Tour the Tudors of New Rochelle on July 23
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This home along Trenor Drive will be featured as an interior stop on the tour.During the 1920s, the city of New Rochelle grew dramatically, reportedly ranking fifth in the country in per capita spending on new construction. A hundred years later, its streetscape still strongly reflects this significant period in the countless homes built in the popular styles of the day, including revival Colonial, Mediterranean, and Tudor styles. On Sunday, July 23rd, the New Rochelle-based nonprofit Histoury will be leading a tour that focuses on a collection of the city’s Tudor Revival homes. The tour will be a guided bus tour; over the course of four hours you will see and learn about the architecture of around 20 homes and hear many interesting stories about them. You will also get the unique chance to tour the interiors of several, including one by esteemed Tudor Revival architect Lewis Bowman.
These homes were designed to be reminiscent of medieval English cottages and palaces, popular for their picturesque yet refined air. Characterized by timbering and stucco on the exteriors, steeply-pitched roofs, and asymmetrical floor plan, other common features include “storybook” entries consisting of a rounded door set within a small gabled section, diamond-paned windows, and dramatic chimneys. Interiors were often treated with arched door openings, French doors, and coved ceilings. Paneled walls, dramatic fireplaces,intricate staircase newels, and timbered ceilings were other popular elements used to create a medieval feel.
Histoury is excited to share this one-of-a-kind experience to learn more about New Rochelle, the historic people that called these buildings “home,” and this impressive architectural style. Its mission is to promote the appreciation and preservation of historic buildings in communities large and small through their guided tours. Touring the Tudors is a one-time event. Space is limited, visit www.histoury.org to reserve your spot today.
Help Us Find the Zebra
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A beloved Zebra who lived on the traffic island at Greenacres Avenue and Colvin Road is missing again.
The zebra has been a neighborhood favorite since Pearl Stark of 47 Greenacres Avenue donated the large ceramic sculpture of a black and white striped zebra to adorn the newly planted traffic island across the street from her home in the summer of 2011. Stark has lived on Greenacres Avenue since 1965 and left the zebra as a parting gift to the neighborhood when she moved out in 2011. She wished to thank the neighborhood gardeners for providing a lovely vista from her front porch.
The zebra was placed in a corner of the triangular island on Saturday July 23, 2011. However, just days afterwards the zebra was stolen, but ultimately recovered.
Now 12 years later, the zebra along with two Buddha statues that were also donated to the garden are gone.
Neighbors suspect the zebra was stolen in November 2022 before he usually goes into hibernation in someone’s home for the winter. Thinking the zebra was in storage, no one suspected he had been stolen at the time. But now it’s clear that the zebra is gone…. along with the two buddhas.
Do you know anything about the whereabouts of the zebra? If so, please contact Deb Pekarek at (914) 723-6171 or email Deb at dpekarek@verizon.net or email us at scarsdalecomments@gmail.com.
Help us locate this neighborhood treasure.
Sign Up for the Village's Emergency Notification System
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This letter was written by Scarsdale Mayor Justin Arest:
June 28, 2023
Dear Scarsdale,
Safety is the top priority for our community, and our village has taken a significant step to enhance our ability to communicate with you, particularly during emergency situations. After careful evaluation, the Village has chosen to transition to a new emergency communication platform: Everbridge.
Everbridge is a comprehensive, state-of-the-art communication system designed to provide you with important, potentially life-saving information as swiftly as possible, especially during a crisis. Everbridge rose to the top of our assessment as the most effective and reliable platform. Some of you may already be familiar with a service called Nixle, used by some of our neighboring communities. This service was acquired by Everbridge, and its functionality has been integrated into the Everbridge platform.
You can enroll right now by clicking here. We highly recommend that each member of your household sign-up for this service to ensure everyone is kept informed during an emergency. There is also an app for iOS and Android, “Everbridge Public Safety” that can be downloaded on your mobile devices. And in the coming days, all households will also receive a postcard containing instructions on how to sign up for Everbridge.
Additionally, for updates on less urgent matters, we encourage you to subscribe to Notify Me, another service designed to keep you updated with press releases from the Village as well as specific information on other topics that can be tailored to your interests. Enrollment for Notify Me is separate and can be completed here.
Please help the Village in keeping you up to date by signing up now for both Everbridge and Notify Me. Being prepared and informed is our collective responsibility and a vital part of ensuring the well-being of our community.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter. If you have any questions or need assistance with signing up, please contact the Manager’s Office at Manager@Scarsdale.com. Together, we will keep our community safe and informed. The Village of Scarsdale wishes you all a Happy Independence Day!
My best,
Justin Arest, Mayor
Mayor@Scarsdale.com
Spectacular Fireworks for the Fourth of July
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A lively crowd gathered at the Scarsdale Public Pool on Thursday, June 29, in anticipation of Scarsdale’s annual fireworks spectacular. The pool complex was packed with residents armed with lawn chairs and picnic blankets, occupying every inch of the lawn. Those looking to watch the display from a more spacious environment set up camp adjacent to the pool complex on Winston Field.
Residents began arriving early in the evening to claim spots on the pool complex’s lawn. As families settled down to enjoy snacks and meals, some more youthful residents could be seen splashing around the pool and playing lawn games. At 7:30 PM, the Westchester Band, directed by Alan Hollander, began the evening with a selection of patriotic songs.
The band began by playing America the Beautiful, setting the tone for the night. Among the songs played were American Overture, the Star Spangled Spectacular, and Stars and Stripes Forever. After a brief intermission, the crowd waited for the night’s main attraction—the fireworks spectacular—to begin.
As glimmers of light danced across the sky, the display captivated and dazzled the audience. The foggy evening added a unique and mystical aspect to the show. After about half an hour and an exciting finale, residents exited the pool complex in waves—another successful spectacular.
Although the fireworks spectacular has passed, the town’s 4th of July celebrations are far from over. Residents can look forward to attending the July 4th Parade at Arthur Manor and the July 4th Celebration in Greenacres. More information on these events can be found here!
Village Condemns Neglected Home on Madison Road
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A neglected home at 136 Madison Road was condemned.The Scarsdale Building Department accompanied by the Village Attorney’s office and the Scarsdale Department of Public Works conducted a search of a neglected home at 136 Madison Road in Arthur Manor. Following the search, the property was condemned.
The two-story, 1,706 square foot home was built in 1929 and has an assessed value of $675,000.
The house sits on a one-tenth of an acre lot and there is a separate one tenth of an acre lot adjacent to it, both with the same owner.
According to Village Treasurer Anne Scaglione, taxes on both lots have been paid.
