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Lewisboro Community Volunteer Fair returns

The annual Lewisboro Community Volunteer Fair returns to the Lewisboro Library on Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fair matches would-be volunteers with local organizations in need of help. Organizers say it’s a great way to find out about all the volunteer opportunities in the area.

Stop by and speak with representatives of local groups who will have tables at the library with information on their services and volunteer needs.

There are volunteer opportunities for adults and teens. 

The fair is the perfect way for newcomers to discover what the town has to offer, for retirees to put their skills to work in volunteer positions and for families to teach the importance of giving back to others. It is also a good opportunity for high school seniors to learn about potential senior internships.

Lewisboro Library is located at 15 Main St., South Salem. For more information, visit lewisborolibrary.org.


Caramoor president leaving at end of March

Caramoor President and CEO Edward J. Lewis III will leave the organization March 31 to pursue new opportunities closer to his home in Washington, D.C.

In his four-year tenure, Lewis led the institution through a complex post-COVID environment, and materially contributed to the venerable legacy of Caramoor and the Rosen House.

Working in partnership with the board of trustees and Caramoor staff, Lewis led the finalization and implementation of a strategic plan aimed at ensuring a sustainable path for Caramoor’s future. The initiatives of this plan included diversifying musical programming, a renewed commitment to building new audiences through meaningful and relevant community engagement, and an increased leveraging of technology and data to improve operations and inform strategic decisions.

IN BRIEF

Katonah-Lewisboro joins bus safety effort

Dec 13, 2024

A BusPatrol camera box in foreground and the stop arm near the driver’s window. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO


The Katonah-Lewisboro School District has joined an effort to reduce reckless driving and increase student bus rider safety. Partnering with the county and BusPatrol to launch a new stop-arm photo enforcement program to cut down on the number of motorists passing stopped school buses.

“I am shocked at the number of times I witness a car pass a bus with its red lights flashing,” said Ray Blanch, KLSD superintendent. “This program has proven highly effective in neighboring districts, and it is an important safety measure to help keep our kids safe.” 

The program is cost-free to the district. BusPatrol is installing stop-arms with cameras on every KLSD bus, some are already in operation. The flashing stop-sign arm extends out, indicating that children are getting on or off the bus. When a car passes an out-stretched arm, which is illegal, a camera mounted on the side of the bus takes a picture of the violator’s license plate. The owner is sent a ticket in the mail.

The violation fee is shared between BusPatrol and Westchester County. 

“New York state law is clear — motorists must stop at least 20 feet away from a school bus when its red lights are flashing, and the stop-arm is deployed,” Westchester County Executive George Latimer said. “The technology, installation and maintenance of these safety systems come at no cost to school districts or taxpayers, making it an essential and cost-effective way to protect our students.  

The district expects every bus to have a stop-arm installed by early January. 

Other Westchester County districts participating in the program include Lakeland Central, Mamaroneck, Ossining Union Free School District, Eastchester Union Free School District, Tarrytown Union Free School District, Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District, Greenburgh Central, Hendrick Hudson Central, Croton Harmon, Harrison Central and Somers Central.

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