TUESDAY WORK SESSION-- WATER CONSERVATION TIPS

Town of Greenburgh
Work Session Agenda of the Greenburgh Town Board
Tuesday – March 24, 2009 – 2:00PM

(All Work Sessions are Televised Live on Cablevision Channel 76, Verizon 35 and are streamed live. Work Sessions and Town Board Meetings will be aired each Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting at 7:02am and 4:45pm. Each segment will run for approximately 6 to 7 hours, depending upon the length of the two meetings.)


2:00p.m. Agenda Review
2:15p.m. Ridge Hill (Commissioner of Planning and Comptroller)
3:00p.m. Sewer District (Town Attorney, Town Assessor, Town Comptroller,
Former DPW Commissioner/Current DPW Consultant)
4:00p.m. Greenburgh Housing Authority issues
4:30p.m. Executive Session: Evaluations, Boards & Commissions-Interviews:
AC, Hartsdale Parking Committee, members of Parks and Rec. Advisory Board and discussion/decisions re: previous interviews
5:30p.m. Adjourn


Sunday, March 22nd is International World Water Day.
This day focuses attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. This year the theme for World Water Day is
"Shared Water - Shared Opportunities",
with a special focus on transboundary waters.http://www.unwater.org/worldwaterday/flashindex.html

In or out of a drought, every New Yorker can save hundreds of gallons of water a week by following these easy water conservation DO's & DON'Ts:

Bathroom
Do take short showers and save 5 to 7 gallons a minute.
Do fill the tub halfway and save 10 to 15 gallons.
Do install water-saving toilets, showerheads and faucet aerators. Place a plastic bottle filled with water in your toilet tank if you cant switch to a low-flow toilet.
Don't run the water while shaving, washing your hands or brushing your teeth. Faucets use 2 to 3 gallons a minute.
Don't use the toilet as a wastebasket, and don't flush it unnecessarily.
Everywhere
Do repair leaky faucets and turn taps off tightly. A slow drip wastes 15 to 20 gallons each day.
Don't open fire hydrants.
Kitchen & Laundry
Do run the dishwasher and washing machine only when full. Save even more by using the short cycle.
Do install faucet aerators.
Don't let the water run while washing dishes. Kitchen faucets use 2 to 3 gallons a minute. Filling a basin only takes 10 gallons to wash and rinse.
Don't run water to make it cold. Have it chilled in the refrigerator, ready to drink.
Outdoors
Do use a self-closing nozzle on your hose.
Don't water your sidewalk or driveway -- instead, sweep them clean.
Don't overwater your lawn or plants. Water before 9 a.m. or after 7 p.m.



Deann Cartwright
Conservation Outreach Coordinator
Town of Greenburgh
177 Hillside Ave, Greenburgh, NY 10607
914-993-1649
conservationoutreach@greenburghny.com
www.greenburghny.com

This Earth Day, be a part of the action, be a part of GREENING GREENBURGH. Greenburgh is One of 10 communities chosen nationwide as a Spotlight Conversation on Climate Action on April 22nd!
Follow this link to to find out more & to reserve your space now! http://events.climateconversation.org/main/events/show/8965


Greenburgh's Climate Action Task Force's mission is to build, serve, and drive a movement within Greenburgh to advance deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and achieve tangible improvements in local sustainability.

WANTED: FURNITURE DONATIONS FOR LIBRARY, PLANNING, PARKS, NATURE CENTER, CONFERENCE ROOMS

The town is trying to save money by asking residents/businesses for furniture donations. A number of depts in the town need furniture. If your business or household is looking to replace furniture - this is what we need:
**Library--conference table and chairs for local history room ; office furniture and outdoor furniture;
**Public works--10 to 12 conference room chairs
**Conference rooms-- 12 conference room chairs
** Planning--office chairs
** Parks--desks
**Greenburgh Nature Center desks (one big wooden desk)
The town will provide donors with a letter indicating the donee's name, the date and location of the donation and a detailed description of the item, but not the value of the donated items. If the donor is taking a donation of $5000 or more it is up to the donor to get an appraisal for tax purposes.
A few years ago a similar e mail I sent out resulted in the library receiving beautiful outdoor furniture which was enjoyed by library patrons during the construction of the new library. The outdoor furniture was placed at Town Hall, overlooking the pond.
If you are interested in making a donation please e mail pfeiner@greenburghny.com.
Thanks for your help!
PAUL FEINER

SHARING COMMUNITY HIRING

the Sharing Community (which provides programs for the homeless, hungry and ill residents of southwest Yonkers) is hiring a HOST worker to engage unsheltered homeless indivdiuals and others in need. Contact Jennifer@thesharingcommunity.org or e mail 969 7877.
The Sharing community is also hiring a Coordinator of program services.
Hope this is helpful.

TOMORROWS WORK SESSION AGENDA-- STATUS OF SPRAIN PARKWAY DUMPING AREA

Work Session Agenda of the Greenburgh Town Board Tuesday – March 17, 2009 – 2:00PM

(All Work Sessions are Televised Live on Cablevision Channel 76, Verizon 35 and are streamed live. Work Sessions and Town Board Meetings will be aired each Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting at 7:02am and 4:45pm. Each segment will run for approximately 6 to 7 hours, depending upon the length of the two meetings.)


2:00p.m. Greenburgh Housing Authority
2:30p.m. Handscanning – Town Comptroller
3:30p.m. WestHelp – Status of Letter to state Comptroller
3:45p.m. Executive Session – Evaluations, Board/Commissions/Interviews
5:30p.m. Adjourn

I have been in contact with the NYS Department of Transportation re: condition of the entrance to the Sprain Brook Parkway. The NYS DOT is using this location as a staging area for a tree removal contract. Upon completition of the contract, the area will be returned to its original condition, according to Joan Dupont, Regional Director of the NYS DOT. I have expressed my concern about the Sprain Parkway (off of Dobbs Ferry Road) being used as a dumping ground.
PAUL FEINER

Week of March 8th: Miscellaneous

The purpose of this Miscellaneous topic is to discuss any town related issues you feel are important that are not addressed in other topics. Please post any issues you wish to discuss in the comments section of this post. Thanks!

If you have any suggestions or comments regarding the blog, please contact me at 'mherman.gny@gmail.com'. Thank you for your input.

-Marc Herman

COMMUNITY COLLEGES ACROSS NATION ARE OFFERING FREE TUITION TO UNEMPLOYED--COLLEGE SHOUDL SEEK PRIVATE FOUNDATION OR FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THIS CONCEPT

Community Colleges across the nation are offering free college tuition to recent unemployed
Westchester Community College should try to obtain grants from private foundations or from federal government and offer the same...

Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said that community colleges across the nation are offering free college tuition to residents who lost their jobs since 2008. The colleges are paying for expenses that are not covered by financial assistance.
Feiner is suggesting that Westchester Community College review the success of this initiative and seek grants from private foundations or from the federal government so the college can offer the recent unemployed this kind of job training.
Feiner said that during these difficult times it's important to help people update their skills or take courses that will enhance their chances of obtaining work. THis program helps people rebuild their lives.
The following article appeared in a local newspaper in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Feiner has spoken to Joseph Hankin, President of the Westchester Community College about the concept and will be contacting federal representatives and the Westchester Community College Foundation.
Feiner said that approximately 3-5 people a day have have contacting him seeking employment. It's obvious that more and more people are being laid off or are worried about unemployment. I have been encouraging residents to contact the personnel offices where they work to find out if there are job openings. I have been posting jobs on my facebook page and advising out of work residents of the jobs that I become aware of. Residents who are out of work who wish to be included on the e list advisories should e mail pfeiner@greenburghny.com. People who are aware of jobs should contact Feiner with the information.

ARTICLE
Hundreds of out-of-work residents are flocking to free-tuition programs at local community colleges.
More than 400 people have inquired about the Community College of Allegheny County's free tuition since the college announced its offer early last month. The program starts in March and is open only to county residents who have lost their jobs since January 2008, a CCAC spokesman said.

At least 170 people have contacted Westmoreland County Community College about a similar program announced earlier this month, a spokeswoman said. That program, which starts in May, is open to residents in Westmoreland and Fayette counties.

The schools will pay for any expenses that aren't covered by financial aid.

"I would've never thought about coming to community college, and now I will," said Mary Beth Andrasko, 47, of Scott. She's considering enrolling in the emergency medical technician or phlebotomy program at CCAC.

There are eight eligible degree programs at Westmoreland and five at CCAC. The courses range from business to nursing to information technology.

