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I would like to thank Commissioner Anthony Robinson and our Department of Public Works for doing a wonderful job clearing our streets after last weekend’s snow storm. The highway crews plowed and salted our municipal roadways, in record time, and I would like to commend them for their hard work.
As a snowstorm approaches, please remember to park cars in driveways to help with street plowing efforts.
When clearing driveways and walkways, please don’t shovel snow into the streets.
I'm proud to announce that our town clerk, Jackie Greer, was recently appointed president of the Westchester - Putnam Town-City Clerk's Association, beginning Jan. 1, 2016.
This bipartisan organization’s purpose is to promote responsible and effective service, to the residents of the towns and cities of the county, by facilitating the exchange of ideas and sharing knowledge.
The association meets once every other month and, according to Jackie, seminars cover topics that will enhance the operation of the clerk's office. Congratulations to Jackie on this well-deserved honor. Her continued leadership and professionalism ensures that the residents of Harrison receive excellent service.
Recently, Westchester County school districts were listed among the 100 best in New York state, according to the education website, Niche.
The Harrison Central School District (includes our six public schools) drew an A+ ranking from Niche and earned the number 26 ranking.
Once again, I’m very proud of our schools and am confident that our standing will continue to improve.
Registration for the Harrison Recreation Department’s Little League Baseball/Softball teams, just opened up. The deadline for signing up is Feb. 29. The registration fee, before the deadline, is $90. After the deadline, it is $125. If you have any questions, please send an email to Rich Salerno at ras90@optonline.net, or Jim Horvath at jhorvath@canaccordgenuity.com. You can also find all necessary forms online at www.harrisonlittleleague.org.
The Harrison Public Library will be hosting a very important and timely lecture series. The library invites community members to drop by for a stimulating moderated discussions on foreign affairs. The purpose of the series is to educate members about important issues relating to American foreign policy and to enable the community to participate in the foreign policy process.
The first lecture, “Middle East Alliances,” will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9. The moderator will be Joan Katen, a leading expert on Middle East politics. Katen is also a writer and a distinguished adjunct professor at Pace University. Registration is required. Participants may register online, or by calling the library, (914) 835-0324. (The Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building is located at 2 Bruce Ave., Harrison)
To assist with advance preparation, participants in the discussions may review the relevant chapter of the Great Decisions briefing book which is available at the Harrison Public Library Information Desk.
The Harrison High School Performing Arts Parents Booster Organization is inviting the community to attend a “Swing Night” fundraiser at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, to benefit the Performing Arts Department. It will be hosted in the Student Union and is sure to be a fun-filled evening of dance lessons, DJ music, food and prizes. (For more information, call the high school (914) 630-3095. The school is located at 255 Union Ave.) (Registration for the event starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults; $5 for students. To purchase tickets online, go to www.tinyurl.com/hhswing)
In closing, the League of Women Voters of Harrison invites all to a Meet and Greet with town, state, and county officials from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31, at the Harrison Public Library, Halperin Memorial Library Building. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please call Lola Geiger at (914) 939-7066.
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