REMINDER: COUNTY & TOWN TAXES ARE DUE BY MON. 5.2.22.
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Town of Bedford
April 29, 2022
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Community activities are in full spring swing! Each hamlet is buzzing: from the monthly Art Walk in Katonah to the first Cars and Coffee in Bedford Village, to the annual Earth Day Festival in Bedford Hills and so much more. |
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It is thanks to so many organizations, businesses, and residents who collaborate around these efforts and really bring our town to life! And thanks to so many in our community for coming out to support and participate. I am looking forward to the 125th anniversary of Katonah celebration on 5/21 and, coming soon, a town-wide economic and community vibrancy initiative called Destination 39.3. Can you guess what's behind the name?
I hope to see you at the Town’s Arbor Day ceremony tomorrow morning at 10am at the Bedford Hills Community House or any one of the many activities happening around town.
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Learning to protect the planet at the Earth Day Festival |
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Enjoying coffee and cars early Sunday morning |
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Monthly Katonah Art Walk partners |
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The Town Board will be meeting on Tuesday at 6pm for a Work Session to pick up where we left off at the end of 2021 in the conversation about whether to allow cannabis stores in town. There will be a public hearing regarding an allocation of the American Rescue Plan Act funds to the three libraries and for road paving, followed by a business meeting of the Board. Town Board meetings can be viewed via live stream on the town website, on Zoom, or in person at the Town House.
We are hiring for several positions in the Town. If you are interested in learning more about civil service positions, contact the Town personnel department. This is a great place to work!
As always, please feel free to reach out to me with concerns or questions. I'm happy to hear from you.
Be well,
Ellen
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BPD, BHFD, State Police, former Chief Hayes (on the bagpipes), boy scouts, a pony named Harrison Ford, elected officials,residents, and Sgt.Thomas Wade's granddaughters were in attendance on Sunday.
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Last Sunday we honored Bedford PD Sgt. Thomas Wade, killed in the line of duty in 1925.
This ceremony was also an opportunity to take time to show appreciation for our police officers and first responders who often put their own lives in danger to protect all of us.
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Thank you William McCormack for organizing this event! |
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Settlement Proposed for Verizon for Cell Coverage |
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The issue currently being negotiated between the Town and Verizon has been going on for 4 1/2 years. As many of us watched at Planning Board meetings and then on Zoom, the Planning Board, staff, and attorneys literally spent hundreds of hours, creating thousands of pages of records, deliberating potential outcomes with Verizon, the Town’s Wireless Committee, consultants, and various constituents to find a location for a wireless facility.
Verizon identified Hickory and Stone Hill as the most desirable locations to cover gaps in those areas due to topography and their coverage potential. Several other locations were proposed and reviewed as well. All locations were declined either by the Planning Board or Verizon.
Federal law makes it close to impossible for towns to refuse to site facilities when a gap in coverage has been established and gives towns only a sliver of authority to influence the outcome of these applications. While proposals for one-tower solutions or small cells were discussed, these are not realistic given our topography and technology.
Finally, “shot clock” ran out, giving Verizon the opportunity under federal law to sue the Town to get the court to override the Planning Board and force one of its applications to be accepted in Bedford.
The lawsuit, filed in 2021, has been underway, taking a great deal of time and attention. The legal expenses and consultant fees are mounting, and the likelihood of success is increasingly uncertain. Finally, we had to ask ourselves, how much taxpayer money are we willing to spend to risk losing a lawsuit and lose control of what is built?
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Retail Cannabis Dispensary Discussion |
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When the Town Board voted last year to opt out of having retail cannabis stores in town it was in large part because the deadline to make this decision was only a week away and there was not enough time for an assessment and public input. However, the board members feel we have a responsibility to have more conversation around this topic. Therefore, the Town Board will hold a work session to discuss the potential issues, concerns, and opportunities related to retail dispensaries in our town on May 3rd at 6pm. |
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Town-Wide Clean Up
Saturday, May 7.
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Taxes Due Monday, May 2, 2022. |
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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 by May 2, (extended because April 30 is a Saturday).
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 and sign up for email confirmation when your payment is received.
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Bedford Women Earn Well-Deserved Recognition |
Fourteen amazing women from the Town of Bedford were nominated and were honored by NY State Assemblymember Chris Burdick at the 2022 93rd Assembly District Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony
Congratulations to Midge Iorio, Shaina Rotstein, Lisa Bart, Susan Elion Wollin, Jodi Kimmel, Cecilia McKenney, Samantha Bannerjee, Andromeda Klein, Katherine Vockins, Kristen Lawton, Clare Murray, Anne Mayhew, Dolores Rotolo, and Pam Veith
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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 continues, 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."