When Mary Beth Andrasko's job with US Airways took a nosedive, she seized the opportunity to have a career that would take flight.

She enrolled in the New Choices/New Options program at the Community College of Allegheny County.

"I'm going to spend the second half of my life doing what I really, really enjoy doing," said Andrasko, 47, of Scott, who was laid off last summer after 22 years with the airline's customer service and inventory departments. "Life is way too short to be doing something you don't want to be doing."

New Choices/New Options is a free, state-funded program for displaced workers, single parents and those interested in nontraditional careers. Students are taught basic computer, interviewing and interpersonal skills.

The program is at 24 colleges and universities across the state, according to Pennsylvania Women Work, a nonprofit organization that oversees the initiative. The state allocated about $2.5 million for the program this year, executive director Mary Ann Eisenreich said.

Interest in the program statewide has risen of late because of a rash of layoffs, Eisenreich said.

For instance, the program at CCAC is contracted with Pennsylvania Women Work to serve 100 people each year and already had signed up 60 before its midyear point, CCAC program director Sumana Misra-Zets said.

At Carlow University, 115 students have signed up compared to 123 last year, said Nieves Stiker, director of Carlow's program. Another 27 are on the waiting list for an April class.

"People are telling us, 'I need a job, I need a job, as soon as possible, whatever,' " said Nieves Stiker, director of Carlow's program.

In 2007-08, New Choices/New Options served 2,446 participants, Eisenreich said. About 41 percent found jobs, and 42 percent chose to get additional training, she said.

A typical participant is someone who has been out of work awhile or needs to update his or her skills. Older people who want to re-enter the work force also take advantage of the program, Misra-Zets said.

"We help them with self-confidence issues," she said. "You get self-awareness to go in a good direction."

Andrasko said she was able to conquer her fear of failure.

"Fear isn't just being afraid. It's also just not taking the step," she said. "Once I started rebuilding, I had a big fear of going back to school."

Karen Litzinger, a career services professional for 25 years and owner of Litzinger Career Consulting in Swissvale, said people often have to face something like a recession or layoff before they're spurred to action.

"I've done work with individuals, and it takes something that dramatic to say, 'I have been thinking about these things, and even though this may be negative, it's really an opportunity,' " she said.

Stiker said she has seen people "walking a little taller in just a few weeks" after enrolling the New Choices program.

"We've seen incredible stories," Misra-Zets said. "People just transform their lives."

MORE JOBS --800 EMPLOYEES NEEDED

BJ's Whole Sale Club in Pelham will open May 4th. They are in need of 800 employees. Their hiring hall is located 333 5th Ave., Pelham, NY from 9:00am until 4:00pm.

Robin Lisa Douglas
President/CEO/Founder
African American Chamber of Commerce of Westchester and Rockland Counties, Inc.
1996 ~ "The right combination of savvy and support" ~ 2008
100 Stevens Avenue, Suite 202
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
914-699-9050 telephone/ 914-699-6279 fax
robinlisadouglas@cs.com
www.aaccnys.org

Another Job posting WJCS

JOB POSTING
DATE ISSUED: 3/11/09


Social Worker


LOCATION: Mt. Vernon, NY



START DATE: ASAP



FULL/PART-TIME: Part time, 21 hours per week



GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

v Provide psychosocial and therapeutic services to those emotionally disturbed or mentally disabled persons in the community who are eligible for the services offered by the agency.

v Provide direct service in various therapeutic modalities, including ongoing cases crises and intakes.

v Responsible for all recording and statistical procedures required by the agency including case records, insurance forms and related data, monthly statistical sheets, schedules, surveys, etc.

v Maintain necessary patient related contacts with other agencies and resources (courts, schools, etc.) including written material, telephone contact and personal visits as necessary.

v Represent the agency at community meetings, family life education and in the media when assigned.

v Participate on agency committees and in special projects, as needed.

v Provide emergency and general clinical coverage for the respective office/clinic.



QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED:
v Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.

v Possession of or eligible for certificate to practice social work in New York State issued by the State Education Department.

v Thorough knowledge of modern principles and techniques of social work.

v Ability to work with children, adolescents, adults, or families.

v Good knowledge of community resources.

v Able to conduct interviews to obtain social and medical information necessary to perform diagnostic evaluation.

v Able to analyze and summarize psychosocial information.

v Able to observe for the purpose of analysis and treatment.

v Able to present ideas effectively in English, both orally and in writing.


APPLICANT TO CONTACT:

At WJCS we value our employees, their contributions, and their growth. We demonstrate this commitment with much more than highly competitive benefits and compensation - we show it everyday in the way we work together, embracing leadership behaviors that are recognized and rewarded throughout our system. We value you, your growth and your contributions.



If you would like to be considered for these positions, please forward your resume to rbitton@wjcs.com, by fax to 914-421-9066, or by mail to Human Resources, WJCS, 845 N. Broadway, White Plains, New York 10603. People of color are especially encouraged to apply. Visit our home on the web at www.wjcs.com.



You can also call Ann Brammer, Clinic Director at (914) (914)668-8938 x 304 or via email at Abrammer@wjcs.com

another job opening

DENTAL ASSISTANT (LARCHMONT)

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Friendly Larchmont family dental practice seeks experienced clinical dental assistant.

XRAY, CHAIRSIDE ASSISTING AND COMPUTER SKILLS PREFERRED.

Please be mature, a good verbal and written communicator and enthusiastic.
32 hours per week. Some flexibility on schedule.

Must drive and have own car.

Top salary and benefits available

Please copy and paste your resume in your email to drgrandsire@aol.com
NO ATTACHMENTS ARE ACCEPTED. We respond quickly.

SUMMER JOB OPENINGS

> YOU PROBABLY HAVE THIS, BUT JUST IN CASE YOU DON'T...HERE ARE SOME JOB
> OPENINGS FOR YOUR POSTINGS:
>
Westchester County is looking for help at county parks this summer.
Lifeguards, cashiers, office help and laborers are needed at park locations countywide. Salaries are based on a candidate's experience and job skills. Candidates can apply in person at parks from New Rochelle to Hartsdale or apply online at westchestergov-dot-com-slash-parks.

WCC HAS SOME JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Patrick Hennessey
Director, College-Community Relations

75 Grasslands Road
Valhalla, NY 10595

914-606-6716



March 6, 2009


WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE HOSTS DIVERSITY JOB FAIR FOR ADJUNCT FACULTY ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25



Westchester Community College is holding a Diversity Job Fair for Adjunct Faculty on Wednesday, March 25 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. The free event will be held in the Harold L. Drimmer Library on the Westchester Community College campus located at 75 Grasslands Road in Valhalla.



We currently have a number of adjunct openings on our main campus and at extension locations throughout the county. As the college expands, we anticipate even more openings over the next few years. We are inviting diverse candidates to attend the job fair. Registration is at www.sunywcc.edu/jobs.



Those who join us for this event will learning about current openings for the summer and fall, will receive information on minority adjunct fellowships, meet faculty, students, and administrators, and will tour the campus. Most importantly, they will be able to share their resume with Human Resources representatives at the event.



Westchester’s largest college continues to expand. Currently at record enrollment, we offer courses for more than 12,000 credit students and more than 13,000 non-credit students each semester. We’re in the midst of the construction of The Gateway Center, a 70,000 square foot building which will house even more students when it opens next year.

JOB OPENING AT DANNON--MARKETING

Dannon has advised me that there is a job opening as a Marketing Administrative Assistant . Please have them send resume to staffing@dannon.com.

construction job opportunity--

Thomas J Moore

March 9 at 8:55pm
ReplyMaybe you know a kid looking for a construction job !!


For those interested, the application the instruction and a descriptive brochure of the Ornamental Ironworker trade must pick up by the

INDIVIDUAL at the Local 580 Training Facility,

37-31 30th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101

(Take the #N or #W Train) to 39 Avenue train stop and walk one (1) Block North.

PERIOD MARCH 30 THROUGH APRIL 3, 2009,
BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 AM AND 3:00 PM.

Telephone number is (718) 937-5775.

Please note Only one application per person and no applications will be given out after 3:00pm on April 3, 2009

If you need additional information, please contact the office of Apprentice Program Coordinator,
Mr. Richard Falasca at (212) 736-1224.

MORE JOB OPENINGS

From: Tony Wisniewski [mailto:SWISNIEWSKI@metropcs.com]
Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 3:10 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Job Openings in the area - MetroPCS

Hi:

MetroPCS is a regional cell phone company that just launched in the NYC region. Sales right now are a success and we have many positions open. While many are within the 5 boroughs, we will be expanding throughout Westchester in the coming months. There are also some higher level positions available at the regional office in Hawthorne.

