Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: Greenburgh fall/winter activities and program guide is now posted on the town website.

Although summer is ending – there are lots of fun activities your family will enjoy. Our fall/winter activities guide is now posted on the town website.

This is the link:

https://greenburghny.com/civicalerts.aspx?aid=2611

and...don't forget about these enjoyable events:

TODAY (Saturday)—farmers market on Manhattan Ave (and Elm) and on E Hartsdale Ave. At today’s farmers market there will be a free back to school block party style backpack giveaway  from 11:30 to 2:30 PM

TOMORROW (SUNDAY) diaper dash  at AF Veteran park—a race for children under two (crawlers and walkers) beginning at 10 AM at the Gerard Byrne Center (near pool)

SUNDAY, September 8th Dog swim at the town pool from 10 AM to 2 PM

REPAIR CAFÉ-  11 AM to 3 PM Theodore Young Community Center October 26 –free repairs

Thursday, September 19: Veterans recognition barbeque  4:30 to 7:30 PM at AF Veteran park for veterans 

THIS WEEKEND- Kiwanis Carnival at Richard Presser Park on Central Ave--lots of great rides for children of all ages

SUNDAYS: Bicycle Sundays on the Bronx River Parkway in September and early October.

There are many other fun activities your family will enjoy. Check out the link on the town website and read about our many fantastic and fun activities. Have fun!.

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: Edgemont Incorporation Hearing Notice.

Pursuant to the New York State Village Law, a hearing will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024 at 2 pm at Town Hall (177 Hillside Ave) regarding  a petition for incorporation of the proposed village of Edgemont.   Subsequent to the petition being filed, a notice of this hearing was posted and published pursuant to the Village Law, and an adjourned hearing date of September 18th at 7:30pm has also been noticed.

The purpose of the hearings is, according to the Village Law, to “hear objections which may be presented as to the legal sufficiency of the petition for incorporation.”  No testimony is necessary or permitted in support of the petition’s sufficiency – the petition speaks for itself. Only objections will be heard at this hearing. 

If there are any objections to the petition, the Village Law requires that any and all objections “must be in writing and signed by one or more residents qualified to vote for town offices a town in which all or part of such territory of the proposed village is located.”  That means qualified voters in the Town of Greenburgh may voice their objections to the petition.

It is preferable for objections to be in writing, but if someone is asserting an objection verbally, then, the Village Law requires that their ‘[t]estimony as to objections may be taken at the hearing which shall be reduced to writing and subscribed by those testifying.”   In this regard, a transcript of the proceedings will be made.

Neither Supervisor Feiner nor anyone present may comment upon any of the objections 

made.  A record will be made and after the hearing today and the adjourned meeting on September 18th, Supervisor Feiner will review the petition and the objections and issue a decision as to the legal sufficiency of the petition as is required under the Village Law.

Supervisor Paul Feiner

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: The Greenburgh Library is sponsoring a fantastic citizenship test preparation class.

The Greenburgh Library is sponsoring a fantastic citizenship test preparation class.

This class is designed to support individuals preparing for their U.S. Citizenship exams, with a focus on history, civics, reading, writing, and the personal interview sections.

The class will meet for two hours each week over the course of 10 sessions. Participants must either have applied for their naturalization exam or plan to do so within the next year. Additionally, intermediate English language skills are required to ensure participants can fully benefit from the class.

A fantastic initiative that the Library is sponsoring. Impressed with all their great programs.

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: Kiwanis Carnival begins Thursday at Richard Presser Park, Hartsdale.

A great carnival for a fantastic cause.

ANNUAL KIWANIS CLUB OF HARTSDALE CARNIVAL.

 

Thursday, August 29, 2024 – Monday, Labor Day, Sept. 2, 2024.

 

The Kiwanis Club of Hartsdale will hold its Annual Carnival Fundraiser at Richard Presser Park/Webb Field, Central Avenue, Hartsdale, NY during Labor Day weekend –Thursday, Aug. 29 through Monday, Sept. 2.  The Carnival will feature a variety of rides, food, and arcade games.  It has always provided family fun during the holiday weekend.  The hours of operation are:  Thursday and Friday from 5 pm until closing each night; and Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 2 pm – until closing each night.

