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A Board of Education Workshop will be held on Monday, December 3, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in the TMS/THS Library. The meeting will be live streamed from the district website (click on the Live Stream Quick Link at www.tuckahoeschools.org) and broadcast on the district's cable channels (Cablevision 77 and FIOS 27). Board of Education agendas, policies and other related documents are available in BoardDocs. Also, on December 17, 2018 from 6-7pm, the Board of Education will hold office hours. Board Office Hours provide an opportunity for members of the community to meet with two trustees in an informal setting. Interested persons should contact the District Clerk at 914-337-6600 x1251 no later than the Wednesday prior to the Office Hours session to make an appointment and give notification of the matter that they would like to discuss. |
Monday, December 17
Tuckahoe Board of Education Meeting
TMS/THS Library
7:30pm
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Please take a few minutes to respond to the survey by December 9th. Your participation will matter and will be greatly appreciated.
Elementary Level Parent Survey can be reached via this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7SDQL87
Middle School Level Parent Survey can be reached via this link:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7SY5BCL
High School Level Parent Survey can be reached via this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7SJJP35
Community members who are residents without students currently in the school system Survey can be reached via this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7S7XPRH
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The Holiday Season is Here! |
Sunday, December 9
Saturday December 1st Santa Stop
12:00pm-2:00pm Gazebo Park
Click here for additional information on Santa Stop
Saturday December 1st Chester Heights Tree Lighting
4:30pm Chester Heights Park
Sunday, December 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest
12:00pm-2:00pm Haindl Field Rec Room
*Please note all decorations need to be edible*
Click here for additional information and Registration form for the Gingerbread House Contest
Sunday, December 2nd Holiday Lights
4:30pm Memorial Park
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Sunday, December 2nd Wilmot Manor Tree and Menorah Lighting
5:00pm Park between Wilmot and Old Wilmot Road
Thursday, December 6th Chanukah Menorah Lighting and Gelt Drop
5:30pm Memorial Park
Click here for Chanukah Menorah Lighting and Gelt Drop Details
Sunday, December 9th Huntley Civic Association Tree Lighting
3:30pm Joyce Road Park
Westchester Italian Cultural Center One Generoso Pope Pl Tuckahoe, New York 10707 Tickets: https://wiccny.z2systems.com/np/clients/wiccny/event.jsp?event=2280 | Christianity in a Roman World Presented by Marisa Horowitz-Jaffe Friday, November 30 at 7:00 PM Lecture Presentation: Roman culture existed for thousands of years before the founding of the Christian religion. Artisans began creating new art and used familiar Roman imagery as a starting point for their own religious images and architecture. Let's explore some iconic Christian images and learn about their origins. Authentic "Widow's Mites", Roman coins from the Bible's "Lesson of the Widow" (Mark 12:41-44), will be available to view. Members $20; Non-Members $25 |
- Read Mayor Marvin's explanation of the economic implications of local spending, in which she describes a data-based correlation between local spending and its impact on property taxes, municipal services, and property values : http://bronxville.dailyvoice.com/opinion/bronxville-mayor-support-local-businesses.
- Virtues of buying locally:
- #1: Village Character –The unique landscape of the Bronxville business community is a beloved asset that is well worth preserving. Bronxville is differentiated from surrounding communities by having such a high concentration of locally owned, independent businesses, the owners of which take as much pride in Bronxville as our residents do. Many of our merchants have been in Bronxville for 20, 30, 40 years or more and are true stalwarts of the community.
- #2: Economic Ripple Effect – Local independents employ an array of supporting services that can include contractors, accountants, insurance brokers, computer consultants, attorneys, graphic designers, PR professionals, and more. Thus, the economic benefits of supporting these businesses ripple throughout the community.
- #3: Distinct Merchandise - Visit the business district of almost any neighboring community and notice how much alike they are. From one town to the next, you’ll spot the same stores again and again. You can escape the retail sameness by supporting independently owned merchants. They make different buying decisions than the giant chains.
- #4: Our Businesses Give Back – Our local businesses support everything we do. Remember the businesses that supported your school fundraiser? Remember the merchants who donated goods and gift certificates for all those auctions and raffles you participated in? Remember the discounts you were given because you’re a valued customer? Remember the stores that adjusted their hours to accommodate your schedule? Now compare these practices with those at a large chain store or in other communities.
- #5: People. When you support local, independent businesses, you support local, independent people. Get to know your local merchant and you’ll get to know a neighbor—often a single proprietor or a family-owned business. Support a local business and you’ll help a Westchester-based family send their kids to college, pay off their mortgage, and—get this—spend their own money locally. These are people who care about and support your community. It’s mutual.
- #6: Feel it...see it...smell it.... There’s no substitute for the five senses when choosing items for purchase. How many times did you mail-order an item only to find: It doesn’t fit...it isn’t flattering...the dimensions aren’t what they seemed...the colors don’t match the décor/wardrobe...the shoes are uncomfortable...the material is flimsy... When you shop right here in Bronxville, you get to handle the item in question and know exactly what you’re getting, reducing the need for returns. But if you do need to return something, there’s no need for bubble wrap and waiting on line at the post office—just pop into town and go straight to the source.
- #7: Customer Service – Nowhere can you get the same personal attention than you do here in town. Store owners take great pride in helping you identify the perfect item, special-order what you want, grant discounts because you’re a valued customer, adjust their hours to accommodate your schedule, have your gifts wrapped and ready for pickup, deliver locally, and more. In this 1-square-mile village, our business owners go the extra mile.