Please direct any questions to the Recreation Office at
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We are celebrating with simultaneous Repair Cafe, Tree Sale, and informal conversations with our Energy Coach, Bob, all in the Bedford Hills Train Station Parking lot. We need volunteer fixers for our Repair Cafe! Please email us at info@bedford2030.org if you would like to help out and follow Bedford 2030 on social media to stay in the loop! |
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Westchester Youth Alliance Seeking Teenage Volunteers |
Saturday May 7 @10AM - 1 PM
Located at the Garden of Hope in Willow Park
The WYA will help the Garden of Hope build and launch their new garden on May 22nd. Teenagers looking for hands-on community service will dig, build, plant in the garden and participate in a conversation about food justice.
Please bring gloves, a mask, and a water bottle. To learn more about the Food Justice Movement, click here.
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Bedford Hills Free Library Launches Story Walk |
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Take a walk in the park and enjoy the Bedford Hills Free Library's latest StoryWalk installation featuring, "If Only"… written and illustrated by Mies Van Hout. This exhibit opens April 25th.
The StoryWalk® Project --started by Anne Ferguson -- combines early literacy and family engagement with fresh air and outdoor activity. Beautiful picture book pages are displayed on posts spaced along the path along Lake Marie at the Bedford Hills Memorial Park.
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There are steps you can take to help protect teens and others from prescription drug abuse: monitor the family’s prescriptions and properly dispose of expired and leftover medications by depositing prescription and over the counter drugs in MedReturn boxes.
The Bedford Hills police station has a safe-drug disposal box to collect expired and unused medication. Click here for more information on what kinds of substances are accepted.
Click here for more information on safe drug disposal.
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Beaver Dam Compost Facility: Special Hours
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BRINGING CREATIVITY INTO YOUR DAILY LIFE. |
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May 14 from 10-11:30am
“Acting Like Actors With Pros From TV and Broadway”
Presenters: John Bedford Lloyd and Anne Twomey
We'll start with talking about our work in theater, television and film. Then we'll get the group moving with some simple, fun theatre warmups using body and voice. We'll distribute short scenes from American theatre and READ MORE
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Northern Westchester Community Center
Moms for Moms Drive
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Bedford 2030 Tesla Raffle |
Bedford 2030 will be raffling off a brand new, all electric Tesla! The raffle drawing will occur on May 21.
To buy a ticket, call 914-3EV-8559
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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 is still 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 including chair position. 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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LAST CALL
Bedford Free Library Children and Young Adult Poetry Contest
Submission Deadline: April 30
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Fox Lane High School Presents:
Rock of the Ages
April 29 @7PM
April 30 @7PM
May 1 @`1PM
Tickets available at the door at the Mary Lou Meese Theater
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Endeavor Therapeutic Presents:
Lemonade Stand (with Harrison Ford the Horse!)
April 30 and May 1 @11AM - 2PM
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Bedford 2030 Presents:
Greenlight Award Finals
April 30 @9AM Virtually
Register for the virtual event here
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Town of Bedford Tree Advisory Board Presents:
Arbor Day Celebration
April 30 @10AM
At the Bedford Hills Community House
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Bedford Riding Lanes Association Hosts
Spring Trail Clean Up Day
May 1 @9:30 AM
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Sustainable Westchester presents
Earth Week 2022: Westchester Screens the Sacrifice Zone for Zero Waste
May 3 @6PM
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Katonah Village Library Presents
Star Wars Day!
May 4 all day with special story time at 4PM
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Bedford Historical Society Presents
104th Annual Meeting - Movie Memories: A Look at Bedford’s Past to Present
May 5 @6:30 PM
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Startyourrecovery.org is a website that connects people looking to overcome substance abuse with local rehabilitation centers. To find local rehabilitation centers, counseling and support groups, click here. |
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KBHVAC has partnered with the AFYA foundation, to curate an Amazon Wishlist of items that Ukrainians desperately need. AFYA delivers vital medical supplies and healthcare equipment to facilities in need around the world. Please consider purchasing from our Wishlist, items will be sent direct to AFYA and then on to Ukraine.
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Past Supervisor newsletters:
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