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A controversial proposed law to regulate the placement of solar panels in Mount Kisco has drawn opposition by several solar power supporters because it would allow installations in the Conservation and Preservation districts. While Mount Kisco already allows roof-mounted panels,
Read MoreSeveral months before Grace Baer’s mother died in 2000, her mom instructed her that when 2018 arrived there needed to be a celebration for Our Lady of Pompeii Church in Pleasantville to recognize its 100h anniversary. Baer and her fellow
Read MoreBy Aaron Notis The Byram Hills Board of Education accepted a $58,722 grant from the district’s education foundation last week to fund the second year of a program designed to help evaluate and improve student wellness. The Wellness for Life
Read MoreIn 2014, Chappaqua residents Jessica Reinmann and Dawn Greenberg wanted to let the public know about some of the volunteer opportunities at several nonprofits in their community and surrounding towns. They founded Chappaqua Cares, originally partnering with four non-profit organizations
Read MoreA Mount Kisco vape shop was busted by Westchester County police on Tuesday for selling a nicotine-based product to a minor. During an underage sting conducted by county police, 46-year-old Xin Han Lin, an employee of Smoking King at 32
Read MoreThe roof replacement project for the Mount Pleasant Highway Department garage is expected to cost about $800,000 more than originally estimated because of structural deficiencies that have been discovered in the building. Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi said the anticipated cost for
Read MoreNew Castle officials were discouraged after recently learning that curbing and sidewalk work for the downtown infrastructure and streetscape project would be delayed until next spring. Steve Boswell, of Boswell Engineering, said last Wednesday that he anticipates storm drainage improvements
Read MoreMark Rubeo has spent many years in service to Mount Pleasant, including time on the Town Board and Planning Board. Starting Jan. 1, Rubeo will continue in his latest role as town justice. On Thursday, Rubeo routed Michael Duffy by
Read MoreState Sen. Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown) was joined by local police and school officials Wednesday afternoon blasting Gov. Andrew Cuomo for signing an executive order that allows convicted sex offenders to vote at school polling places. Cuomo signed an executive order
Read MoreFor decades, the Mount Kisco Sales Days was a well-attended annual ritual for village residents and merchants that would attract plenty of visitors soon after the traditional close of summer. While downtown business owners will continue to offer their wares
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