 

Money raised at the Carnival helps The Kiwanis Club of Hartsdale sponsor a number of community projects including donating backpacks filled with school supplies to elementary school children, Thanksgiving and Christmas gifts to local families, donations to local food bank and charitable community organizations, scholarships awarded to Woodlands high school students, as well as luncheons for senior citizens. 

 

Kiwanis Club of Hartsdale celebrates its 68th year serving our community.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Carnival.

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: Greenburgh Library offering citizenship preparation classes.

2 hours a week -10 sessions at the Greenburgh Library

The Greenburgh Library is sponsoring a fantastic citizenship test preparation class.

This class is designed to support individuals preparing for their U.S. Citizenship exams, with a focus on history, civics, reading, writing, and the personal interview sections.

The class will meet for two hours each week over the course of 10 sessions. Participants must either have applied for their naturalization exam or plan to do so within the next year. Additionally, intermediate English language skills are required to ensure participants can fully benefit from the class.

A fantastic initiative that the Library is sponsoring. Impressed with all their great programs.   Special thanks to Maria Portilla, our Hispanic liaison who met with Anaiz Reynoso-Roberts, Library Spanisth speaking Assistant who is working to prepare services to the Hispanic community. Nicole Guenkel, 

Adult Services Librarian also deserves our thanks.

Copy of the flyer in Spanish can be seen by clicking onto the link below:

https://thehudsonindependent.com/citizenship-classes-available-at-greenburgh-library/

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh  Town Supervisor

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: Westchester Diverse Abilities Job Fair - October 9th.

 

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: Enjoy Norman Gaines exhibit at the Greenburgh Library and watch interview with Norman.

Norman is a collector of ray guns and appreciates science fiction.

Greenburgh resident Norman Gaines has an interest exhibit at the Greenburgh Library. Norman is a collector of Ray Guns and  Miriam Bernabei interviews Norman on the you tube link below. The exhibit Norman shares with the community –featuring some of his collections is very interesting.  

Norman saw his first science-fiction movie when he was 5, back in 1953. Almost all of them dealt in some way with ray guns. These were always highly stylized instruments with almost impossible capabilities. At the same time he was seeing these movies, a whole host of similar-appearing raygun toys were becoming available at what we called five-and-dime stores. Every kid wanted one. Not every kid could afford one. But as time went on, the raygun held on as a popular item, and Norman found himself acquiring a few here and there. He was even able to buy "signature" items, i.e. rayguns that were inspired by TV   shows and movies.  Norman shares some of his collections with Greenburgh library patrons. 

https://youtu.be/tgHiTnGMMPw

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: Diaper dash September 1, Dog swim Sept 8, 2nd Repair Cafe October 26.

Lots of fun events happening this fall! Among them the diaper dash next Sunday, dog swim and Repair Cafe.

Lots of fun things happening in town this fall.

Diaper Dash Sunday September 1, Dog swim September 8th and 2nd Repair Café October 26

Next Sunday September 1st—Diaper dash (a race at AF Veteran park for children under two years). Beginning at 10 AM. Get a chance to see our future Olympic Gold medalists win their first championship.

SAVE THE DATE ANNUAL DOG SWIM AT AF VETERAN PARK IS SEPTEMBER 8TH

If you have a dog and want your dog to have lots of fun – please consider taking your dog to AF Veteran park on Sunday September 8th for our annual dog swim. Hundreds of dogs, small and large, have taken advantage of the dog swim in recent years. 

There will be two sessions between 10 AM to 2 PM.

SAVE THE DATE The Repair Café- Greenburgh Is back!  

When: Saturday October 26, 2024, 11 am – 3 pm

Where: Theodore D. Young Community Center

Who: Hosted by: The Fairview Empowerment Group in partnership with Hudson Valley Repair Café.

Bring those beloved items you’ve been meaning to get fixed out of the closet and back to life, connect with your neighbors and keep those items out of the landfill!

Who: You and You and You!  We bring the skills of volunteer fixers and businesses to repair items while also highlighting their skills. This is an event for us by us.

See the footage from our May 26th Repair Café here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1arAip6gIU

 

http://greenburghpublicaccess.com/solving-problems/05132024-507

 

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: New! 4 Pickleball courts are now open at Travis Park.

Greenburgh now has 18 pickleball courts.

The Town of Greenburgh has added 4 new pickleball courts! They are located at Travis Hill Park. The park is located at  299 Woodland Hills Road (a few minutes drive from the Bronx River Parkway). The Town of Greenburgh now has 18 pickleball courts at different parks in our town!

