The Mount Kisco Board of Trustees has joined more than 800 other municipal and local governments around the Country in considering steps to address the issue of Climate Change and the effects it is having on our environment. The vast majority of scientists have concluded that greenhouse gas emissions as a result of the human use of energy has contributed to the warming of the planet. As a result many municipalities have joined in a Mayors’ Agreement to take steps to reduce the emission of these gases.
The first step is to determine the most likely sources of these emissions. Mount Kisco’s Conservation Advisory Council has led this analysis with the assistance of Pace University interns and advanced Climate Analysis software, provided by ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability. When it is determined what are the greatest sources of gas emissions, then these areas can receive the attention they deserve.
The Conservation Advisory Council is nearing the end of its analysis. Preliminary results show what we might have expected: the greatest emissions in the Village are attributable to the use of electricity and natural gas for running appliances, and heating and cooling commercial and residential buildings. The gases emitted by both gasoline and diesel burning vehicles are also a substantial contributing factor.
As the numbers are finalized, the Council is developing strategies for the Village Board to consider. These will likely include some actions that the municipal government can take in its own use of energy, and an educational outreach to the Community. This may also be followed up by coordinating efforts with other forward looking communities in New York. More to follow!
The Village of Mount Kisco, in an attempt to resolve the contract impasse with the Mount Kisco PBA, has been pressing the assigned arbitrator and the PBA’s representatives, the New York State Union of Police Associations (”NYSUPA”) to schedule an arbitration date. The Village of Mount Kisco has offered to meet on April 29, May 14 and May 28. NYSUPA rejected all dates proposed by the Village of Mount Kisco. Unfortunately, as a result of NYSUPA’s decision, the PBA will continue to work under an expired contract.
On Sunday, April 26, the Mount Kisco Democrats honored Tom Singleton and Peter Harckham. David Squirrell, Mayor Michael Cindrich and Assemblyman Adam Bradley addressed the crowd at the Holiday Inn.
Mount Kisco Little League players had a beautiful day for their parade. Led by the Fire Department’s Ancient Fife & Drum Corps, the parade ended in Leonard Park. Mayor Michael Cindrich, Recreation Commissioner Charles Pieragostini and Little League President motivated the Little League players to Play Ball!
As reported in The Journal News on Satuday, April 25 (http://lohud.com/article/20090425/NEWS02/904250333/1019/NEWS03), the Fox Lane Middle School’s Autism Speaks Club was honored at a reception in Rye Brook. Ernie Garcia wrote:
Fox Lane Middle School’s Autism Speaks Club was honored as a group. Member Jenn DiChiara, 15, delivered an emotional testimonial about the club and her home life with an older autistic sister.
“It takes small steps and education to tear down labels,” DiChiara said of the nasty names kids use for autistic youths. “She has taught me so much about tolerance and compassion. Without her I’d be just another kid in the hallway saying ‘retard’ under my breath.”
Congratulations to the FLMS Autism Speaks club. Keep up the good work.
On Friday, April 24, 2009, to raise money for its charitable pursuits and build community spirit, the Mount Kisco Rotary Club is holding its Rotary Fair Day between Mount Kisco Village Hall and the Shoppers’ Park Parking Lot.
The Rotary Fair Day will have a craft fair, entertainment, food, pony rides and a petting zoo. It will also have the Great Duck Race where little plastic ducks, sponsored for $5.00 a duck by local residents, will race in the brook behind Mount Kisco Village Hall.
Mayor J. Michael Cindrich and the Board of Trustees will be holding an Open Public Forum on Saturday April 25, 2009 from Noon to 3:00pm. Any resident wishing to express their concerns or thoughts are encouraged to stop by Village Hall and speak to Mayor Cindrich and Village Board members.
The Village of Mount Kisco has set up a number of methods for residents to report building violations, including a complaint hotline. The number for the complaint hotline is (914) 241-4677.
As a follow up to this site’s April 14, 2009 post, please see the following pictures provided by John Marshall III from the Independent Fire Company’s annual meeting where members with 50 years of service were honored. William Jackson was the newest member of the 50-year club but the following members also have more than 50 years of service:
Leslie Finch 61 years George Rubin 60 years John A. Marshall Jr, 60 years
Paul Hughes 56 years Peter Hughes 56 years William Stewart 56 years
Bert Daley 56 years Gus Hall 54 years Frank Duffy 50 years
Howard Kensing 50 years John Thorn 50 years William Jackson 50 years
The following are pictures of the Jackson Family, Marshall Family and the Rubin Family after receiving their commendations for their service.
Opening each picture will give you an expanded view.
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