Elementary School jgodin@klsd.lhric.org
Zoning Board of Appeals

Geoff Egginton (ch) 29 Hunt Farm Road, Waccabuc Thomas Casper 9 Main Street, South Salem Jason Krellenstein 96 Spring Street, South Salem Carolyn Mandelker 206 Todd Road, Katonah Robin Price, Jr. 12 Elmwood Road, South Salem 763-5482 zoning@lewsiborogov.com 763-8799 zoning@lewisborogov.com 763-6323 zoning@lewisborogov.com 763-3822 zoning@lewisborogov.com 533-2005 zoning@lewiborogov.com
Onatru Farm Officials

763-3034 assessor@lewisborogov.com Building Inspector Peter C. Barrett 763-3060 building@lewisborogov.com Deputy Building Inspector Paul Bauer 763-3060 pbauer@lewisborogov.com Planning Board Secretary Aimee Hodges 763-5592 planning@lewisborogov.com Assessor Lise Robertson
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33. Goldens Bridge Train Station 2. Goldens Bridge Post Oce 29. Highway Department 34. Highway Department Sand-Salt Dome 35. Katonah-Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps 36. Katonah Post Oce
37. Katonah Train Station 22. Katonah Village Library 38. Katonah Volunteer Fire Department 39. Lewisboro Police Station/ State Police Outpost 40. Onatru Farm Park 41. South Salem Fire Department 29. South Salem Library 42. South Salem Post Oce 4. South Salem Satellite Post Oce 43. Vista Fire Department 44. Waccabuc Post Oce
Parks and Open Spaces
45. Fox Valley Park 46. Grierson Preserve 47. Katonah Memorial Park 48. Leon Levy Preserve 49. Lewisboro Town Park and Pool 50. Mt. Holly Preserve 51. Mt. Holly Sanctuary 40. Onatru Farm Park 52. Yarrow Preserve
Recreation Schools
53. Waccabuc Country Club
54. Increase Miller Elementary School 55. John Jay Middle and High School 56. Katonah Elementary School 57. Katonah-Lewisboro School District Administration Oces 58. Lewisboro Elementary School 59. Meadow Pond Elementary School 60. Harvey School
Senior Citizens
61. Doyle House (aordable housing for the elderly and handicapped)
Business
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Who are the top taxpayers in Lewisboro? According to the assessors office, the top four taxpayers in Lewisboro are: New York State Electric & Gas, Four Winds Hospital, New York City Water, and Norwalk City Water Department. What does the Chamber of Commerce do? The Chamber of Commerce promotes business in its community and is a forum for businesses to come together and solve local problems. The Katonah Chamber sponsors a number of community events and provides networking opportunities for members. For the Katonah Chamber of Commerce, call 232-2668 or go online to katonahchamber.org. E-mail: info@KatonahChamber. org. Co-presidents are Jennifer Cook (Noka & Noka Joes and the new Little Joes Books) and Michael Schechter (Computer Experts Group, LTD). A Visitors Guide to Katonah has been created by the Katonah Chamber of Commerce. The Visitors Guide features photos and a map with directions to Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Muscoot Farm, Katonah Museum of Art, John Jay Homestead, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. The guide also features a second map of downtown Katonah, to encourage day-trippers to end their day in the hamlet discovering historical buildings, eateries, and stores. The guide was designed and produced by Robert Seigel Architects and features photos by scherbiphoto.blogspot.com and Roman Adrianowycz. It is available at all the locations named above, in Katonah stores, and at other tourist locations in Westchester and New York City. For the Lewisboro Chamber of Commerce, call Dr. Les Simon (763-5892). The chamber was founded in the 1970s
as the Goldens Bridge Chamber of Commerce, in response to issues related to the construction of Interstate 684, according to Mr. Simon. In the 1980s, its membership expanded, and it grew to encompass all of Lewisboro, but interest dropped off in the late 1990s. Since then the chamber had a rebirth in the fall of 2010 with 10 members and has grown to more than 50. Visit the groups Web site at lewisborochamber.com. Is there a job bank? The Katonah Chamber of Commerce has a job bank feature on its Web site katonahchamber.org. Chamber members may post their hiring needs for free and job searchers may check in to see whats available. New job openings are posted each Friday. Is there a Better Business Bureau around here? The Mid-Hudson Better Business Bureau (150 White Plains Road, Suite 107, Tarrytown, NY 10591) can tell you if a charity or company is reliable, receive complaints against a company, and provide consumer advice. Complaints may be mailed, phone, or e-mailed in. Visit the bureaus Web site at newyork.bbb.org for complete details. You may also e-mail mhinquiries@newyork.bbb.org or call 212-533-6200. Where can I get things printed? You may get a variety of things printed at The Copy Store, 77 Bedford Road, Katonah (232-7700), Katonah Publishing Corp. at 5 Edgemont Road in Katonah (232-3108) and Katonah Image, 22 Woodsbridge Road, Katonah (232-0961). When is the local post office open? Business hours at the Cross River post office in the Cross River Shopping Plaza (763-5692) are 8 to 5 Monday to Friday (closed 11:30 to 1) and 9 to noon on Saturday. The lobby with access to post office boxes opens at 7 a.m. and closes 5:30 weekdays and Saturday at 12:30. The Goldens Bridge post office is in the North County Shopping Center. The window (232-3630) is open weekdays from 8 to 5 (closed 11:30 to 1) and Saturdays 9 to noon. The lobby is open weekdays from 7 to 6 and Saturdays from 7 to 1:30. The Katonah post office at 292 Katonah Avenue (232-2538) is open 9 to 5 Monday to Friday, Saturdays 9 to 3. The South Salem post office is at 17 Main Street. The window (763-5611) is open 9 to 5 Monday to Friday and Saturday from 10 to noon. The lobby is open 7 to 5 weekdays and 7 to noon Saturday. The South Salem satellite office (533-0226) is at 210 Oakridge Commons in Vista. Hours are 7 to 4, Monday through Friday and 10 to noon on Saturday. The Waccabuc post office (763-3606) is at 2 Post Office Road. It is open 8 to 5 Monday to Friday; the window is closed for lunch from 11:30 to 1. Saturday hours are 9 to noon. The lobby is open weekdays from 7 to 5:30 and Saturdays 7 to 1:30. What are our local zip codes? They are: Cross River, 10518; Goldens Bridge, 10526; Katonah, 10536; South Salem, 10590; and Waccabuc, 10597. Who else offers postal services? Katonah Shipping & Business Center at 282 Katonah Avenue (232-1500) offers packing and shipping via FedEx, DHL, and the US postal service. There are also private mailbox rentals and a faxing service. Stamps are available at most grocery stores, pharmacies and some newsstands and stationery shops.
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You may also order stamps online at usps.com. Also at usps. com, customers may access Click-N-Ship, which enables them to use a credit card to print postage from their own computer. Click-N-Ship also offers the option of arranging for a letter carrier to pick up a package from a home or business while on his or her route at no extra charge. What banks have offices in town? Bank of America (bankofamerica.com) has offices in the
North County Shopping Center on Route 22 in Goldens Bridge (232-5137) and 256 Katonah Avenue, Katonah (800-432-1000). Chase Bank (chase.com) has an office in the Cross River Plaza (763-9237) and 140 Katonah Avenue in Katonah (232-3166). Wells Fargo (232-8141/wellsfargo.com) is at 262 Katonah Avenue.
Food & Shopping

What is the sales tax? The sales tax in Lewisboro, as it is throughout most of Westchester, is 7.375%. It is higher in the cities, including Mount Vernon, White Plains and Yonkers (8.375%). In New York City, its 8.875%. What stores are open all night? Camerons Deli (763-3354/cameronsdeli.com) on Route 35 in Cross River is open 24 hours. Where can I buy a newspaper? Newspapers are sold in Cross River at: Cross River Shell (763-8400), Bagel Boys Cafe (763-6800), Apples Deli (7638361), and Camerons Deli (763-8761) and the new DeCiccos (763-5610); in Goldens Bridge: The Cardware Store (7679100); in Vista: Vista Market (533-6627),Nicos Deli (5336883), Pauls Pharmacy (533-5679), and Word of Mouth (533-0106) in Oakridge Common. In Katonah, one can find papers at Stegers Paper Mill (232-3396),Bagel Shoppe (2322205), and Katonah Pharmacy (232-3200). What restaurants are in town? Bacio Trattoria, Cross River, 763-2233 Erikas Pizza Pasta, South Salem, 533-7430 Haiku, Cross River, 763-9120/haikuasianbistro.com Horse & Hound Inn, South Salem, 763-3108/thehorseandhoundinn.com La Famiglia Restaurant & Pizzeria, Cross River, 7639500 Le Chateau, South Salem, 533-6631/lechateauny.com Ninos, Vista, 533-2671 One Twenty Three Reataurant & Bar (Route 123), South Salem, 533-2570 Panda Garden, Vista, 533-1111 Portofino Pizza, Goldens Bridge, 232-4363 The Willows Restaurant & Catering, South Salem, 5335100
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What food stores are in town? There is the new DeCiccos Family Markets in the Cross River Plaza (763-5610), the A&P on Route 22 (232-9137), and at 132 Bedford Road in Katonah (232-9712), Natures Temptations (763-5643) on Route 35 in Cross River, and the Village Market at 93 Katonah Avenue (232-5848), which offers a delivery service. New is Salem Country Deli (763-8902) on Soring Street in South Salem. There is also Scotts Corner Market in nearby Pound Ridge (764-5736). Where can I find a catering service? Caterers include the Fifth Division Market (763-3580), Camerons Deli (763-8761/cameronsdeli.com), Bacio Trattoria (763-2233), Apples Deli (763-8361) and La Famiglia (7639500) in Cross River; The Kitchen at Greenwich Produce (533-5371), and The Willows (533-5100/willowscatering.net) in Vista; Le Chateau (533-6631) in South Salem; And William Nicholas & Co. (232-1949), Le Fontane Ristorante (232-9619/lefontane.net), Blue Dolphin (2324791/bluedolphin.com), Scaglios Marketplace, 127 Katonah Avenue (232-9444), and La Famiglia Pizzeria & Pasta, 280 Katonah Avenue (232-8027/lafamigliapizza.net) in Katonah. Are there any fresh produce stands around? Fresh produce stands tend to spring up everywhere during the season. Along with grocery stores, some markets and some garden centers also carry fresh produce: Salem Country Deli (7638092) in South Salem, Vista Market (533-6627), Family Tree (533-6115) and Gossetts Farm Market (GossettsFarmMarket. com), and Greenwich Produce (533-1000) in Vista. Natures
Temptations (763-5643) offers organic fruits and vegetables. Where can one find stores selling alcoholic beverages? South Salem Wine & Liquor on Route 35, 763-3180; Vista Wines and Spirits on Route 123, 533-9463, both in South Salem; Goldens Bridge Fine Wine, 301-5761 and Cross River Wines, 763-9463. And beer can also be found at the markets such as DeCiccos and Scotts Corner. Where can I find a general store? Charles Department Store (232-5200/charlesdeptstore.com) on Katonah Avenue in Katonah. Are there any sidewalk sales? The Katonah Chamber of Commerce holds a sidewalk sale on a Friday and Saturday in late July. It also sponsors a fair in late September. For information, call 232-2668 or go online to katonahchamber.org. Is there a dry cleaner? Dry cleaners in town include Cross River Cleaners (7633318) in Cross River Plaza, Greenfields Cleaners (533-1116) at the Oakridge Common Shopping Center in Vista; and North County Cleaning (232-9012), Route 22, Goldens Bridge. In Katonah there are The Dry Cleaner, 288 Katonah Avenue (232-1925); Nu Touch Cleaners, 138 Bedford Road (2321536); and Katonah Cleaners, 17 Parkway (232-4785). What thrift shops operate in the area? The Katonah Thrift Shop (232-3010) is in the lower level of The Memorial House, next to the Katonah Firehouse on Bedford Road in Katonah Village. The shop, run by the Womens Civic Club of Katonah, is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10 to 4, Saturday 10 to 1. It is closed on Thursday. Bric-a-brac or clothing may be consigned or donated as tax-deductible contributions Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays from 10 to noon. Clothing is accepted for consignment from the first to the 20th of each month. The money raised is used for scholarships and to support local organizations. The Junior League Encore is at 222 East Main Street in Mount Kisco. It offers new and nearly new clothing and accessories. Store hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 to 5; donation hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 11 to 2. For information, call 666-2290. What malls are in the area? The Westchester in White Plains includes anchor stores Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus as well as many smaller, upscale shops. Including the food court, the mall has four floors, served by elevators and escalators and a 10-story parking garage. The Danbury Fair Mall, on the site of the famous Danbury Fair, has a carousel ride inside next to the food court. The mall itself has two floors filled with stores including Lord & Taylor, Macys, J.C. Penney, and Sears. What about a consignment store? The Clothes Closet (533-2188) is at 389 Smith Ridge Road in South Salem. The shop takes mens womens and childrens clothing in season, jewelry, accessories, DVDs, and bric-abrac.