 

Pickleball is America’s fastest growing sport and Greenburgh started adding pickleball courts to our towns recreation programs when most people never heard of the sport!  Am pleased how responsive and proactive our Parks & Recreation department has been -offering residents pickleball court opportunities.

 

A valid annual membership is required to play pickleball on our courts.

 

For Residents of Unincorporated Greenburgh:  You can access the 8 courts at East Rumbrook Park, 6 courts at Anthony F. Veteran Park, and the 4 new courts at Travis Hill Park.

For Non-Residents:   You can use the courts at East Rumbrook Park and Travis Hill Park.

 

Park staff will be checking memberships daily. You won’t be allowed to use the courts without a current membership.

It is important if you are looking to use the courts to play as an individual or as part of a group that each of the individuals playing has a current annual membership.

 

Register in Person: Payment by check, cash, or credit card. The Registration Office is located at AFV Park, 11 Olympic Lane in Ardsley. The office is open on weekdays 10 am – 4 pm through Labor Day. For questions call 914-989-1811.

 

Register online: Instructions below.

Town of Greenburgh Parks and Recreation - Online Registration

1.           Login Info: Sign in if you already have an account or create an account

2.           Select the purple “Parks and Recreation” tab.

3.           Go to “Racquet/Paddle Membership” (screenshot below) and select the option.

4.           Add to the cart and follow the prompts for checkout.

 

As a reminder, we do not accept American Express for payment.

 

If you have any questions regarding the membership process, please contact the registration office at 914-989-1811.

 

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: Maya Barmecha first started pushing for sidewalk on Ft Hill Rd when in 6th grade--progress happening.

Maya Barmecha is now entering 11th grade. Progress being made on her initiative to get a sidewalk built on Ft Hill Road.

Recently, the Greenburgh Town Board appropriated $600,000 in the 2024 capital budget to install new sidewalks in the town, including one on Ft Hill Road between Longview Drive and Underhill Road. This sidewalk was originally pushed for by a 6th grader in 2019 who urged the Town Board to support the construction of the sidewalk. Maya Barmecha can be seen in this November, 2019 News12 story asking the Town Board to give pedestrian safety priority.

 

https://westchester.news12.com/6th-grader-in-edgemont-lobbies-for-sidewalk-on-road-to-school-41332166

 

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/edgemont-elementary-school-student-sidewalk-fight/

 

Maya is now a rising 11th grader in Edgemont High School. She never stopped advocating for this sidewalk and for other safety improvements in the town. And – if the sidewalk is constructed she will deserve much of the credit. She attended Town Board meetings advocating for the sidewalk, helped support a community walk on Ft Hill Road so residents could see first hand how important the sidewalk is for a community that does not bus children to school.  And dealt with NYC and regional media over the years promoting the sidewalk.

 

Maya’s positive experience in the town has given her a positive taste about government. She understands that government takes time -and there are always bumps in the road to successes but she is persistent and determined to make a difference.  Maya was selected to attend the Students Inside Albany Program. She was sponsored by the New York State League of Women Voters (LWV) Education Foundation and LWV of Scarsdale, where she joined 59 other students for a four-day conference in Albany. She said she had the pleasure and honor of shadowing Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins during both Assembly and Senate sessions. Maya wishes to share her incredible experience with her community. I predict that she could one day become a prominent national elected official.

 

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: Greenburgh Town Hall Art Gallery- this month: Roxanne Catherine Mapp.

Watch link to interview with artist and see her work in this video and stop by at Town Hall to enjoy her work.

For many years Sarah Bracey White, who heads our Arts & Culture Committee, has turned our Greenburgh Town Hall into a beautiful art gallery - featuring the work of talented artists. During the year different kinds of art are featured on the two floors of Town Hall.

This month we highlight the work of Roxanne Catherine Mapp. Miriam Bernabei talks to Roxanne about her life and her art in the link below. I think you will enjoy the video link and hope you will be able to stop by at Town Hall to enjoy the art. The art galleries at Town Hall makes coming to work at Town Hall (or visiting Town Hall) a more enjoyable experience for everyone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tlqFUAcyy4

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: Significant Progress: 25 year contract with Greenburgh Nature Center.

link to statements from town officials and Greenburgh Nature Center leadership below. Future looks bright for the Nature Center.

