Announcement and Notifications

Announcements, announcements, announcements: Here are some notices from community organizations for you:
Scarsdale Recreation Girls Youth Softball League
The Scarsdale Recreation and Parks Department, in conjunction with the Neighborhood Athletic Associations, have begun online registration for the 2014 Spring Girls Youth Softball League. Season runs from April 26 to June 21. Teams are organized by grade and local school area. Grades may be combined based on registration numbers. Registration deadline is March 31. Go to www.scarsdale.com/recreation to register via RECONLINE.

Three County Golf Courses to Open Saturday
As a result of improving playing conditions, Westchester County's Saxon Woods, Maple Moor and Dunwoodie golf courses are expected to open on Saturday, March 22. The other three county-owned courses are scheduled to open on Wednesday, March 26, weather and conditions permitting. Golfers are advised to either call the course or go there in person to make reservations. The automated tee time reservation system will not yet be in use. The telephone numbers are as follows: Saxon Woods, Scarsdale, (914) 231-3461, Maple Moor, White Plains, (914) 995-9200 and Dunwoodie, Yonkers, (914) 231-3490. Information about the courses can be found at westchestergov.com/golf; for Hudson Hills go to hudsonhillsgolf.com.

Reception for New Superintendent:
The Scarsdale Board of Education invites the community to meet the Dr. Thomas Hagerman, the new Superintendent of Scarsdale Schools at a reception on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at Scarsdale High School. The reception will take place in the new commons lobby at the Brewster Road entrance to the school.

From the PT Council Legislative Committee:
Have you heard about Governor Cuomo's tax freeze plan for the 2014-15 NYS budget? By April 1st, Governor Cuomo and legislative leaders will negotiate a deal that could pressure Scarsdale to "share services" or even merge with other districts. For more on this topic, click here for a recent news article, and see the PT Council Legislative Advocacy webpage.

If you are concerned, do not delay. Here are three actions we hope you can complete now:
1. Click here to petition your State lawmakers instantly.

2. Contact the Governor by calling 518-474-8390 or by e-mailing here. The suggested message you convey is "I am strongly opposed to your tax freeze plan as statewide policy. There is no evidence it will result in cost savings and much evidence it will harm the quality of public education throughout New York". For e-mail, put "Tax Freeze Plan" in the topic line and "Education" in the subject line.

3. Share this message with all your contacts and ask them to act as well.