I have spoken with the engineering firm hired by the Town of Somers to create the new sewer district. They assured me that Westchester County does not allow the use of enhanced bio-microbic septic systems, except when the traditional septic
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera It’s been almost five years since I gave up two-story living in a colonial single-family house for a one-floor luxury condo. The most noticeable difference during that time is that I’ve gained weight! For most of my
Read MoreBy Tom Smith The Town of Somers recently paved two streets in Shenorock. One is a dead-end that leads to Lincoln Hall and nine acres, which is between Shenorock and Lake Lincolndale. Why would they do this if sewers are
Read MoreBy Peter Russell The Examiner’s October 6-12 edition reported that Pleasantville’s Village Board has postponed acting on the Manville Road streetscape improvement and civic space projects until late 2021 and 2022 because of understandable pandemic-related budget constraints. The report also
Read MoreBy Richard Levy One of the things I always look forward to doing as a travel writer, no matter where my travels take me, is waking up at dawn and wandering down to the local food market. These bustling markets
Read MoreBy Morris Gut Several years ago, a veteran restaurant team collaborated to open Tesoro D’Italia Ristorante, a casual family-friendly Italian restaurant on Marble Avenue in Pleasantville. Heading the day-to-day operation is Peter Lucaj, who had previously been general manager of
Read MoreAs a caregiver, I am all too aware that those with dementia are particularly susceptible to COVID-19 due to their age and increased likelihood of coexisting chronic conditions. Those who are most vulnerable face additional challenges inside care facilities. Alzheimer’s
Read MorePete Harckham deserves to remain our state senator. He’s been unifying and strong in his careful and attentive governance of the dismantling of Indian Point and working for the well-being and care of the Indian Point workers and the surrounding community.
Read MoreBy Nancy Sorbella We are all just trying to find our way, with more than enough uncertainty to go around. It has been a lost year, one of challenge, to be sure, but in many ways a time of discovery.
Read MoreI am writing in support of state Sen. Pete Harckham’s re-election because his policies and priorities are good for our community. During his first term Sen. Harckham has improved Mount Pleasant and the broader district by securing needed funding, working to
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