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Is there a law pertaining to door-to-door solicitors? Anyone intending to peddle goods or go door-to-door to sell goods must first apply for and receive a license from the town. Such applicants must be fingerprinted and bonded. The Lewisboro Police will do a criminal background check on each applicant. Licensed solicitors must carry their license with them and display it on demand. Solicitors may not work before 9 a.m. or after 7 p.m., or sunset, whichever comes first. Religious, charitable, and nonprofit organizations are exempt from applying for a license, but must register with the town clerk at least 10 days before soliciting. Must I display a number for my house? Yes, each driveway must be identified by a number assigned by the Receiver of Taxes office. This is to enable emergency responders to find your home. The numbers must be at least 2 1/2 inches high and placed on a sign that is a minimum of 3 1/2 inches high by 7 1/2 inches long (no more than 8 1/2 inches high or 11 inches long). More information is available in Chapter 186 of the Town Code, online at lewisborogov.com, in the library, or town hall. How far does the town right-of-way extend? The official town right-of-way extends 25 feet from the center line of a road. The town does not own this property it belongs to the property owner but the town has the right to restrict any type of construction within the right-of-way. What are the regulations regarding fences? Generally, walls or fences should not be more than six feet; in R-1/2A districts (and some others not specified in the Town Code) fences should not be more than four feet tall. In any event, walls or fences constructed of chain link or that are more than 25% opaque are subject to the following requirements: Fences under 25 feet in length must be set back a minimum of five feet from the street line. Fences more than 25 feet long must be at least 10 feet from the street line. Under no circumstances should fences be less than 30 feet from the center line of the street. Fences may not be more than 100 feet long along any one street. They may be no closer than 15 feet to any side lot line. Fences more than 25 feet long must include landscaping between the fence and the street line, including one ornamental tree planting for every 25 feet of fence length. The good side of any fence shall face outward toward the street or neighboring property. Barbed wire or razor fences, or fences made of other sharp materials are not allowed. Will the town take away my leaves or brush? The highway department has discontinued leaf pickup. Instead, the town encourages homeowners to manage their leaves, primarily through leaf and grass recycling and composting. Members of the Lewisboro Garden Club will answer questions on the subject that are e-mailed to lewisborogardencl ub@hotmail.com. Can I look up old deeds in the town house? No. All deeds are filed in the county clerks office. Deeds are copied, then sent to the tax assessors office at Onatru Farm on Elmwood Road. There is a cost of about 25 cents per page. Documents like mortgages may also be obtained from the county for a similar fee. How do I find out the assessment on a house? You may call the assessor (763-3034), or you may go to the
assessors office and look at the inventory sheet for the property. This sheet lists the dimensions and other particulars that are relevant to the valuation of a home. What do I do if I think my assessment is unfair? To appeal your assessment, you must prove your case to the towns assessor, who can change it or deny your request. If the assessor denies your request and you still wish to appeal, you must fill out an official Complaint on Real Property Assessment form (Form RP-524) available in the assessors office or online on the Assessors Web page at lewisborogov.com on or before the third Tuesday of June, and mail or deliver it and documentation to the Board of Assessment Review. The boards three members are appointed to five-year terms and meet in June. For an appointment, call 763-3034. If the board denies your request, a property owner has two appeal options. Owners of one-, two- or three-family houses can file a small claims petition with the county clerks office. All other property owners would file a certioraris with the county and would need a lawyer and possibly a real estate expert. Board of Assessment Review members are Lawrence A. Mandelker, chairman; Argie P. Kazazis and Richard D. Ferrarone. What do I need a building permit for? If youre thinking of doing anything to your home inside or out, building, demolishing, rewiring, plumbing, fixing the septic system or installing a pool or wood burning stove you may need several permits. In addition, New York state law requires that all electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician, and all plumbing by licensed professionals. If you are planning on doing any work on your home, call the building
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department at 763-3060. Building permit requirements are on the town Web site lewisborogov.com, as are area requirements including setbacks. When may construction work take place? Construction hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Does the town have a noise ordinance? Yes. It is detailed in Chapter 160 of the Town Code. It prohibits unreasonable, unreasonably loud, disturbing or unnecessary noise. Specifically prohibited are animals or birds deemed too noisy, the noisy loading or unloading of any vehicle between 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. any day and any time on Sunday, and the playing of unreasonably loud music between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m. There are other prohibitions as well. Exceptions include parades, religious ceremonies, emergency sirens, and church bells. May I rent an apartment in my house? The town allows accessory apartments by special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Applicants must meet criteria regarding unattached apartments and apartments inside a home as well as size and other restrictions. Call the building department, 763-3060. The town allows up to four unrelated people to live in a single-family house. Bed and breakfasts are not allowed in town. Do I need a permit to have a business at home? The town allows professional offices and home occupations with certain requirements through a special permit by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Call the building department at
When do I need a wetland permit? A wetland activity permit must be secured before any regulated activity is conducted in a wetland, watercourse or wetland/ watercourse buffer. The buffer is a specified area adjacent to the wetland or watercourse that is intended to provide a degree of protection for the wetland or watercourse from human activity and other encroachment associated with development. The Wetlands and Watercourses Law is available from the town clerks office at the town house and the planning board office at Onatru Farm. Applications are available at Onatru Farm. What can I do without a wetland permit? The following activities may be performed in wetlands as normal property upkeep and maintenance: mowing, trimming of vegetation, and removal of dead or diseased vegetation immediately around your home. Certain selective cutting of trees and decorative landscaping is allowed, but these activities may require a permit. Repair of walks, walls, fences, docks, driveways and roadways is allowed. Fishing, hunting and trapping is allowed with the proper license. However, its always best to check with the wetland inspector. Wholl check my well to see if my water's safe? The county health department does not usually check private residential wells but it will direct you to laboratories designed for this purpose. Its Web site (westchestergov.com/health) offers information on safe drinking water. How can I tell if my septic system is working? If there is a break on a lawn, a backup, or an intense odor, call a septic system contractor for an inspection. Many experts recommend having the tank pumped once every two or three years, depending on the size of the tank and amount of use. All septic system contractors must be licensed by the county health department. A list is available online at westchestergov. com/health. The site also offers a homeowners guide to managing a septic system. Whom do I call if my neighbor's septic system is leaking onto my property? First talk to your neighbor, then call the county health department at 813-5000. What is radon gas? Is it dangerous? Radon gas is a decay product of radioactive uranium that cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted. Certain soils may contain high levels of radon, and well water that passes through may be a significant source of radon in a home. Exposure to radon increases your risk of developing lung cancer, especially when exposure is combined with smoking or inhaling someone elses smoke. For more information, visit the American Lung Association Web site lungusa.org. Kits and information are available through the state health department by calling 518-474-2121, or the Radon Hotline operated by the National Safety Council at 1-800-SOS-RADON. You may also buy kits commercially. If my neighbor applies a pesticide to their lawn, must they notify me? People who apply pesticide to their lawns must post signs around the perimeter of their property being treated. This includes any application of over-the-counter herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, etc., to ground, trees, or shrubs. The signs must be posted before the pesticide application. For details, check with the Westchester County health department.
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What kinds of calls should be made to 911? Only emergencies, such as injuries, accidents, crimes in progress, fires, and medical emergencies, should be reported to 911. Information questions and calls that are not emergencies only tie up the lines and real emergencies cannot be reported. For routine calls, dial the town police department directly at 7638903 or state police, Somers barracks, 277-3651. Who answers the 911 line? Calls from Lewisboro are answered by the state police in Somers. Where is the nearest emergency room? Northern Westchester Hospital Center is at 400 East Main Street in Mount Kisco; call 666-1254. Some people in parts of Lewisboro find it closer to go to Danbury Hospital on Locust Street, Danbury, Conn.; call 203-739-7100. Those living in or near Vista may find Norwalk Hospital, 16 Stevens Street, Norwalk, Conn., 203-852-2000 the closest. Is there an ambulance service? The Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps on Route 35 in Cross River serves South Salem, Cross River, Waccabuc and Goldens Bridge, as well as all of Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. In 2009, the corps answered 421 calls for help, taking 342 patients to the hospital. (More statistics are noted on the corps Web site.) For non-emergency calls, the phone number is 763-9633 or 763-3574. The Web site is lewisborovac.org. The Vista Fire Department on Route 123 runs an ambulance service through its department. For routine calls, use 533-2727. For tips on what to do in case of a heart attack, visit online at lewisborogov.com and click on Emergency Services. What happens when the ambulance is dispatched? Each time the LVAC ambulance goes out, it is staffed by a crew chief who is a New York State certified emergency medical technician (EMT), and a driver who may or may not be an EMT. Most calls have a third crew member, who may or may not be an EMT. The crew chief is in charge of all patient care decisions, including which hospital the patient is taken to. Each time LVAC answers a call, the towns paramedic service, Westchester EMS, is paged. If needed, the paramedic will ride with the patient in the ambulance. The Vista Fire Department ambulance calls for paramedics from either Norwalk Hospital or Northern Westchester Hospital Center. Both ambulance services can call for the STAT Flight helicopter from Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla for critically ill or injured patients. How many ambulance vehicles are there? LVAC has two ambulances and two first-response vehicles. Vista Fire Department has two ambulances, one of which is specially outfitted for winter weather. What kind of training to ambulance corps members have? LVACs 35 riding members must attend a general meeting and two training drills each month. Each year all members are re-certified in CPR for the Professional Rescuer and in using an external defibrillator. About 19 members are EMTs and 13 are crew chiefs. Vista Fire Departments membership includes 14 EMTs.
