Support for Lewisboro Families Available, League of Women Voters Website

1. Counseling hotline available for grieving families

Dr. Grant E Mitchell, Westchester County Commissioner of Community Mental Health and a resident of Lewisboro, has organized a critical incident team to help families who are in need of counseling following the . The team includes mental health professionals and individuals with experience in providing support and assistance to communities during times of need. On Wednesday he established a hotline to assist those in need with support and referrals to professionals in the community who can help. The number is 914-995-5236; calls will be taken Monday – Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

2. Katonah-Lewisboro school board meeting cancelled

The district administration has cancelled tonight's board of education meeting.

3. Bedford school board interviews

On the other side of town, last night the Bedford school board interviewed five candidates for the vacant seat created when Mark Chernis stepped down. Check back for our story on the process. The district is expected to announce their selected candidate on Nov. 9.

4. The League of Women Voters announces forum

Just in time for election season, the local League of Women Voters has established a new web presence and announced their upcoming forums. In Bedford, candidates for the county board of legislators and the town board and justice have been invited to the Fox Lane High School auditorium on Wednesday, October 26 at 7:30pm.

5. All-state musicians selected from Fox Lane

Two Fox Lane High School musicians have been selected from thousands of students throughout New York State to participate in the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Ensembles.