Scarsdale 10583

The Scarsdale Public Library and C.H.I.L.D. have teamed up to provide special needs children and their families inclusive programming in a welcoming atmosphere at the library.

This series of events is geared to kids who need some extra support but want to enjoy all the wonderful programs the library has to offer in a group setting.

“There is such a need in our community for a place where special needs families can go and feel welcomed in spite of any differences their children may have. These kids need to belong and feel included. This series builds an opportunity for these families and allows the kids to be themselves,” explains Marian Green, Chair of C.H.I.L.D.

Come to the Scarsdale Public Library on February 4th at 3 pm for a special reading of the children’s book “Wag Your Tale”.

Siblings and friends are welcome. These events are where special needs kids can just be kids.

Any questions or for more information, including setting up interviews about this series please contact Jennifer Geller, Community Outreach and Public Relations Assistant at the Library. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 917-715-2878.

The Scarsdale Public Library and C.H.I.L.D. have teamed up to provide special needs children and their families inclusive programming in a welcoming atmosphere at the library.

This series of events is geared to kids who need some extra support but want to enjoy all the wonderful programs the library has to offer in a group setting.

“There is such a need in our community for a place where special needs families can go and feel welcomed in spite of any differences their children may have. These kids need to belong and feel included. This series builds an opportunity for these families and allows the kids to be themselves,” explains Marian Green, Chair of C.H.I.L.D.

Come to the Scarsdale Public Library for a special Yoga session on February 5th at 12:30 pm.

Siblings and friends are welcome. These events are where special needs kids can just be kids.

Any questions or for more information, including setting up interviews about this series please contact Jennifer Geller, Community Outreach and Public Relations Assistant at the Library. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 917-715-2878.

Come to the JCC of Mid-Westchester on February 5th at 3 pm for a Mama Doni Concert! Mama Doni, a.k.a. Doni Zasloff Thomas, is a mom, educator, performer, songwriter, and lead singer in The Mama Doni Band, winner of the 2008 Simcha Award for “Inspiring Joy Through Music”. Before February 3rd tickets cost $18/ adult and $10/ child. At the door tickets cost $25/ adult and $18/ child. Contact Julie Dorfman for more information at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or at 472-3300, x412.

Westchester Reform Temple will host a three-session film series depicting the lives of a variety of families in contemporary Israel on three consecutive Sundays, January 29, February 5 and 12 at 4:00 pm. Miri Kubovy, Harvard University professor of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations (retired), and an honorary professor at the Free University of Berlin, will lead post-screening discussions to examine how the families interact with each other, and the impact that interaction has on individual family members' identity, needs, agenda, and dreams. Professor Kubovy currently teaches Hebrew literature and cultural studies at the City University of New York, The New School University, Central Synagogue, and the JCC in Manhattan.

This film series is free and open to the public at Westchester Reform Temple, 255 Mamaroneck Road, in Scarsdale, N.Y. For more information, contact the Temple at 914-723-7727, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or visit www.wrtemple.org.

The Administrative Committee is responsible for conducting the election of members to the School Board Nominating Committee (SBNC), which selects candidates for the Scarsdale Board of Education. Administrative Committee Co-Chair Nan Berke will discuss the recent SBNC election at a meeting to be held by the League of Women Voters of Scarsdale on Monday, February 6 at 10:30 AM at Village Hall. Afterwards, League members will come to a consensus on recommendations to the Administrative Committee. Members of the community are welcome to attend the presentation. Only League members may participate in the consensus discussion. Visit www.lwvs.org to join the League, or pay $60 to join at the meeting. For more information, contact Elisabeth Bassin at (914) 725-9840.

The BAR will meet on Monday February 6 at 7:30 pm at Scarsdale Village Hall to review the following:

JAF Builders Corp. 75 Hampton Road New House

33 Meadow Rd. Corp. 33 Meadow Road, Landscaping

Scarsdale Improvement Corp. 35 Harwood Court, Sign for Paris Interiors

11 Wynmor Rd. LLC 11 Wynmor Road, New House

Michael Suzman 5 Elm Road, Portico and Doors

David Carey 44 Paddington Road, Terrace

Come to the JCC of Mid-Westchester on Sunday February 12th at 7pm to discuss the Seven Keys to Unlock Autism: Making Miracles in the Classroom with the co-authors, Elaine Hall and Diane Isaacs. This groundbreaking book outlines seven integrated keys for educators and parents to make meaningful connections with children on the autism spectrum. Contact Nancy Kaplan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or at 914-472-330 ext. 327 for more information.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Planning Board of the Village of Scarsdale in Rutherford Hall in Village Hall on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. at which time and place the Planning Board will consider the following:

1. The application of Scarsdale Gasoline Corp. for a renewal of the Special Use Permit, pursuant to Chapter 310-89 of the Village Code, to continue the operation of a gasoline station at 999 Post Road, identified on the Village tax map as Sec. 7, Blk. 1, Lot 110.

2. The application of Caroline and Mitchell Nussbaum for a Wetlands Permit, pursuant to Chapter 171 of the Village Code, to construct a one story addition to the rear of the house on this wetlands controlled property at 9 Rural Drive, identified on the Village tax map as Sec. 22, Blk. 19, Lot 56.

The above applications are on file in the Office of the Building Department and may be viewed by interested parties at any time during usual business hours. By Order of the Planning Board, Scarsdale, New York, dated January 31, 2012.

Elizabeth Marrinan AICP, Village Planner.

The next public meeting of the Committee for Historic Preservation of the Village of Scarsdale is scheduled for Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 8:00 pm in Rutherford Hall in Village Hall to consider the following property: 101 Sheldrake Rd. built in 1954.