Town of Bedford
April 14, 2022
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TOWN OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON
FRIDAY, APRIL 15. TOWN OFFICES WILL REOPEN ON MONDAY, APRIL 18 AT 8:30 AM.
Enjoy the Holiday weekend!
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Dear Bedford,
Heading into the weekend, I want to wish a blessed holiday to all those who observe.
Today I attended a meeting with leaders from several Bedford organizations and am just so inspired. Coming out of two difficult years, I see them bursting with renewed vigor fed by their leadership, volunteers, supporters, and participants (our community!). Our local nonprofit organizations and institutions provide so much of what we love about Bedford - from art and nature to enjoy and history to learn, to opportunities to take action to have a healthy, safe, inclusive, and sustainable town. I am thrilled to see all the ways they partner with one another and how we can all work together. See below for info about events of some of these organizations and remember to support our nonprofits. I will be working on reviving the town’s community organization guide to provide information to residents about all the ways to be involved with local organizations.
The next Town Board meeting will be on Tuesday, April 19th with presentations by and a celebration of Town committees. Everyone who serves on a board, commission, or committee of the Town is invited to join the Town Board and Town department heads from 5:30pm - 7:00pm at the Town House (note venue change from original invite). Anyone may also join the meeting virtually via Zoom (but we have not yet figured out how to share the cake with you that way). The Town Board business will be conducted after the party and will include repeal of the old leaf blower law and an update from CityScape about the results of the wireless communication survey.
Please pay taxes before April 30 to avoid penalties, and remember that Town offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, April 15.
As always, please reach out if you have concerns or want to connect. I am happy to hear from you.
Be well,
Ellen
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Boards and Committees Volunteer Celebration |
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To make the upcoming Committees and Boards celebration on 4/19 at 5:30pm more accessible and health conscious, it will now be hosted at the Town House in the Courtroom or join on Zoom! |
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County and Town taxes for 2022 are due. Click here for the Tax Receiver's notice and understand the penalties if you don't pay this month!
The Tax Receiver's Office is open 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday thru Friday and is located at the Town Hall, 321 Bedford Rd, Bedford Hills. You may pay online at bedfordny.gov and sign up for email confirmation when your payment is received. |
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Westwood Open for Yard Waste and Free Mulch Sat. |
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The yard waste recycling facility on Beaver Dam Rd is open daily 7AM - 3:30PM and will be open on Saturday for residents to bring yard debris and pick up free mulch and compost from 10AM-2PM
A new screen has been installed on the grinder to keep dust from blowing toward the dog park and trees will be planted between the dog park and the facility this spring.
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From April 18-25 you may notice a change in the taste or smell of your water if you are in the Bedford Hills/Katonah Consolidated Water District. For one week we will be treating water from local sources, so we expect that taste and odor will be different from what we are used to from the normal supply. This temporary shift to alternative water supply is in preparation for the planned October 2022 - May 2023 shutdown necessary for DEP to make critical infrastructure repairs.
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Reduce Energy Waste - with Bob! |
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The Town of Bedford is committed to an 80% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 and buildings account for 50% of these emissions in Bedford. The more we can reduce energy waste from buildings, the closer we are to meeting our goal. Not only that, with energy efficiency, you can save money and be more comfortable in your home.
The Energy Coach Challenge will help you make a plan to save energy. Bedford 2030 aims to engage 150 Bedford residents (tenants, homeowners and landlords all welcome!) by this fall with a free personal energy coach to improve health, save on energy costs, and reduce emissions.
Enjoy wine, cheese, energy info, and meet Bob, the personal energy coach, on Thursday April 28 from 7-9pm at the Bedford Playhouse.
Register (for free!) to attend the event and...
- Chat with Energy Coach Bob
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Meet local energy efficiency contractors
- Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese
- Learn to go green, save green (money),and have a comfy home
- Receive FREE energy saving LED light bulbs for attending
- Sign up to get a free personalized plan to stop wasting energy and transition off of fossil fuels. Consultations are available in English and Spanish.
Click here to learn more about the Bedford 2030 Personal Energy Coach program.
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Spring/Summer Registration
and Pool Pass renewal has begun!
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The Parks and Recreation Spring/Summer program registration began this week, as well as 2022 Pool Membership sales!
For more information on programs being offered, click here
Pool Membership Renewals: Visit our online registration page and go to "Pool Pass Renewal" located along the top of page. This will give you access to renew your 2021 pool membership for the 2022 season.
New Pool Membership or Change in Type
Those looking to purchase a pool pass for the first time, or change the type of pass you had in 2021, please complete a hard copy "Pool Registration Form" and submit with two proofs of residency to the Recreation Office at 425 Cherry Street, Bedford Hills. This can be done by mail, the drop box located outside the office, via e-mail to or in person during business hours, Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. General pool info, pass fees and the 2022 pool registration form can be found online on our department webpage under "Pool Info."
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Never be late to an Easter Egg Hunt!
