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Officials call on Amtrak to start Penn Station project
LMCTV names new assistant director Dena Schumacher is the new assistant director of Larchmont-Mamaroneck Community TV, LMCTV. Responsibilities of the new position include outreach to local organizations and interest groups, developing LMCTV’s presence on social media, and producing special projects. “LMCTV will be more visible in the community in 2019,” Executive Director Matt Sullivan said. “Dena already works effectively with several organizations in our community. She has the right personality and enthusiasm for local media production.” Schumacher joined LMCTV in 2006, a year after graduating from
Iona College’s Mass Communications program. When the station consolidated facilities on Library Lane in Mamaroneck in 2011, she became studio production manager. This spring, she skillfully managed the move of the studio and staff to the Mamaroneck Town Center. Schumacher added an artistic touch to the new space: she joined Jamie Weisinger, a Mamaroneck artist and proprietor of MADE Art Studio, to create a giant mural jig sawed into 50 pieces, each named for a contribution to LMCTV. More than $5,000 has been raised so far by the unique project. Schumacher’s involvement in the arts recently won her ap-
pointment to the village of Mamaroneck Art Council where she aims to bring Larchmont and Mamaroneck artists together through LMCTV. This summer, Schumacher coordinated Bruce Beck Sports Broadcasting Camp’s studio production at LMCTV. Currently, she’s producing “Books Come to Life,” an experimental program at the Mamaroneck Library. For several years, Schumacher designed and taught LMCTV’s summer teen filmmaking workshops. She aims to get more youth involved in LMCTV. Since 1983, LMCTV has served the public, education and government needs for local communica-
tion in Mamaroneck, Rye Neck and Larchmont. The non-profit station programs three public access channels seen in more than 85 percent of households in the three communities subscribed to Optimum and Verizon FiOS cable TV. Programming features municipal and school board meetings, high school varsity sports, and an award-winning newscast, “The Local Live.” LMCTV also enables a host of volunteers to produce their own shows. Programming is also streamed on the internet and social media platforms. Most programs are also available on YouTube. Visit the station’s website at lmctv.org, for more information. (Submitted)
Westchester County Executive George Latimer, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., other elected officials and key stakeholders spoke out in support of the expansion of Metro-North service to the East Bronx and the need for Amtrak to get out of the way of this much needed, universally popular project. These four new lines will save Westchester residents, most notably those on the Sound Shore, both time and money by shortening their commutes through the creation of new one-seat ride into Penn Station from Westchester. “This is a story about cooperation between the suburbs and the city on a project that is both good for the Bronx and good for Westchester County,” Latimer said. “We have a common interest here, and what the borough president and other leaders have done is see the common benefit of opening up these lines to provide benefits in both directions. Access to Penn Station is advantageous for those who live in Westchester along the Sound Shore and need to commute to the Bronx or parts of Manhattan for work, making those communities even more attractive to live in and raising property values in the process.” Diaz added, “We are here to come together to call on Amtrak to stop getting in the way of progress of these four desperately needed Metro-North sta-
tions—needed not just for the Bronx but for the entire region. Everyone knows this is a good idea for commuters, the potential for job opportunities and its impact on congestion, and everyone is on board—except Amtrak.” This project—known as the Penn Access Project—would provide a vital rail connection for Westchester to the west side of Manhattan and the East Bronx. At this time, the MTA has a plan in place to build four new Metro-North Railroad stations in the East Bronx that would also serve to benefit Westchester commuters by connecting the New Haven Line to Penn Station directly. To get this vital project back on the track, Amtrak must agree to align work schedules and scope of the project and allow the MTA reasonable access to Amtrak-owned tracks and right-ofway. This agreement has yet to occur due to Amtrak’s demands for the MTA to pay more than its fair share. The MTA will already be carrying most of the expense of upgrades, including rebuilding the Pelham Bay Bridge, and Amtrak would be the beneficiary of track improvements and operational flexibility, under-grade bridge improvements, and power, signal and communications upgrades. This standoff puts the entire project in jeopardy—at the expense of thousands of riders. (Submitted)
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ArtsWestchester awarded $49K grant
Amanda Browder’s “Spectral Locus” covered three prominent buildings in Buffalo in 2016. This site was a church built in the 1800s. Photo credit/Tom Loonan
