The Record-Review

01/17/2024

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11/11/2023

A proposal to tear down a house designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes and constructed in the mid-20th century was criticized by the chairman of the town’s Landmarks and Historic District Commission at the Oct. 26 Pound Ridge Planning Board meeting.

A proposal to tear down a house designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes and constructed in the mid-20th century was criticized by the chairman of the town’s Landmarks and Historic District

11/11/2023

After a campaign marked by vitriol, personal attacks and multiple allegations of impropriety by all parties, Pound Ridge’s Democrats emerged victorious this week, maintaining their hold on the town board.

11/08/2023

As preliminary election results came in Tuesday night, it appeared that incumbent Democrats in Bedford, Lewisboro and Pound Ridge were going to hold on to their positions.

In Bedford, where Supervisor Ellen Calves ran unopposed, the two incumbent Democratic council members, Bobbi Bittker and Thomas Catoliato, were outpolling their two Republican opponents, Mike Palladino and Don Scott.

In Lewisboro, incumbent Supervisor Tony Gonçalves, running on the Democratic and Working Families lines, was considerably ahead of his Republican and Conservative challenger, Mary Ann Loustaunau, while incumbent Democrats Richard Sklarin and Dan Welsh were similarly ahead of their Republican opponents, Stephen Lennox and Alison Biddle. Mr. Welsh also ran on the Working Families line; Mr. Lennox and Ms. Biddle were also on the Conservative line.

In Pound Ridge, with 100% of districts reporting, incumbent Democratic Supervisor Kevin Hansan had 518 votes to 339 for Pound Ridge Party candidate John McCown. In the contest for two seats on the town council, incumbent Democrat Alison Boak had 446 votes, while Democratic candidate Namasha Schelling had 390, seemingly behind Pound Ridge First candidate Christopher Boey’s 404. However, preliminary results did not include early voting totals. In early voting, Ms. Schelling had 459 votes to Mr. Boey’s 263, indicating she would have a total of 849 votes to 667 for Mr. Boey.

Mr. Hansan similarly had a large lead over Mr. McCown in early voting totals, 522 to 333.

Pound Ridge Party candidates Cynthia Shereda and Susan Lee trailed the others by a considerable margin.

10/22/2023

Two local families have been deeply affected by the terrifying events in one Israeli border community — the Be’eri Kibbutz, located in southern Israel.

On Saturday, Oct. 7, Hamas terrorists from Gaza rampaged through Israeli border towns in a surprise horrific attack, killing civilians and taking hostages. It sparked an Israeli military retaliation, thousands

10/12/2023

This year marks two decades that Cindy Rubino, the little girl from Pearl River, New York, who loved libraries, has been director of the Lewisboro Library, formerly the South Salem Library.

This year marks two decades that Cindy Rubino, the little girl from Pearl River, New York, who loved libraries, has been director of the Lewisboro Library, formerly the South Salem

10/08/2023

Professionally, Pound Ridge resident Peter Avellino is a health care financial consultant and accountant.

But on Oct. 14, Mr. Avellino will be taking on other roles — he will be repairing a variety of items, including bicycles, lamps, dehumidifiers, vacuum cleaners, small appliances, small electronics, furniture and home décor, and educating residents on how they can do the repairs themselves — during the Pound Ridge Repair Café.

Professionally, Pound Ridge resident Peter Avellino is a health care financial consultant and accountant.

10/08/2023

If the Bedford planning board agrees—as expected—to a settlement between the town and residents who questioned its height and placement, a new scaled-down cell tower will rise at the Bedford Post Inn.

If the Bedford planning board agrees—as expected—to a settlement between the town and residents who questioned its height and placement, a new scaled-down cell tower will rise at the Bedford

10/08/2023

On Wednesday, Sept. 27, at a meeting where no members of the public came to speak during public forum, the Bedford Central Board of Education was able to resolve its position on two issues that had led to disagreement at earlier meetings: literacy and security.

On Wednesday, Sept. 27, at a meeting where no members of the public came to speak during public forum, the Bedford Central Board of Education was able to resolve its

10/08/2023

The first retail cannabis dispensary in the area could be just months away from opening. A local company has signed a lease on Westchester Avenue in the Pound Ridge business district where, pending its license approval from state authorities, it plans to operate a dispensary.

The first retail cannabis dispensary in the area could be just months away from opening. A local company has signed a lease on Westchester Avenue in the Pound Ridge business

09/14/2023

Pound Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Pound Ridge Police responded to a female in her 70s with a possible allergic reaction. The woman’s family reported she briefly lost consciousness at a family party after being stung multiple times by bees.

On Sunday, Aug. 27, at 6:30 p.m., Pound Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Pound Ridge Police were called for a female in her 70s with a possible allergic reaction.

09/14/2023

Bears vs. chickens keep Lewisboro police busy.

Lewisboro Police responded to three incidents involving bears and chickens last week. On Thursday, Aug. 31, at 7:30 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a home in South Salem for

09/14/2023

John Lord, 40, of Sedona, Arizona, currently residing in Carmel, was arrested Aug. 30 at 9 p.m. at the Putnam County Sheriff’s office in Carmel by Bedford detectives, charged with criminal s*x acts in the third degree for persuading, inducing, enticing and coercing a male, 15, of Katonah, to engage in s*xual activity.

John Lord, 40, of Sedona, Arizona, currently residing in Carmel, was arrested Aug. 30 at 9 p.m. at the Putnam County Sheriff’s office in Carmel by Bedford detectives, charged with

09/14/2023

A day full of live music, family fun, food and drink will be returning to Pound Ridge on Saturday, Oct. 7. The 11th annual Pound Ridge Harvest Festival is slated for 1 p.m. at the Town Park.

A day full of live music, family fun, food and drink will be returning to Pound Ridge on Saturday, Oct. 7. The 11th annual Pound Ridge Harvest Festival is slated

09/14/2023

Hardly two hours into the new school year, students at Pound Ridge Elementary School were directed to stay inside for the balance of opening day due to a lockdown. The mid-morning cautionary measure was taken after the bear and her cubs were seen on a Pound Ridge property on Salem Road, not far from PRES.

All the planning that went into ensuring a smooth school opening seemed to have paid off this week as kids in Katonah-Lewisboro and Bedford Central school districts returned to schools

09/06/2023

Bedford Chamber Concerts begins its 2023-2024 season Oct. 18.

Where can you hear world-renowned classical musicians, led by a famous conductor, playing spectacular baroque music in a comfortable setting with superb sound acoustics? Carnegie Hall or Lincoln Center in

09/06/2023

The annual Lewisboro Library Fair takes place Saturday, Sept. 9. There are activities to appeal to all ages, including a car show, beer garden, dunk tank with local celebrities, food trucks and booths, music and shopping at the book sale, Attic Treasures, silent auction and vendor market.

The annual Lewisboro Library Fair takes place Saturday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Onatru Farm Park, located at 99 Elmwood Road, South Salem. There are activities

09/06/2023

The Lewisboro Town Board voted unanimously Aug. 28 to set a public hearing for Oct. 23 on a proposal to revise the town’s tree ordinance as it debated elements of the proposal.

The Lewisboro Town Board voted unanimously Aug. 28 to set a public hearing for Oct. 23 on a proposal to revise the town’s tree ordinance as it debated elements of