Town of North Castle Supervisor Michael J. Schiliro

E-News Update

Dear Neighbors and Friends, This will be a Thanksgiving to remember. Smaller birds, smaller gatherings (It’s just the four of us in my house), and plenty of zooms, but in the end, there is always plenty to be thankful for, despite what 2020 has dealt us, and don’t forget those less fortunate than us.

THANKSGIVING: Please don’t waste good energy getting upset with gathering sizes, etc. Be smart, use your head, and don’t take unnecessary risks. It’s just not worth putting yourself or others in danger, and it’s certainly not worth adding risk to our local business owners if we help the virus spread. Enjoy, relax, eat well, watch football, and stay safe!!!!!

COVID: Different day, same message. You know the drill by now. You see the news. The numbers are increasing quickly. The virus doesn’t move on its own, people move it. So continue to take every precaution to Stop the Spread. Those more at risk and all small business owners are depending on us all, let’s not let them down just because we have Covid-Fatigue.       Stay Diligent!       Model GreatBehavior!                             Wear a Mask!                       Distance!                      Wash Your Hands! Pick someone, a relative, friend, or business owner, and do it for them. For a quick but moving video, click here for the Byram Hills website, scroll down about half way, and click on the video titled “We Can Do This. Together.” A great way to start the holidays. Also, for those residents who no longer receive school district emails but want school-related info, just visit their websites. Valhalla  - Byram Hills   COLLEGE KIDS and QUARANTINING:  Now more than ever, our college kids are returning home. And it’s great to see them, but we cannot let our guard down AT ALL. Just follow every precaution and make sure that in welcoming home your kids, you insure they know what protocols must be followed. It’s not an option. If you need a reminder of the protocols, here is the link for the NYS guidelines

PUMPKINS:                                                                    The big mystery of why are the squirrels eating our pumpkins may be partly solved. According to some local experts, there seems to be a shortage of acorns, thus the squirrels are being resourceful. ALSO, very important, I’ve noticed that some people are putting pumpkins out with their garbage. Pumpkins easily biodegrade in your yard, can produce new pumpkins next year, and remember that we pay by the weight to our refuse contractor to have our garbage removed, and pumpkins are heavy! Please keep the pumpkins on your property; don’t treat them like regular trash.  NYS DOT PAVING: Incredibly, one more update!!! Our Assemblyman David Buchwald joined our Town Board meeting last Wednesday and in addition to detailing the recent $8.2M financial commitment to our Town’s state roads, he added one more that we’ve been waiting on for a long time. Main Street in downtown Armonk, last paved about 27 years ago, will be paved in 2022 or 2023. I know it sounds like a long way off, but in NYSDOT years, we’ll take it gladly. They’ve already completed the Rte 128 project just north of School Street, and they’ll complete the other $8.2M worth of projects in 2021. Thanks New York State and our representative Assemblyman Buchwald and State Senator Shelly Mayer.    TOWN BUDGET: We held our first 2021 budget hearing last week, and will resume the hearing on December 9th. The proposed tax increase is 0.98%, and if you wish to participate or just watch, follow the instructions on the Town website. FOOD:  I won’t normally highlight specific businesses, but during these crazy times I thought it was appropriate to make mention of two new food joints that incredibly, opened this week, during the most difficult of times for restaurants. I can’t offer a “Bob Lape-style” review (let’s see who remembers him!), but these business owners get an A+ in fortitude. Meraki Taverna (Greek) in the CVS shopping center and Macelleria Armonk Italian Steakhouse in Elide Plaza. Buon Appetit! OVERNIGHT PARKING: Just another reminder, you cannot park on any Town roads overnight until the Spring.

FROSTY:  No Frosty parade this year, we’ll miss him. But as you can see, Frosty is Modeling Good Behavior like the rest of us. There is a tree lighting ceremony on Sunday at 5pm. Masks and Social Distancing required.   ‌

Councilwomen Barbara DiGiacinto, Councilmen Barry Reiter, Jose Berra, and Saleem Hussain, Town Administrator Kevin Hay, and I wish you all the Happiest of Thanksgivings and truly thank you for your perseverance and diligence throughout this crisis.  Please, please, please stay safe, Be Decent, Mask Up, Stay Patient, and make sure your kids are Masked Up and Modeling Good Behavior. At this point, we have no other choice. Let’s continue to help each other. Next up, Festivus. : ) Be well, Mike Michael Schiliro - Supervisor Town of North Castle  SOCIAL MEDIA FOR TOWN INFO: As always, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

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