ArtsWestchester announced on Dec. 20 that it is the proud recipient of a $49,500 Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council Grant that will help New York artist Amanda Browder create a major work of participatory public art in downtown White Plains. The playful artwork will be a colorful, quilt-like textile that will adorn ArtsWestchester’s nine-story landmarked building on Mamaroneck Avenue. Browder will design and fabricate the artwork working with ArtsWestchester to organize
fabric drives, public sewing days and block parties throughout Westchester and Rockland counties. “This project is just so exciting and will do so much to advance the Hudson Valley’s ‘Live, Work, Play’ philosophy,” said Janet T. Langsam, CEO of ArtsWestchester. “Visitors will be drawn to White Plains from near and far, creating an arts happening and instilling pride among the hundreds of community volunteers who will have a hand in the project’s making. “Public art has the remark-
able ability to enliven downtowns and infuse the extraordinary into everyday life. We are over the moon and thank the Mid-Hudson REDC for recognizing the importance of public art.” The artwork is expected to be on view for up to six weeks beginning in early Fall 2019. For more information about this and other exciting art happenings, please be sure to visit artswestchester.org, sign up for the weekly Arts(e)Newsletter and follow ArtsWestchester on social media. (Submitted)
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What’s going on... Larchmont Public Library
Frank Discussions with Frank Connelly Nov. 7: Title to be selected by group
Literary Bites: A Cookbook Exploration
For more information on hours and programs, visit larchmontlibrary.org.
Fall discussion roundup One of the best things that a public library can offer to its community is a wide variety of opportunities for those in the community to get together and talk about the books that they’ve read. Book discussion groups run the gamut and there is literally a discussion group for every taste in reading. Discussion groups are great places for friends old and new to gather. Library book discussion groups expand on the concept by meeting in a place known for housing literature and are led by a librarian who is trained in exploring all things literary. This fall, the Larchmont Public Library is offering a bumper crop of book discussion groups and extends an invitation to you, the community, to come get involved. Here’s an overview of the discussion groups available:
Monday, Oct. 15 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Food brings the global family together. Literary Bites invites the community to join in an exploration of food in every form, in every cuisine, in an environment that encourages sharing recipes, prepared dishes and culinary experiences. Members can choose to share a dish they’ve prepared using a recipe from a cookbook the group is focusing on. This inaugural meeting will focus on “My Kitchen Year” by Ruth Reichel, former editor of Gourmet Magazine.
Stranger Than Fiction with Liam Hegarty Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. The Stranger Than Fiction group led by librarian Liam Hegarty, focuses on Non-Fiction, from biography to history and current events. For the November meeting, the group will read and discuss “The Soul of An Octopus: A Joyful Exploration Into the Wonder of Consciousness” by Sy Montgomery.
Ileen Gottesfeld Discussion: The Consequence of Decision Oct. 31: “Terrorist” by John Updike If actually reading the books isn’t your thing, most all of the books selected are available in digital formats so you can listen to them in the car or on your mobile device. All of the discussion groups offered at the library are free and no registration is required. Books are
made available three weeks prior to each discussion. Because discussion groups meet at regular intervals, it is advised to visit the library’s website for specific dates and times. Visit the library’s website at larchmontlibrary.org/adultprograms.
Sound Shore Market of Larchmont Did you know that there is a new mid-week community farmer’s market in Larchmont? It takes place in beautiful Kane Park located on Post Road (between Kane and Beach avenues) every Wednesday. The market is intended to be a destination for Larchmont and Sound Shore families to shop, dine and have fun while enhancing Larchmont’s image as an attractive, vibrant, shopping, family friendly village. Prepared foods, such as BBQ pork sandwiches, fresh salads and Greek specialties, and provision foods, such as produce, fresh fish and breads, will be offered with rotating vendors. In addition, each week there is live music and activities from
Larchmont businesses to create an engaging and enjoyable atmosphere. Founder and Larchmont resident Drew George enlisted the help of The Valley Area Network, a non-profit organization that also runs Piermont’s popular “SOUK” market to operate the Sound Shore Market. The market takes place every Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. through Oct 31. (Note that the market will end at 6 p.m. beginning in September). Parking is easy and ample... Just pull right up to the park either on Post Road or Kane Avenue.
