New Principal Brings Variety Of Ideas Here
Robert M. Lando named new principal at Fox Meadow School with a three year probationary appointment starting September 1. Previously Bedford Hills Elementary principal since 1954, he discusses education reforms, team teaching, and a Granada curriculum chapter while directing a Summer program and planning a Colorado university workshop. He traces his teaching start after World War II with Magellan University for sailors.
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Fox Meadow
Robert M. Lando
Scarsdale
Lando
Granada
Cal
University of Colorado In
Denver
The
Navy
Philippines
Magellan University
State University Teachers College
Plattsburgh
Laneto
Village Court Victory Upholds Park Funds Requirement
A Court of Appeals ruling upheld Scarsdale's right to cash from builder Jenad Inc in lieu of providing park and recreation space. The decision clarifies the village’s $250 per lot fund collection and questions the constitutionality of the practice, with wider implications for other communities statewide.
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Court of Appeals
Scarsdale
Richard Tilden
Jenad, Incc
State Supreme Court
Jenad
Jenah
Westchester
Tilden
Scarsdale Wins Ruling on Development Fees in Court
Index reverses lower court in a 4-3 decision with Chief Judge Desmond affirming that Scarsdale may require development fees as a non tax planning measure. Dissenting Judge Van Voorhis warned against property rights erosion, noting taxation. The ruling aligns with 16 other Westchester locales and could deter builder challenges.
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Jenad
Tilden
Court of Appeals
Albany
Scarsdale
Charles
Desmond
John van Voorhis
Temple Suit Postponed To August 16
A group of 14 Scarsdale residents sued the Board of Architectural Review over plans for an addition to the Westchester Reform Temple. The case was postponed to August 16 by mutual consent of Village Attorney Richard Tilden and residents' attorney Andrew J. Barnes. A July 26 Village Board hearing may address an amendment to the village code expanding Planning Department power.
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Scarsdale
Board of Architectural Review
Westchester
State Supreme Court
Richard Tilden
Andrew J. Barnes
Village Board of Trustees
Scarsdale approves Crane Road arcway ramp plan
Mayor Rutherford pushes for a northbound right turn from Crane Road Bridge to curb congestion and improve access to the village commercial area. The plan by Wilbur Smith Associates includes an underpass ramp with exits near Crane Road and calls for widening the Crane Road Bridge plus moves to ease parkway entry.
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Crane Road
Crane Road Bridge
Rutherford
Scarsdale Avenue
Popham Road
Wilbur Smith Associates
County Public Works
James C. Harding
Scarsdale
Bronx River Parkway
East Parkway
Forgotten Scarsdale Graveyard Unearthed Behind Wall
A long neglected Scarsdale cemetery behind Colonial Road is uncovered beneath fallen leaves and ivy. The plot holds early families such as Cornells Morrells and Griffens with names like Popham Secor and Boniface remembered by older residents. Town officers in the 1700s included Thomas and Stephen Cornell and Jonathan Griffen Tompkins, with later supervisions by William and George Cornell.
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Colonial Road
Scarsdale
Cornells
Morrells
Griffens
Popham
Secor
Boniface
Thomas Cornell
Stephen Cornell
Ferris
Richard
William Cornell
Cornell
Westchester County
Jesse Hunt
Thomas
Jonathan Griffen Tompkins
Benjamin Cornell
Stephen
Ferris Cornell
Samuel Fisher
John Comptain
George Cornell
Griffen
Post Office Seeks Building for Edgemont Branch
The Post Office Department seeks competitive bids to build or lease a new or existing building for the Edgemont Branch of the Scarsdale Post Office. Postmaster General Lawrence F. O'Brien announced the plan as part of a cost saving program. Bids may include a 10 year basic lease with four five year renewals, with the owner responsible for real estate taxes.
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Post Office Department
Edgemont
Scarsdale
Lawrence F. O'Brien
Johnson
Patrick
Series opens on 1967 Constitutional Convention
The Scarsdale League of Women Voters begins a series of public service articles on the 1967 Constitutional Convention. The first piece appears this week on the editorial page and explains background methods and issues. Writer Lili Mueller prepared the series for LWV.
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Scarsdale League of Women Voters
LWV
Lili Mueller
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Paul Loguercio
Weaver Street
Quaker Ridge School
Robert M. Lancto
John Gass Photos
Actdiene
Alan Fabry
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