Fewer Metered Parking Spots This Week

1. Paving reduces number of metered spots

 If you're planning on a day trip into Manhattan this week, be aware that paving and striping will reduce the number of available spots in Lot 3. The project will be done in phases from August 27 – August 31, resulting in at least a 50 percent reduction of metered and permit parking spaces each day, according to the town's website:

All metered parking is first come, first served. All metered parking is first come, first served. Twenty additional metered parking spaces only become available after 10am in Lot 1, 2 Jay Street. Only Lot 3 annual permit holders will be able to use Lot 2, 190 Katonah Avenue, permit parking as overflow parking during the repaving project. Overnight parking from August 26 – August 31 is discouraged as it may result in your car being towed.

2. MTA tickets valid longer

Continuing our commuter theme this Monday morning, the MTA announced that beginning September 4, the validity of one-way and round-trip tickets will be extended from 14 days to 60 days (includes day of purchase), and the refund period for those tickets is being extended from 30 days to 60 days from purchase date.

3. Home and garden party benefits KVL

The Katonah Village Library announced a "rare opportunity" to view the Sculpture Garden (featured in the New York Times last year) at the home of John and Marlies Fry on Sunday, September 9, from 5 -8 p.m. Friends and supporters of the library can tour the garden, enjoy hors d'oeuvres and drinks and view original sculptures by Mr. Fry's daughter, Leslie, while overlooking the reservoir at sunset. In addition, a tour of their passive solar home—previously featured in Solar Today—will follow. Tickets are $50 and will be available at the front desk or by phone through Friday, September 7. Click here to purchase with credit card: House and Garden Tour Benefit or call (914) 232-3508.

4. Basketball courts open in Bedford Hills

If you've been waiting to shoot hoops in Bedford Hills, the courts re-coloring is now finished and officials announced Friday that the park courts will re-open Monday morning August 27. Swish!

5. Last week before school starts

If you're out of ideas for the kids in this week, consult our events calendar for great things planned in town, such as

and

Of course, if you have other great ideas, let us know by posting in the comments!

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