Where will the ambulance take me? On emergency calls in Lewisboro, LVAC will take you to Northern Westchester Hospital Center in Mount Kisco or sometimes to Danbury Hospital or Norwalk Hospital in Connecticut, Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, or Putnam Community Hospital in Carmel, N.Y. The Vista Fire Department ambulance will most likely take you to Norwalk Hospital, although non-critical patients have also been taken to Northern Westchester Medical Center and Danbury Hospital. How much does an ambulance call cost me? Since all ambulance corps in our area are run by volunteers, their services are free. However, in some cases, a paramedic will accompany a patient to the hospital. In this case, the paramedic service, which is separate from the ambulance corps, will send a bill. How can I volunteer for the ambulance corps? In Lewisboro, call Jim Reilly, president of the Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps; or Karen Barber, its captain at 763-9633 or 763-3574. To volunteer for the Vista Ambulance Corps, call 533-2727 or stop by the fire house for an application. You may also fill out an application online at vistafd.org. Click on Volunteering. Where do the ambulance services get their funding? The Vista ambulance is covered by the district fire taxes. The Lewisboro Ambulance Corps receives no money from the town or through a taxing district and relies entirely on donations and grants. The organizations main fund-raising event is a goods and services auction each November. To donate an item
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for the auction, call 763-9633. There is also an annual bake sale each Fathers Day weekend in the Ross River Shopping Plaza. Cash donations, in the form of a check, may be sent to: LVAC, P.O. Box 41, South Salem, N.Y. 10590. Where is the police department? The town police department is at 81 Spring Street in South Salem. For routine calls, dial 763-8903 or e-mail chieflpd@lewisborogov.com. A 22-minute video, Getting to Know Your Police Department, is online at lewisborogov.com/ departments/police.html. How many policemen does the town have? The towns police department is a part-time force of 18 officers. The chief of police is Frank Secret (763-8903/e-mail: chieflpd@lewisborogov.com), appointed in early June 2010. Chief Secret served formerly as the youth officer and had been acting chief since September 2009 after the retirement of former Chief Drew Marchiano. At this time there is one full-time police officer, the youth officer, but due to budget cuts at the time, the Town Board decided not to hire a youth officer. The state police barracks on Route 100 in Somers has approximately 20 troopers for the towns it covers. It is the primary police agency for the town of Lewisboro. The phone number is 277-3651 and 769-2600. I need to be fingerprinted for an application. Will the police do it for me? Yes, the police can do that at the station on Spring Street, but you must supply the proper fingerprint card and at least one form of picture identification. Call 763-8903 to make an appointment.
How do I obtain an accident report? Accident reports are available at the town clerks office, usually five business days after the accident. The fee is 25 cents per page. For information, call 763-3511. Will police install child restraint seats? Yes. Call 763-8903 for an appointment. Where are the fire departments? Lewisboro has three non-paid fire departments. The Goldens Bridge Fire Department (routine calls, 232-4530), on Route 138, covers about eight square miles in Goldens Bridge as well as a stretch of I-684 and the Metro-North Railroad. South Salem Fire Department (763-3706) is on Route 35 and covers about 14 square miles in the central area of Lewisboro. The departments Web site is southsalemfire.com, e-mail info@southsalemfire.com. Vista Volunteer Fire Department (533-2727) is on Route 123 and has its own ambulance service. The Web site is vistafd. org, e-mail info@vistafd.org. In early January this year, the departments new firehouse was ready for occupancy. The project not only expanded the firehouses available space (allowing for all six of its vehicles to have separate garage bays, and creating meeting and recreation space for firefighters) but also fixed a variety of problems with the old firehouse. For tips on how to prevent a fire, visit online at lewisborogov. com and click on Emergency Services. The departments $3.35 million firehouse project, with 3,729 square-feet in new construction and improvements, is expected to be completed this fall. Who runs the fire departments? Fire commissions manage their fire districts, which are special tax districts empowered to collect tax dollars to support the fire protection programs. Commissioners are elected, but do not receive a salary. The commissions own the firehouses, the fire trucks and all equipment. In contrast, the fire departments are non-taxing groups, also composed of volunteers who are in charge of firefighting and related duties. They have their own officers and chiefs, elections for which are within the department. Fire chiefs of the Goldens Bridge Fire Department are Walter Hughes (Car 2141), Albert Melillo (Car 2142) and George Tockstein (Car 2143); Andrew Llewellyn is chief of the South Salem Fire Department; and Bill Dingee is chief of the Vista Volunteer Fire Department. How can I become a volunteer fireman? Stop by your local firehouse and fill out an application. All volunteers must go through a physical and firefighting training, paid for by the department. For information, call your local firehouse (numbers above). The Vista and South Salem Fire Departments have their applications online. If I call the fire department, will I get billed for services? No. Will the fire department inspect my fireplace chimney to see if its safe? No. Your best bet is to contact a chimney sweep for this service. Do the fire departments check businesses, schools and other public places for safety? In Lewisboro, this is the responsibility of the building inspector.
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How can I find a good family doctor? Area hospitals can provide a list of physicians affiliated with the hospital. Northern Westchester Hospital Center offers a referral line at 241-6942 or visit nwhc.net. Norwalk Hospital (norwalkhosp.org) offers a physician referral line at 203-8522609, as does Danbury Hospital (danburyhospital.org) at 203797-7001. Is there a town health officer? With six district offices, the county health department is the chief health office of Westchester, providing many of the services and information a town health department would. Cheryl Archbald, M.D., is the acting commissioner of health. The health department protects and promotes the health of county residents through prevention, prolonging meaningful life, and leadership in health crises. One of four community health centers, the Greenburgh Neighborhood Health Center, is at 330 Tarrytown Road, White Plains, 989-7600. A list of the health departments services is at the county Web site, westchestergov.com. The countys district office at 148 Martine Ave., White Plains, also offers operator assistance for inquiries at 995-2000. There is a 24-hour public health information line at 8135000. How can I arrange for home care? If you are being discharged from a hospital and require home care, the hospital social worker can arrange home care with an agency of your choice. If you want home care and are not being released from a hospital you, your guardian or your doctor may call an agency to arrange for home care. Through its 55+ Community Connection, Northern Westchester Hospital Center offers Coordinated Care, a program that assists in setting up home care. Call 666-1925. VNA of Hudson Valley (666-7616/vnahv.org) offers registered nurses, home health aides, medical social workers, wound care, disease management, mental health home care, a telehealth program, and physical, occupational and speech therapists. Dominican Sisters Family Health Service in Ossining (941-1654/dsfhs.org) offers skilled nursing, case management, home health aides, therapy, social work, wound care, and pain management. Family Service of Westchester offers home health care to anyone in need of help and personal care, including the elderly, chronically mentally ill and the physically challenged. Aides are available by the hour or as live-ins to help with personal care, preparing meals, light housekeeping, laundry, shopping and companionship. Certified home health aides and personal care aides work under the direction of a registered nurse. For information, call 941-9415. The agencys Web site is fsw.org. Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association (203-438-5555/ridgefieldvna.org) offers private care home health aides for in-house support, but no skilled nursing care. Is there a clearinghouse of information on home health care? Home Health Compare allows consumers to see clinical information about home health agency quality. The service is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is available online at medicare.gov. Where is the nearest nursing home? The Somers Manor Nursing Home is on Route 100 in Somers. The 300-bed facility offers 24-hour skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, Alzheimers care, personal care, social services, and recreation. Call 232-5101 or visit somersmanor.
com. Waterview/Salem Hills Health Care Center is on Route 22 in Purdys. It has 256 beds and offers long-term, skilled nursing care, personal care assistance, physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Call 277-3691. Laurel Ridge Health Care Center, 642 Danbury Road, Ridgefield (203-438-8226) offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care. Quality-related information on nursing homes is available online at medicare.gov. Who offers hospice care? Hospice Care in Westchester and Putnam, an affiliate of the Visiting Nurse Association of Hudson Valley, helps individuals with advanced illness by focusing on a persons medical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs. This includes care at home or hospice care in a hospital or nursing facility. There is 24-hour nursing and psychological support available. For information, call 666-4228 or visit online at vnahv.org. Laurel Ridge Health Care Center offers palliative care and hospice for its residents, focusing on pain management, symptom control, and quality of life issues. Call 203-438-8226 for information. What is the Health Ministry? Under the auspices of the South Salem Presbyterian Church, the Health Ministry focuses on bringing body, mind and spirit back together. The health minister, Ginny Vreeland, R.N., is a patient advocate, emergency counselor and case manager. She also helps people access available services. The Health Ministry is available to everyone, with or without a religious affiliation, from Lewisboro and surrounding areas. There is no charge, but
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the church accepts donations for the Health Ministry Fund. For information, call 763-6691. All calls are confidential. Where can I get home care products? Pauls- Pharmacy (533-5679/callpaulsrx.com) in the Oakridge Common Shopping Center in Vista offers a line of home care and post-surgical products. The pharmacy also has equipment such as wheelchairs, knee and elbow braces, crutches, and breast pumps for sale or rent. Katonah Pharmacy is at 294 Katonah Ave. Phone: 232-3200. Are there CPR classes in town? Most fire departments and ambulance corps offer courses periodically; call for more information (see section on Emergency Services). The Northern Westchester Hospital Center in Mount Kisco offers infant, child and adult CPR courses at various times during the year. Call 666-1292 for information on infant/totsaver CPR; 666-1786 for the others. The American Red Cross also provides adult, child, and infant CPR, as well as training on becoming an instructor of CPR. Anyone interested should call the Red Cross at 946-6500 or visit online at westchestercounty.redcross.org. Any physical rehabilitation centers here and nearby? Lewisboro Physical Therapy at 890 Route 35 in Cross River (763-5941/lewisborophysicaltherapy.com), offers outpatient physical therapy for a variety of medical needs. Katonah Physical Therapy is at 190 Goldens Bridge Road (232-3306/ katonahphysicaltherapy.com). Both services are part of the Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation Network. Adrienne Stone (232-5955) in Katonah also offers physical therapy.
Laurel Ridge Health Care Center (203-438-8226) at 642 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, Conn., offers in-patient short-term recovery and rehabilitation programs. For outpatient services: Ridgefield Physical Therapy (203-4381898) at 66 Grove Street, Ridgefield; and Carlson Therapy Network (203-431-7632) at 10 South Street, Ridgefield. VNA Home Health Services (666-7616/vnahv.org) offers physical therapy at home as does Dominican Sisters Family Health Service (941-1654/dsfhs.org) . Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains (597-2500/ burke.org) has an extensive inpatient and outpatient program. The Northern Westchester Hospital Center offers rehabilitation services; call 666-1040. Norwalk Hospital Rehabilitation Center (203-852-3060) has an extensive outpatient program. Who helps the disabled? Lewisboros Advisory Committee for the Disabled advises the town on issues relating to meeting the needs of handicapped residents. Peter Beadsley is chairman. For information you may call the town clerks office at 763-3511 or Dean Travalino at 763-5393 or r5fuego@aol.com. To get in touch with the committee, e-mail the town clerks office at townclerk@lewisborogov. com. The Westchester Independent Living Center, 200 Hamilton Avenue, White Plains, is a non-profit, community-based advocacy and resource center that serves people with all kinds of disabilities, by offering information and referrals, individual and group counseling and peer support groups, benefit advisement, and training in everyday life skills. For information, call 682-3926, TDD 682-0926. There is a satellite office in Carmel (845-228-7457/TTY 845-228-7459). The Web site is wilc.org. VESID (Vocational Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities), 75 South Broadway, White Plains, is a federaland state-financed agency that promotes educational equity and excellence for students with disabilities, assures continuity between child and adult service systems, and provides vocational rehabilitation and independent living services. For details, call 946-1313 or go online to vesid.nysed.gov. The Westchester County Office for the Disabled (995-2957/ westchestergov.com/disabled) functions as a clearinghouse of information for people with disabilities. Direct services include Para Transit services, travel training services for people with developmental disabilities, sign language interpreter, resource guide to camps and recreational activities, special events, and enforcement of handicapped parking laws in coordination with municipalities. You may access an online Disability Resource Guide at the offices Web page. Is there a group devoted to attention deficit disorder? CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder) of Westchester is a support and educational outreach group that meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Four Winds Hospital in Katonah. For information, call 729-2067 or visit online at chadd.net/376. When are the local pharmacies open? Pauls Pharmacy (533-5679/callpaulsrx.com) in the Oakridge Common Shopping Center in Vista, is open Monday through Friday from 9 to 8, and Saturday from 9 to 6. Free delivery is offered on prescription medications. Cross River Pharmacy (763-3152) in the Cross River Plaza is open weekdays, 9 to 7, Saturdays, 9 to 6. The pharmacy will deliver in case of emergency. Katonah Pharmacy (232-3200), 294 Katonah Avenue, is open weekdays from 8 to 7:30, Saturdays, 8 to 6, and Sundays, 9 to 2.