Here’s it the link to a sorted list of opportunities in NY. Your readers can also search for themselves at

Sorted List: https://www.ultirecruit.com/MET1003/JobBoard/searchjobs.aspx?Page=Search&__SVRTRID=DF24F1E9-635D-408E-8CE7-4B2970B52B1E

Here’s the list:

Post Date
Requisition #
Title
Region
City
State

3/9/2009
09-0397
Sales Associate
New York
New York
NY

3/9/2009
09-0396
Sales Associate
New York
New York
NY

3/9/2009
09-0395
Sales Associate
New York
New York
NY

3/9/2009
09-0394
Sales Associate
New York
New York
NY

3/9/2009
09-0393
Sales Associate
New York
New York
NY

3/9/2009
09-0391
Sales Associate
New York
New York
NY

3/9/2009
09-0390
Senior Sales Associate
New York
New York
NY

3/9/2009
09-0376
Senior RF Engineer
New York
Hawthorne
NY

3/9/2009
09-0370
Sales Associate
Corporate
brooklyn
ny

2/25/2009
09-0278
Regional Manager, IT
New York
Hawthorne
NY

2/25/2009
09-0232
Accounting Analyst
New York
Hawthorne
NY

2/19/2009
09-0269
Part-time Sales Associate
New York
Bronx
NY

2/19/2009
09-0267
Part-time Sales Associate
New York
Bronx
NY

2/19/2009
09-0266
Part-time Sales Associate
New York
Queens
NY

2/19/2009
09-0265
Part-time Sales Associate
New York
Queens
NY

2/19/2009
09-0264
Part-time Sales Associate
New York
Queens
NY

2/19/2009
09-0257
Part-time Sales Associate
New York
Bronx
NY

2/19/2009
09-0256
Part-time Sales Associate
New York
Bronx
NY

2/19/2009
09-0255
Part-time Sales Associate
New York
Bronx
NY

2/19/2009
09-0254
Part-time Sales Associate
New York
Bronx
NY

2/19/2009
09-0253
Part-time Sales Associate
New York
Queens
NY

2/19/2009
09-0252
Part-time Sales Associate
New York
Queens
NY

2/19/2009
09-0251
Part-time Sales Associate
New York
Queens
NY

2/19/2009
09-0250
Part-time Sales Associate
New York
Queens
NY

2/19/2009
09-0249
Part-time Sales Associate
New York
Queens
NY

2/19/2009
09-0248
Part-time Sales Associate
New York
Queens
NY

2/19/2009
09-0246
Part-time Sales Associate
New York
Queens
NY

2/19/2009
09-0244
Part-time Sales Associate
New York
Queens
NY

2/19/2009
09-0204
Sales Associate
New York
Queens
NY

2/19/2009
09-0200
Sales Associate
New York
Bronx
NY

2/17/2009
09-0235
Sales Associate
New York
Queens
NY

2/17/2009
09-0207
Sales Associate
New York
Queens
NY

2/17/2009
09-0175
Assistant Store Manager
New York
Bronx
NY

2/17/2009
09-0166
Senior Financial Analyst
New York
Hawthorne
ny

2/2/2009
09-0121
Cell Technician
New York
Hawthorne
NY

1/21/2009
09-0090
Customer Service Representative
New York
Hawthorne
NY

11/4/2008
08-2489
Senior Sales Associate
New York
Brooklyn
NY

10/23/2008
08-2383
Sales Associate
New York
Manhattan
NY

9/22/2008
08-2101
RF Engineer
New York
Hawthorne
NY

8/27/2008
08-1887
Switch Technician
New York
Hawthorne
NY

8/6/2008
08-1390
Senior Traffic Engineer
New York
Hawthorne
NY

7/21/2008
07-2161
Senior Traffic Engineer
New York
Hawthorne
NY

6/19/2008
08-1406
Fixed Network Engineer
New York
Hawthorne
NY

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Main website address: https://www.ultirecruit.com/MET1003/JobBoard/listjobs.aspx?Page=Browse

Tony Wisniewski
Senior Marketing Coordinator
metroPCS
5 Skyline Drive
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(c) 914-258-0001 <-- New Cell Number
(o) 914-593-8534
(f) 866-429-1566
swisniewski@metropcs.com

MORE JOB OPENINGS--FROM A HEADHUNTER

March 8 at 5:10pm
I have several openings in Westchester for Engineers, software, electrical, mechanical and validation. I also deal with companies that have openings CRM. Although I specialize in technical personnel, I have been recruiting in all disciplines with most of my clients in Westchester, Connecticut and New Jersey. Yes, that would be great! My email is LilBud@RJSearch.com Technology Accounting and Finance Marketing

CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE TO MAKE PRESENTATION ON MARCH 11

“GREENING GREENBURGH” FORGES AHEAD AS CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE PRESENTS TO TOWN BOARD MARCH 11, 2009

Live Cablecast on Channel #76 at 7:30 p.m. Highlights will broadcast on Channel #75 3/13 at 6:30p.m., 3/14 at 8:30 a.m., 3/15 at 6:30 p.m.

Greenburgh, N.Y. - On March 11 the Greenburgh Climate Action Task Force will make its first presentation to the Town Board. Chairman Frank Musantry will present Task Force goals and objectives, overall mission and introduce key members of the Task Force who will discuss the Greenburgh Climate Action Plan currently in development. Allegra Dengler, Energy Conservation Coordinator will offer background information on why the Task Force was formed and update the Board on new developments relative to federal funding for Greening Greenburgh.

The plan details the policies and measures local government will take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve its emissions reduction target in the following areas: Vehicle Use; Municipal Buildings and Infrastructure; Waste Reduction, Recycling and Green Production; Land Use, Planning, and Codes; Grounds, Trees and Open Space; Implementation; and Public Awareness.

The Greenburgh Climate Action Plan is slated for formal introduction to the Town on April 22, 2009 at the new Greenburgh Library in conjunction with Earth Day. A full program is planned to run from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. to include a number of prominent sustainability experts including: Edna Sussman who serves on NYC’s panel of Climate Change, Pam Lippe, President Earth Day NY, Robert Funicello, Westchester’s Environmental Program Director, the Mayors of Irvington, Tarrytown, Ardsley, Hastings, Elmsford and Dobbs Ferry - all villages served by The Town of Greenburgh , County Executive Andy Spano and Greenburgh Town Supervisor, Paul Feiner.

Deann Cartwright, Conservation Outreach Coordinator will provide information on the Town’s new status as one of only 10 U. S. “Spotlight Conversations” sites. As part of the 2009 National Conversation on Climate Action, the Town of Greenburgh will host a local event in concert with hundreds of others taking place nationwide on Earth Day 2009. Spotlight Conversations communities are part of an elite group that will be highlighted nationally. The program is sponsored by (ICLEI) Local Governments for Sustainability USA, the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, AmericaSpeaks and Earth Day Network.

JOB FAIR THURSDAY

JOB FAIR
JOIN A CHILD WELFARE AGENCY THAT REWARDS PERFORMANCE & OFFERS UPWARD MOBILITY

A RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL & TREATMENT CENTER

WHEN: THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009
9:30AM- 5:00PM

WHERE: GRAHAM SCHOOL CAMPUS
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH BROADWAY
HASTINGS ON HUDSON, NY

• Assistant Director Residential Life-BA/BS + 5 yrs residential experience in treatment center for adolescents. 2 yrs experience in the supervision of Child Care Workers or in therapeutic counseling. Additional experience may be substituted for degree-NY driver’s license required.

• Cottage Managers-BA + 2 yrs residential experience in treatment center for adolescents. Experience in the supervision of Child Care Workers or in therapeutic counseling. Additional experience may be substituted for degree-NY driver’s license required.

• Senior Child Care Workers -HS Diploma or GED, at least 21 years of age, NY driver’s license required and 2 yrs of child care experience within a residential treatment center for adolescents or child welfare agency.

• Child Care Workers-HS Diploma or GED, at least 21 years of age-NY driver’s license and 1 year of child care experience within a residential treatment center for
Adolescents. 3PM-11PM shift Or 4PM-MIDNIGHT shift available including weekends.

Graham Windham offers an attractive salary and benefits package.

Directions: Call (914) 478-1100 ext.5
NOTE: BRING YOUR RESUME!

IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND PLEASE FAX YOUR RESUME TO (914) 478-7264

CHECK www.unionjobs.com for work opportunities

a facebook friend suggests unemployed friends check www.unionjobs.com to find union jobs, staff or trades. This could be helpful to some people.

TUESDAYs WORK SESSION AGENDA

Town of Greenburgh

Work Session Agenda of the Greenburgh Town Board

Tuesday – March 10, 2009 – 2:00PM

(All Work Sessions are Televised Live on Cablevision Channel 76, Verizon 35 and are streamed live. Work Sessions and Town Board Meetings will be aired each Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting at 7:02am and 4:45pm. Each segment will run for approximately 6 to 7 hours, depending upon the length of the two meetings.)

2:00p.m. The Auditorium

2:15p.m. Library Construction Update

2:45p.m. Greenhouse Gas Emission Target--report from our energy conservation coordinator

3:15pm Leaf Blower Law--should the town have a leaf blower anti noise law similar to laws that exist in other municipalities?

3:30pm Greenburgh Housing Authority

4:00pm Executive Session – Legal, Personnel, Boards and Commissions

Interviews---the Town Board is now meeting with all candidates for boards/commissions prior to appointment or reappointment. The goal: to exchange ideas, comments about the boards they sit on or hope to be appointed to.



COMING SOON--JOB CLUB FOR THE UNEMPLOYED. If you would like to serve on a job club committee to help your neighbors find work or if you would like to be added to an e list of people seeking work, please e mail pfeiner@greenburghny.com.

COMING SOON--BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE--committee will work with the town, implementing a voluntary registration of businesses & will work with the town helping our businesses survive in this difficult economy.

THOMSON REUTERS HAS JOB OPENINGS

Good afternoon Mr Feiner,
Here are the latest job openings in Valhalla for Thomson Reuters. The links take you to job descriptions.
Please pass it on.

Credit & Collection Representative
Ny Credit & Collections
Valhalla
R. Kent

Data Entry Operator
Ny Credit & Collections
Valhalla
R. Kent

Retention Specialist
Renewal & Retention
Valhalla
R. Kent









Whether making a referral or applying for a position yourself, you can receive technical assistance by emailing global.recruiting@thomsonreuters.com.

JOB OPENING

Paul,
My company educates families on money and personal finance. We assist people in making informed decisions for their personal finances. We are presently expanding and are looking for qualified candidates to license train and develop for sales and sales management positions. Attributes that we are most interested in are enthusiasm, positive attitude, willingness to learn, interest in helping people. I can be contacted at my office phone 914-328-5570, by fax 914-328-2478. My web site is www.primerica.com/roylipson
Thanks for your assistance.
Roy Lipson

JOB OPENINGS-- NYS MOTOR VEHICLES

Current Examinations for Jobs in the NYS DMV
The Department of Civil Service currently offers the following examinations to fill positions in the Department of Motor Vehicles:

Automotive Facilities Inspector
Automotive Facilities Inspector (Spanish Language)
Automotive Facilities Inspector Trainee 1
Automotive Facilities Inspector Trainee 1 (Spanish Language)

Body Repair Inspector
Body Repair Inspector (Spanish Language)
Body Repair Inspector Trainee 1
Body Repair Inspector Trainee 1 (Spanish Language)

These positions exist throughout New York State in the Department of Motor Vehicles. Applications for this examination must be submitted or postmarked by April 6, 2009.

LOHUD.COM--BRONZ WILL BE RETIRING FROM BD OF LEGISLATORS

Legislator Lois Bronz, a Democrat who has long represented Greenburgh on the Board of Legislators, is not seeking re-election, Politics on the Hudson has learned.

Bronz, 81, told colleagues yesterday after a committee meeting of her intentions. She is one of three legislators on the 17-member board who is a woman. She has also served as chairman of the board.

“She’s been doing a lot of great things,” Legislator Ken Jenkins, a Yonkers Democrat, said today of her tenure.

“She’s 81-years-old, she’s done her time,” Jenkins joked. “Thirty-two years is enough.”

HAVING TROUBLE PAYING YOUR MORTGAGE? FREE PROGRAM AT COUNTY CENTER SATURDAY

You are invited to attend a program at the Westchester County Center this Saturday, March 7th from 10 to 3 PM. Assistance will be provided for first time homebuyers and also for homeowners who are experiencing problems paying their mortgages. The event is free PAUL FEINER

Here’s your chance to find out!

􀂐 Lenders to describe the types of loans available

􀂐 REALTORS® with their most affordable listings

􀂐 Not-for-profit counselors to guide you to home

ownership and preservation

􀂐 Seminars to explain the home buying process

􀂐 Options to foreclosure

Seminars for the Homebuyer

10:30 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

How much do I need for a down payment?

How much can I spend on a house?

Importance of credit and the credit score

Role of the not-for-profit counselor, realtor, inspector,

attorney, lender

Downpayment and closing costs assistance

Is this a good time to buy a home?

Seminars for the

Financially Stressed Homeowner

1:15 pm - 2:30 pm

How to evaluate your housing situation

Steps and pathways to a resolution

Understanding the foreclosure process - from mortgage

delinquency to sale of a home

Options - Loan modifications, forebearance agreements,

sales, short sales

Rescue Loan Products... when do they work?

Role of the not-for-profit counselor

Expo attendees can attend a seminar as well as meet

with counselors, realtors, lenders and other professionals

throughout the day.

Westchester County

Board of REALTORS®, Inc.

For more information contact:

Westchester Residential Opportunities, Inc.

(914) 428-4507 x303 OR expo@wroinc.org

Housing Action Council, Inc.

(914) 332-4144 OR expo@affordablehomes.org

NICE SURPRISE: MORE PEOPLE PAID SCHOOL PROPERTY TAXES IN 2009 THAN IN 2008

The town of Greenburgh acts as a collector of taxes for school districts. We are required to pay the school taxes to the school districts whether we collect the taxes or not. The 2nd half of school taxes was due at the end of January. Many people speculated that the deep recession our nation is currently suffering from would impact school tax collections. Other communities around the nation are experiencing more foreclosures, failure of many people to pay their property taxes. I was pleasantly surprised to learn from Dave Dwinell, Receiver of Taxes,that the town actually collected a greater percentage of school tax bills owed in 2009 than we collected in 2008. Hat’s off to David Dwinell. His office has been working very hard following up on school tax bills owed.
One of the reasons why Standard & Poors upgraded the town’s bond rating to AAA last year (the highest rating a municipality can receive) and why Moody’s has also upgraded our bond ratings in previous years is because we have a high tax collection rate. This is very good news. The overall amount that was collected in 2009 was also $15,184,506 more than last year.
On March 1, 2008(last year) we collected 96.8% of all school taxes for the ten school districts in Greenburgh.
On March 1, 2009 (this year) we collected 97.3% of all school taxes for the ten school districts in Greenburgh.
THINK POSITIVE---THE ECONOMY WILL TURN AROUND.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
PS: I received more good news from our comptroller, Mike Kolesar. I am pleased to inform you that the Government Finance Officers Association has again awarded the Town of Greenburgh a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. This marks the 21st consecutive year that the Town’s Comprehensive Annual Financial report (“CAFR”) has been so recognized.

UNITED STATES CONGRESS EARMARKING $118,750 FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT E HARTSDALE AVE, ACCORDING TO CONGRESSWOMAN LOWEY...TOWN TO RECEIVE FUNDS FOR POLICE

The United States Congress will earmark $118,750 for improvements at E Hartsdale Ave as part of the Omnibus Appropriations Act, according to Congresswoman Nita Lowey, a member of the House Appropriations Committee.

The town will also receive $76,000 for equipment and training for the Greenburgh police department. Congresswoman Lowey successfully lobbied her colleagues to include funding for these initiatives in the Omnibus Appropriations Act.

The main business section of E Hartsdale Ave is currently experiencing an economic turnaround.The turnaround is a big success story. About two years ago almost half the stores were forced to close for weeks (some for months) because of flood damage after a storm. TODAY THE MAIN BUSINESS SECTION OF E HARTSDALE AVE (between the drug store and train station) IS 100% OCCUPIED OR RENTED. A clothing store (the first clothing store in at least two decades) opened up late last year. A new bank is opening soon. Two new restaurants will open soon (including an indian restaurant). Ironically, when the economy was good - E Hartsdale Ave had many vacancies. Today, the nation is experiencing a recession and the downtown area is 100% occupied or rented.