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Westchester Magazine announces Wine & Food Festival It may be cold outside, but Westchester Magazine is gearing up for summer 2019. Westchester Magazine’s annual Wine & Food Festival returns Tuesday, June 4 through Sunday, June 9 in Westchester County. Guests will delight in popular favorites like the Burger & Beer Blast, the Grand Tasting Village and Salute! A Wine Tasting Tour of Italy with more foodie favorites to be announced in the coming months. Westchester Magazine’s 9th annual festival is a celebration of gourmet food, exceptional wines, beer, spirits, mouth-watering burgers and award-winning chefs. Join the more than 7,000 guests who will sip and savor, enjoy the county’s finest plates and pours, mingle with Westchester’s top chefs, sommeliers and specialty food purveyors, and attend exclusive dinners, tastings and demos. The festival is a not-to-be missed experience celebrating the culinary spirit of Westchester County. “We are back again for the 9th year and thrilled to welcome even more renowned chefs serving signature dishes and over 200 world class wines,” said Westchester Magazine Publisher Sam Wender. “Tickets to the 2019 events are cer-
tain to impress all food and wine connoisseurs and are available now.” Harrison Wine Vault joins once again as exclusive wine retailer. Family-owned Harrison Wine Vault opened in the fall of 2011 and is a favorite among wine aficionados. This tri- level store features a classroom; a former bank vault turned temperature-controlled fine wine room, and 2,500 square feet of retail space. The store is conveniently located in the town of Harrison directly across from the Metro-North train station and steps away from Rye and Mamaroneck. “We are thrilled to be back this year,” said Anthony D’Arpino, owner of Harrison Wine Vault. “The selection of wines and caliber of chefs will once again be amazing. We can’t wait!” Westchester Magazine’s Wine & Food Festival, which draws more than 7,000 people from across the New York Metro area including New York City, Westchester County, Long Island, New Jersey and Connecticut, will feature 100-plus top restaurants and a selection of world-class wines. Visit westchestermagazine.com/ winefood for complete details and ticket sales. (Submitted)
Looking for that perfect last-minute gift? This year’s line-up includes a choice of events sure to impress. More details to be announced soon: Salute! A Wine Tasting Tour of Italy Tuesday, June 4 – 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Location: To Be Announced Taste & Style Wednesday, June 5 – 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Location: Savor Westchester at The Westchester Tickets on sale now Burger & Beer Blast Thursday, June 6 – 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Location: Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla Tickets on sale now The Grand Tasting Village Saturday, June 8 – 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Location: Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla. Tickets on sale now Jr. Chef Experience Sunday, June 9 – 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Location: PLAY at the Westchester, White Plains. Tickets on sale now
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Latimer designates county historical society
as county historian In recognition of the invaluable need to preserve the rich history of Westchester, County Executive George Latimer has both announced the designation of the Westchester County Historical Society as the official Westchester County historian, and added new members to Westchester County’s Historic Preservation and Advisory Committee, HPAC. The appointment tasks the Westchester County Historical Society with the identification, collection and preservation of historical and archeological records significant to the county, making those artifacts available
to the public. HPAC assists the Department of Public Works and Transportation, the Parks Department, the Planning Department and others with classifying and maintaining historic and archeological resources on county-owned properties, enhancing the value of these cultural resources.“Westchester County is home to several properties of historical significance, and it is our job to ensure that these locations are protected,” Latimer said. “From Playland Amusement Park in Rye to the Tarrytown Lighthouse, and the Westchester County Center in between,
Westchester County is a better place because of its heritage, and the historically significant buildings and properties owned by the county are integral to its character. My administration has appointed several new members to HPAC this year, in an effort to cultivate this important work.” Executive Director of the Westchester County Historical Society Katie Hite said: “WCHS is delighted to be able to serve the county as county historian. It is an efficient and cost effective way to make the history of the county accessible to as many of our citizens as possible.”
The members of Westchester County HPAC are as follows: • Barbara Davis, City Historian of New Rochelle • Susan Dublin, Archeologist of the American Museum of Natural History • Marilynn Glasser, President of “Parks & Pastimes” • Katie Hite, Executive Director of Westchester County Historical Society • Bruce MacDonald, President of Ashwood Restorations • Susan Morison, Former Director of the Rye Historical Society • Suzanne Nolan, Landscape Architect • Susanne Pandich, Manager of Public Programs for the Rockefeller Brothers Fund at Pocantico • Anne Stillman, Executive Director of the Bird House • Russel Watsky, President of Russel Watsky, Inc.
