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Armonk Lion's Pat Bresha Award
Past and most recent recipients of Armonk Lion's Pat Bresha Award: L to R, Ed Woodyard, Sharon Tomback, John Fava, John Heimerdinger, Susan Geffen, Jim Osterle and Doris Finch Watson. Click Image to Enlarge
Who's Who of Armonk
October 19, 2009
Each year the Armonk Lions present the Pat Bresha Award. Lion President, Anita Cozza said, "Pat Bresha was an Armonk resident. He served on many committees, was Councilman and Deputy Supervisor. The Armonk Lions remember him and his unselfish devotion by presenting an award in his name. We spotlight a member of our community who has devoted their time and energies and followed in his footsteps with caring, compassion, integrity, motivation and humor. This year it is with great pleasure that we present the Pat Bresha Award to Susan Geffen."
Two time Friends President and ARB member, Susan Geffen said, "It is with great pleasure I receive this award and am humbled to be among the prior recipients. Thank you for sharing not the best in Armonk, but the best for Armonk. As we go forward with Friends and family and give back to the community and beyond, my biggest pride is to see my children give back."
Among those that spoke were Susan's friend and fellow recipient Ed Woodyard. He said, "Susan is the greatest ambassador of Armonk. By you honoring us, we are allowed to honor you."
Jag Rao, Lion Membership Chair added, "We always knew Susan Geffen was very popular, but never knew how popular. But we did know how well she deserved this award."
Geffen's name is added to the plaque displayed in Town Hall honoring other dedicated citizens and Pat Besha award recipients over the past decades. Read more
Susan Geffen is recipient of 2009 Pat Bresha Award
Updated 10/19/09
Pat Bresha exemplified volunteer service to better North Castle. As a civic leader, he served as Deputy Supervisor, Councilman and Lion President. The Armonk Lions Club honors Bresha by sponsoring the award for distinguished community service. The past recipients are citizens who have unselfishly devoted endless time to better our community and inspire others. Previous winners listed on a plaque in the North Castle Town Hall include the late R.Eugene Curry, Richard N. Lander, Del Pietschker and Charles Elson as well as Elizabeth C. Sluder, Elwood C. Clark, John A. Lombardi, Doris Finch Watson, John Schnoor, Piers L. Curry, Peter Vande Water, John Fava, Erling J. Taylor, John Heimerdinger, Thomas MacInnes, Doris Sidney, Sharon Tomback, Edward Woodyard and Mildred Wago.
We are proud to announce this year's award winner added to the distinguished list and a Friend to many, Susan Geffen. Susan has been an Armonk resident for 37 years. Not only has she been on numerous committees and co-founded several organizations, Susan has been and still is always available when called upon. Reviewing all of her accomplishments over her years, one realizes that she is still an active member and devotes countless hours to carry on the organizations' traditions.
She has been a two-time President of The Friends of the North Castle Library, Inc. The Friends remain one of her passions, where she plays an integral part of fund raising for the Library and what she frequently refers to as, "all that The Friends do to make North Castle's libraries a better place." Susan has been an important part of the Armonk Outdoor Art Show, co-founder of Armonk Players and has been the co-chair of Art After Dark.
If that's not enough, you can see Susan sitting on the Architectural Review Board, a town appointed position, as well as on the Executive Board of Whippoorwill Home Owners Association. And let's not forget her role in co-founding the town's Winter Walk.
Ed Woodyard, a past recipient of the Bresha Award and devoted Armonkian, reminds us of why he was honored. "I was humbled by it and didn't think I deserved it. It made me want to do more for the town, to earn the honor. I received it before 9/11. After 9/11 we pulled together a town memorial. Candles were lite and lined along the memorial wall and around the gazebo. In the midst of all that tragedy, there was really something beautiful with all that light."
