Scarsdale Updates Two Village Playgrounds
BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN
The Scarsdale Village Board of Trustees approved contracts to remove old playground equipment at Willow Park and Aspen Park and replace it with new slides, swings and climbing equipment. The new equipment will cost $342,000 for each playground.
At the August 12 board meeting, Scarsdale Mayor Justin K. Arest called attention to some important August observances. “Thursday, August 7th is Purple Heart Day, honoring those who were wounded or killed in combat in service to our country,” Arest began. “August 12th is International Youth Day, which celebrates the creativity, energy and contributions of young people around the world. August 26th is Women’s Equality Day, a reminder of the ongoing work towards equity and opportunity.
“It is also a season when our community is especially active with neighbors enjoying our parks, families enjoying our downtown and volunteers giving their time and energy to causes that matter. My thanks to the Scarsdale Business Alliance for all their efforts in collaborating with the Village to make Destination Scarsdale a success.”
Arest thanked Christine Sciandra, Secretary to Village Manager, Bob Kaczmarek, Assistant Superintendent, Recreation and Deputy Mayor Dara Gruenberg for spearheading Scarsdale’s collaboration with Feeding Westchester,. The village collected 3,400 pounds of food, enough to provide 2,833 meals for those in need.
Mayor Arest acknowledged complaints regarding Verizon Wireless Service. “Village Manager Alexandra H. Marshall is working with the Technology Advisory Council to evaluate service and explore possible solutions,” he said.
During Public Comment, resident Elizabeth Warren decried lacking a sidewalk on one side of her home, the other side in disrepair.
Then Trustee Jason Kofman opened a Public Hearing regarding amendment of Chapter 30 of Village Code, concerning eligibility of Advisory Board Members. “There are two changes; one is to lower the minimum age to 18; two, allow one non-resident to be appointed to the Advisory Council who nevertheless must reside within the Scarsdale School District,” he said.
Consent Agenda Resolutions encompassed authorizing executing of an Environmental Consulting Services Agreement for Sanitation Incinerator Demolition Project; awarding VM Contract #1327 for Heathcote Road Bridge repainting project and accepting a gift of a Sport Equipment shed from Scarsdale Youth Football.