School Involvement

If you're looking to get involved in school and town Policy in Edgemont, check out this site to view board meetings and recent decisions made:
http://www.edgemont.org/

Greenburgh Daily Voice

Here's a great article that focuses on both sides of the Edgemont sides, anyone who isn't privy to the debates going on should look at it; while it's not always productive to argue it does ensure a balanced community that values all opinions. http://greenburgh.dailyvoice.com/news/feiner-vs-critics-greenburghs-endless-debate

pool opens..tennis bubble legislation...zoning map corrections..antenna locations notice

POOL OPENS AT AF VETERAN PARK ON MONDAY, MEMORIAL DAY

The Westchester County Board of Health inspected the new pool liner and other minor renovations made at AF Veteran park pool this morning and authorized the pool to open on Monday, Memorial Day from 10 AM to 5:45 PM.  The Town pool is located on Heatherdell Road.

 

TOWN BOARD ENDORSES TENNIS BUBBLE LEGISLATION AT AF VETERAN PARK

The Greenburgh Town Board approved a resolution endorsing proposed state legislation that will be introduced by State Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins and Assemblyman tom Abinanti that would accomplish the goal of leasing the tennis facilities at AF Veteran park for commercial use with costs associated with the tennis facilities and revenues generated from the lease being applied to unincorporated Greenburgh. The town expects to generate significant revenue from the lease. And- residents will have access to more tennis during winter months when the facilities are not used or open.

ZONING MAP CORRECTION

The Town Board approved a resolution referring possible amendments to the zoning map to the Planning Board for a report and recommendation. There are errors in  some of the maps.  And, all the errors (some are decades old) need to be corrected.

MORE NOTIFICATION RE: FUTURE ANTENNA LOCATIONS

We referred amendments proposed by the Edgemont Community Council pertaining to the town’s antenna law (to require more notification to residents) to the Planning Board and Antenna Review Board for recommendations.

Paul Feiner

Popham Road bridge closed--leading to Edgemont

POPHAM ROAD BRIDGE LANE CLOSURE

In conjunction with the Popham Road Bridge Replacement Project, the eastbound Popham Road Bridge travel lane will be closed to vehicular traffic commencing on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 12:00 a.m. and will remain closed for a 2 week period.  The lane closure is necessary to allow Verizon to station their equipment over their manholes and splice the new Verizon cables that run under the new portion of the Popham Road Bridge structure.  This work must be completed prior to the final phase of the bridge construction which will commence immediately thereafter.  Eastbound Popham Road Bridge vehicular traffic will be detoured south on Garth Road east to Harney Road and north on Scarsdale Avenue back to Popham Road. 

Thank you and we appreciate your cooperation during this temporary inconvenience.

GNC Beauty

Here's a beautiful shot of the Great Lawn in the Greenburgh Nature center, if your looking for a great place to take your family on a nice weekend you really can't do much better:

Contact Us

We're always looking for people who want to be interviewed for the blog and facebook page, if you or anyone you know has an experience they'd like to share relevant to Edgemont/Greenville please email Paul Feiner or email me at joe10502@yahoo.com

Interview with Wendy, Edgemont Resident

Transitioning to a new area can be quite a daunting task, but if it’s to the right place that move can seem seamless. I talked to Wendy, a new resident of Edgemont who moved there this past January, although she began tuitioning her son into Edgemont schools last September. Her main reason for moving to Edgemont: education. “It feels like your paying public for private.” She continued to elaborate claiming that her son was, “stimulated by the out of the box techniques of his elementary school teacher”. She talked about her need to get to a school system like Edgemont with their “rigorous allergy program”, which her son was in dire need of due to a terrible Peanut allergy. She said that she had looked at multiple school districts such as Rye, but none of them had quite the program that Edgemont had, and she stressed again that it’s as if her son is attending “private school”. As far as the community of her new town goes, Wendy had nothing but superlatives to say about it. “[Edgemont] has been supportive to open their arms to our situation with food allergies, and there is a strong sense of community here”. She said that she’s had past experiences in other towns, but this is one of, “the most diverse communities I’ve ever lived or worked in.” Another important aspect of the town to her was it’s proximity to New York City, “it’s easy to go into the city, and super close,” which made it very simple for her family to just take a weekend and visit it. However, she still maintained they were plenty of local places she enjoyed going to just as much, citing Oakland Beach and Rye Playland as some of her favorite attractions, as well as La Catena and Golden Wok as some of her favorite restaurants. The move was necessary and crucial for her son, but it seems as if they have been enjoying it all parts of Edgemont. If someone is in a similar situation with not getting the medical attention they need, I would think that Edgemont should definitely be a place on their radar. If you would like to contact me about taking part in one of our interviews or have any comments about this new section feel free to message me on Facebook or e-mail me at joe10502@yahoo.