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Who organizes blood drives? Hudson Valley Blood Services organizes blood drives throughout Westchester County. For information on donating blood, call 784-4600 or visit online at nybloodcenter.org. The American Red Cross in Westchester holds blood drives at its chapter and around the county. Call 946-6500 or visit online at westchestercounty.redcross.org. Northern Westchester Hospital Center maintains a blood donor center; call 666-1925. At its annual open house the second Saturday in June, the Vista Fire Department runs its yearly blood drive. For information, call 533-2727. A person must be 17 or older and weigh more than 110 pounds. The entire process takes about an hour, including questions, donation, rest time and snacks afterward. Wheres an Alcoholics Anonymous chapter? For convenient locations, call 949-1200. Where are drug and alcohol treatment centers? Four Winds Hospital in Cross River offers inpatient and outpatient programs. For information or referrals, call 763-8151. The Bedford/Pound Ridge/Lewisboro Drug Abuse Prevention Council (234-3227) provides information. For drug treatment referrals, call 591-HELP. The Retreat at Westchester is a wing at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in White Plains for the treatment of patients with alcoholism and/or other drug dependencies and dual diagnosis. It emphasizes a discreet approach to recovery. For information, call 888-694-5700. What type of help or counseling is available for the mentally ill and their families? Four Winds Hospital in Cross River (763-8151) offers inpatient and outpatient psychiatric treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. There are programs for psychiatric/substance abuse (dual diagnosis), eating disorders, psychological trauma/ abuse, and behavioral and anxiety disorders. The hospitals Web site is fourwindshospital.com The Northern Westchester Hospital Center has an inpatient behavioral health unit designed to provide short-term hospitalization to evaluate, stabilize and rehabilitate people with acute behavioral illnesses including mood disorders such as anxiety and schizophrenia. Call 666-1200. The VNA Hudson Valley (666-7616) offers short-term counseling and crisis intervention. Dominican Sisters Family Health Service (941-1654) offers in-home care for patients with a diagnosis of mental illness. Family Services of Westchester has family mental health specialists available for outreach mental health services and crisis intervention. Call 666-8075 or visit online at fsw.org. The agency also has seven licensed mental health clinics offering individual, family, marital, and group treatment for all ages. It also offers psychological testing. The nearest is at 344 Main Street, Suite 303 in Mount Kisco. You can find more services by calling 211. Where can I get an eating disorder treated? Four Winds Hospital in Cross River (763-8151) and Northern Westchester Hospital Center (242-8333) offer a variety of treatment programs. Are there any health education programs? Each spring and fall the Four Winds Foundation sponsors programs open to the community. Check the Web site at four-
windshospital.com for the calendar. Whom do I call if I am being abused? Formerly the Northern Westchester Shelter, Hopes Door maintains a hotline at 888-438-8700. It offers a 16-bed shelter, safety planning, counseling, support groups, legal assistance, and a teen dating abuse prevention program. The Web site is northernwestchestershelter.org. My Sisters Place (683-1333/mysistersplaceny.org) has a 24hour hotline (800-298-SAFE) and can provide shelter, counseling, advocacy, referrals, and resources for people in need. Is there help for victims of domestic violence? Four Winds Hospital in Cross River offers inpatient and outpatient mental health services for victims of domestic violence. Four Winds Foundation sponsors lectures and seminars on issues of domestic violence, including where to get help from local agencies. Call 763-8151 for more information or go online to fourwindshospital.com. The countys Office for Women offers assistance on domestic violence issues through its helpline at 995-5972, weekdays from 9 to 5. Numerous resources can be found at westchestergov. com/women/referral.htm. Where can I get information on Lyme disease? The Tickborne Disease Infoline (813-LYME) is available 24 hours a day. More information can also be found at westchestergov.com/health. The following Web sites are recommended: ilads.org; columbia-lyme.org; cdc.gov; Color pictures of several variations of the Lyme rash may be viewed at the Lyme Disease Foundation Web site: lyme.org.
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What volunteer opportunities are available? There are many opportunities. To volunteer for openings on town boards, committees, or councils call the supervisors office at 763-3151 or e-mail supervisor@lewisborogov.com. Openings are listed on the town Web site lewisborogov.com. The Lewisboro Senior Adult Outreach Service provides volunteers to help the homebound with chores like housekeeping, mowing the lawn, handyman work, and even making phone calls to remind people to take their medication. Call 232-6167 for information. Meals on Wheels, which serves Lewisboro, is based in Somers and provides hot meals once a day to the homebound. Call 232-0807 for more information. Libraries need volunteers for special projects, shelf help, and mailings. Lewisboro Library especially needs people to help plan its annual fair in September. Call 763-3857. To help out at the Katonah Village Library, call 232-3508. The recreation department welcomes volunteers for youth sports programs and special events. Volunteer counselors-intraining are needed for summer camps. Call Lewisboro Parks and Recreation at 232-6162. Safe Rides needs student drivers. E-mail Dr. Linda Burke at lburke@klschools.org. The Wolf Conservation Center in Lewisboro welcomes volunteers who can donate time, money or services. Opportunities include acting as guides for tour groups, and performing maintenance and grounds work. For information, visit nywolf.org. The Northern Westchester Hospital Center in Mount Kisco uses more than 500 volunteers of all ages for such things as visiting patients, transportation, making beds, clerical work, the gift shop, the visitors desk, the health science library, and even taking photographs of newborns. Call volunteer services at 666-1814. Both the Community Center in Katonah, and Food Bank for Westchester (formerly Food-PATCH) in Millwood offer programs to help those in need. At the Community Center, volunteer opportunities exist in program development, career counseling, and communications. Call 232-6572. Food Bank is the supply and support center for 200 food pantries and member agencies throughout Westchester. There are many ways to help, from packing food to running a food drive. To volunteer call 923-1100 or visit foodbankforwestchester.org. For those who love animals theres the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Briarcliff Manor. The shelter needs many volunteers including groomers, people to help with special events, and people for its Golden Outreach Program where volunteers and canines visit people at area health care facilities. Call 941-2894 for more information. Family Services of Westchester offers the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Mentoring Program in which adult volunteers act as role models to children 7 to 15, from single-parent homes. Call 6668075 or visit fsw.org. The United Way of Westchester and Putnam (uwwp.org) needs volunteers to work on its various committees and task forces. Call 997-6700, ext. 716. The Volunteer Center of United Way connects those who want to share their time, energy, and talent with community organizations that can use their help. Call 948-4452 or e-mail volunteer-center.org. Local fire departments, ambulance corps and area churches always need volunteers, too. Check the phone book for numbers to call or see other sections of this Answerbook. How can I get involved in local politics? Call Lewisboro Republican Town Committee Chairman Wayne Coluccini, (763-3158/chair@lewisborogop.org); Democratic Town Committee Co-chairmen Alan Cole (232-
4347) or Christina Rae (763-773/chair@lewisborodemocrats. org/lewisborodemocrats.org). Is there a group for newcomers to town? The Pound Ridge Newcomers and Neighbors Club is open to Lewisboro residents. There is a mother-toddler group, book group, bridge group, evening gourmet and social activities, and several luncheons. For information, call 763-5076 or visit the Web site at prnnc.org. The towns Web site contains a page of useful resources for residents, particularly newcomers. Visit lewisborogov.com and click on Community / Newcomers. Is there a local womans club? The Womens Civic Club of Katonah meets regularly at the Memorial House. For information, call 232-2569. Presbyterian Women, open to all women in the community, gathers for fellowship, but also is involved in mission projects. Regular luncheon meetings include guest speakers. Childcare is provided. For information, call 232-4568. The Womens Group at the Jewish Family Congregation in South Salem plans programs and activities for members and non-members, including an annual womens seder, a book club and Walk in the Woods Club. The group also supports My Sisters Place. Call 763-3028 or visitjewishfamilycongregation. org. Ahavah Hadassah, the womens Zionist organization, is a group with social and cultural activities. Open to all, many events are fund-raisers for Israel, Hadassah Hospital in Israel, and projects in the United States. The group meets once a month and there is usually a speaker. For information, call Ruth Mendes at 764-5378 or Susie Greene at 533-2688. The International Club is a social club for women who have lived in another country for at least a year or are foreign born. Members share in social and cultural activities. For information, call Cindy Hodgdon at 203-762-5265. What does the League of Women Voters do? The League of Women Voters of Bedford-Lewisboro-North Salem works to increase voter participation through registration drives and voter education. Members study local, regional, state, and national issues, take positions, and publish findings. For membership information, call Rosemary McLaughlin, president, at 232-5735 or e-mail Kay Tyler, membership chair, at kaykolman@optimum.net. The organization recently launched a Web site: sites.google. com/site/lwvblns/home. E-mail: lwv.blns@gmail.com There is also a League of Women Voters of Westchester. For information, go online to watpa.org/lwv/ or call 949-0507. Is there a Junior League? The Junior League of Northern Westchester is a nonprofit volunteer organization of women committed to bringing about positive change and growth in the community. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. For information about the organization or to become a member, call 234-4717 or email info@jlnw.org or visit jlnw.org. What does the Rotary Club do? The Northeast Westchester Rotary Club (formerly Katonah Rotary) meets each Monday at 6:15 p.m. at John-Michaels Restaurant in Purdys and promotes community service and civic spirit. The organization sponsors local Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, awards scholarships to high school graduates, and supports many civic groups. For information, visit online at katonahrotary.org.
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Clubs & Organizations
What does the Lions Club do? The Lewisboro Lions Club is a service organization that, besides doing local projects, raises money to assist the blind. The Lions support the Guiding Eyes for the Blind, which trains and supplies guide dogs. They collect used eyeglasses and medical equipment to lend to residents in need. The clubs also get involved in several community projects. For information, call Town Clerk Kathy Cory at 763-3511. What garden or environmental clubs are here? The Lewisboro Land Trust, a chapter of the Westchester Land Trust, preserves open space through land purchases, lectures and other programs. Call Susan Henry at 763-5767. For information on the Westchester Land Trust, call 241-6346 or visit online at westchesterlandtrust.org. (There is a link to the Lewisboro Land Trust on the Westchester Land Trust Web site. Click on chapters.) The Lewisboro Garden Club (lewisborogardenclub.com)
is actively recruiting new members. The clubs objective is to promote the art of gardening, to cooperate in beautifying public grounds, and to aid in conserving the natural flora. The club offers free plots to townspeople in the community gardens at Onatru Farm. For membership information, e-mail Rosie Musumeci at musie1@optonline.net. Caramoor Garden Guild is a group of volunteers who restore and maintain the Caramoor gardens. They also mount a plant sale, antiques show and other fund-raising events each year. For information, call 232-1253. The Bedford Audubon Society is in Katonah. Call 232-1999 or visit online at bedfordaudubon.org. What veterans organizations are there in town? The American Legion Post #13417 meets at the Goldens Bridge Community House. For information, call post commander Les Simon at 232-5892. The American Legion Katonah Post #1575 is on Route 22. Call 232-1575.