The funds that Congresswoman Lowey secured for our downtown E Hartsdale Ave will be put to good use - to enhance the avenue, to make it look more attractive. These enhancements will help the town in our continuing efforts to make the avenue a desirable place for businesss.
UNINCORPORATED GREENBURGH AND VILLAGES WITHIN GREENBURGH WILL RECEIVE FOLLOWING GRANTS:
The Omnibus Appropriations Act contains the following federal investments in towns and villages in Westchester
• $167,000 for to revitalize the shoreline in the Village of Tarrytown
• $118,750 to make lighting and pedestrian improvements at Hartsdale Hamlet Center in the Town of Greenburgh
• o $76,000 for equipment and training for the Greenburgh Police Department
o $40,000 for video systems for Ardsley Police Department police cars
o $45,000 for a fingerprint reader for Dobbs Ferry Police Department
o $50,000 for Elmsford Police Department to purchase closed circuit cameras
o $56,500 for Hastings Police Department to purchase vehicle recorders and radar units
o $35,000 for Irvington Police Department to purchase a license plate reader
o $59,100 for police equipment for Tarrytown Village
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

RECYCLING UP BY 8.50%....FREE TAX HELP OFFERED

In 2008 Greenburgh residents recycled 8.50% more than we did in 2007! This is good news. By diverting recyclables from garbage the town saved $9,028.25. We will work hard in 2009 to recycle even more!
The AARP Tax help program begins its 6th year at the Theodore Young Community Center. The program is scheduled every Friday and Saturday from 10-2 PM until April 18th. Ruby Rosenbaum, who leads this effort along with 4 other volunteers, prepared over 300 returns last year saving taxpayers over $50,000!
PAUL FEINER

FROM LOHUD.COM:: HOME SALES DOWN 52.5%...PRICES DOWN

January existing home sales plunge 52.5% in Westchester; sales, prices also down in Rockland, Putnam
By Frank Brill • The Journal News • February 27, 2009
Existing home sales and prices tumbled across the Lower Hudson Valley in January, adding to worries Realtors already had about whether spring will herald its usual reputation for boosting real estate sales.

Westchester County’s numbers were particularly grim. Existing home sales plunged 52.5 percent based on sales of 121 units in January, down from unit sales of 255 a year earlier. The median sales price was down 17.1 percent to $535,000 from $645,000 in January 2008.

“We’re very concerned,” said P. Gilbert Mercurio, the chief executive of the Westchester County Board of Realtors, which compiles housing data for both Westchester and Putnam.



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“Those numbers are reflecting a very serious drop-off in the activity in this area… ,” he said. “It looks like the downstate area was especially hard hit.”

Putnam sales plunged 40.8 percent as median sales prices fell 4.8 percent to $350,000. Its median had risen in December from a year earlier.

Rockland sales, which actually rose year-over-year in December, fell 17.1 percent in January. The county’s median tumbled 12.8 percent to $414,000.

All told, sales of existing homes were up in only five of 58 counties reporting results to the New York State Association of Realtors for January after being up in 15 counties in December. January median sales prices rose year-over-year in 15 counties, down slightly from year-over-year gains in 16 counties in December.

Across New York, the median sales price of $205,000 was down 12.8 percent from January 2008. Sales were down 30.5 percent statewide based on unit sales of 3,651. The statewide numbers include complete numbers reported by 58 counties and partial data from other counties in the state.

Complete data is unavailable from four counties — Bronx, Franklin, Hamilton and New York — in the Realtors’ survey.

The latest month’s results are reported as preliminary, though the Realtors rarely note revisions in subsequent months.

(Updated Feb. 25, 2009)

another job opportunity--p/time

doctors office in yonkers can offer front desk job for somone seeking help in this grim economy. will prefer bilingual parttime on hourly basis. please fax resume with tel contact information to 914 610 4245.

CRIMINAL APPREHENDED-- JOIN NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

Yesterday, about 2 PM one of the Greenburgh police officers in Edgemont spotted a male suspect acting suspiciously. When the officer approached the subject and began to interview him, a residential burglar alarm sounded nearby and the suspect bolted from the officer. After a short foot pursuit the individual was apprehended in the rear yard of a home on Tanglewood Road. In the search of the subject, a woman's wallet was discovered. Believing it may have been stolen in a burglary from a local home, a thorough canvass of the neighborhood was conducted by police officers and K-9 units from Greenburgh and Yonkers. Although no burglary was discovered, further investigation revealed the wallet had been stolen earlier in the day from a woman at a restaurant on Central Avenue in Yonkers. The subject has been placed under arrest and charged with Possession of Stolen Property and Resisting Arrest. Pending the return of a fingerprint request we made to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, we are unable to positively identify the suspect who gives his name as Younnis Massour Sharhan, age 20 of 4028 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, New York. The investigation is continuing and we will continue to explore a possible connection between this suspect and our Edgemont burglaries.

The Greenburgh police dept deserves to be commended for this apprehension. We can reduce the numbers of burglaries in Greenburgh if members of the community become partners in the process. The town has a crime prevention unit headed by Police Officer Peter Dandreano. His number is 682-5334. The Greenburgh Police Department has the only full time Crime Prevention Unit in Westchester County. Police Officer Peter Dandreano is assigned to the unit as the Crime Prevention Officer

What is Crime Prevention?
It’s the anticipation, recognition, and appraisal of a crime risk, and the initiation of some action to remove or reduce it. The Crime Prevention Officer's position is to work with the community, get the community involved in law enforcement, and be a readily available resource to the community for its safety needs. This involvement can be with individuals, civic groups, or businesses. The primary focus of this program is to go to these individuals or groups and give recommendations on personal, residential, and business safety.

Some of the programs that are available through the Greenburgh Police Department Crime Prevention Unit are: neighborhood watch programs, safety talks and safety fairs. If your neighborhood is interested in reducing the potential for crime you should give him a call. We need your help in fighting crime.
Yesterdays apprehension occurred in Edgemont. The town cannot prevent crime but we can take action steps to reduce serious crime. These are some statistics from Edgemont. Crime is still low and burglaries, robberies actually went down last year.

PAUL FEINER

Offense Type 1998 2003 2007 2008







Robbery
2
4
5
2

Rape
0
0
0
0

Assault (Felony)
2
2
2
2

Burglary
30
28
29
20

Motor Vehicle Theft
36
11
3
3

Larceny
183
112
105
110

MORE JOB OPENINGS AT GRAHAM WINDHAM

JOB FAIR
JOIN A CHILD WELFARE AGENCY THAT REWARDS PERFORMANCE & OFFERS UPWARD MOBILITY

A RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL & TREATMENT CENTER

WHEN: MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2009
9:30AM- 5:30PM

WHERE: GRAHAM SCHOOL CAMPUS
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH BROADWAY
HASTINGS ON HUDSON, NY

• Assistant Director Residential Life-BA/BS + 5 yrs residential experience in treatment center for adolescents. 2 yrs experience in the supervision of Child Care Workers or in therapeutic counseling. Additional experience may be substituted for degree-NY driver’s license required.

• Cottage Managers-BA + 2 yrs residential experience in treatment center for adolescents. Experience in the supervision of Child Care Workers or in therapeutic counseling. Additional experience may be substituted for degree-NY driver’s license required.

• Senior Child Care Workers -HS Diploma or GED, at least 21 years of age, NY driver’s license required and 2 yrs of child care experience within a residential treatment center for adolescents or child welfare agency.

• Child Care Workers-HS Diploma or GED, at least 21 years of age-NY driver’s license and 1 year of child care experience within a residential treatment center for
Adolescents. Preference given to 7AM – 3PM shift.

Graham Windham offers an attractive salary and benefits package.

Directions: Call (914) 478-1100 ext.5
NOTE: BRING YOUR RESUME!

Week of February 15th: Miscellaneous

The purpose of this Miscellaneous topic is to discuss any town related issues you feel are important that are not addressed in other topics. Please post any issues you wish to discuss in the comments section of this post. Thanks!

If you have any suggestions or comments regarding the blog, please contact me at 'mherman.gny@gmail.com'. Thank you for your input.

-Marc Herman

MORE NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR GREENBURGH--SUSTAINABILITY...WE'RE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH GREENHOUSE INVENTORY

Great News!! Greenburgh was chosen as 1 of 10 National Spotlight Conversation Communities on Earth Day, April 22nd!!
This event will be held at the new Library and will focus on presenting the municipal Climate Action Plan to key stakeholders within the municipality & community.
Oakland, California – ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA, the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, AmericaSpeaks and Earth Day Network are proud to announce the selection of 10 “Spotlight Conversations” as part of the 2009 National Conversation on Climate Action.
“We look forward to supporting these 10 Spotlight Conversation communities on Earth Day,” said Michelle Wyman, Executive Director of ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA. “This will be an opportunity for the communities to advance their local climate protection goals and feed into a crucial national dialogue on the imperative of local climate action.”As a membership association of 500 U.S. local governments advancing climate protection and sustainability, ICLEI will work directly with the Spotlight Conversation communities to build the event into their ongoing climate action planning.The Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies will bring cutting edge research on the local impacts of a warming world to the table for this event, in particular connecting climate scientists with municipal officials to pin point the best solutions to this urgent global challenge. More information can be found at www.climateconversation.org..

Our Task Force could really use the help of a volunteer or assistant to do the community greenhouse gas inventory for Greenburgh. This job involves contacting Con Ed and schools and businesses in Greenburgh to get information about their energy use and enter it into the ICLEI CACP software.

The greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory administrative assistant or intern should have a demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to assume responsibility and gather information by phone and in person.

Completing the GHG inventory requires online training in the CACP Climate Action Plan software, which is on a computer in the Building Department. Good online research skillls are a plus, as is knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. He or she will need to identify sources for gathering the data regarding carbon emissions (energy use) from Con Ed and from the residential, school and business sectors in unincorporated Greenburgh. This involves making phone calls to gather data,and entering the data into the CACP software. Also helpful is the ability to meet with the Greenburgh Climate Action Task Force from time to time, which meets alternate Monday nights.
If interested in helping out please e mail pfeiner@greenburghny.com
PAUL FEINER

MORE NEW BUSINESSES IN GREENBURGH--MORE POSITIVE ECONOMIC NEWS!

SIGNS OF AN ECONOMIC TURNAROUND….
MORE GOOD NEWS………

Just learned from the property manager at Midway Shopping Center that we recently had a new business open at Midway called Sneak-A-Peek. They offer elective sonograms for expecting mothers. Their website is http://www.sneakapeek3d.com.
Midway signed a lease with Grandmaster B.M. Kim’s Tae Kwon Do and will be filing for the Landlord work building permit in a matter of days. The Grandmaster’s website is http://www.bmkimstkd.com.
MORE NEW BUSINESSES THAT HAVE JUST OPENED…

Everything Bagels,415 N Central Park Avenue, Hartsdale, NY 10530
Heroes Deli, Central Park Avenue, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Smart Car,450 Tarrytown Road, White Plains, NY 10607
C2 Education, 142 N Central Park Avenue (2nd Floor), Hartsdale, New York 10530

Indigo Chic Boutique which opened December 7, 2008 on 221 E. Hartsdale
Ave. is the third location for Lynda & Jessica Piscitelli. This
fashionable boutique offers everything from denim to evening wear.
Other items include fashion jewelery as well as statement shoes and bags.
Paul Feiner
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

NORTH COUNTY NEWS ENDORSES FOLLOW UP TO 3 COUNTY MERGER IN 2/18/09 ISSUE

I was very pleased to read that the North County News endorsed a professional study to determine if Westchester, Rockland & Putnam Counties should be merged. The following is an editorial that appeared in the 2/18/09 issue of this publication.
I intend to pursue the proposal.
I also intend to initiate some significant reorganization of local government proposals in the coming months. We need to look for ways to reduce taxes by eliminating unnecessary layers of government.
PAUL FEINER

Department of Redundancy Department

Politicians have a tendency to be reactive, rather than proactive, often to the detriment of taxpayers. The reactionary response of government becomes more evident in a faltering economy. While officials and legislators desperately look for ways to save money during the current economic downturn, they sometimes contradict themselves.

Sharing services was the focus of a roundtable discussion, moderated by Assemblywoman Sandy Galef, D-90, and Westchester County Association Chairman and former Lt. Gov. Al DelBello, on Feb. 12 at the Town of Cortlandt municipal building. The forum included 14 local and county officials from Westchester and Putnam who championed the need for more shared services among county, municipalities and school districts.

Sharing services is not a new idea. It is a time-honored practice to reduce costly redundancy by sharing resources with cooperative government entities. Over the past 20 years, the term “shared services” has been slowly adopted, if in limited ways, by some municipalities, but it has not been fully embraced by the 10,500 – count ‘em! – 10,500 individual municipal jurisdictions, including water districts, throughout New York State.

DelBello made several good points during the forum, including the remark that governments around the state operate as if we were still in the 1800s. He also said that while sharing services is a good idea, it is not enough. Municipalities themselves need to consolidate so that there are fewer of them. The same can be said of school districts, which some advocates want to be realigned according to municipality.

A perfect example of DelBello’s point is having two governments in Ossining. He questioned the need for a Village of Ossining government and a Town of Ossining government. Village Mayor William Hanauer said the two governments are working toward becoming one, which is good news, but why is it taking so long? The village and town already share a range of services, but they also overlap in some services.

That kind of duplication overtaxes taxpayers. The village and town have separate police departments. The town of Ossining employs 19 full-time police officers, including the chief, and the village has 59 in its police force, which covers 3.3 square miles with a population of 24,000. The money that could be saved by consolidating the two police departments would amount to millions of dollars in salaries, benefits and pensions.

Cortlandt got rid of its police department 10 years ago, saving taxpayers millions of dollars. The town now pays state and county police about $1 million a year to patrol the 35-square-mile municipality.

As we said, politicians tend to be reactive creatures. Perhaps then, the current economic meltdown will provide enough impetus for our leaders to understand that all this redundant bureaucracy is costly and unnecessary. Perhaps one elected official will have a moment of clarity and will lead us out of the bureaucratic jungle and back onto the path of sane and logical governing.

Perhaps that official is Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner, who is leading an effort to explore ways to maintain essential services in the region while reducing taxes. Called Rethinking Westchester, the group’s Website www.rethinkingwestchestergov.com explains it all for you.

Feiner recently noted that “instead of eliminating county government, we could and should explore the value of merging existing county governments. If Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties could be combined into one super regional entity, we might be able to save many millions of dollars. A larger regional governing body, to replace our current three county governments, could easily handle solid waste, health and social services.

“We need a professional study to determine if abolishing county government will save taxpayers significant dollars,” Feiner says. “The study should also provide residents with a roadmap, how this will be done. In addition, a professional study should explore the benefits of combining neighboring county governments. All options to save money should be explored.”

Nothing would be finer than for many other town officials in our region to echo Feiner’s clarity of voice and vision.

BARNES AND NOBLES BUILDING (SPOOKYTOWN) HAS BEEN LEASED--WILL BE REPAINTED

The property owner of the former Barnes and Noble building (Spookytown) has notified the Building Department that the space has been leased to a seasonal furniture store and will be repainted once the weather warms enough for exterior painting to take place. This building has been empty for a number of years.
This is great news for the town –highlights the fact that Central Ave is coming back to life. A new Starbucks is being constructed across the street from Barnes & Nobles…a new restaurant (Banzai) will be built at the site of the former Carvel property.
E Hartsdale Ave is also experiencing some good news –for the first time in memory all the stores on the avenue are rented. There is a new clothing store, a new bank is about to open up. Frankie & Fanucci’s Restaurant will replace Lia’s and Masala Kraft (an Indian Restaurant) will be opening soon.

WHAT IS HAPPENING ON ARDSLEY ROAD AT THE RESERVOIR?

The Metz Reservoir, located on Ardsley Road in the Town of Greenburgh, is an open reservoir that was constructed in 1904. The reservoir is part of the United Water New Rochelle, Inc. (UWNR) distribution system and is the primary source of water storage for 12 Westchester County Municipalities, including several sections which are located in the Town of Greenburgh.



On January 5, 2006, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency enacted the “Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule” (the "LT2 Rule") to further protect public health against Cryptosporidium bacteria, Guardia and other pathogenic microorganisms in drinking water from open reservoirs.



The LT2 Rule requires public water systems ("PWS") that rely on open reservoirs to either enclose the reservoir or to treat the water being discharged to achieve inactivation of potential microorganisms All PWS must be in compliance with the LT2 Rule by April 1, 2009 or be on a compliance schedule to meet the deadline. I was also informed that the UWNR decision to replace the open reservior with a new covered, ground level, water storage tank was to also address safety issues and Department of Homeland Security concerns with having of an open reservior in a residental neighborhood.



UWNR is scheduled to complete the renovation of the Metz reservoir by June 2009. UWNR will be replanting the existing berm around the reservoir with trees to help hide the new tank.

CUT YOUR HEATING AND ELECTRICITY COSTS

Wednesday Feb 25 7:30pm
175 Walgrove Ave, Dobbs Ferry
Springhurst School (Cafeteria)
Learn How To Reduce Heating & Electricity Costs In Your Home.
Flyer attached. PDF.
Presentations followed by Q&A with a multidisciplinary 5 member panel.
Learn about current incentives and financing. Learn the latest to Do It Yourself.
Brought to you by the Dobbs Ferry Mayor's Task Force on Energy and the Environment & the Dobbs Ferry PTSA.
for more information see attached PDF and/or contact Nina Orville ninaorville@gmail.com

ANOTHER JOB OPPORTUNITY...

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Please continue to forward me names of businesses/organizations that are hiring and I will share the info with residents looking for work. I will start posting the info on the blog so more people can become aware of job openings. If you want to be personally advised via e mail of job opportunities as I learn of them please e mail me your e mail address: pfeiner@greenburghny.com. Good luck, don't get discouraged.

Dear Mr. Feiner

The Guidance Center School Based Program is looking for bilingua (Spanish speaking) Social Workers with a minimun of a Master's Degree or (MSW) their phone number is 914-934-8607.

Also I know of a Mental Health company in the Bronx, FEGS, who is looking for a Business Manager and bilingual (Spanish speaking) Social Workers. Their phone number is 718-881-7600 xt. 324 they can speak to Dr. Marjorie Stuckle.

Hope is hellpful

SHOULD WESTCHESTER, ROCKLAND AND PUTNAM COUNTIES BE MERGED IF IT WILL SAVE TAXPAYERS DOLLARS? ANOTHER OPTION TO BE STUDIED...

In recent months Westchester County residents have started to debate the value of having a county government. Connecticut, Rhode Island and much of Massachusetts have no county government and property taxes in those states are less than ours. A group: www.rethinkingwestchestergov.com has started a web site to encourage people to reflect on the value of eliminating county government and transferring the responsibilities to local and/or state governments (which is what happened in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts). The goal: reducing our property taxes and maintaining high quality services. Getting more value for our precious tax dollars.
There is another option that we should be thinking about: instead of eliminating county government we could and should explore the value of merging existing county governments. Westchester, Rockland and Putnam Counties could be combined into one super regional entity. If these county governments would be merged we might be able to save many millions of dollars. Less administration, fewer commissioners, fewer lawmakers & savings of millions in salaries for executive and legislative branches of government, reduced expenses, etc...
Last week the Regional Plan Association and Tri-State Transportation campaign held a forum to discuss a proposal that the MTA take over the county's Bee line bus system. Our current bus system is subsidized by Westchester residents but crosses county lines. It would make sense for the bus system to be regional (paid for by more than one county). Westchester County residents support the Westchester Medical Center (the county also guarantees the bonds). Yet, the medical center serves more than one county. A regional government that would replace the county would spread the costs to those who use it. A larger regional governing body, to replace our current three county governments, could easily handle solid waste, health, public safety, recreation and social services.
Last year, when I helped form Rethinking Westchester, my goal was to encourage debate and discussion. The next step: We need a professional study to determine if abolishing county government will save taxpayers significant dollars. The study should also provide residents with a roadmap--how this will be done. How many millions will be saved. In addition, a professional study should explore the benefits of combining neighboring county governments. All options to save money should be explored.
In the coming weeks I will be suggesting other possible areas to study --we need to explore big ideas that could save money.

INFO ON CONGRESSIONAL PAGE OPPORTUNITIES

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GREENVILLE FIRE DEPT TO SEEK ANTENNA AT FIRE HOUSE---REVENUE TO FIRE DISTRICT RATHER THAN TO BUSINESS LANDLORDS

Representatives of the Greenville Fire Department (located in Edgemont) appeared before the Greenburgh Town Board. They are planning to seek permission (and a possible zoning change or variance) so they can place an antenna pole at the fire house. The pole could be rented to phone companies -to enhance service to Edgemont residents.
Everytime I drive on Ardsley Road my NEXTEL cell phone stops working. It's frustrating. Cell phone service in Edgemont is horrible.
Everytime a proposal is initiated to place a cell tower in a neighborhood there is opposition. Federal laws limit the ability of governments to say no to cell towers.
The benefit of this proposal -which is in its early stage- is that the rent and revenues will go to the fire district, not a landlord. If we have to have cell towers somewhere doesn't it make sense for local governments to get some revenue from it?

JOBS--TESTING FOR CENSUS JOBS, JOB CLUB

Greenburgh residents can apply for census bureau jobs and take a test at the following locations:
Wednesday, Feb 11th 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM -------Greenburgh Library
February 17 and 24th @ 10 Am and 12 Noon ---------------------------Theodore Young Community Center
Jobs pay between $18 and $20 an hour.

PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE BEEN COMPILING A LIST OF RESIDENTS WHO ARE LOOKING FOR WORK. I AM ALSO ENCOURAGING RESIDENTS TO ADVISE ME WHEN THEY LEARN OF JOB OPENINGS IN THEIR COMPANY. I SHARE THE INFORMATION WITH PEOPLE ON THE LIST AND HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL HELPING SOME PEOPLE FIND WORK.
IF YOU ARE OUT OF WORK AND WANT TO BE ADDED TO MY E LIST OF PEOPLE IN SEARCH OF WORK – PLEASE SEND ME YOUR E MAIL ADDRESS. my e mail: pfeiner@greenburghny.com
IF YOUR COMPANY IS INTERESTED IN HIRING ANYONE (LOW PAYING TO HIGH PAYING JOBS) PLEASE ADVISE AND I WILL SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH PEOPLE OUT OF WORK. JUST TODAY—FOR EXAMPLE—I LEARNED OF SOME GREAT JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT DANNON.
I AM IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO FORM A JOB CLUB TO HELP PEOPLE FIND EMPLOYMENT.
PAUL FEINER
GREENBURGH TOWN SUPERVISOR


CENSUS BUREAU JOBS
To Westchester organizations and community groups -please feel free to place this information in your newsletter or as an e-blast to your membership/contacts.

US CENSUS BUREAU CURRENTLY RECRUITING
The U.S. Census Bureau is now recruiting Westchester residents for temporary part-time census positions for the 2010 Census. The pay is good (field workers can earn $18-$20 per hour), the hours are flexible, and the work is close to home.
Census taker jobs are excellent for retirees, college students, persons who want to work part-time, persons who are between jobs, or just about anyone who wants to earn extra money while performing an important service for their community.
In order to apply, you must be 18 years old or over and pass a written test. US citizens are given preference. Tests are currently being offered in convenient locations all over Westchester County. To apply to take the test, please call (866) 861-2010. For more information, you may go to www.census.gov/2010censusjobs/index.php

JOBS--TESTING FOR CENSUS JOBS, JOB CLUB

Greenburgh residents can apply for census bureau jobs and take a test at the following locations:
Wednesday, Feb 11th 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM -------Greenburgh Library
February 17 and 24th @ 10 Am and 12 Noon ---------------------------Theodore Young Community Center
Jobs pay between $18 and $20 an hour.

PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE BEEN COMPILING A LIST OF RESIDENTS WHO ARE LOOKING FOR WORK. I AM ALSO ENCOURAGING RESIDENTS TO ADVISE ME WHEN THEY LEARN OF JOB OPENINGS IN THEIR COMPANY. I SHARE THE INFORMATION WITH PEOPLE ON THE LIST AND HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL HELPING SOME PEOPLE FIND WORK.
IF YOU ARE OUT OF WORK AND WANT TO BE ADDED TO MY E LIST OF PEOPLE IN SEARCH OF WORK – PLEASE SEND ME YOUR E MAIL ADDRESS. my e mail: pfeiner@greenburghny.com
IF YOUR COMPANY IS INTERESTED IN HIRING ANYONE (LOW PAYING TO HIGH PAYING JOBS) PLEASE ADVISE AND I WILL SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH PEOPLE OUT OF WORK. JUST TODAY—FOR EXAMPLE—I LEARNED OF SOME GREAT JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT DANNON.
I AM IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO FORM A JOB CLUB TO HELP PEOPLE FIND EMPLOYMENT.
PAUL FEINER
GREENBURGH TOWN SUPERVISOR


CENSUS BUREAU JOBS
To Westchester organizations and community groups -please feel free to place this information in your newsletter or as an e-blast to your membership/contacts.