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Two Bedroom Unit for Sale at Armonk's Middle Income Housing in Whippoorwill Commons
For Sale Whippoorwill Commons 20 Whippoorwill Road East - 2 Bedroom unit LLB Armonk, NY Approx.1,115 sq. ft. Monthly common charges - $363.11 Estimated selling price:$174,851.00 Lower level unit - elevator & stair access Laundry room - no pets allowed In town unit - 1 outside parking space Minimum number of people is two (2) Maximum number of people is four (4) Income restrictions & other restrictions apply Town Code states: "Each MIU shall be the only residence of its owner." Applications available at North Castle Town Clerk's Office Applications must be received (certified mail) by March 12, 2010 For further information call Housing Board Office: 273-4329
For Sale Whippoorwill Hills 8 Agnew Farm Road - 2 bedroom unit A-8 Armonk, NY Estimated selling price $183,254.00 2 bedroom unit Approx. 1,000 sq. ft Monthly common charges are $446.44. Second floor unit - pets allowed Washer & dryer - 1 outside parking space Minimum number of people allowed to reside is two (2) Maximum number of people allowed to reside is four (4) Income restrictions & other restrictions apply Town Code states: "Each MIU shall be the only residence of its owner." Applications available at North Castle Town Clerk's Office Applications must be received (certified mail) by March 12, 2010 For further information call Housing Board Office: 273-4329
August 4, 2009
GOVERNOR APPROVES LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING THE CITIES OF NEW ROCHELLE, RYE AND WHITE PLAINS TO RAISE REVENUES THROUGH HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAXES
Senator Suzi Oppenheimer (D-Mamaroneck) announced that legislation to authorize the cities of New Rochelle and White Plains to impose hotel room occupancy taxes was passed by the Senate and signed into law by Governor Paterson. The Governor also approved legislation extending the City of Rye's authority to impose its own hotel occupancy tax.
S. 1886 (Oppenheimer), S. 1887 (Oppenheimer) and S. 1087 (Oppenheimer) permit the cities of New Rochelle, Rye and White Plains, respectively, to enact a daily room tax of up to three percent on hotels, motels, inns, clubs or similar places of public accommodation.
"Three years ago, I sponsored legislation allowing the city of Rye to impose a hotel occupancy tax," said Senator Oppenheimer. "Rye became first the local government in Westchester County to gain this authority, which has become an important revenue-raising alternative to local property taxes."
The City of New Rochelle estimates that it will raise between $200,000 and $250,000 in new revenue from the hotel room tax, while the City of Rye stands to collect over $170,000 by the extension of its taxing authority.
"In these difficult economic times, municipal governments all over the state have been faced with declining revenues, most notably reductions in sales tax revenues," observed Senator Oppenheimer. "Local governments must be given greater flexibility to raise revenue other than by increasing already high property taxes. I am pleased that the Governor has enacted these tax bills into law, and I favor expanding this taxing authority to other cities and smaller municipalities that request it," said the Senator.
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Population Map
The hamlet of Armonk, along with Banksville and North White Plains are in the Town of North Castle, Westchester, NY. The neighboring seven
communities surrounding North Castle are White Plains, Harrison,
Greenwich, Ct, Pound Ridge, Bedford, New Castle and Mount Pleasant.
The Lombardi Family: L to R, Kevin, Lou, Michael, Carol, Peggy, Jamie, Gail, Justin, Rich, Alexis, April and seated: L to R, Jane, Gabriella and CJ. Click Image to enlarge.
The family dedicated a bench to the Lombardi Brothers: Sabe, Curley, Joe and Jack outside the North Castle Community Center. The Center houses the North White Plains Branch of North Castle Library, a gym and meeting room. Residents gather there for recreation and community events.
Matriarch and Jack's wife, Jane Lombardi said, "The bench is in a beautiful spot and I'm sure everyone will enjoy the sitting area outside the center, especially the seniors waiting for the bus." Mrs. Lombardi added, "They were wonderful men, all four of them, and I miss them."
Gail Lombardi Norris, Jack's daughter, said, "The brothers grew up right here in two different homes on Clove Road, directly across the street from the center, with their mother Teresa." Their father Giacomo worked on building the Kensico Dam. He was an electrician and died in a tragic fall from a utility poll at the young age of 34. Jack Lombardi never meet his father.
Peggy Todaro, Jack Lombardi's niece, said of her uncle, "I loved him with all my heart. My father died and Uncle Jack was like a second father to me. We don't want anyone to every forget him and what he has done for this town."
Read Michael J. Lombardi's letter to his Grandfather, Sabe, In Memoriam.
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Ann Leber, R, with Anne Curran. Photo courtesy of Stan Berman.
October 21, 2009
One can only imagine when someone has worked as a civil servant for the Town for 30 years that it would difficult to step down. Town Clerk Ann Leber is doing just that. At the October 21, 2009 Town Board Meeting, Leber gave official notice of retirement effective December 16, 2009. She has served as Town Clerk for the past eight years and prior to that, deputy Town Clerk under AnneMarie Kelly for 16 years.
Leber said, "I had been wrestling with this life-changing decision for some time until my grown, and very wise, son gave me a piece of advice. Michael said, 'Mom, make a list of pros and cons and then prioritize them.'
Although Ann won't miss spending her evenings in the chilly meeting room, nor the tempting goodies in the employee lounge, or the FOIL requests or plaques, she will miss her relationships with the Town Board members, colleagues, co-workers and friends.