suggestion to reduce traffic on ardsley road when crane rd bridge is being built

When Westchester County builds the new Crane Road bridge on the Bronx River Parkway (work on that bridge is starting within weeks) and the Ashford Ave bridge (work expected to start in 2015) they should consider using accelerated bridge construction techniques - a collection of technologies and methods that received attention by the NY Times in April of this year under the headline "Did Someone Order an Instant Bridge?".

This accelerated bridge construction can cut months and possibly years off the bridge construction process. Massachusetts is currently taking advantage of this process.

Last year the state of Massachusetts replaced 14 bridges on interstate 93 over 10 weekends. In contrast, the Popham Road bridge that links Edgemont to Scarsdale has been under construction for over two years and is still not finished! Its a year behind schedule.

Westchester County recently announced that reconstruction of the Crane Road Bridge on the Bronx River Parkway will take 34 months to be completed. In about a year both the northbound and southbound exits off the Bronx River Parkway onto Crane Road will be closed and remain closed for two years.

Westchester County recently announced that work on the Ashford Ave bridge could start in 2015 and be completed in the winter of 2017. This is the best case scenerio--assuming that all goes well - no cost overruns and no delays. Almost every bridge project has delays and overruns.

It's my hope that county officials will explore the new bridge construction technology and determine if new bridges can be built quicker. There is no need to inconvenience motorists.

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Local Businesses

Tommorrow tune into WVOX radio (1460 AM) from 10-11 to listen to an interview with two local success stories. One interview with Antoinette, the owner of the Cari-Blue Cafe and another interview with Eugene Jarecki the two time winner for best documentary at the prestigous Sundance Film Festival. Make sure to check in for more updates on future content and profiles with Edgemont residents.

GOOD NEWS FACEBOOK/BLOG PAGES TO FEATURE DIFFERENT NEIGHBORHOODS

 

NEW INITIATIVE: GOOD NEWS FACEBOOK/BLOG PAGES FEATURING DIFFERENT NEIGHBORHOODS IN TOWN--positive energy to promote communities will boost property values...

 

Community Outreach Meeting--Edgemont High School Thursday night, May 17  at 8 PM with the Edgemont Community Council

 

Town officials will discuss community concerns with residents of Edgemont.

 

NEW INITIATIVE PLANNED TO FOCUS ON THE POSITIVES OF DIFFERENT NEIGHBORHOODS--- To help residents who are trying to sell their homes -- I am planning a new town wide initiative that I think will help make the difference when potential home owners compare homes in Greenburgh neighborhoods with homes in other communities.

 

 Neighborhood facebook pages and blogs that will highlight the positives of each of the different  neighborhoods in the town. Student interns, who have started to work in my office this week, will be setting up the pages in the coming weeks.

 

  The first neighborhood facebook page/blog will focus on the Edgemont community.  At tomorrow evening's community meeting in Edgemont we will solicit volunteers who can help write the positive stories. Stories could include:

  *Edgemont school district rated by US News as one of the top school districts in the nation!

  *Features on outstanding students and residents --who have been honored...

  *Neighborhood part of a town that has received the highest bond rating possible (Aaa) by

   Moody's & Standard & Poor's...

   *Profiles of outstanding local teachers...

   *A list of parks, playgrounds...

   * Updates-infrastructure improvements and town services...

    *Crime prevention initiatives...

   *Profiles of families conserving energy...

   *Features on shopping located in the immediate neighborhood...

    *videos will also be posted on the sites...

    *Updates from local realtors about successful home stories....

 

If you would like to work with the student interns on this ambitious ongoing project - and if you have experience with web design, writing, video taping we'd love it if you would participate in this initiative.  When possible home buyers google a neighborhood they should learn about the good things each neighborhood in the town has to offer.