Senior Citizens
Who addresses the needs of senior citizens in town? Pam Veith (232-6162) is the senior adult director. Linda Yurus (232-6167) is the recreation assistant for seniors. Ramona Peau is president of Lewisboro Senior Adults. Laurie Weigand is the senior adult bus driver. Is there day-care for the elderly? My Second Home, 95 Radio Circle in Mount Kisco, is an intergenerational program of Family Services of Westchester that blends adults and children from Mount Kisco Day Care Center, allowing both age groups to acquire an understanding of shared values and respect for individuals of all ages. Its adult day program is primarily for seniors with mild to moderate physical or cognitive impairments. The program offers a full day of activities, including yoga, and other wellness programs; creative arts; songfests, stories, and special occasion celebrations. Counseling and supportive services; and family caregiver support are also available. The program runs Monday through Saturday and includes meals. Special arrangements can be made for extended hours. Round-trip transportation, for a fee, is provided. For information, or to visit the facility, call 241-0770. The Web site is fsw.org, click on Seniors. The Waveny Care Center in New Canaan provides a comprehensive and flexible program six days a week. Transportation from most local towns is available. For details, call 203-5945200 or waveny.org. Is there senior housing? While not limited to seniors, A-Home offers housing for older adults with two buildings in Vista and Katonah. Call 666-0740. Town & Country Adult Living in Mount Kisco is for active seniors. Call 244-3788. Fellowship Hall in Bedford Hills is a Mitchell-Lama state housing project with apartments for seniors. It is managed by the Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco. Call 666-0206. Country House in Westchester is in Yorktown Heights. It offers assisted living for seniors in good physical and mental health. Call 962-3625. Westchester County offers At the Crossroads, a directory of residential and health care facility options including adult homes, assisted living, and retirement homes. It is available online at westchestergov.com/seniors. Click on Housing and Energy. The county also keeps a list of private homes that offer private or semi-private rooms, three meals a day, and laundry services in a family setting for ambulatory senior citizens. For information, call 995-7420. Are any clubs or social groups for the elderly? The Lewisboro Senior Adults group meets every Wednesday, 10 to 3, at the South Salem Firehouse on Route 35 for regular meetings and a variety of activities. Adults, 50 and older, are welcome. The senior bus picks up for the meetings; call 2326162. You must be a town resident to ride the bus. Seniors may bring their own lunch. A nurse visits the group at 11:30 the first Wednesday of each month to check blood pressures and test blood sugar. Day trips are planned on a regular schedule. For more information, or to receive the groups monthly newsletter, call Pam Veith at 232-6162. What transportation is available? Transportation to and from medical appointments can be arranged for Monday through Friday during office hours. Rides are subject to availability. For information, call Linda Yurus at 232-6167. The town runs a senior bus, also known as the White Bus, that offers van trips with door-to-door pickup. The handicapaccessible van accommodates 12 people and two wheelchairs. On Mondays, the van takes seniors grocery shopping and on other errands; and on Fridays for more general shopping to a mall. Stops also include a place to eat. On Wednesdays it takes riders to the Senior Adults meeting. Call 232-6162 at least one day in advance for reservations. The bus leaves the recreation office at 9 and returns by 4. A $2 donation is asked. Seniors using the bus must bring their red File of Life with them. Firsttime riders must call the recreation office for a registration packet for white bus activities. What is the File of Life? The File of Life, available to seniors, is a card that includes your name, emergency contact information, and medical information. There is one for your refrigerator at home (for emergency service personnel who may come to your home) and one to keep with you when you go out. Not only for seniors , they are available at the recreation department. Do we have a Meals on Wheels program? Lewisboro seniors may take advantage of a meals program run
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by the Tri-Town Nutrition Site at Wayne Van Tassel Memorial Park, 98 Route 139 in Somers. Seniors with transportation may go to the site Monday through Friday for lunch at noon and activities. Homebound seniors may have meals delivered. Call 232-0807 for details. Can I get a flu shot? The Visiting Nurse Association offers flu shots each fall at a meeting of the Lewisboro Senior Adults. Refer to the September and October issues of the senior newsletter for details. Who specializes in seniors or disabled care? Northern Westchester Hospital Center can refer patients to an affiliated physician specializing in general senior care or geriatric psychiatry. Call 241-6942 or visit online at nwhc.net. The hospital offers 55+ Community Connection, a free program. Call 666-1925. Who checks up on the elderly? Seniors may take advantage of several services. Are You OK is an automated telephone monitoring system that checks on homebound people. The service is free. For details, call 2326162. Lifeline is a personal emergency response service in which one press of a button signals help day or night. For information, call Visiting Nurse Association at 666-7616. Project Lifesaver is an ongoing program funded by the county and adminstered by ElderServe in Yonkers. For information, call Nancy DAuria at 368-5506 or e-mail ndauria@hebrewhome.org. Is there a town tax exemptions for senior citizens? There is a sliding scale senior citizen exemption for seniors
with limited income. The percentage of assessed value exemption ranges from 50% to 5%. A chart of exemptions is on the assessors Web page at lewisborogov.com. For an application and information, call the assessors office at 763-3034. Are there any other senior benefits? Lewisboro residents age 60 or older are eligible for Westchester County Senior Citizen ID Cards, which bring various benefits. Applications and photographs are taken weekdays from 10 to 4 at the Westchester County Center, 198 Central Avenue, White Plains. You may also apply at the Mobile Department of Senior Programs & Services, when it visits nearby. Call 813-6300. Senior Citizen Park Passes are for eligible county residents over 60. They offer the same privileges as a county park pass. Cards are available at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Park Office, Call 864-7317 for details. Can I get help with the Medicare drug program? The Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services offers free individual counseling sessions on senior drug plan options. Sessions are by appointment only. The nearest Medicare Information Center is in Yorktown Heights. Call 813-6100 for information or visit online at westchestergov. com/aging. Medicare rights hotline: 800-333-4114. How do I report elder abuse? Call the Westchester District Attorneys special prosecution division Elder Abuse Unit at 995-3000.
Religion
What houses of worship are in Lewisboro or Katonah? Cross River Baptist Community Church, Route 121, Cross River, at the entrance to Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, 7633450; Episcopal Chapel of St. Paul, Route 123 and Elmwood Road, Vista, 763-8273/stjohnschurchonline.com; First Church of Christ Scientist, 13 Bedford Road, Katonah, 232-3842; First Presbyterian Church, 31 Bedford Road, Katonah, 232-4568, katonahpresbyterian.org; Jewish Family Congregation, Route 123, South Salem, 7633028, jewishfamilycongregation.org; Katonah United Methodist Church, 5 Bedford Road, Katonah, 232-4094, gbgm-umc.org/katonah; Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, 233 Smith Ridge Road, South Salem, 533-2680; South Salem Presbyterian Church, 111 Spring Street, South Salem, 763-9282, southsalempc.org; St. Johns Episcopal Church, 82 Spring Street, South Salem, 763-8273, stjohnschurchonline.com; St. Lukes Episcopal Church, 68 Bedford Road, Katonah, 232-5220, sleckny.org; St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church, 117 Valley Road, Katonah, 232-3356, catholic-church.org/~stmary; Masses also at The White Church, 111 Spring Street, South Salem; St. Michaels Roman Catholic Chapel, Old Bedford Road, Goldens Bridge, 277-3765; Stevens Memorial United Methodist Church, 8 Shady Lane, Lewisboro, 533-2635. What is Common Ground? Common Ground was formed by local houses of worship in 1999 to promote better communication, build mutual respect among various worshiping communities, and to provide mutual support. Common Ground emphasizes the values congregations and communities share, rather than what separates them. Meetings rotate among member houses of worship. For more information, call Rabbi Carla Freedman of the Jewish Family Congregation at 763-3069 or the Rev. Lynn Harrington at St. Johns Episcopal Church at 764-6964. What is the Health Ministry? Under the auspices of the South Salem Presbyterian Church, the Health Ministry focuses on bringing body, mind and spirit back together. The health minister, Ginny Vreeland, RN, is a patient advocate, emergency counselor and case manager. She also helps people access available services. The Health Ministry is available to everyone, with or without a religious affiliation, from Lewisboro and surrounding areas. There is no charge, but the church accepts donations for the Health Ministry Fund. For information, call 763-6691. All calls are confidential. What are Lewisboro residents religious affiliations? Almost 68% of the people in Lewisboro call themselves religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion, according to the Web site bestplaces.net. Almost 50% of U.S. citizens affiliate with a religion. The breakdown here: 50.06% are Catholic; 9.07% are Jewish; 2.40% are another Christian faith; 0.78% affilitates with Islam; 0.24% are members of the Church of Latter Day Saints (Mormons); 0.03% are an Eastern faith.