Statement Regarding Greenburgh Nature Center Contract from Greenburgh town officials and comments made at Town Board meeting from Greenburgh Nature Center leaders

Watch link –Town Board meeting.

I am very pleased to announce that on August 14th, we were able to submit a carefully considered and comprehensive contract proposal to Greenburgh Nature Center that includes renewed financial and maintenance support for a 25 year term. Our commitment to the Nature Center and our understanding of its value as a community asset remains steadfast, and we look forward to the completion of the contractual process.

PAUL FEINER

On behalf of Greenburgh Town Board members Joy Haber, Ellen Hendrickx, Francis Sheehan, Gina Jackson

https://youtu.be/wy6bXIA5bX8

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: *2024 Diaper Dash* - Sunday, September 1st.

Greenburgh Parks & Recreation is thrilled to invite you to the *2024 Diaper Dash*, a delightful dash of fun and cuteness where tiny tots take the spotlight!

Get Ready to Dash, Giggle, and Wiggle!

 

Greenburgh Parks & Recreation is thrilled to invite you to the *2024 Diaper Dash*, a delightful dash of fun and cuteness where tiny tots take the spotlight! 

 

Date: Sunday, September 1, 2024  

Location: The Patio at the Gerard J. Byrne Center, Anthony F. Veteran Park

Weather Note: In the event of rain, the diaper dash will move indoors to keep those tiny toes dry!

 

Check-in: 10:00 AM   

First Race: 10:30 AM 

 

Who’s Invited?   

Crawlers, under the age of 2

Walkers, age 2 and under 

We’re rolling out the carpet for our tiniest athletes! 

 

Race Details:   

Our Diaper Dash is all about adorable moments and heartwarming cheers. Each race is designed for our smallest competitors, so bring two adults along to cheer and help your little racer start and finish with a loving hug! 

 

Fee: $10/racer

Registration is available online at www.greenburghny.com/parks or by visiting the registration office at 11 Olympic Lane, Ardsley, NY. The office is open daily, 10 am – 4 pm.

 

Registration deadline is August 30th by 2 pm, but spaces are limited. Register early!

 

So mark your calendars, prep those baby sneakers, and get ready for a day filled with giggles, fun, and tiny triumphs. 

 

For more information, contact the Registration Office at 914-989-1812.

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: Movie night at the Greenburgh Nature Center on the 16th---don't miss the butterfly exhibit.

MOVIE NIGHT AT GREENBURGH NATURE CENTER August 16 and 23rd…Butterfly exhibit Tuesday-Sunday.

Live Butterfly Exhibit – Tuesdays – Sundays during August, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Calling butterfly fans of all ages for for the Greenburgh Nature Center’s most exciting feature of the summer!  The  Live Butterfly Tour & Exhibit is a guided tour that will open your eyes to a whole new world within our Native Plant Meadow. The nature centers  very own butterfly arbor is the perfect place to learn all about these enchanting creatures and their importance in nature. Purchase tickets day of at our front desk, $5 a person for ages 2+. Tour hours vary by day so inquire at the front desk.

Nature Center Movie Night Showings

•            August 16th – Luca

•            August 23rd – The Princess and the Frog

•            September 6th – Shrek

•            September 13th – How to Train Your Dragon

Movie begins at sunset. Please arrive around early to claim your spot outside on the lawn!

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: Fuller Center offers sandbags & volunteers donate time helping Greenburgh seniors and residents.

The Fuller Center, a non profit, has helped many residents who have had problems with flooding and so much more.

THE FULLER CENTER- HELPING REBUILD HOMES DESTROYED AFTER A HURRICANE, DISTRIBUTING SAND BAGS, DOING YARD WORK, EVEN HELPING AN ELDERLY WOMAN CHANGE A LIGHT IN HER APARTMENT.

In recent months I have been in constant contact with Jim Killoran of the Fuller Center every time residents call me with problems that need special attention. And- so far- I haven’t been disappointed!

 

HELPING TO REBUILD A HOUSE IN FAIRVIEW DESTROYED BY A HURRICANE.

After Hurricane Ida destroyed a home on Florence Ave in Fairview I reached out to the Fuller Center and they have enlisted groups of volunteers  rebuilding the home. When I stopped by at the house a few weeks ago I chatted with volunteers from Goldman Sachs who were helping. The house is about 50% completed.

