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Neighborhood opposition to Norden site plan pushes vote to a 4th hearing
The Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday night ended its third public meeting related to the proposal from the MTA to turn part of the 10 Norden Place site into a “transportation maintenance terminal” with no vote yet. The commission heard more than three hours of testimony from residents, who oppose the project, which pushed the hearing into a fourth session.
Norwalk hazardous waste collection set for Aug. 31
Norwalk’s Hazardous Waste Collection Event is set for Saturday Aug. 31 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Ponus Ridge Middle School, located at 20 Hunters Lane. If you can’t make it that day, go to one of the others listed below. The events are free to Norwalk residents presenting a driver’s license, vehicle registration, or Norwalk disposal pass, and are for residential discards only. Business or commercial loads won’t be accepted.
6 key takeaways from school elections — from budget defeats to a school board race's tie
The unofficial results are in from Tuesday's school elections, with Westchester, Rockland and Putnam voters rejecting two budgets and one major proposition. School districts faced a very different budgeting situation this year, with stubborn inflation, limited increases in state "foundation aid" and waning pandemic relief money. Check your district: School election results for Westchester, Rockland,...
4 Hudson Valley Baby Falcons Receive New Names Thanks to Local Students
The results are in! 4 Hudson Valley baby falcons have finally gotten their names thanks to some help from local elementary school students. Since the end of winter, 4 baby falcons have been nesting comfortably on the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge in the Lower Hudson Valley. According to the New York State Bridge Authority, 2 endangered peregrine falcons live in the nest box that was installed by the Bridge Authority to provide them with a safe place to live.
Westchester Elder Law Attorney Lauren C. Enea Sheds Light on the Importance of the Health Care Proxy
Westchester County, N.Y. (May 23, 2024) – In today's uncertain world, ensuring that your medical wishes are respected and carried out in the event of incapacitation is paramount. Westchester County elder law attorney Lauren C. Enea, senior associate at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP in White Plains and Somers, N.Y., recently shared her insights on the role of the health care proxy in New York. Underscoring the document’s importance in safeguarding an individual’s autonomy and wellbeing, Ms. Enea emphasizes its significance as part of a comprehensive estate plan. A health care proxy is a legally binding document...
Governor Hochul Unveils 21 Ambitious Projects to Transform the Mid-Hudson Region
Governor Kathy Hochul has revealed a bold initiative comprising 21 transformative projects aimed at revitalizing the Mid-Hudson region. These projects, spanning both the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and NY Forward programs, are set to breathe new life into areas including Port Jervis, Sleepy Hollow, Cornwall, and Cornwall-on-Hudson. With a focus...
Katonah-Lewisboro Board of Ed to Receive Update on Lewisboro Elementary
CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - A committee weighing the future of Lewisboro Elementary School and another KLSD property will report its progress to the school board next month, Trustee Lorraine Gallagher says. She told the board’s May 9 meeting that the study panel will “most likely have a solid recommendation” on the second property, the district’s former headquarters on Shady Lane, and options to consider for LES. The building, more than 80 years old, closed as a school 10 years ago and now provides rented space for multiple Town of Lewisboro agencies, including the police, assessor’s office and planning and zoning...
Amazing Grace! Zimmermann Honored for Service to Somers
SOMERS, N.Y. - Somers recently paid tribute to Grace Zimmermann -- a fount of local lore, legacies, and traditions -- for her tireless volunteerism and 20 years of service with the town’s Historical Society. “A town is only as great as the residents that comprise it. Residents whose efforts, contributions, and love of life continually contribute to enhance, beautify, and preserve their community,” said a proclamation presented to her on May 9 by Supervisor Robert Scorrano.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Zimmermann and her husband, Jeff, moved to the Lake Purdys section of Somers in...
Connecticut Town Named Most Underrated in the State
There are a few things around Connecticut that are pretty underrated. I feel like we don't get enough attention on some things we really should. For example, a lot of the restaurants and spaces around Greater Danbury are underrated, in my opinion. I also feel like there are many underrated...
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