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Children & Teens
How do I find a day care facility for my child? The Child Care Council of Westchester, 470 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, has a computerized database of all day care centers and private home day care, as well as nannies, nursery schools, summer camps, school age programs and support groups in Westchester County. On its Web site, childcarewestchester.org, the council also lists the most common types of childcare situations and details like the maximum number of children allowed and the child-to-staff ratio. Call 761-3456, or e-mail childcare@cccwny.org. All day care centers should be licensed by the state and you should ask to see this license. Can I run a background check on a potential nanny? Yes. Kierans Law allows parents, with the consent of the caregiver, to investigate a potential caregivers background. This applies only to those working in the home a minimum of 15 hours per week and requires fingerprinting. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice will search its records and notify parents of any criminal convictions in New York State. The fee is $75, to be paid by the parents. For details, call 518485-7675. Other background information that is available and may assist in making a decision about a prospective caregiver includes motor vehicle records, education records, and credit history information. Is there a clearinghouse for student jobs? Summer jobs for teens are listed in John Jay High Schools weekly bulletin, available at the school (763-3126). For a summer job with the town, apply at the parks and recreation department (232-6162) at the Goldens Bridge Community House on Old Bedford Road. Lewisboro Youth Employment Services matches young people looking for a job babysitting, doing yard work, etc. with people needing that service. Registration forms are in the recreation brochure. Call 232-6162 for more information. What programs are there for young children? Lewisboros Parks and Recreation Department offers a number of programs for preschoolers and school age children including music, arts and crafts, Santa Claus Letters, Breakfast with Santa, hayrides, cooking, and playgroups. There are also special events including an Easter egg hunt and family fishing derby. The Lewisboro Library offers story hours for children up to six years old. There are summer reading programs for elementary school children. For information, call the library at 763-3857. The Katonah Village Library offers story hours, crafts, and reading programs. Call 232-3508. What is there for teenagers to do in town? The recreation department (232-6162) offers activities like tennis, swimming, and basketball at parks as well as indoor rock climbing. The recreation departments program brochure also lists a number of special activities throughout the year including ski trips, ice skating at Bear Mountain, a teen summer basketball league, summer splash parties, a barbecue splash party, and day trips to amusement parks. What youth sports programs are there here? All major sports are offered, including baseball, soccer, softball, lacrosse, hockey, wrestling, basketball, field hockey, and karate. For a complete list of athletics and those who must be contacted for sign-up, visit the recreation office. Announcements
for programs also appear in The Ledger. Throughout the spring and summer there are sports development clinics in tennis, lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, field hockey, baseball, soccer, track and field, and golf. For information, call 232-6162. E-mail: parks@lewisborogov.com. The Lewisboro Baseball Association offers in-town play across several age divisions for boys and girls, starting with all in first grade through those who are no older than 16 as of May 1 of the current year. The league is chartered by Little League Baseball and is a member of Little League Baseball New York District 33. There are also summer travel teams. Program flyers are sent home through school. For more information, call the hotline at 765-8522 or visit online at lewisborobaseball.org. Lewisboro Girls Softball offers opportunities for girls in grades 1 to 8. There are clinics offered through the Lewisboro Baseball and Softball Association. For either, call parks and recreation at 232-6162. The Lewisboro Soccer Club offers an in-town and travel program for boys and girls ages 5 to 19 in spring and fall. Visit lewisborosoccerclub.org. The Lewisboro Basketball Federation runs a travel basketball league for boys and girls entering grades 5 to 8. Practice and play is at a facility in Brewster. Registration and tryouts are in September. Check the parks and recreation brochure or The Ledger for dates. You may also write to P.O. Box 424, Cross River, N.Y. 10518. John Jay Wrestling Club is an instructional program with a travel opportunity for those who wish to compete in tournaments and matches. Call Bill Swertfger at 232-1700, ext. 103. John Jay Youth Lacrosse offers programs for girls in second through eighth grade and boys in first through eighth grade. For details, visit jjyl.org. John Jay Youth Football & Cheerleading offers a travel program for boys in grades 3 to 6 and cheerleading for girls. For information, visit jjyf.org or e-mail jjyf@optonline.net. Any summer camps here. when do I sign up my child? The Lewisboro Summer Day Camp program is open to all Lewisboro residents and Katonah-Lewisboro School District children. It offers Lil Tykes (age 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 years old by June 30), Little Explorers (entering kindergarten and first grade in the fall), Main Event Camp (entering grades two through six in the fall), and Teen Treks Camp, for youngsters entering seventh through ninth grade in the fall. Registration dates vary. For information, call 232-6162. The Future Stars Sports Camp for boys and girls entering grades five through nine offers instruction and coaching in tennis, soccer, softball, baseball and lacrosse. Call 232-6162. Elmwood Road in South Salem. There is also playground equipment at Vista Field on Route 123. How can my child find a scout troop to join? Usually, letters are sent home through the schools. To join the Katonah-Lewisboro Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts, call Eileen Gleba, 763-5233. The Katonah-Lewisboro Girl Scout Web site is klgirlscouts.org. Parents of boys in first through fifth grade who are interested in Cub Scouts may call David Wallick at 767-9112 or Steve Dillender at 276-2885 regarding Pack 154 in Goldens Bridge. Vista Cub Scout Pack 101 has a Web site at geocities.com/vistapack101. You may also call the Westchester Putnam Council of the Boy Scouts of America in Hawthorne at 773-1135 or visit wpcbsa. org. More information about Girl Scouts is available from the Heart of the Hudson Council in Pleasantville, 747-3080 or online at girlscoutshh.org.
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Where is the Parks and Recreation office? Parks and Recreation is at 65 Old Bedford Road, Goldens Bridge. The offices are open 9 to 5, Monday through Friday. Dana Mayclim is superintendent of recreation. The recreation phone number is 232-6162. The program hotline number (with taped message) is 232-6166. Whats the Parks and Recreation Advisory Council? This council advises the recreation superintendent and town board on recreation-related issues. Ten members serve for two years, and a non-voting liaison serves for one year. Meetings are usually the fourth Thursday of the month, 7:30 p.m., at the Parks and Recreation offices in Goldens Bridge. The chairman is Ian Harris. What parks are are owned by the town? The Town Park on Route 35 offers four all-weather tennis courts, lighted basketball and sand volleyball courts, a baseball field, a swimming pool, hiking trails, playground equipment, a picnic pavilion, restrooms, a pond for fishing and ice skating, and hills for sledding. The park closes at 10 p.m. Fox Valley Park on Route 138 in Goldens Bridge has four all-weather tennis courts, two multi-purpose fields for baseball, football, soccer and softball as well as hiking trails and restroom facilities. The park closes at dusk. Onatru Farm on Elmwood Road in South Salem has a playground, four multi-purpose fields, four soft-surface tennis courts, hiking trails, and restrooms. The park closes at dusk. For platform tennis try the Neil Vreeland Memorial Courts at John Jay High School in Cross River. There are three courts with lights for night play. A ball field and playground equipment are at Vista Field on Route 123 in South Salem. What county parks are nearby? With 35 miles of hiking trails, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation (864-7317) off Route 121 consists of more than 4,000 acres in Lewisboro and Pound Ridge. It is open every day from 8 a.m. to dusk. Activities include overnight camping, walking, hiking, cross-country skiing on marked trails, sledding, and horseback riding. Dogs must be on a leash and owners must pick up after their dogs. Waste bags are provided. No dogs are allowed in the picnic area. The Trailside Nature Museum (864-7322) has a standing exhibit of local flora and fauna and offers weekend nature interpretive programs year-round. Muscoot Farm in Somers (864-7282) is a working interpretive farm complete with animals on 777 acres along Route 100. Many interactive public programs are offered on weekends. There are also marked hiking trails. An outdoor farmers market is open in season. The farm is open daily from 10 to 4. Lasdon Park and Arboretum offers 234 acres of woodlands and meadows, a formal garden, a Historic Tree Trail, and a stirring Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the end of the Trail of Honor. Seasonal events include concerts and horticultural programs. The Chinese Friendship Pavilion was a gift from the Peoples Republic of China to the citizens of Westchester. Dogs are not permitted in any part of the park. The park (864-7268) is on Route 35 in Somers, and is open every day from 8 to 4. Mountain Lakes Park on Hawley Road in North Salem (864-7310) offers cross country skiing, fishing, hiking, and ice skating. Dogs must be kept on a leash and no dogs are allowed in picnic areas. The park is open every day from 8 to dusk. A Westchester County Park Pass is available to all county residents over 12 for $45. It is valid for three years. It is needed for access to some county-owned parks, golf courses, pools, beaches, nature centers, and historic sites, and for reduced park-
ing rates at various parks. Details are at westchestergov.com. What land is accessible to the public? There are 20 preserves owned by various organizations throughout Lewisboro and Katonah offering about 80 miles of trails with varied terrain. There is a map of trails, parks and open spaces in Lewisboro online at lewisborogov.com. Click on Walking Wild in Lewisboro. A printed version of the guidebook includes information about space open to the pubic and open hiking trails. It is available for $5. For information, e-mail Vi Patek at vi@westchesterlandtrust.org. The 20 properties listed are: Brownell Preserve, Five Ponds Trail, Fox Valley Park, Frederick P. Rose and Rockshelter Preserve, Gossett Trail, Indian Book Assemblage, James Ramsay Hunt and Mary Welsh Parker Memorial Sanctuary, Leon Levy Preserve, Lewisboro Town Park, Long Pond Preserve, Love Preserve, Marx Preserve, Mountain Lakes Camp, Mount Holly Sanctuary, Old Church Lane, Old Field Preserve, Onatru Farm park & Preserve, Pine Croft Meadow, St. Pauls Chapel, and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. A map of Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is available at the reservation and online at westchestergov.com; there are some at the town house. For a guide to county parklands call 864-PARK (7275) or visit westchestergov.com. In nearby Bedford, there are the Mianus River Gorge Preserve off Mianus Road with 555 acres including a five-mile hiking trail through a hemlock forest, and the Westmoreland Sanctuary, with 625 acres, eight miles of trails, a museum and nature center. Do I need a permit to use town facilities? A photo ID, issued by the town, is required for both townowned tennis courts and the Town Park pool. Those who need a photo ID (not renewals) may have their picture taken at the recreation office during regular hours. Tennis permits ($90 for families, $50 for individuals, $25 for seniors) may be renewed by mail. Pool IDs must be issued each year. Are there public tennis courts? Fox Valley Park and Town Park each feature four allweather courts. They are open through Nov. 30. Four Hadeka soft-surface courts at Onatru Park are open through Oct. 31. Reservations are required and a permit is needed. Reservations may be made before noon on Friday for the following Monday through Sunday by calling 232-6162 or stopping in at the recreation office. The Fox Valley Park tennis courts are used by the schools weekday afternoons from September through October. The town also offers tennis lessons for children and adults. Lewisboro Parks and Recreation runs a B-1 (3.5-4.0 USTA level) team and a B-2 (3.0 USTA level) team. For information on the B-1 team, call Robin DeGrasse at 763-0231 or e-mail ROakdeGrasse@aol.com. For information on the B-2 team, call parks and recreation at 232-6162. Where can I go swimming? Lewisboros town pool complex includes a main pool, childrens pool, and diving pool. It is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Membership and photo IDs are required. For complete information, see the parks and recreation summer brochure or call 232-6162. Is there a swim team? The Lewisboro Crush is a swim and dive team open to boys and girls and competing in Division II of the Northern Westchester Swim Conference. For information, call parks and
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recreation at 232-6162 or e-mail the head coach, Meg Kaplan, at camelot93@optonline.net The Katonah Swim and Dive Team competes in Division II of the Northern Westchester Swim Conference. For information, call Lauren Smith at 232-0380 (lhsmith5@verizon.net). The Web site is katonahswimanddiveteam.org. Is there recreation for the disabled community? North East Westchester Special Recreation serves Lewisboro children and adults with developmental disabilities. Programs offer year-round recreational activities for all ability levels. For information, call 347-4409 or visit online at northeastspecialrec.org. Pegasus Therapeutic Riding, based in Brewster, N.Y., teaches horseback riding to those with physical and developmental disabilities of all ages to improve their mobility, balance, strength, and self-confidence. There are programs in Pleasantville, Brewster, and New Canaan. For more information, call 845-669-8235 or visit online at pegasustr.org. Is there an adult softball league in town? Lewisboros recreation department offers a slow-pitch league for men and women 16 and older. The season is from mid-April through August. Call 232-6162 for details. There is also a mens fall softball league. Other offerings for adults have included yoga, co-ed volleyball, fall touch football, mens basketball, garden design, ballroom dancing, belly dancing, line dancing, cardio kickboxing, and tennis lessons. Are there any trailways? The North County Trailway is a paved bicycle and pedestrian path on right-of-way lands of the former Putnam Division of the New York Central Railroad. The trailway runs 22 miles from Baldwin Place to Eastview. The Briarcliff-Peekskill Trailway runs 12 miles from Ossining to the Blue Mountain Reservation. It is for walkers and joggers. Maps of both trailways are available at the town house. For information, call the county parks department at 864-PARK or go online to westchestergov.com. There is also the Hudson Valley Bike and Trail, which encompasses seven counties. A map is online at nysdot.gov under Region 8. What public golf courses are in the area? Open to the public are Pehquenakonck Country Club on Bloomer Road in North Salem (669-6776), and the nine-hole Vails Grove Golf Course at Peach Lake in Brewster. Call 845669-5721. Westchester County owns several public golf courses: Dunwoodie in Yonkers (231-3490), Maple Moor in White Plains (995-9200), Mohansic in Yorktown Heights (862-5283), Saxon Woods in Scarsdale (231-3461), Sprain Lake in Yonkers (231-3481), and Hudson Hills (864-3000) in Ossining. Golfers with a Westchester County Park Pass may make a tee time reservation by telephone, up to one week in advance, 24 hours a day, by using the Automated Tee Time Reservation System at 914995-GOLF. For reservations for Hudson Hills call the course. For more information, visit the county Web site. Are there any country clubs? The Waccabuc Country Club is on Mead Street. Call 7633144 or visit waccabuccc.com. The Salem Golf Club is at 18 Bloomer Road in North Salem. Call 669-5485 or visit salemgolfclub.org.