 

DELIVERING SANDBAGS TO THOSE WHO LIVE IN AREAS THAT GET FLOODED.

During previous storms the Fuller Center delivered over 200 sandbags to families to help reduce flooding possibilities.  They are ready to help give sandbags to anyone in Greenburgh who gets flooded. They are asking for a voluntary  donation of at least 5 dollars per bag. If you can’t afford the donation they will distribute the bags anyway. text 914 406 3357 or email DART@fullercentenry.org (Disasster Assistance response team) donations online can be made at http://www.fullercenterny.org  

 

HELPING WITH YARD WORK TO MAKE HOMES PRESENTABLE.

The Fuller Center helped a resident put in a pump in their yard and they assisted neighbors on Florence with yardwork and replanting. The centers volunteers also assisted a senior citizen on South Road with painting and landscaping and sent volunteers to a home on Dobbs Ferry Road make their lawn presentable. That was done at the request of our inspector who received complaints from neighbors.  They also helped a veteran, retired with landscaping on Hillcrest Road. A few weeks ago an elderly woman who is disabled called me – she needed help replacing a light in her apartment. I called Jim and the work got done.

 

This organization is amazing. They have made life less stressful for Greenburgh residents. And have brought smiles and tears of joy to many people who appreciate the fact that there are people in the world who care about others.

 

If someone wants to help a neighbor in need, volunteer, contribute e mail: volunteer@fullercenterny.org 

 

Instagram: FullercenterNY

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: Veterans BBQ - September 19th.

The Town of Greenburgh Veterans Advisory Committee is privileged to announce that the annual Veterans Recognition Dinner Barbecue will be returning this year.

The Town of Greenburgh Veterans Advisory Committee is privileged to announce that the annual Veterans Recognition Dinner Barbecue will be returning this year. The event is open to all Veterans and their spouses (and/or caregivers) in recognition of their service to Our Nation.

 

The facility is handicap accessible and parking is free. There will be volunteers available to assist Veterans as needed throughout the event.

 

This great FREE annual event Honoring our Veterans will be held as follows rain or shine at:

 

Anthony Veteran Park

Multipurpose Building

11 Olympic Lane, Ardsley NY 10502

Thursday, September 19, 2024 

4:30pm – 7:30 pm

 

The Veterans Advisory Committee requests that Veterans wishing to attend the dinner RSVP either by phone or email.

 

RSVP required for planning purposes:

_By phone: Krista Madsen

Office of the Supervisor, Paul Feiner

Town of Greenburgh

914-989-1540

_By email: Kmadsen@greenburghny.com

 

*Please leave a voicemail or email conveying your:

Name, # of attendees (1 or 2 if w/ spouse or caregiver), email, phone number

 

_Or use form via QR code (pictured) or by visiting: http://bitly/veteranbbq                                       

  

 

On behalf of the Town of Greenburgh, Thank You to All Our Veterans for their Service to Our Nation.

 

Paul Feiner, Supervisor

Greenburgh Insider: Town of Greenburgh: Chick-fil-A to open at Midway on Wednesday morning!

A popular new restaurant opens at a very successful shopping center in Greenburgh.

The first Chick-fil-A® restaurant in Greenburgh will begin serving the community on Wednesday, Aug. 7.  We welcome this new restaurant to our town and know that this addition will attract more visitors, shoppers to the popular shopping center and to our town.

 

Located in the Midway Shopping Center at 913B Central Park Ave., Chick-fil-A Scarsdale will be open for dine-in, carry-out, catering and delivery from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

 

In celebration of the opening, Chick-fil-A, Inc. has donated $25,000 to Feeding America to support local hunger relief efforts of Feeding Westchester, a Feeding America partner food bank, in honor of the new restaurant.

 

The new restaurant will participate in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table® program, an initiative that redirects surplus food from the restaurant to local soup kitchens, shelters, food banks and nonprofits in need. To date, more than 25 million meals have been created from Chick-fil-A Shared Table donations from over 2,000 Chick-fil-A restaurants throughout the U.S. and Canada.

 

In addition, Chick-fil-A Scarsdale is recognizing 100 local heroes making an impact in the Greenburgh area by providing them with free Chick-fil-A entrées for a year.  In recent months the owners of Midway Shopping Center have reconfigured parking spaces to facilitate safer vehicular and pedestrian flow. Pedestrian conditions have also been improved.

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor