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IN BRIEF

Pizza Night Open House at Vista Volunteer FD

The Vista Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Pizza Night and Open House on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the firehouse, located at 377 Smith Ridge Road, South Salem.

Organizers said the family-friendly community event is a chance to support local first responders “and learn how you can make a difference in the lives of others.”

The event will include firetruck rides on Engine 141, firefighting demonstrations, firetruck tours with firefighters, ambulance tours with EMTs and EMS demonstrations. Service dogs are welcome, and encouraged, to familiarize them with ambulances.

The cost is $15 per meal, which includes one pizza (cheese or pepperoni), salad bar and two soft drinks. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at vistafd.org


County Willow is now Willow Furniture & Design

Country Willow, the renowned furniture and lifestyle store, has announced its official rebranding as Willow Furniture & Design.

The company said the name change “marks a new chapter in our journey to offer an even more comprehensive and personalized shopping experience, reflecting our commitment to style, quality, and exceptional service.”

The transition is accompanied by the grand reopening of a remodeled and remerchandised showroom, with the latest arrivals in furniture, mattresses and décor. “From contemporary to classic, each piece has been carefully curated to meet the diverse tastes of our clientele,” a statement said. “From furnishing an entire home to selecting that perfect accent piece, Willow Furniture and Design offers style, selection, and personalized services.”

“Our showroom remodel was the perfect time to align our brand name with the full scope of services and products we offer,” CEO Mike Leibowitz said. “We have more furnishing options than ever before, and we will continue to be the destination for creating beautiful, t functional living spaces for all styles and budgets.”

Pound Ridge Police Report: May 20-June 2, 2024

Ding-dong 

A Parkview Road resident reported Friday, May 24, at 7:40 p.m., two young boys rang their doorbell but left before they could respond. They thought they saw the kids running towards a neighbor’s property. Police arrived and spoke with the caller’s neighbor who said his young son and his friend were starting their own lawn care business and thought the neighbor might be a potential client.


 

Monday, May 20 

5:40 p.m. — A caller on Trinity Pass Road reported a loose dog. Police searched for it with negative results. 

6:36 p.m. — A Barnegat Road resident reported their neighbor’s landscaper was using gas leaf blowers on their property, a violation of local ordinance. A note was left for the resident but no summons. 


Wednesday, May 22

6:55 a.m. — Hazardous material was reported spilled or leaked on High Ridge Road; an odor of gas was also reported. Police and firefighters responded and the home was checked. It was determined there was no danger. 

9:20 a.m. — A dog was reportedly struck by a car traveling on Salem Road. A caller reported two dogs were loose after running through an electric fence. No further information was provided. 


Thursday, May 23

7:00 p.m. — A large group of bicyclists were reported blocking the roadway on Stone Hill Road. Police patrolled the area looking for them but they had ridden off.  


Friday, May 24 

5:35 p.m. — A tree was reported down and blocking the roadway on Old Mill River Road. Police responding said the tree was not down, but a neighbor was doing some tree trimming. It was noted the road was clear and there was no problem.   

6:35 p.m. — A one-car collision on Westchester Avenue resulted in property damage to the vehicle. No one was injured and the car wasn’t towed.  


Saturday, May 25 

5:30 p.m. — A Cross Pond Road resident reported seeing an unknown individual on her dock. They said they would be contacting someone at the Kitchawan Lake committee to see if they knew the person. Meanwhile, they only wanted the suspicious incident documented. 


Monday, May 27 

10:30 a.m. — A snapping turtle reported in the roadway on Pound Ridge Road brought police to the rescue. The road was shut down until the turtle was escorted to a safe location.   

3:30 p.m. — A caller on Westchester Avenue reported a tree blocking the roadway. Police and firefighters responded and the tree was removed. 

3:20 p.m. — An officer patrolling High Ridge Road came across a car apparently struck by a fallen tree. No one was in the car, no one was injured and the car did not require tow. 


Tuesday, May 28

12:46 a.m. — A Pound Ridge resident, male, 54, was arrested and issued summonses for driving without a license or insurance after police were dispatched to the scene of a collision on Stone Hill Road; police said the driver struck a wall. The man was released on his own recognizance and is scheduled to appear in court June 24.  

7:58 a.m. — The foreman of a roofing business was advised how to avoid receiving a summons for violating local ordinance after a caller on  Westchester Avenue reported unknown parties using gas-powered leaf blowers.  


Wednesday, May 29 

9:15 a.m. — Police went to a location on Old Logging Road after receiving a parking complaint about multiple parties parking on grass and blocking emergency access. They had a conversation with a homeowner who said they would tell their contractors to move their vehicles. 

6:40 p.m. — Possible fraud was reported by a Kitchawan Road resident who reported receiving letters from a credit company that he continued to mark for return as undeliverable. The complaining party said he had already made a complaint to the Pound Ridge Post Office. Police advised they will stay in touch with the local postmaster. 


Thursday, May 30 

9:45 a.m. — A Salem Road resident came to headquarters to report a resident from a nearby group home repeatedly trespassed on his property. A police officer had a conversation with the manager of the group home to discuss the wandering resident’s safety. No further action was taken.


Sunday, June 2 

5:05 p.m. — A Cross Pond Road resident complained about noise due either to construction or landscaping in violation of local ordinance. Police patrolled the area with negative results.


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