What local health clubs are available? Oakridge Fitness is in Oakridge Commons in Vista (533-6800/oakridgefitness.net). Shawns Personal Fitness (232-4462/shawnsfitness.com) is at 223 Katonah Avenue in Katonah. Is there a jogging trail here? John Jay High School in Cross River has a track for walking, jogging, or running laps. Are there any races in town? The annual South Salem Memorial Day Fair includes a 10K and 5K race and 2.7-mile walk. For information, call the South Salem Presbyterian Church at 763-9282. The annual Leathermans Loop is a 10K cross-country race held each spring in Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. For details, visit leathermansloop.org. The Katonah 5K Run/Walk takes place in early September in conjunction with the Katonah Street Fair. For information, call the Katonah Chamber of Commerce at 232-2668. Where the Pavement Ends is a five-mile race starting and finishing at the John Jay Homestead in Katonah in October. Visit online at thepavementends.org. Where can I go ice skating around here? When conditions permit, many people skate on the pond at Town Park, where there are lights for nighttime skating. A green flag is the signal the ice is safe to skate on. The Brewster Ice Arena, at 63 Fields Lane, offers skating all year as well as lessons and summer ice camps. Call 845-279-2229 or visit online at brewstericearena.com for information. The Harvey School in Katonah has a rink that is open to the public for group or private lessons only. Call 232-3618. What about cross-country skiing? While the Town Park, Onatru Farm Park, and Fox Valley Park are suitable for cross-country skiing, there are marked ski trails at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation and Mountain Lakes Park in North Salem. You may also ski in the Leon Levy Preserve, Old Field Preserve, and Brownell Preserve. Where can I go sledding? Weather permitting, sledding is allowed on the hill along the ballfield at Town Park. People are asked to park in the main lot by the basketball and volleyball courts. The small lot by the ballfield will be closed off for sledding. Sledding is also allowed in Ward Pound Ridge Reservation and Lasdon Park. Are there any nature centers in or near town? Ward Pound Ridge Reservation off Route 121 in Cross River has the Trailside Nature Museum (864-7322/trailsidemuseum. org). It is open every day but Friday from 9 to 4. Westmoreland Sanctuary also has a museum and nature center at its Chestnut Ridge Road entrance in Bedford. It is open Monday through Saturday from 9 to 5, Sunday from 10:30 to 5. Call 666-8448 or visit westmorelandsanctuary.org. What is the Wolf Conservation Center? The center is a private, nonprofit educational facility in South Salem with several full-blooded wolves, including some rare Mexican gray wolves. The centers mission is to promote wolf conservation through education. There are programs for individuals and groups. Reservations are required. For details, visit the Web site nywolf.org or call 763-2373. The centers e-mail address is info@nywolf.org.
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Where are the nearest movie theaters? Bedford Playhouse is on Route 22 in Bedford Village (2343315); for showtimes and tickets call 1-888-2589-TIX. Mount Kisco Cinema is at 144 Main Street (666-6900). The Jacob Burns Film Center (747-5555/burnsfilmcenter.org), offering primarily independent, documentary, classic, and foreign films, is at 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville. Are there amateur theatrical companies here? There are none in Lewisboro, but you may contact the Pound Ridge Theatre Company by calling 764-1902, e-mailing prtc01@yahoo.com or visiting prtc01.org. The Ridgefield Theater Barn is online at theaterbarn.org or call 203-431-9850. Are there any local orchestras? Itzhak Perlman is the artistic director of the Westchester Philharmonic, which performs throughout the year at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College. Call 682-3707 or visit westchesterphil.org. The Purchase Symphony Orchestra, featuring students from the Purchase College Conservatory of Music, also performs at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College. Call 251-6200 or visit artscenter.org. Under the baton of Michael Shapiro, the Chappaqua Orchestra is a professional level orchestra that offers several concerts a season. For tickets or information, call 921-4642 or visit online at chappaquaorchestra.org. The Mount Kisco Concert Association presents an annual series of concerts; call 666-9181 or visit mkconcerts.com. The Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra presents a subscription series each year; 203-438-3889 or ridgefieldsymphony.org. The Greater Westchester Youth Orchestras Association consists of three orchestras made up of students in grades four through 12 from Westchester and surrounding counties. Call C. Victor Lionti at 937-1334, e-mail info@gwyoa.org, or visit gwyoa.org. Each gives a few concerts each season. Rehearsals are at Westchester Community College; auditions in May. Are there any local singing groups? The Westchester Oratorio Society, based in Katonah, performs masterworks from the 18th through the 20th centuries and is accompanied by a professional orchestra and professional soloists. The chorus puts on several concerts a year and is always seeking new singers; no auditions required. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings at the United Methodist Church in Katonah. For information, call 763-9389 or visit online at westchesteroratorio.org. You may also call Conductor Benjamin Niemczyk at 347-223-9303. The (Lewisboro-Katonah) Community Chorus is a mixed chorus that holds no auditions. The group presents a winter and spring concert to benefit local institutions. For information, call Frances Head at 763-3665. What does Caramoor offer? Caramoor, once the private home of Walter and Lucie Rosen, is filled with paintings, sculpture, tapestries, stained glass, furniture, cloisonn, and an important jade collection. The 100-acre property is also home to magnificent gardens, including the Sense Circle, Butterfly Garden, and Sunken Garden. available Thursdays and Friday. Call 232-5035 or visit caramoor.org for details. The Caramoor Center for Music and Arts is also the site of the Caramoor International Music Festival each summer in which the finest in classical, opera and jazz is presented. Visit caramoor.org or call the box office at 232-1252.
Caramoor is on Girdle Ridge Road off Route 22 in Katonah. Are there any special events in town? Special events include Shakespeare in the Park, the Old-Fashioned Country Fair on Memorial Day at South Salem Presbyterian Church, the Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular, the South Salem Fire Department Carnival each August, the John Jay Homestead Country Fair, the Lewisboro Library Fair each September, the Katonah Fall Festival in September, the annual Lewisboro Seniors Arts & Crafts Exhibit each October, the Town Park Fall Fun Fest each October, Breakfast with Santa each December, and seasonal events at the Oakridge Common Shopping Center. Are there any parades in town? The Memorial Day Parades in South Salem and Goldens Bridge are the most popular parades. The local joke is that if you arent watching one, you are in it. The Goldens Bridge parade begins at 11 a.m. and makes its way down Old Bedford Road. The South Salem parade starts around noon and travels along Main Street. The South Salem Fire Department stages a parade along Route 35 as part of its annual carnival. The Katonah Fire Department also has an annual firemens parade in the summer. Are there any free concerts in town? The Parks and Recreation Department offers free concerts in Town Park in July and August. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. Check the parks and recreation brochure for dates. Katonah Village Library sponsors an annual Concert in the Park each August in the Katonah Village Memorial Park. Admission is free. Call 232-3508. What museums are in town? The Trailside Nature Museum (864-7322) at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation off Route 121 in Cross River features natural history and many local wildlife specimens as well as public programs. Caramoor Center for Music and Arts (232-5025/caramoor. org) has the House Museum filled with Renaissance and Oriental art. John Jay Homestead (232-5651/johnjayhomestead.org) on Route 22 in Katonah, which was home to the first chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, has original family belongings and works of art. The Katonah Museum of Art (232-9555/katonahmuseum. org) on Route 22 has several high-quality exhibits each year. There are also public programs for all ages, trips and special events. The Katonah Historical Museum is in the Katonah Village Library and has historical information about Katonah. Can I get a guide to interesting places to go? Hersam Acorn Newspapers publishes with The Ledger a guide called 100 Things to Do, which lists family-friendly activities and places to visit within about an hour or so. Is there a community calendar of events? A calendar of community events is shown on Cablevision Channel 20. The recreation department puts out seasonal brochures listing its events. The Ledgers Whats Coming column lists special events in town, and the Arts & Leisure section gives details of upcoming events both in town and in the region. You may also check the town Web site at lewisborogov. com.
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Pets & Animals
Where do I get a dog license? All dogs over four months must be licensed. Get a license at the town clerks office in the town house. Proof of rabies vaccination, spaying or neutering is required. Dog licenses may not expire after the expiration date of a dogs rabies certificate. Dog licenses for one-, two-, or three-year periods may be purchased with the rabies expiration being the license expiration date. Neutered or spayed dogs who are four months and over cost $10. Dogs that arent neutered or spayed cost $15 if under four months, $18 if four months and over. The town clerks Web page at lewisborogov.com has a list of low-cost spay/neuter facilities. Are there animal hospitals in town? Animal hospitals include: Cross River Animal Hospital (763-8121/crossriveranimalhospital.com); Smith Ridge Veterinary Center, Vista (533-6066/smithridge.com); South Salem Animal Hospital (763-3123/southsalemanimalhospital. com); and Goldens Bridge Veterinary Care Center (2328800/www.goldensbridgevet.com). The Katonah-Bedford Veterinary Center (241-7700/kbvetcenter.com) at 546 North Bedford Road is a 24-hour emergency hospital and referral center. Ambulance service is available. The Animal Emergency Clinic of Danbury (203-790-6383) is at 22 Newtown Road, Danbury. It is open Monday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m., and Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. Monday morning; and 24 hours on most holidays. The Veterinary Referral and Emergency Clinic at 134 West Cedar Street, Norwalk, is open 24 hours. Call 203-854-9960. There is also a Veterinary Emergency Group at 193 Tarrytown Road in White Plains. It is open 24/7. Call 949-8779 or visit veterinaryemergencygroup.com. If you pet has eaten something poisonous and you cant reach your own veterinarian right away, you can call the ASPCA Poison Control Hotline at 800-548-2423. It is staffed 24 hours, but there is a charge for services. Does anyone offer pet first aid courses? The American Red Cross in White Plains offers periodic oneday courses. Call 946-6500 or go online to westchestercounty. redcross.org. Are there any dog obedience classes in town? Dog trainer Martha Goodman of South Salem (533-6675/ gooddog@optonline.net) offers dog obedience classes. You can also try Katonah-Lewisboro Continuing Education at 7638932. My dog is lost. Where can I get help? Joan Dooley is the dog control officer or dog warden. You may call her at any reasonable hour at 760-7811 or the town clerks office, 763-3511. Unclaimed dogs go to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Briarcliff Manor (941-2894). What should I do if a loose dog is on my property chasing my kids or cats? Call the dog control officer (above). A complaint for any violations of the dog control regulations may be filed with a town justice. What is the law regarding roaming dogs? In Lewisboro, dogs must be on a leash or under the control of the owner or a responsible adult. It is unlawful for dogs to habitually chase bikes or motor vehicles, or chase, jump on, or
harass people. It is unlawful for female dogs in heat to be off the owners property. It is also against the law for a dog to uproot or dig up private property, or to soil public or private property. Penalties range from $25 to $200. What about barking dogs? According to Lewisboros town code, dogs may not engage in habitual loud barking, howling, or whining so that it disturbs those other than its owner. Fines range from $25 to $50 for the first offense, higher for succeeding offenses. May cats legally roam? There are no town regulations regarding roaming cats. However, Westchester County requires all cats to be vaccinated for rabies. My car hit a dog. What should I do? Stop, be cautious, but be humane. Injured animals may bite. The state police in some instances offer their assistance; call 277-3651. Or call the dog control officer at 763-3536. Where can I adopt a dog or cat? Loose, unidentified, unclaimed dogs picked up in town are sent to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a no-kill shelter in Briarcliff Manor, 941-2894/spca914.org. There is also the Putnam County Humane Society in Carmel, 2257777/puthumane.org. Greyhound Rescue & Rehabilitation can be reached at 763-2221 or on the Web at greyhoundrescuerehab.org. The ROAR Shelter in Ridgefield, Conn. offers cats and dogs; call 203-438-0158 or visit roar-ridgefield.org. Can I run a commercial dog kennel from home? A special permit is needed for a private kennel. Private kennels are permitted in residential districts on lots of four acres or more. No more than 10 dogs over six months of age are permitted. The runs must be at least 100 feet from the property line. No dogs may be kept in runs before 8 a.m. or after dark. No dogs are permitted to be kept outside when no one is home. Is there any limit on the number or kinds of animals people can keep? Lewisboro residents may keep no more than five cats and/or dogs over six months of age. Anyone who keeps a wild animal as a pet (or for other purposes) must notify the town clerks office annually, no later than April 1. Complete information is on the town web site, lewisborogov.com. Click on Departments, Town Clerk, licenses and permits; or call 763-3511. How about horses and livestock? Horses may be kept on private property. Two acres are needed for the first horse, one acre for each additional horse. Horse owners must submit a horse management plan to the town planning board regarding storage of feed, removal of manure, etc. Farm animals may also be kept. Two acres are required for one animal, and one acre for each additional animal. A maximum of five poultry birds may be kept per acre. Is there an organization for horse owners? The Lewisboro Horsemens Association (lhatrails.org) sponsors hunter paces, non-competitive rides, clinics, trips, and other activities. For information, call Callie Bauer at 763-5742 (callie@lhatrails.org)or Liza Fraser at 763-5402.