Westchester County is home to more than 30 properties of historical significance, seven of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These locations have long served as strong economic drivers for the county’s booming tourism industry. (Submitted)
The properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places are as follows:
• Playland, Rye • Marshlands, including the John Jay Property, Rye • Hartford House, Valhalla • Bronx River Parkway Reservation, including the Westchester County Center in White Plains and Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla • Tarrytown Lighthouse, Tarrytown • Merestead, Mount Kisco • Miller Farmhouse, North White Plains
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County deputy commissioner to join AG office Westchester County Department of Corrections First Deputy Commissioner Louis A. Molina has been tapped to join the transition team of New York State Attorney General-elect Letitia James. “Louis has been a welcome addition to our Corrections team since his work began earlier this year,” County Executive George Latimer said. “This appointment will allow him to showcase the innovative programs he and Commissioner Spano have instituted at the county jail and help shape the future of law enforcement in New York State with the top law enforcement official in Attorney General-elect James.” Molina, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, in addition to his work in Westchester County, has served in both New York City and
Washington D.C. in numerous leadership roles. Beginning as a New York City police officer, Molina has spent his career working to enhance law enforcement operations at all of the organizations and mentorship to staff and young people in the community. This includes time as a Senior Police Advisor and Instructor in Puebla, Mexico for the Department of State, and deputy chief investigator for the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office. ”I am immensely proud to represent Westchester County and our Corrections Department on the Attorney General-elect’s transition team,” Molina said. “This opportunity to serve with some of the top legal and law enforcement minds in the state will provide me the chance to further my own
knowledge and practices while also working to better our entire statewide criminal justice system.” Prior to his appointment as first deputy commissioner, Molina served the people of New York City as first deputy chief of the TLC’s Enforcement Division, and chief internal monitor and acting assistant commissioner Nunez Compliance Unit of the New York City Department of Correction. In these agency executive cabinet roles, Molina brought his specialized training to improve the agencies he was assigned. Department of Corrections Commissioner Joseph Spano said, “Lou is a vital part of our team in Valhalla. The fresh ideas he brings every day will certainly make an impact statewide through this appointment.” (Submitted)
Lara Dearman to read from new novel The Friends of the Larchmont Public Library are pleased to present author Lara Dearman, on Sunday, Jan. 20, at 4 p.m., as she reads from her newly published second novel, “Dark Sky Island.” Dearman’s presentation will be held in the Larchmont Village Center located directly behind the Larchmont Public Library. Refreshments will be available at 3:30 p.m. In this thrilling sequel to “The
Devil’s Claw,” Michael Gilbert is called out to Sark—the world’s first dark sky island—after bones are found on Derrible Bay. Journalist Jennifer Dorey, driven by a secret in her own past, follows him. The remains are decades old, but after a body is discovered Jennifer and Michael fear there may be a killer on the island. Together they follow a dark trail of bad blood and a conspiracy of silence. Everyone on the island is
under suspicion. No one is what they seem. And the murderer could strike again at any time. Dearman was born and raised on the beautiful Channel Island of Guernsey. She moved to the UK to study International Relations and French at the University of Sussex, after which she endured a brief career in finance before giving it up to be a stay at home mum to her three children. A short course in Creative Writing at Richmond Adult Community College led to Lara studying for a Masters in Creative Writing at St Mary’s University, London. She graduated in 2016 with a distinction. Having moved from Guernsey to Brighton to London to Paris to Singapore and back to London over the last fifteen years, she has now settled in Westchester, New York, with her family. “Dark Sky Island” is her second novel and like her critically acclaimed debut novel, “The Devil’s Claw,” combines her love of Guernsey, myths and folklore with her obsession with crime fiction and serial killers. (Submitted)
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Mamaroneck student named Greenlight Award finalist Mamaroneck High School ninth-grader Anna McDonald was selected as a finalist in the Bedford 2020 Greenlight Award contest with her proposal to reduce waste at Chatsworth Ele-
mentary School. McDonald pitched her project before judges at the Greenlight Award Round One Expo on Saturday, Dec. 15 in Bedford where 19 teams from eight high
schools competed. The Greenlight Award is a contest that challenges high school students to lead a project to get people to change their behavior in a way that benefits the