Supervisor Reese Berman referred to Leber as person of warmth, sensitivity and elegance and her resigning is a great loss to the Town Board and residents. Berman mentioned that Leber's intelligence and organizational skills kept the operations of the Town Clerk office well oiled. Councilman Gerry Geist spoke of Leber's dedication, countless hours and contribution to the modernization of this town while pushing us into all facets of technology. All the Councilmen mentioned her stellar commitment to the town and apparently teaching the ropes to our newer council when called upon.
The Town Board will appoint someone to fill the vacant Town Clerk position until Ann Leber's term expires next year, December 2010. The Board has received a letter from Deputy Town Clerk Anne Curran who has served as deputy to Leber for six and a half years. Curran asked to be considered for the appointment of Town Clerk until the end of 2010.
Town Clerk is an elected position put to voters every four years. Resident Frank Benish spoke at the meeting and asked the Town Board to consider other applicants for the position. Berman responded that it would be taken under advisement.
We salute Ann and wish her the best as she pursues a more leisurely pace to enjoy life with family and friends.
Friends Receive Westchester Library Award
11/12/09
Westchester Library System (WLS) 50th Anniversary Awards were in honor and recognition of those who embody the spirit of "seamless access to excellent library service." The 50th Anniversary Awards at WLS's annual meeting on November 12, 2009 were held at the C.V. Rich Mansion/Woman's Club of White Plains. WLS invited the 38 libraries that are part of the system to nominate an individual, organization and business for their INNOVATION, SUPPORT and SERVICE in support of Westchester's libraries. Members of 38 libraries overwhelming responded with nominees for those categories.
North Castle Library nominated two individual supporters as well as the Friends of the North Castle Public Library, Inc. Susan Geffen, past president of the Friends and owner of Sanstrom-Geffen Enterprises, was nominated for the Innovation Award. Her business was recognized for providing new and creative resources to enhance the North Castle library services in our community.
Long time library volunteer Judy Moniz was nominated for the Service Award as an individual volunteer, supporter, or donor who has championed the cause of superior service in our local library. Moniz said of the service recognition, "It's the community that we serve that is really the winner here."
The Library Support Award for a municipality, not-for-profit or volunteer organization that has provided a foundation to sustain library services in our community went to the Friends of the North Castle Library. The Friends were chosen as winners among various organizations throughout the county.
President of the Friends Sean Ryan accepted the award and said, "I could not think of a more perfect word, 'The Friends' to describe the organization."
Ryan wrote to the Friends' Board, "I am incredibly proud to tell you that the Friends of the North Castle Public Library was recognized at the Annual Meeting of the Westchester Library System with their 50th Anniversary Award for Support. You are all part of an outstanding team that does so many great things for our library and community from running one of the best art shows in the country, to gaining the support of our community to helping our libraries transform in so many positive ways. This award is also a tribute to the entire library team from Cris Ansnes and her staff in both Armonk and North White Plains, to the library trustees and the Friends. It is the teamwork and hard work of all (for more years than any of us want to count) that enables our collective team to accomplish so much and has resulted in this fabulous recognition."
North Castle Library was founded in 1936 by a group of residential women including Lucille Kittredge, Deputy Supervisor Becky Kittredge's mother. The library began with 1,600 donated books in 1,900 square feet. Today the library serves over 6,000 people at the same cite on Whippoorwill Road East.
North Castle's Library director Cris Ansnes said, "Everybody that was nominated in the different categories was so deserving and have helped our libraries; from Susan's expertise and keen sense of decoration and beauty to Judy's dedication as a volunteer and everything they both do on behalf of the Armonk Outdoor Art Show.
Judy Moniz said, "It's not about how important the Friends are, rather it's how important it is for the community to support The Armonk Outdoor Art Show, Art After Dark and the Armonk Players. In sponsoring these events, the Friends bring in additional programming and technology which makes the library a warm and welcoming place."
Susan Geffen commented, "We could not have done this without the support of the community and we hope the community will support the Friends so as to add more programs and improvements to our libraries. Now we have to work harder to live up to this award and to get as much support from the community, so in turn we can support the library. The Library is the one institution that is for everyone, no matter what age. Our mission is to bring culture to the library and to keep up with the public's demand for a wide variety of programming from the children reading games to the Armonk Players."
North Castle resident Trish Fontanella is President of the WLS Board of Trustees and has served as North Castle's Library Trustee for years. She has an unending passion and love of our libraries and we are very fortunate to have her dedication and stewardship to lead us from the antiquated use of card catalogues to the sophisticated "cibrarian" high tech library system. She thanked supporters of WLS, over 40 groups, "for helping combine effort and collaboration to provide success and support of our mission."
