Scarsdale Farewell and City Beautification News
At a Scarsdale Teachers Association reception retiring BOE president Joseph Hofheimer wore a STA Supporter button and was given a gift. State Education officials warned reassignments could affect tenure, delaying K 5 to sixth grade moves. The bikeable triangle on Popham Chase now boasts a flower bed by Peter Woodock and Nicholas Cantatore improving safety and curb appeal. A suspected heron has been seen near the Post Road area preying on fish in a private pool, with incidents leaving several goldfish and minnows gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale Teachers Association
Board of Education
Joseph Hofheimer
STA
Hofheimer
Paul Schwarz
Scarsdale
Lawrence Reich
New York State
Quaker Ridge
Heathcote
Education
Reich
Albany
Benjamin Burstein
Murray Steyer
Highway Department
Popham-Chase Road
Peter Woodcock
Nicholas Cantatore
Post Road
Woodcock
Bronx River
Olmsted Road
Scarsdale Hosts Largest Mock Emergency Drill Ever
More than 80 members of Scarsdale’s emergency forces staged the village’s biggest drill at the Crossway Firehouse. The exercise tested interdepartmental cooperation and a command center setup using a simulated fire in a home, with volunteers and police coordinating rescue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale Firemen
Kathy McCauley
Crossway
Scarsdale High School
Hans Elsevier
Scarsdale
Drill
Popham
Fenimore Road
Public Safety
Richard Herbek
Herbek
Pat Fiorello
Fiorello
Cable Hearing Next Tuesday on Scarsdale Franchise
UA Columbia and Cablevision Systems bid for the Scarsdale franchise will present their case at a public hearing next Tuesday, June 21 at 8 15 p m in Village Hall. The proceedings will include videotape demonstrations and Q A with Board of Trustees and residents.
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Columbia
Cablevision Systems
Scarsdale
Board of Trustees
Village Hall
CATV
Police Chief Advises on Preventing Burglaries
Scarsdale Police Chief Terence Shames urges residents to follow simple home protection steps this summer to deter burglars. He notes burglars seek easy targets and recommends locking all doors including porches basements and garages with secure pin-tumbler cylinders to lessen break ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale
Terence Shames
Chief Shames
Graduation Day Set for 425 Scarsdale Seniors
425 Scarsdale High School seniors will receive diplomas at outdoor graduation next Friday June 24 at 4 p.m. in the High School Library courtyard with indoor option if rain. That evening the Prom runs 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Tarrytown Hilton Inn, featuring Steeple Chase and Saucy Touch.
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Scarsdale High School
Tarrytown Hilton Inn
Scarsdale
PTA
Norma Sorrel
Claire Leone
Scarsdale Budget Passes With Low Turnout vote totals
Scarsdale residents approved a 1977 78 school budget of 16 577 680 by 654 to 351 and elected three Board of Education members. Turnout was under half of last year s levels. Incumbents Ellen Buzbee and Eileen Innes won three year terms and Joel Lesnick won an initial term with broad support.
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Scarsdale
Board of Education
Scarsdale Teachers Association
STA
Paul Schwarz
Ellen Buzbee
Eileen Innes
Joel Lesnick
Joseph Hofheimer
District budget meeting shapes 750000 three year offer
Citizens and groups questioned the school board budget and a proposed 750000 three year package for Scarsdale Teachers Association. The plan adds increments bonuses, an across the board rise, and funds for program improvement and summer teacher training. A separate driver education issue prompted after school sports scheduling concerns. A post meeting committee approved two minor changes to board nomination rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
William Wemple
Cambridge Road
Scarsdale Teachers Association
Sobol
Scarsdale
Senior Pool Permits Approved Parking Crackdown Planned
The Vil lage Board unanimously approved a 50 percent senior pool rate for residents 65 and over effective immediately. Senior discounts apply to Scarsdale Pool permits and half price daily admissions, with eligibility rules. The board also approved up to $2700 for Edwin de Lima Park improvements and up to $1000 for long term parking planning plus stricter enforcement of parking laws in the Station Area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village Board of Trustees
Scarsdale
Edwin de Lima
David Portman
Park Recreation Council Hears Youth Leagues Draft
About 50 residents discussed Scarsdale Recreation Department draft manual for Youth Athletic Leagues. Debates focused on A B divisions fairness, gifted athletes, competitive levels, seventh and eighth graders workouts, and potential interscholastic options for junior high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park and Recreation Council
Recreation Department
Scarsdale
Mansfield
Thomas McPhillips
Greenacres
Kenneth Batchelor
Village Club Wulls Men At Fall Meeting In Scarsdale
Mayor George M. Szabad will speak to Village Club members and guests at Dyckman Hall on September 26 as committee chairs outline the 1977 78 work plan. This marks the first general meeting welcoming male members after May vote to admit any residents within Scarsdale corporate limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Szabad
Village Club
Dyckman Hall
Scarsdale
Benjamin Newman
Aspen Road
Raymond D. Brown
Berkeley Road
Hans Mauritzen
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New York State United Teachers
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Ted Gaskin
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