 

E mail me at https://mail.greenburghny.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=4a0c00e03e37450b8186663a2700082b&URL=mailto%3apfeiner%40greenburghny.com if you'd like to get involved. Let me know what neighborhood within the town you'd like to help promote.

PAUL FEINER

 

 

  

US News School Rankings

Edgemont Schools recently received the prestigous ranking from US News as #19 among all New York Schools and #96 among all United States schools, to view the breakdown look at the real report at:
http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/new-york/districts/edgemont-union-free-school-district/edgemont-junior-senior-high-school-13658

New Programs at Greenburgh Nature Center

WEEKLY SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

Let us give your child an action-packed time during the summer.  Our naturalists will involve, amuse, stimulate and inform your children. Spots are still available – see the different camp offerings below:

PRE-REGISTRATION AND PRE-PAYMENT REQUIRED ONLINE. VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO REGISTER AND PAY. FEES LISTED ARE FOR EACH ONE WEEK SESSION. MEDICAL FORM MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE. SNACK INCLUDED; LUNCH MUST BE SENT DAILY. GROUP SIZE LIMITED TO TEN.

CRITTER CAMP

MON-FRI, JULY 9-13, AND/OR MON-FRI, JULY 30-AUGUST 3, 10AM-4:30PM (ENTERING GRADES 4-6)

Celebrate the wild in your child at Critter Camp, where kids focus on making both human and animal friends. Campers go behind the scenes and into the forest for a hands-on introduction to the extraordinary world of animals and nature. Fee: Members $375, Non-members $425

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVENTURE CAMP

MON-FRI, JULY 16-20, 10AM-4:30PM (ENTERING GRADES 5-7)

Explore the great outdoors! Through exploration of different habitats, our diverse live animal and permanent exhibits, and the science and technology tools available at the Center, we make nature come alive for your children. Active exploration, lessons, games, experiments, and activities combine for a learning adventure that help children gain a better understanding of the world around them. Fee: Members $375, Non-members $425

ARTS & ANIMALS EXPLORATION CAMP

MON-FRI, JULY 23-27, AND/OR MON-FRI, AUGUST 6-10, 10AM-4:30PM (ENTERING GRADES 4-6)

This exciting camp combines outdoor art activities with natural science enrichment, using live animals as art models and inspiration. Under the guidance of our Naturalists/Educators, your child explores, discovers, and learns while having a blast making art, hanging-out with animals, playing games, and generally soaking-up the wonders of nature. Fee: Members $375, Nonmembers $425

HALF DAY END-OF-SUMMER CAMP

MON-THURS, AUGUST 20-23, 9:30AM-12:30PM AND/OR 1-4PM (ENTERING GRADES K-3)

MON-THURS, AUGUST 27-30, 9:30AM-12:30PM AND/OR 1-4PM (ENTERING GRADES K-3)

These half-day camp programs are the perfect opportunity for your child to spend extended time at the Nature Center, making new friends, playing nature games, doing craft projects, and exploring our oasis of greenspace. Fee: Members $150, Non-members $200

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The Greenburgh Nature Center is a 33-acre woodland preserve with trails, a pond, gardens, and outdoor animal exhibits, including a birds of prey aviary.  Our indoor exhibits include a live animal museum with over 100 specimens, exhibit areas focusing on nature and the environment, a greenhouse with botanical exhibits, and a gift shop.

The Center offers programs for groups of all ages on a wide range of environmental topics, camps, adult programs, community events, and birthday parties, either here or at your location. We also have a wide range of volunteering opportunities for all ages and skill levels. The mission of the Greenburgh Nature Center is to offer inspiring, hands-on environmental education experiences, to foster an appreciation of nature, and to promote sustainable practices.

The Nature Center is located at 99 Dromore Road, off Central Park Avenue, in Scarsdale, NY. Parking is free, and handicapped parking is available. The Center’s grounds are open daily dawn to dusk throughout the year. The Center’s indoor exhibits are open daily except Fridays and a few holidays, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on weekends. For more information, visit their website at www.greenburghnaturecenter.org or call 914-723-3470.

Description

Edgemont/Greenburgh is a great place to live. We want to highlight some of the nice things about our community and hope that you appreciate all the good work that is going on. If you’re interested in moving to Edgemont – please feel free to call Supervisor Paul Feiner at 914-993-1545 with questions you may have. We will be happy to answer your questions.