Town of North Castle
Supervisor
Michael J. Schiliro
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Dear Neighbors and Friends,
Three months left in 2020. Yeah! Let’s make the best of them!
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COVID:
Nothing has changed on the “stop the spread” front. Actually, projections are showing a potential uptick in Covid cases, so it’s important as ever to continue Modeling Great Behavior. If you’ve had enough or just tired of wearing a mask, just think of your favorite business owner in Town and know that you literally will make a difference in her or his business surviving, literally! Most businesses cannot weather another shutdown, so do it for them. And do it for your immunocompromised neighbors and friends along with all of the brave front line workers.
We continue to remain well below the county average of incident rates per population. We have 7 positive cases in Town, and our total since Covid began is 236. We can report these numbers, but that is all that we can and will report, thus please understand and appreciate that due to confidentiality laws, emails to us asking for any further info regarding details will not be responded to.
Doing our part is simple - Model Great Behavior, Mask Up, and Be Decent and Civil to each other.
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ARMONK OUTDOOR ART SHOW:
In case you are not aware, this nationally acclaimed show doesn’t just happen magically, but it is run by the Friends of the North Castle Library (volunteers!) and the show’s proceeds fund countless Library programs for all to enjoy. Due to Covid, this year’s show cannot occur as usual, but the show will go on too, virtually. Please consider “attending” and supporting the cause. The “Friends” volunteers have worked incredibly hard are making this show happen. Click here for the schedule.
This the 59th anniversary of the Art Show, and I can tell you first hand that the virtual show is truly amazing. I have perused some of the on line galleries on the Art Show website (click here) and it provides a different vantage point of the artists for you. For some, you can see their galleries, hear their history and creative inspirations, really very cool. Interestingly, viewing the art in this way provides you the opportunity to actually better visualize the art in your home, and have a live conversation with the artist about placement, size, etc.
Over the last 5 years, the Art Show has raised over $700,000, which goes directly into funding educational and entertainment programs through our library, for all ages. Let’s all help the “Friends” in this most unusual of years, and help springboard them to their 60th anniversary show (incredible!) in 2021 and continue their mission of funding a broad variety of community programs!!!!!
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HALLOWEEN:
We are receiving may inquiries if Halloween will happen this year due to COVID. Please keep in mind that Halloween is not a Town Holiday, the Town does provide Public Safety when needed, like in the Wampus and Glendale area. With COVID still a significant concern, many of the traditional Halloween activities can be high risk for spreading the virus. This year the Town has cancelled our Trunk or Treat event. Although the Governor has not prohibited Trick or Treating, this year it is suggested that if you do go out Trick or Treating you travel in small groups, wear a mask and use common sense. For a list of guidelines from the CDC, please visit the Town Administrator's page on the Town Website.
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CONTINUED EXPANDED OUTDOOR DINING:
At this week’s Town Board meeting, our Building Inspector Rob Melillo proposed and we approved to extend our expanded outdoor dining until 12/31/20. In addition, he is providing guidance to all eateries that will continue using their tents where heat is required. Due to the 50% limitation on indoor dining, the outdoor space, even if enclosed, still provides additional seating that helps these eateries tremendously.
ROAD WORK – STATE ROAD:
NYSDOT is still working on the 2 projects, the first on Rte 128 (N. Main Street) starting at School Street and will run north to Wrights Mill, the second on a small strip of Rte 120 near Whippoorwill Crossing. We continue to work closely with our state representatives and NYSDOT to expand the state’s roadwork in Town.
VOTING:
For any questions, just click here for the Town’s information page. Please vote!!
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The Town Board, Town Administrator, and I truly thank you for your perseverance throughout this crisis. Enjoy this upcoming beautiful weekend, hopefully you can make the Bruce show, and grab a glass of wine and start visiting the Art Show website and artist galleries over the weekend – you’ll love it.
Please stay safe,
Mike
Michael Schiliro - Supervisor Town of North Castle
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Some people have asked that I add a picture to my emails so they know what i look like in case they see me around Town, so here is a pic - I'm the one on the left! |
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