The Village/Town of Mount Kisco | 914-241-0500 | www.mountkiscony.gov
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Welcome to the Village of Mount Kisco e-newsletter where we will be sharing information about Village government activities and events.
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Dear Friends,
We welcomed autumn in Mount Kisco as the Chamber of Commerce launched Septemberfest and Kisco Run hosted the 5
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Annual 5K. Thank you to all who provided the opportunity for our community to gather for family fun, music, great food, fitness, and sidewalk sales. We look forward to continuing to build public/private partnerships that provide opportunities for more events that strengthen our community.
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Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Amendments
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In the beginning of 2018, the Village of Mount Kisco began a Comprehensive Plan process to establish a vision, goals, and principles to guide both development and preservation in the Village. Visit
www.envisionmk.org for extensive information about the process and the draft documents, and where you can still submit written comments regarding the plan.
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10/4 Comprehensive Development Plan and Zoning Amendments Information Session
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The Village Board of Trustees has been working on legislation to identify specific criteria for roof top solar, and adds an option for large ground mounted installations and open-air carports in specific zones. The larger installations would be permitted in identified non-residential zones on private property and would require a Special Permit from the Planning Board. The current draft of the proposed solar law is available
here:
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10/22 Solar Energy Law Public Hearing Continuation
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9/17 Solar Energy Law Public Hearing
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Healthy Tree Workshop
Wednesday, November 15 at 7:00 pm Mount Kisco Library
Join leading experts to learn how to protect your trees and keep them healthy and beautiful.
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Remembering Those Who Served
The Moses Taylor Jr. American Legion Post 136 will maintain a two-person sentry, 24 hour ceremonial vigil at the Veterans Memorial near Village Hall beginning on November 10th.
On November 11th at 11:00AM, there will be a ceremony at the memorial.
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Big Little Village Tree Lighting
Friday, November 30th Mount Kisco Village Hall
Annual holiday event hosted by the Village and the Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce
5:00PM Crafts at the Library
6:00PM Holiday Caroling, Tree Lighting & Visit from Santa
Giving Train by MK Lions Club: Bring a non-perishable food donation to benefit the Interfaith Food Pantry
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Fire & Ice
Saturday, December 1st
South Moger Parking Lot
12:00PM Ice Carvers
4:00PM Seasonal Music & Bonfire
Watch for more information from the Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce.
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Lighting the Menorah
Sunday, December 2
nd Mount Kisco Village Hall
6:00PM The Mount Kisco Hebrew Congregation will host a special Menorah Lighting ceremony including Hanukkah treats.
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Infrastructure Construction Updates
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We anticipate that our water main work under North Bedford Road will be complete by 11/9. ConEdison will plan on paving the roadway shortly following.
The Mountain Avenue project will be complete by 11/16 and roadway paving will follow.
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November
8th - Finance Committee (7PM)
13th - Planning Board (6:30PM)
14th - Recreation Commission (7PM)
15th - Partners in Prevention (7PM)
19th - Board of Trustees (7PM)
20th - Zoning Board of Appeals (7PM)
21st - Architectural Review Board (7PM)
27th - Planning Board (7:30PM)
For additional events and meetings, please see the Village calendar
here.
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From the Village Assessor
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The Assessment Department would like to remind all senior citizens who receive the Enhanced Star exemption to sign up for the Income Verification Program (IVP), if they have not done so already. The IVP forms were previously sent out to seniors. As we discussed in our presentation last month, this is now required by New York State in order to continue to receive the exemption. Contact the Assessor's Office with any questions, by calling 864-0017.
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Annual Craft Fair – Held at the Mount Kisco Public Library
Saturday, November 10
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10:00AM – 3:00PM
Throughout the year, members create wonderful crafts to sell at the fair, such as: knitted, stained glass, clay and fabric items. Enter a raffle to win a beautiful hand built wooden lighthouse and handmade quilts, as well as many other prizes.
Bus Trip to Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania
Monday, December 3
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10:00AM
The former DuPont mansion and estate, now a wonderful botanic garden, transforms into a winter wonderland for the holidays.
Senior Holiday Party at the Mount Kisco Country Club
Friday, December 7
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11:30AM – 3:30PM
Enjoy a lovely afternoon of dining and dancing.
The Fox Center’s Annual Holiday Party featuring our member chorus, the Fox-Centertainers
Wednesday, December 12
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12:00PM
After a lovely lunch our chorus will entertains us with the songs and sounds of the holiday season.
Celebrating December Birthdays and a Welcome the New Year Celebration
Thursday, December 27
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12:00PM
After a delicious lunch and birthday good wishes, a DJ plays music for toe tapping, singing along and dancing.
For more information and registration requirements for these and many more activities at the Fox Center, call 914-666-8766 or email at [email protected].
