Five Things You Need to Know Today: November 15

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1. Aerial and Street Level Images

A county funded project begins to take aerial and street-level images. Residents who see a strange van with cameras in their neighborhood should not be concerned. Weather permitting, it is anticipated that all parcels will be photographed within the next six to 10 weeks.

Local police departments have been notified so they will know how to respond to any concerns from the public.

The project was first considered as a way to help local assessors update property records. However, it soon became apparent that there were other benefits, particularly in the areas of public safety, officials said. For example, this photography is useful in aiding police and fire departments better plan for and respond to emergencies.

Oblique aerial (angle) photography is taken from a plane and may not even be noticed by residents. For the street level photography, a van goes down the street, public roads, with numerous cameras taking pictures in every direction. These vans will display the logo of the sub-contractor, FACET Technology.

2. Yorktown Board of Education Meeting

The Yorktown BOE will meet today at 7 p.m. at the Mildred E. Strang Middle School. Items on the agenda are Crompond Intermediate School, college application report from Florence O'Connor, contract discussions, and appointing an environment consultant.

3. Book Fair

The book fair will take place at Lincoln-Titus Elementary School starting today through Nov. 18. 

4. Give Your Input on Costco

Written comments on the Draft Scope on the Costco Wholesale Club  will be accepted until Nov. 22. 

5. Stressed Out?

Just in time for the holidays, join a free  designed to help people deal with stress management issues. The workshop takes place today from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m at the Scarsdale Wellness Center, 531 Central Park Avenue in Scarsdale.