Great advice from Kim O'Brien, Recreation & Parks Assistant Superintendent who organizes this annual event for the Town of Bedford residents and their children ages 2-10. The 10,000 Easter Eggs filled with treats for the avid sugar hunters were sprawled across the Fox Lane High School Football Field. As soon as the "go" rang, the friendly chaos ensued, and all the eggs were scooped in 2 minutes! Along with the treats there was an Easter bunny for photo ops and a magician to round out an
egg-cellent holiday tradition!
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L-R Back row: Tara Becker, Liz Peck. Front row: Ava Becker, Sienna Becker, Maddie Peck, Owen Peck Front row: Finn Becker |
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Cousins Alexios Kostopoulos and Andrew Kalyvas |
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Saturday, April 23
11am-2pm
SHREDDER TRUCK
at the Recycling Center
343 Railroad Avenue
Bedford Hills
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BRINGING CREATIVITY INTO YOUR DAILY LIFE.
Saturdays 10-11:30am
All you need for these entertaining Saturday morning gatherings is your curiosity.
No experience required!!
The cross-generational nature
of this program brings an added layer of magic.
A free and entertaining series of group explorations into many forms of creativity and art led by accomplished professionals.
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Join the League of Women Voters |
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The League of Women Voters of North East Westchester (LWVNEW) invites civic-minded residents of Bedford to become active volunteers in the local, non-partisan organization. LWVNEW offers vital services to area voters, such as candidate forums for contested races, voter registration drives, and printed & online versions of the Voters Guide. Student outreach includes high school voter registration and the Students Inside Albany program. There are opportunities for involvement throughout the year.
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Up to 75 Bedford residents per year have the opportunity to receive 50% off weekly food scrap pickup for the first year of their contract! Curbside compost is a great way to get rid of your food scraps without leaving your home or starting a pile in your backyard.
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How it works:
- Collect food scraps in your kitchen (meat and bones accepted)
- Store them in a locking container outside or in your garage (with or without compostable bags)
- Leave them at the end of your driveway for pick-up on the day each week your hauler designates
Sign up today!
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Seasonal Employment Opportunities |
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Bedford Recreation and Parks Department |
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The Bedford Recreation & Parks Department in now accepting applications for summer 2022 jobs! The department will be hiring for day camp, pool and seasonal park maintenance positions. If interested, please submit an “Application for Seasonal Employment.” Feel free to contact our office by phone at 914-666-7004 or by e-mail at recreation@bedfordny.gov with any questions.
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Below is a list of committees
that either have vacancies or have members with expiring terms
through June 30.
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Senior Advisory Committee: Seeking members of any age to fill 4 vacant positions for 3-year terms. The Committee meets on an “as needed” basis.
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Veterans Advisory Committee: 3 year term, 4 open seats. The committee works with veterans to navigate the local, state, Federal and many non-profit organizations which provide benefits and assistance. Non-veterans may apply!
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Bedford Hills Free Library presents
Fiesta
April 16 @11 AM
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John Jay Homestead presents
Bee Day
April 16 @11 AM - 4 PM
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Bedford Playhouse presents
Trivia Night
April 20 @ 7 PM
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Katonah Village Library presents
Film and Sound Editing Camp for Kids 12-16
April 21 @4:30 PM
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Bedford Playhouse presents
Let's Talk Healing Mental Illness
April 21 @7 PM
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Caramoor presents
Danish String Quartet
April 22 @8
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Katonah Museum of Art presents*
Elena Grajek: Overdramatic
*Third Thursday: April 21 FREE ADMISSION
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April 23 from 10-11:30am
“Everyone Can Write”
Presenter: Patti Ivry
Come try your hand (literally) at putting words on paper (or screen) to tell a story, describe a moment, express a viewpoint, or send some love. READ MORE
NOTICE: The "Everyone Can Write" Workshop on April 16 has been cancelled
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Affordable Housing
If you are interested in pursuing a fair and affordable rental or homeownership opportunity in Westchester, visit the County’s Homeseeker Website. Homeseeker identifies the affordable housing units that are available based on location, and notifies those who qualify when a new home becomes available. For more information, contact the Westchester County Department of Planning at homeseeker@westchestergov.com
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The Bedford-Armonk Rotary has put out their food collection tent with the help of the Bedford Presbyterian Church and is requesting donations from the community. Donations are split between the Community Center of Northern Westchester and the Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry.
Thank you to the Bedford-Armonk Rotary for also being a sponsor for the drive for Ukraine.
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Families in Bedford, Pound Ridge, and our surrounding towns stand in solidarity with Ukrainian families being displaced by the threat of war.
As this humanitarian crisis continues, we hope you will donate to our community fundraiser for the International Rescue Committee (IRC).
IRC is providing critical aid to children, parents, and other civilians fleeing their homes.
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Hosted by the Pound Ridge Human Rights Advisory Committee and with support from Idea committee of Bedford NY, the community fundraiser will also feature a candlelight vigil* in Scotts Corners at 7:00 pm on Monday, March 7 (at the corner of Westchester Avenue and Trinity Pass) during which residents can gather to stand in solidarity and also drop off donations of humanitarian supplies. Supplies will be donated to the Yonkers-based Afya Foundation to ship to the frontlines.
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Past Supervisor newsletters:
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