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Santa Claus Letters
November 30
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Children, 8 and under, are encouraged to write to Santa Claus to express their holiday thoughts and wishes. Santa’s special mailbox will be available at the Recreation Office in Village Hall, the Memorial Pool Complex and the Mount Kisco Library. Santa and his helpers put special care into answering each letter. Please make sure that you put your complete name (first and last) and mailing address on each letter.
Children's Annual Combined Holiday Party
Saturday, December 8
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All Mount Kisco children are invited to meet Santa and ride on a fire truck to the American Legion Hall. Santa will distribute candy and gifts.
Drop Off: 9:45AM at Memorial Pool Lot
Leonard Park
Pick Up:
11:30AM at American Legion
1 Legion Way
Cookie Decorating for Kids
Each participant will receive one dozen freshly baked cookies to decorate and bring home. We will provide all of the supplies necessary (i.e. Icing, sprinkles, etc.).
Saturday, December 15
th, 10AM-11:30AM. Resident $15, Non-Resident $20
MUST register by Wednesday, December 12
th, 2018.
Gingerbread House Building
Let’s build a gingerbread house. Each student will build and decorate their very own house to take home and enjoy. Saturday, December 15
th, 12PM-2PM Resident $20, Non-Resident $25. Must register by Wednesday, December 12
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School Break Mega Fun Break Days – Grades K–5
Come join us for a few days during the school breaks! Each day will feature a different themed special event. Aside from the day’s special event, we will play games and sports, make art projects, and weather permitting, go to the playground. December 26, 27, 28 (Wednesday—Friday).
Week Fee: $85 per week 1
st child, $80 for 2
nd child
Themes: Wednesday (Mad Science), Thursday (Snow Day), Friday (New Year’s Pizza Party)
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New Year's Day Run/Walk
New Year’s Day at 11:00AM - Leonard Park
This mile long run/walk is designed to start the New Year on the right foot. No registration necessary. Collecting non-perishable food items for local food pantry.
You can register for all recreation programs online, click
here.
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Congratulations to the winner of our merchant scarecrow competition....
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Thank you to all of the organizations who made such amazing scarecrows!
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Conservation Advisory Council
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No-Mow Zones: A Success Story
By John Rhodes, Chair of the Village of Mount Kisco, NY, Conservation Advisory Council & Member of NYSACC Board of Directors
Mount Kisco, NY, is a beautiful Hudson Valley community, with streams, ponds, trails, and thousands of healthy trees. For many years, the village carefully mowed along every stream bank and shoreline, and then puzzled over increasing erosion, silting, and related problems.
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Water and Sewer Department
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Water bills have gone out and are due on November 30th, 2018.
You can now pay your bill online, click
here.
Please note, Village offices will be closed on the following dates:
November 12
November 22
November 23
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Village Parking - Holidays and Overnight
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There shall be no overnight parking from 1:00 am to 5:00 am from November 15 - April 1 on the following streets in their entirety:
Ascot Circle, Austin Drive, Brentwood Court, Britton Lane, Caren Court, Carlton Drive, Cold Spring Court, Croton Avenue, East Hyatt Avenue, Emery Street, Fairways Drive, Hillside Avenue, Kisco Avenue, Mountain Avenue, Orchard Road, Prospect Street, Rolling Ridge, Route 133, Route 117, Sands Street, South Moger Avenue, Stratford Drive, Willetts Road, Washburn Road, West Hyatt Avenue, Green Street, Lexington Avenue, Moore Avenue, Turner Lane.
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Free Holiday parking is being provided in all municipal parking lots only (NOT ON STREET METERS) from Friday, November 30
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– Tuesday, January 2nd, and is identified at all pay stations.
Please be sure to read the two hour or four hour time restriction on the signs. Time limits will be enforced to discourage all day and commuter parking.
Parking Lot Locations
Shoppers Park: 2 and 4 hour free parking
South Moger Parking Lot: 2 and 4 hour free parking
North Moger Parking Lot: 2 hour free parking
(12 hour meters excluded)
Blackeby Parking Lot: 2 and 4 hour free parking
(12 hour meters excluded)
Dakin Parking Lot: 2 and 4 hour free parking
Corner of Main and E. Hyatt Lot: 2 hour free parking
For Employees of Downtown Businesses:
Free all day parking during this period is available in the North Moger Parking Lot - see Tax Receiver's Office in Village Hall for obtaining a permit. (914-864-0034
[email protected]
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ConEd is focusing their communication efforts on text alert updates during power outages.
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News and Emergency Alerts
For emergency alerts and targeted, time sensitive e-mail alerts, please visit the link below to sign up for Nixel and eNotify alerts.
Read more
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