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Who maintains the roads in town? The town highway department (763-3166) maintains all the town roads. Office hours are 9 to 3:30. State roads are maintained by the county or state (call the state police, 763-3900 or 769-2600, to report problems with state roads). State roads include the ones with numbers, like Interstate 684 and Routes 35, 124, and 123. How many miles of roads are there in town? Lewisboro has about 96 miles of town-owned road, of which 11 miles are dirt. To whom do I complain about a pothole? If a town road (see above), call the town highway department, 763-3166; state road, state police, 763-3900 or 769-2600. What are the typical speed limits in town? All town roads are 30 miles per hour, and state and county roads vary up to 55 miles per hour. The speed limit on I-684 in Westchester is 65 mph. As of Feb. 1, 2009, however, the Town Board has been allowed to set speed limits on town roads without permission from the state Department of Transportation, as was previously the case. What is the law on cell phone use in cars? It is illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving, except to call 911. Violations can result in a $100 ticket and a $50 surcharge. The same prohibition applies in Connecticut, where drivers 16 and 17 years old may not use any cell phones (even headsets) while driving, except to call 911 or other emergency numbers. Texting while driving is illegal in New York State. Violators may receive a fine up to $150. Is there free municipal parking? Theres free parking behind the town house on Spring Street, and at the Town Park on Route 35 in South Salem. Also in South Salem is a lot on Spring Street, next to the police station. The commuter lot at the Goldens Bridge train station offers free parking on weekends and holidays. Metro-North reports there is free parking daily after noon in the Katonah Avenue lot in Katonah. Daily parking at the Goldens Bridge train station is available for $3.75 for 16 hours, $6.25 for 24 hours, and parking is first come, first served. A 12-month permit is $397 (with tax, its $426.28). There is a waitlist for permits. There are 12-hour meters at the Katonah lots, but they are generally filled by 6 a.m. Where is the closest motor vehicle dept. office? The nearest is the Putnam County Motor Vehicle office on Geneva Road, Brewster (845-278-2838), open Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 4, except on legal holidays. Its right off exit 19 of I-84. You must have an appointment to take a written permit test. There is also a DMV office at 200 Hamilton Avenue, White Plains. It is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 to 4; Thursday from 10 to 6. No written tests are available. The phone number is 1-800-DIALDMV. The Web site is NYDMV.state.ny.us. How often do I renew my drivers license? License renewal is required every eight years. All drivers must pass a vision test. You may renew a license no more than one year before the expiration date or no more than two years after the expiration date. The expiration date is your birthday.
DMV mails a renewal 45 to 60 days before the license expires. If eligible, you may renew your license online. Car registration renewal is every two years. The fee varies with the kind of car you have. Call 845-278-2838. When can a learner start driving? You must be 16 or older to apply for a learners permit. You must attend a mandatory pre-licensing course or complete a high school or college driver education course. You may practice with an experienced driver, but DMV recommends professional driving lessons. New York State has graduated licensing laws for 16- and 17-year-olds. Call 845-278-2838 or 1-800-DIALDMV for more information or go online to NYDMV.state.ny.us. Road tests are offered in Carmel, Yorktown, and White Plains. Who must wear seat belts? New York requires seat belts for all drivers and front-seat passengers. Children under 16 must wear seat belts, wherever they sit. Car seats for children up to four years old are mandatory. Children ages 4, 5, and 6 must ride in child restraint systems. The penalty for a seat belt or car seat violation is a fine of up $50. If a conviction includes a person under the age of 16, the driver receives a maximum fine of $100 and three points on the driver license record. What should I do if I approach a horse and rider on the road? Horses and riders must ride single file in the same direction as traffic near the right edge of the road or on the shoulder if possible. When approaching a horse being ridden or led along a road, drivers must maintain a reasonable speed at a reasonable distance from the horse. It is illegal to sound your horn when approaching or passing a horse. Where are the nearest train stations? The train station in Goldens Bridge is on Route 138. It is 43.7 miles from Grand Central Terminal and the ride in takes between 66 and 73 minutes. There is an elevator for wheelchair access to the platform. Franks Taxi (666-6002) serves the station but you must call ahead. The Katonah train station is 41.2 miles from Grand Central Terminal. The ride takes between 62 and 70 minutes. Katonah Taxi (232-5772) serves the station. The one-way peak fare from either station is $14.25 if bought from the ticket machines before boarding; off-peak one way is $10.75. There is a senior/disabled discount. Tickets bought on the train are much higher. You can gain an additional discount buying tickets online in advance. How do I get a station parking permit? Metro-North, through its private parking operator LAZ Parking, manages all 976 spaces at the Goldens Bridge train station commuter lot. Parking permits cost $397 per year. For information on obtaining a permit, call 888-682-PARK. The Metro-North Customer Information Center is at 800-METROINFO or mta.info. Parking at the Katonah train station is handled by the Town of Bedford (666-8097). There are 654 spaces. There are some metered spaces ($3.75 for 12 hours) but they are filled by 6 a.m. How can I get the latest train schedules? Call Amtrak at 800-872-7245 or visit amtrak.com. For Metro-North Commuter Railroad, call 800-638-7646. Train schedules are also available at the train stations and online at mta.info.
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Media
What newspapers cover my town? The Lewisboro Ledger (763-8821/lewisboroledger.com/email: ledger@acorn-online.com), a weekly newspaper, is the major publication that covers this town. Its Web site, lewisboroledger.com, is where readers may find news and sports stories; obituaries; local opinions; local meeting schedules; the Lewisboro Community Calendar, a weekly schedule of events around town; advertising; an online version of The Lewisboro Answerbook; Lewisboro Community Television program schedules, restaurant features, and much more. Readers may also sign up for breaking news alerts. The Record-Review, (244-0533/record-review.com), a weekly that covers the news of Bedford and Pound Ridge, including the hamlet of Katonah. The Journal News (694-9300/lohud. com), a daily, covers some Lewisboro news and much of Lower Hudson Valley. Can I read The Ledger online? Those looking for the latest Lewisboro news can find it on The Lewisboro Ledgers online site, LewisboroLedger. com; those looking for the not-so-latest news can find it in the same place. To be among the first to know whats happening in town, sign up for breaking news at the papers Web site. You can also follow town news via Twitter. Sign up at Twitter. com/LewisboroLedger. Follow on Facebook via Facebook. com/LewisboroLedger. Page one stories, and the top sports stories from the current weeks issue of The Ledger are available on the papers home page and remain accessible at no charge for several weeks. The entire content of the newspaper is added to the archive within about two weeks after publication. The Ledgers archives are searchable by going to lewisboroledger.com and clicking on Archives. Pictures from The
Ledger are not available through the archive, but may be ordered by calling 763-8821, or e-mailing ledger@acorn-online.com. All obituaries going back to September 2005, an up-todate Whats Coming calendar, useful Web links, and the Lewisboro Answer Book, as well as access to the Hersam Acorn classifieds, real estate listings, and the top stories from the Arts & Leisure section and special monthly supplements are also available at no charge on The Ledgers Web site. How can I get an announcement in the papers? The best way to submit news announcements or letters is via e-mail to ledger@acorn-online.com. Send sports information to ledgersports@acorn-online.com. The Ledger does not accept faxed submissions. News releases about coming events and activities, school happenings, sporting events, business announcements, etc. should reach the paper at least one week in advance of the issue in which you would like it published. You may also send typewritten information to P.O. Box 188, Cross River, NY 10518. Be sure to include a contact phone number. For details, visit The Ledgers Web site and click on Staff & Information. To get something in the Record-Review, call 244-0533 or e-mail recordreview@optonline.net; for the Journal News, call 666-6222 or visit lohud.com. How do I get an ad in The Ledger? Call Ellen Beth Belzer at 763-8821, ext. 149 or 203-894-3323 for inquires regarding display advertising. You may e-mail her at ebelzer@acorn-online.com. For classified ads: 800-372-2790 or Classified@hersamacorn. com.
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Rabies, 43 Radon gas, 30 Recycling, 29 Republicans, 7, 8, 38 Restaurants, 27 Road races, 41 Rotary Club, 36 Safe Rides, 16 Sales tax, 27 School buses, 16 School cancellations, 16 School district, 13 Schools, art, 18 Schools, nursery, 17 Schools, private, 18 Schools, public, 13 Scouts, 39 Senate, state, 11 Septic systems, 30 Sewer districts, 6 Shred Mobile, 21 Sidewalk sales, 28 Singing groups, 42 Skating, ice, 41 Skiing, 40, 41 Sledding, 41 Soccer, 14, 40 Softball, 14, 39, 41 Special education, 17 Speed limits, 44 Sports, adult, 41 Sports, school, 14 Sports, youth, 39 State assembly, 11 Stores, food, 28 Stormwater Management, 10 Supervisor, town, 6 Swimming, 14, 39, 40 Synagogues, 38 Taxes, 6,7 Teen activities, 39, 40 Tennis, 14, 39, 40 Testing, school, 14 Thrift shops, 28 Town Board, 6, 22 Town Clerk, 9 Town court, 10 Town House, 6 Town justices, 17 Town parks, 40 Trailways, 41 Train stations, 44 Transportation, senior, 37 Veterans groups, 37 Volunteers, 36 Voting, 8 Web site, town, 6 Web sites, local, 46 Wetlands, 30 Wolf Conservation Center, 36 Womans clubs, 36 Wrestling, 14, 39 ZIP codes, 26 Zoning Board of Appeals, 9
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Clubs & Organizations

october 20, 2011

october 20, 2011

18 Bloomer Road, North Salem, NY 10560 9146695485 www.salemgolfclub.org