US CENSUS BUREAU CURRENTLY RECRUITING
The U.S. Census Bureau is now recruiting Westchester residents for temporary part-time census positions for the 2010 Census. The pay is good (field workers can earn $18-$20 per hour), the hours are flexible, and the work is close to home.
Census taker jobs are excellent for retirees, college students, persons who want to work part-time, persons who are between jobs, or just about anyone who wants to earn extra money while performing an important service for their community.
In order to apply, you must be 18 years old or over and pass a written test. US citizens are given preference. Tests are currently being offered in convenient locations all over Westchester County. To apply to take the test, please call (866) 861-2010. For more information, you may go to www.census.gov/2010censusjobs/index.php

PLEASED WITH EVACUATION PROCEDURES AND RESPONSIVENESS OF FIRE DEPT: 33 OAK STREET FIRE --ONLY ONE FAMILY SUFFERED MAJOR DAMAGE

Councilman Francis Sheehan and I stopped by at the scene of the fire at 33 Oak Street around 11:15 PM. By time we both arrived at the the fire - the fire was out. I spoke to one family at 90 Manhattan Ave (temporary shelter). They were waiting for permission to get back into their apartment. According to some of the firefighters who I spoke to only one apartment in the building was damaged significantly. This was good news. When I was first alerted to the fact that there was a fire - we thought more people would need to be evacuated.
I was very impressed with the procedures being used with this fire. And, evacuation procedures. First -- the Fairview, Hartsdale, Greenville and White Plains fire departments deserve our thanks for effectively responding to the fire. The police chief, John Kapica advised the Town Board of the fire. I also received a call from James Robinson, a Fairview Fire Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner at the Theodore Young Community Center. We were also advised of evacuation procedures. Displaced residents would be sent to a holding area at 90 Manhattan Ave. If overnight shelter would have been needed - we would have opened up the Community Center for residents.
Although we hope that we will never need to use our town facilities as emergency shelter - the town is prepared for emergencies and will offer our facilities to the community if there is a need. Today's fire highlighted the fact that the town is prepared for an emergency.
PAUL FEINER

FIRE AT 33 OAK

I was just informed by Police Chief John Kapica and James Robinson, Deputy Commissioner of the Theodore Young Community Center, that there is a fire at 33 Oak Street. The Greenville, Fairview, Hartsdale and White Plains fire departments are at the scene. Some residents may be displaced. The town will, if necessary, open up the community center as a temporary shelter.
I am running to the scene of the fire and will offer my assistance to families in need of help.
PAUL FEINER

Week of February 8th: Miscellaneous

The purpose of this Miscellaneous topic is to discuss any town related issues you feel are important that are not addressed in other topics. Please post any issues you wish to discuss in the comments section of this post. Thanks!

If you have any suggestions or comments regarding the blog, please contact me at 'mherman.gny@gmail.com'. Thank you for your input.

-Marc Herman

MESSAGE FROM MAYOR OF ARDSLEY JAY LEON IN RESPONSE TO INACCURATE STATEMENTS ON BLOG RE: WATERWHEEL

To all,

I don't know who wrote this message, but it was apparently BCC'd to many people in Ardsley. It's from a disgruntled Greenburgh resident who feels Supervisor Feiner betrayed unincorporated residents by breaking a promise not to permit Section 8 housing in a project in the Fulton Park section of Greenburgh.

There is no provision for Section 8 housing in the Waterwheel project. There is no reason to surmise that there will be. We cannot permit negative people who are ignorant of all the facts and who have an axe to grind to sabotage our project or to distract us from a worthy cause.

To date the Town has been very open and inclusive in their dealings with the RFP process of the Waterwheel. I would ask that you make this clear to any of your neighbors and friends who may have received this message and are confused by it.

Thanks and have a good weekend.

Jay Leon
Mayor, Village of Ardsley

TOWN ACTIVITIES BROCHURE ON WEB...WON'T BE MAILED OUT IN FUTURE...SAVINGS TO TAXPAYERS WILL EXCEED $20,000

The Greenburgh town wide activities brochure for spring/summer 2009 is now posted on the town web site: www.greenburghny.com. The brochure will be mailed to unincorporated Greenburgh households by the end of the month.
Because of budget cuts this will be the last time the brochure is mailed out to all residents. In the future the Town Board will not be mailing out the town wide activities brochure. We will post the brochure on our website and update the activities during the year. We will print some hard copies of the brochure and will be leaving the copies at town government facilities. We anticipate that this budget cut will save the town over $20,000 a year

TOWN RECEIVES GRANT FOR COURT TRAILERS

I am pleased to advise you that the Town Court was awarded $22,135.00 (the amount requested) in response to our recent JCAP application. The award is for furnishing the trailers that will be installed at the Court in Spring 2009.
The trailers will provide much needed space for the court.

OLD WATERWHEEL PROPERTY ON SAW MILL RIVER ROAD ARDSLEY TO BECOME AFFORDABLE HOUSING

The Town Board of the Town of Greenburgh recognizes the importance of providing adequate and affordable housing for residents and employees.
On October 30, 2008, the Greenburgh Affordable Housing Committee reviewed three presentations from developers who had submitted responses to the Waterwheel RFP; and on November 18, 2008, after careful deliberation of the three presentations, the Affordable Housing Committee recommended that the Town of Greenburgh enter into negotiations for the sale of the property with the development group formed by Ariston Properties, Developer: Conrad Roncati, Community Housing Innovations, Affordable Housing Partner: Alexander Roberts and Architectura, Inc – Architect (“Developers”).The Developers are proposing a “green” design development that would be flexible and able to be changed based on further input from the community; and
the Developers are proposing eight (8) market units, six (6) “below market” rate units, and eight (8) affordable units, for a total of twenty-two (22) units on the property; and

The Developers have agreed to have restrictive covenants going with the land that will insure affordability of the units;

the Town Board of the Town of Greenburgh hereby expresses interest in conveying the above mentioned Town-owned real property to Ariston Properties, Community Housing Innovations, and Architectura, Inc for development for affordable housing,

RESPONSE FROM COMMISSIONER OF TDYCC IN RESPONSE TO INACCURATE BLOG COMMENTS ABOUT FAST TEAM

STATEMENT FROM BILL CARTER, COMMISSIONER OF THE THEODORE YOUNG COMMUNITY CENTER IN RESPONSE TO INACCURATE BLOG COMMENTS ABOUT FAST TEAM TRIP TO DC

The FAST swim team generated $24,376.12 in revenue for the year 2008-09. The coachs’ salaries for the team is $12,000. The cost for the bus is $2,975.00. Therefore, the FAST swim team generated a total of $9,201 in revenue for the year. The parents signed their kids up for the program expecting the team would attend the swim meet in Washington. This was factored into the fee when the parents paid. As you can see, the team has generated a significant amount of revenue over costs of operation of the team and the trip. Please be advised that the FAST swim team is more than paying for itself and generating a significant amount of revenue.

TAX OFFICE OPEN TILL 7 PM ON MONDAY NIGHT...SCHOOL TAX BILLS CAN ALSO BE PAID ON LINE WITH NO ADDITONAL FEE

Greenburgh Receiver of Taxes David Dwinell's office at Greenburgh Town Hall will be open till 7 PM tomorrow (Monday, February 2nd) to accept the second half of the school tax bill. School districts are independent of the town. School taxes and budgets are approved by the electorate. However, the town is required by law to act as a tax collector for the school districts. The town pays the school taxes to the school districts whether we collect the tax from residents/businesses or not - according to the law. Schools are guaranteed payment.
Next years school tax bills could be more upsetting to taxpayers. Because of the budget crisis the Governor of New York State has proposed that New York State REDUCE STAR PAYMENTS TO RESIDENTS AND SENIOR CITIZENS BY 18%. The New York State Legislature must approve the budget by April 1st, according to the NYS constitution.

IF YOU HAVEN'T PAID YOUR SCHOOL TAX BILL AND CAN'T GET TO TOWN HALL BY 7 PM ON MONDAY YOU CAN PAY YOUR SCHOOL TAX BILL ON LINE BY VISITING OUR WEB SITE: WWW.GREENBURGHNY.COM. THERE IS NO FEE FOR ONLINE PAYMENTS. HOWEVER---IF YOU CHOOSE TO PAY YOUR TAXES BY CREDIT CARD THERE IS A FEE.

Week of February 1st: Miscellaneous

The purpose of this Miscellaneous topic is to discuss any town related issues you feel are important that are not addressed in other topics. Please post any issues you wish to discuss in the comments section of this post. Thanks!

If you have any suggestions or comments regarding the blog, please contact me at 'mherman.gny@gmail.com'. Thank you for your input.

-Marc Herman