environment. The seven highest scoring teams at the Expo receive up to $1,000 funding, and Bedford 2020, the nonprofit that runs the contest, helps connect them with experts and mentors as they carry out their plans between now and the finals in April. Judges with sustainability expertise scored the student proposals at the Round One Expo including Peter McCartt, Westchester County director of energy conservation and sustainability, Anne Jaffe-Holmes, director of programs for Federated Conservationists of Westchester County, Kevin Brenner, president of Healthy Home Energy and Consulting, Sara Goddard of the Rye City Council and the Rye Sustainability Committee, Chris and Kathy Perry, teachers from Rippowam Cisqua School, Laura Kaplan, president of Rus-
ticus Garden Club, Veronique Pittman of the Green Schools Alliance, and Vinoj Siva, manufacturing engineer at Curtis Instruments. McDonald’s project, Zero Waste Lunch, involves working with the faculty and PTA at Chatsworth Elementary School between now and the end of March to educate students and parents about packing more environmentally friendly lunches and reducing leftover food waste. She will track behavior change by students and measure waste reduction during her campaign with the hope of inspiring permanent change among students and families. McDonald and the other finalists will present the results of their efforts on April 8 at the final event in the Hayloft at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agri-
culture in Pocantico Hills. The best-executed projects will win the Greenlight Award and cash prizes up to $500. “All the teams that entered this year’s contest demonstrated just the kind of innovation, passion, and leadership that we need in our world for a sustainable future,” said Ellen Calves, program director at Bedford 2020, the nonprofit that runs the annual contest. “We wish we could fund them all.” Bedford 2020 is a non-profit organization leading a communitywide effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the town of Bedford. The Greenlight Award is a project of Bedford 2020 that engages students countywide in environmental innovation and leadership. More information is available at Bedford2020.org. (Submitted)
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Local distillery to release premium Whiskey
Picture this: It’s 1924 and the U.S. is in the midst of President Hoover’s “noble experiment” known as Prohibition. The populous is dampened—but not deterred—by laws that prevent production, importation, transportation and sale of alcohol. As a result of overwhelming demand, bootlegging booms as an underground trade. Alcohol is smuggled into the U.S. from bordering Canada, Mexico and countries overseas. Vessels, known as rum-runners, shuttle alcohol from importers stationed 12 miles offshore—their yachts outpacing authorities in a race to U.S. ports. Often, the encounters are ugly. With boatloads of money at stake, there was greed, corruption, shootouts and high-speed boat chases up and down the coastline—and much of it happened right here, in our own
backyard.If you have the privilege of speaking to anyone who lived in the Sound Shore region during that era, ask them to tell you stories of bootlegger boats that docked at the end of South Barry Avenue in Mamaroneck. Or maybe they will talk to you about how the trade influenced local economy and impacted the surrounding community. There was an ongoing push and pull between local citizens determined to secure libations, and those entrusted to uphold the law. Yet, it was not all bad. In fact, most people talk of how the roaring 20’s were an exciting time to live in and around the New York area—a time of ambitious moonshiners, glamorous parties and—among the area’s elite—an unquenchable thirst for American Whiskey. Almost a 100 years later, the
proprietors of Mamaroneck’s own Good Shepherd Distillery are honoring the rich history of the Sound Shore region with the launch of a new premium whiskey. Sound Shore Whiskey is a single-malt whiskey, aged in new American oak barrels and made from barley sourced 100 percent in New York state. It is scheduled to be available for purchase beginning Jan. 12. Good Shepherd Distillery is located at 360 Mount Pleasant Ave., in Mamaroneck. In addition to whiskey, they have a wide selection of hand-crafted spirits available for purchase including vodka, brandy, wine and more. Business hours are from 12 to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, and thankfully, unlike the speakeasies of old, Good Shepherd Distillery does not require a password to enter. (Submitted)
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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING MAMARONECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Education of the Mamaroneck Union Free School District, in the County of Westchester, New York, adopted on November 27, 2018, a Special District Meeting of the qualified voters of said School District will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. from 7:00 o’clock A.M. to 9:00 o’clock P.M.(Prevailing Time), at the following four (4) voting places in the four (4) election districts of said School District: (1) the Central School, Palmer Avenue, Larchmont, New York, for those persons residing in the Central Election District; (2) the Mamaroneck Avenue School, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York, for those persons residing in the Mamaroneck Avenue Election District; (3) the Chatsworth Avenue School, Chatsworth Avenue, Larchmont, New York for those persons residing in the Chatsworth Avenue Election District; and (4) the Murray Avenue School, Murray Avenue, Larchmont, New York for those persons residing in the Murray Avenue Election District, for the purpose of voting upon the following Bond Proposition: BOND PROPOSITION RESOLVED: (a) That the Board of Education of the Mamaroneck Union Free School District, in the County of Westchester, New York (the “District), is hereby authorized to construct improvements to various District buildings and sites (the “Project”) substantially as described in a plan dated November 19, 