- #8: Instant Gratification – Never mind next-day shipping—buy it in Bronxville and have it that instant!
11/20 Town Board Meeting 7pm Town Hall 11/27 Town Traffic & Parking Meeting 7pm Community Room | HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT REPORT from the 10/16/18 Town Meeting: Hector DiLeo, Superintendent of the Highway Department, reported two trucks are currently assigned to ‘leaf pick-up’ with additional trucks dispatched as needed. Supervisor Colavita reminded residents to rake leaves into a pile on the grass, near the curb – not in the street. |
Armistice Day 11/11/1918 to the present Veterans Day 11/11/2018!
On behalf of the Veterans Ceremony Committee, we invite all to gather with us at the Eastchester Veterans’ Monument located at the Parkway Oval in Tuckahoe at the northern end of Lake Avenue. This monument was erected as a Tribute To Those Veterans Who Returned, by volunteers with special appreciation to Bill Lucci!
The Ceremony will begin at the Eleventh Hour of the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month. We ask that you arrive early so that we can start on time! This year we pay Special Tribute to those who returned One Hundred Years Ago following World War I and continuing to those who served throughout the subsequent wars and conflicts to the present day!
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From 2001 through 2011, animal collisions led to nearly 2,100 fatal crashes nationwide.
“Whether a deer, dog, moose or squirrel, animals on the roadway are unexpected, and their actions can be erratic and unpredictable, creating a dangerous situation for motorists," AAA said.
According to AAA, there are several measures that drivers can take to avoid striking an animal that makes its way into the roadway:
- Scan the road and shoulders ahead of you. Looking ahead helps provide enough reaction time if an animal is spotted. Also, remember some animals move in groups, so when there is one, there are usually more in the area;
- Use high-beam headlights if there’s no oncoming traffic. Wildlife may be spotted sooner when using high beams. This will give the driver time to slow down, move over or honk the horn to scare the animal away. High beams also help in spotting some animals’ reflective eyes;
- If a collision is unavoidable, apply the brakes firmly and remain in your lane. Swerving to avoid an animal can often cause a more serious crash or result in drivers losing control of vehicles;
- Be extra cautious at dawn and dusk. Most animals, especially deer, tend to be more active early in the morning and at dusk;
- Slow down and use extra caution when traveling through areas with a high and active wildlife population. Be aware of increased wildlife movement in some regions during certain times of year, such as hunting or mating season;
- Drivers should always wear a seat belt and remain awake, alert and sober.
New York Move Over Law means drivers MUST use due care when approaching an emergency vehicle or hazard vehicle parked, stopped or standing on or beside the roadway. On parkways or controlled access highways, such due care means drivers must over one lane from the stopped vehicle, when reasonable and safe to do so. (§ 1144.)
Purpose of the New York Move Over Law
The law exists to provide a safer environment for officers, emergency personnel, and maintenance workers who are stopped along the side of highways. When their vehicles are close to moving traffic, accidents can be prevented by leaving more room for them to operate.
Every year, officers, firefighters and tow truck operators are killed because drivers fail to give them enough room.
The law basically includes all kinds of authorized vehicles performing any kind of duty on or beside the road and is displaying white or colored flashing lights. It applies when the vehicle is stopped on any part of the roadway or any shoulder, not just the shoulder on the right.
Remember, authorized vehicles aren’t just police vehicles, fire trucks, and ambulances. The law also includes construction and maintenance vehicles and tow trucks.
More Details at: https://permit-practice-test-ny.com/what-is-the-new-york-move-over-law/
My family moved to Chester Heights in late September 1999. The community was new to us and my sons, aged 2 and 6 had to adjust to a new house, community and for my oldest, a new school. It was on our first Halloween in the new house that we really were awed by the charm of Chester Heights. Trick or treating door to door, we met all our neighbors and had such a good evening -an evening that made us all feel welcome and “at home” in our new community.
This year, 19 years later, I am again awed by the friendliness and charm of Chester Heights. On Sunday the Chester Heights Civic Association threw a kid-friendly Halloween party right in front of my house on Central Drive complete with music, a magician, lots of costumed children and their parents, treats and games.
Even though the party looked like it came together effortlessly - I know that there was a lot of time and effort behind the event. It was a joy to witness such community spirit.
Last night on Halloween I had the pleasure of trick or treating with my friend and her 4-year-old daughter, Tammy. They recently moved into the condos on Oregon Avenue and have been adjusting to the transition. Walking up the paths to each front door we were greeted by friendly faces and oohs and aahs over her Cinderella costume. Some houses were over the top scary and others more staid with a pumpkin and a mum, but all were welcoming. We met a witch on Lockwood Avenue who invited us in to play games and win prizes. Other neighbors sat on their steps to greet us. One neighbor threatened to give us prunes because they were healthy but then treated Tammy with a bag of M&M’s. I think Tammy and her Mom could feel the welcome from their new community- just like I did those many years ago.
Thank you to my neighbors and the Chester Heights Civic Association for your welcoming Halloween traditions – Chester Heights you really shine at Halloween!
Catherine Clarke
Central drive
There are so many people to thank for helping with this awesome event!
Go to the Events Tab to see pictures from this terrific day!
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