Astorino in North Salem for Town Hall, Bike Commuter Posts 'Just a Thank You'

1. 'Ask Astorino' in North Salem Wednesday

Got a question for your county executive? As part of an ongoing effort to reach out to Westchester residents and listen to what is on their minds, County Executive Robert P. Astorino is at the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Road, North Salem. The meeting will be moderated by North Salem Town Supervisor Warren Lucas. Two weeks ago, the county executive hosted his fourth town hall by telephone. The “tele” town hall attracted almost 21,000 listeners and drew participants via social media.

2. Just a thank you

Stewart Pomeroy of Ridgefield, CT posted a note to Bedford-Katonah Patch readers today. He thanked drivers who give way to cyclists—to him, on his way from home to work in Armonk. He said, "Now that the weather is getting nicer, I typically commute by bike a couple of days a week from Ridgefield into Armonk passing through Bedford for most of my ride. I just wanted to add a sincere "thank you" to the drivers who give way to me as a cyclist." And if you're like me, you'll appreciate a neighbor who took the time to say thanks. 

3. K-L teachers, administrators receive tenure

In a special board of education meeting Thursday, 12 teachers and administrators in the Katonah Lewisboro district received tenure recognition. Congrats to all!

• Allison Emig - Special Education, Increase Miller Elementary School
• Linda Kirshenbaum - Music, Lewisboro Elementary School
• Melissa Palomini - Speech, Katonah Elementary School 
• Wendy Anderson - Social Studies, John Jay Middle School
• Laura Woelfel - Home and Careers, John Jay Middle School
• Timothy Cairl - Social Studies, John Jay High School
• Erin Harrison - School Counseling, John Jay High School 
• Michelle Mancinelli - Special Education, John Jay High School 
• Jane Nixon-Willis - English, John Jay High School 
• Lee Lew - School Business Administrator 
• Christian McCarthy - Director of Health, Physical Education, Athletics and Wellness 
• Alice Cronin - Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

4.The scoop on poop

Artie Bennett, author of the award-winning and much-acclaimed The Butt Book, will deliver the inside scoop on every type and use of poop in his “number two” spanking-new picture book, Poopendous—full of hilarious verses and eye-popping illustrations. And if we ask nicely, maybe he’ll read us The Butt Book, too. Great for ages 3 and up!

5. Tree planting this evening: CANCELLED

This event will take place same time same location on its rain date of June 14.

The Bedford Democratic Committee invites the community to join them in the dedication of a Memorial Tree and plaque to honor the memory of George Delaney, a former resident of Bedford Hills who died in February. Delaney was an active community member who was involved in town politics and the Bedford Lions Club. He served as the former chair of the Bedford Democratic Committee and was elected Honorary Chair posthumously. The ceremony is at 7 p.m. at Canine Commons.

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