2018, entitled “Referendum Planning” prepared for the District by LAN Associates, which is on file with the District Clerk and available for public inspection (the “Plan”), such Project to include: interior reconstruction and space reconfiguration to provide for cafeteria, library, art room, instructional and other space; building envelope and exterior improvements; interior space enhancements; improvements to the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, fire alarm, security and safety, electrical, plumbing and master clock systems; improvements to enhance accessibility by the physically challenged, including the installation of elevators; and site improvements; the foregoing to include the original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus and ancillary or related site, demolition and other work required in connection therewith; and to expend therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of $49,755,170; provided that the costs of the components of the Project as detailed in the Plan may be reallocated among such components if the Board of Education shall determine that such reallocation is in the best interests of the District; (b) that a bequest to the District in the amount of $489,000 is hereby authorized to be expended to pay a portion of the cost of the Project, and such expenditure is hereby approved; and that a tax in the amount of not to exceed $49,266,170 is hereby voted to pay the balance of the cost of the Project, (c) such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of not to exceed $49,266,170 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable. Such Bond Proposition shall appear on the ballots used for voting at said Special District Meeting in substantially the following condensed form: BOND PROPOSITION YES NO RESOLVED: That the Board of Education of the Mamaroneck Union Free School District, in the County of Westchester, New York (a) (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct improvements to various District buildings and sites (the “Project”), substantially as described in a plan dated November 19, 2018, entitled “Referendum Planning” prepared for the District by LAN Associates, and to expend therefor an amount not to exceed $49,755,170; (b) that a bequest to the District in the amount of $489,000 is hereby authorized to be expended to pay a portion of the cost of the Project, and such expenditure is hereby approved; and (c) that a tax in the amount of not to exceed $49,266,170 is hereby voted to pay the balance of the cost of the Project, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of not to exceed $49,266,170 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable. The voting will be conducted by ballot on voting machines or by paper ballot as provided in the Education Law and the polls will remain open from 7:00 o’clock A.M. to 9:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that voter registration for the District is ongoing until Thursday, January 31, 2019 from 9:00 o’clock A.M. until 3:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time), Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays, at the office of the District Clerk, Mamaroneck Union Free School District, 1000 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York, and on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, from 7:00 o’clock A.M. until 10:00 o’clock A.M. (Prevailing time) the office of the Superintendent of Schools, Mamaroneck Union Free School District, 1000 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York, and from 4:00 o’clock P.M. until 8:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time), in Conference Room N101, Mamaroneck High School, 1000 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters of the District for said Special District Meeting, at which time any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such register, provided that he/she is known or proven to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at said Special District Meeting for which such register is prepared. All inquiries for information concerning voter registration can be made by contacting Ms. Joanne Rice, District Clerk, Mamaroneck Union Free School District, 1000 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York, telephone (914) 220-3007. The register of the qualified voters of said School District prepared for the Annual Meeting and Election held on May 15, 2018 shall be used by said Board of Registration as the basis for the preparation of the register for said Special District Meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Any person whose name appears on such register or who shall have been previously registered for any annual or special District meeting or election and who shall have voted at any annual or special District meeting or election held or conducted at any time since January 1, 2015, will not be required to register personally for this Special District Meeting. In addition, any person otherwise qualified to vote who is registered with the Board of Elections of Westchester County under the provisions of the Election Law, shall be entitled to vote at said Special District Meeting without further registration. Immediately upon its completion, the register will be filed in the office of the District Clerk, located at 1000 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on each of the five (5) days prior to the day set for the Special District Meeting, Sunday, February 3, 2019 excepted, including the date set for the meeting. The register will be available for inspection between the hours of 9:00 o’clock A.M. and 4:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time), with the exception of Saturday, February 2, 2019, by advance appointment only between the hours of 7:30 o’clock A.M. and 10:30 o’clock A.M. (Prevailing Time). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be applied for at the office of the District Clerk on any weekday, except holidays, between the hours of 9:00 o’clock A.M. and 4:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time). If the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than Tuesday, January 29, 2019. If the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter at the office of the District Clerk, the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than Monday, February 4, 2019. Inquiries for additional information concerning the use of an absentee ballot can be made by writing to the District Clerk, Mamaroneck Union Free School District, 1000 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York. No absentee voter’s ballot shall be canvassed unless it shall have been received in the office of the District Clerk of the Mamaroneck Union Free School District not later than 5:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) on the day of said Special District Meeting. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the office of the District Clerk between the hours of 9:00 o’clock A.M. and 4:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) on each of the five (5) days prior to the day set for the Special District Meeting; Saturday, February 2, 2019 and Sunday, February 3, 2019 excepted. The boundaries of the School Election Districts are as follows: ELECTION DISTRICT and POLLING PLACES CENTRAL AVENUE ELECTION DISTRICT - co-extensive with the Central School District. The place of voting in this Election District shall be at the Central School, Palmer Avenue, Larchmont, New York. MAMARONECK AVENUE ELECTION DISTRICT - co-extensive with the Mamaroneck Avenue School District. The place of voting in this Election District shall be at the Mamaroneck Avenue School, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York. CHATSWORTH AVENUE ELECTION DISTRICT - co-extensive with the Chatsworth Avenue School District. The place of voting in this Election District shall be at the Chatsworth Avenue School, Chatsworth Avenue, Larchmont, New York. MURRAY AVENUE ELECTION DISTRICT - co-extensive with the Murray Avenue School District. The place of voting in this Election District shall be at the Murray Avenue School, Murray Avenue, Larchmont, New York. Only qualified voters who are duly registered will be permitted to vote. BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Dated: November 27, 2018 | Joanne Rice | District Clerk
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Here’s to a new year LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
The coming of the new year can often be a time of change. A common occurrence around this time of year is that individuals often make New Year’s resolutions, vowing to do something different in the coming months that will improve their lives physically, mentally or spiritually. I, for one, vow this year to spend more time at the gym— and to discard my resolution by mid-May at the latest. But people shouldn’t be the only ones beholden to turning over new leaves once the ball drops on Dec. 31. In fact, there’s fertile ground for improvement in a lot of areas around the sports world. In 2019, I hope the Yankees resolve to bring back the idea of the Evil Empire. Sure, it’s been fun for fans watching the Yankees develop a core of
young, homegrown talent, but having a likeable Yanks team in the mix is absolutely boring for Red Sox fan like me. So by all means, Cashman, go after Machado. Go after Harper. Jettison promising third baseman Miguel Andujar to make room for these high-priced free agents and absolutely obliterate the salary cap luxury tax. I want to be able to complain about the Yankees recklessly outspending the rest of the league again— and watch this “super team” crumble in October. To that end, I hope the Mets make a similar resolution. Stop nickel-and-diming your fans and go out and spend some money this year! Your window for having a cadre of talented, affordable starting pitching is closing; don’t mess it up! Bring in AJ Pollack, Mike Moustakas or anyone who can help you compete to win the NL East this year, at least for my father, who would like to watch more than a month of competitive baseball. For the Giants, it’s time to
move on from the Eli Manning era and look ahead to the future. I have loved watching the two-time Super Bowl MVP under center, but his best days are behind him. It would be nice to see Big Blue stop living in the past and embrace a new direction—and a new signal caller. But the people who are most in need of a New Year’s resolution are a lot closer to home; our youth and high school sports fans. Obviously the majority of our fans are good ones; they cheer on the home team, support the local players and generally add to the experience of going to sporting events. But if a few bad apples can spoil the bunch, we’ve been experiencing a lot more bad apples as of late. The number of high school officials is declining as parents and fans are more likeThe behavior of fans can make or break the atmosphere at a high school game. In 2019, we should try to be a ly to cross the line in voicing bit more civil. Photo/Mike Smith their displeasure with calls, and our coaches are facing similar ine the impact they are having on officials, let the coaches coach, ory. We can all do better. challenges. And if these vocifer- our youths. and simply go out there and supFollow Mike on Twitter ous malcontents are ruining the So in 2019, let’s try to keep port your schools and teams. games for other adults, just imag- things light. Stop harassing our It’s not a tough concept in the@LiveMike_Sports
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