Fireworks And Fun On July 4th
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Thousands of people crowded the Scarsdale Pool on June 29th to watch the spectacular and beloved fireworks show. The fireworks were visible from Crossway and Boulder Brook Field, which unsurpisingly were also packed with people. The Independence Day festivities continued at the Scarsdale Pool Carnival on July 4th. With the help of a DJ, lifeguards and swim instructors, there was a fun day of many activities including freestyle swimming races, parent-child swimming relay races, kick board races, donut float races, and a penny hunt. For those kids who were not aquatically inclined, there was a free-throw basketball competition and a giant blow up slide for them to enjoy. With extra staff on hand, there was individual face painting and Fourth of July themed temporary tattoo application. The kids loved the events and especially loved seeing lifeguards dressed as some of their favorite animated characters, Dory from Finding Dory, and Chase from Paw Patrol. In the spirit of the Fourth of July, there was also a lifeguard dressed as Uncle Sam. It was a fun-filled day for all!
Fireworks Spectacular on Thursday June 29th, Carnival on July 4th at the Pool
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The Scarsdale Parks and Recreation Department have announced the annual fireworks spectacular and the July 4th carnival at the Scarsdale Pool Complex.
Fireworks Spectacular (Thursday, June 29th)
Scarsdale's Annual Fireworks Spectacular, open to the public, will be presented at the Scarsdale Pool on Thursday, June 29th, at 9:15 PM. Returning to the spectacular will be a performance by the Westchester Band at 7:30PM. Please note that a $2.00 fee will be charged to all non-pool members entering the pool starting at 5PM in conjunction with the scheduled fireworks. Beginning at 8PM ALL individuals entering the Pool Complex will be charged $2.00. Picnicking is allowed on the grounds, but alcoholic beverages and smoking are not permitted. Pool members wishing to avoid paying the $2 fee are advised to enter the pool facility before 8PM.
July 4th Carnival (Tuesday, July 4th)
Throughout the day on Tuesday, July 4th, there will be a variety of carnival attractions and aquatic games at the Scarsdale Municipal Pool between the hours of 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM. A DJ will be on hand playing music! Picnicking will be allowed in the pool complex during the day as well, but alcoholic beverages and glass containers are forbidden.
Village Explores Future of Freightway Site
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On May, 23, 2017 members of the Freightway Steering Committee (FSC) met to tour the Freightway site and the Village Center with Frank Fish and Jonathan Martin from BFJ Planning. The rain let up and the group walked from the Village Center, across the Popham Road Bridge to the "open lot" or the valet parking lot. Looking up at the bridge on one side and the aging parking structure on the other, the group discussed urban design issues, the opportunities presented by the site's topography, its current usage and future potential. The group then moved to the top of the Freightway garage for a birds-eye view of the entire 2.3 acre site and discussed access opportunities to the train station and the Village Center, integration to the existing neighborhood and potential development impacts.
The Walking Tour is one step in the Village's visioning study to guide potential redevelopment of the Freightway Site, the underutilized area adjacent to the Scarsdale Metro North Railroad Station. The purpose of the study is to provide a community-based vision to ensure future redevelopment enhances the Village Center and meets local needs. Over the past 30 years, numerous studies have focused on the site, due to its key location in the Village Center. The Village is renewing its planning efforts, given the current condition of the Freightway Garage and the anticipated need for repairs and improvements.
Toward that end, the Village Board appointed the FSC to create goals and objectives for the future development of an attractive, economically viable project on the site. BFJ Planning has been retained to provide technical support. The First Freightway Redevelopment Study Public Workshop will be held on Monday, June 12th, from 7-9 PM in Rutherford Hall at Village Hall, 1001 Post Road.
The FSC welcomes all interested residents, property owners, merchants and other stakeholders to attend and share their thoughts on the vision, goals and objectives for the site. Two additional workshops will be held in the fall to continue the conversation and provide opportunities for feedback on the vision. An online survey will also be launched over the summer. For further information visit the project web site: www.scarsdale.com/fw . Email comments to Freightwaystudy@scarsdale.com or contact Elizabeth Marrinan at 722-1132.
Road Repair Please!
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Dear Scarsdale10583:
This letter was sent to Scarsdale10583 by Sal Gulla of Ferncliff Road:
Walkers, joggers, bikers, roller bladers, baby carts, etc., take their chances while navigating our town streets ! I assisted a health aide struggling to lift her stroke patient whose walker was stuck in a pothole 8 inches deep on Ferncliff Road...My front lawn was destroyed 3 times in two years by cars and trucks not knowing where the curb meets my lawn..most curbs are buried ..I lost 3 profile tires in the village due to potholes...village agent said those holes were not registered, therefore no compensation was due me...what gives ?? !!!
Salvatore Gulla
38 year resident at 1 Ferncliff Road
Scarsdale Stands to Remember Our Fallen Heroes
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On May 29th in Scarsdale Village, a chilly rain could not stop Commander Thomas V. Adamo of Scarsdale Post 52 of the American Legion, Village officials and a core group of Village residents from honoring the brave men and women who have fallen in defense of our country. A somewhat shortened parade that included war veterans, members of the Scarsdale Police Department, the Scarsdale Fire Department, Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts circled the Village Center to the drum cadence of the Scarsdale High School band. In accordance with long standing Village tradition, a wreath was laid at Boniface Circle and taps was sounded. Dr. John F. M. Flynn, a history professor with a 29-year career in the United States Army Reserves during which he rose to the rank of Colonel addressed the crowd of more than 100 on-lookers who listened respectfully under a driving rain. Other speakers included Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, Mayor Dan Hochvert and U.S. Congressman Eliot Engel. Trustees Callaghan, Pekarek, Samwick and Veron were also in attendance. The ceremony also provided an opportunity for the Boy Scouts to announce 17 Eagle Scout Awards and the Girl Scouts to announce two Gold Awards.
Photos of the event were provided by Sam Blieden, article by former Mayor of Scarsdale Jon Mark.
