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Bedford Community Church Draft Environmental Impact Statement,
Public Hearing on 2/23/10 at 8pm
A Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) has been completed and accepted for the proposed Bedford Community Church to be located on Bedford Center Road. A public hearing on the Draft EIS will be held on February 23, 2010, at 8:00pm, at the Town House, 425 Cherry Street, Bedford Hills, New York. The purpose of the hearing is to solicit comments from the public on the Draft EIS, particularly on the environmental impacts. Comments on the DEIS are requested and will be accepted by the Town until March 23, 2010.
The application is for the construction of a two-story 35,500 square foot religious use building with a sanctuary seating 720 people, off-street parking for 240 vehicles and associated site improvements.
The DEIS is available for review online at http://www.bedfordny-planning.info/
Please contact the Planning Board office at 914.666.4434 or planning@bedfordny.info, if you have any questions regarding this application.back to top
SCHOOL TAX REMINDER
AVOID 10% PENALTY FOR LATE PAYMENTS: Second half school taxes are due by February 1, 2010 (January 31, 2010 is a Sunday this year) without penalty.
PEANALTY SCHEDULE
February & March 10%
April & May 12%
May 13%
June 14%
If your taxes are paid by a bank or you recently sold your property, please disregard this notice.
For online payment options, please to go our website: www.bedfordny.info
MAILING ADDRESS FOR TAX PAYMENTS:
Amy M. Pectol
Town of Bedford Receiver of Taxes
General Post Office
PO Box 30803
New York , NY 10087-0803
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Building Inspector Position Available
The Town’s Building Inspector, Rick Megna, will be retiring at the end of February. While we will be canvassing the appropriate civil service list, we are also open to reviewing resumes and interviewing individuals who currently hold and are working in the Building Inspector civil service title. The salary range is from $85,000 to $100,000 depending on experience, certifications and possible engineering license. If you are interested in transferring, please send your resume to: Joan Gallagher, Director of Personnel, 321 Bedford Road, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 no later than February 15th.
February 9th Special Election Deadline Dates
Official Special Election Political Calendar -
Special Election: February 9, 2010
Date of Proclamation: January 5, 2010
Party Nominations
January 15 Last day to file Certificate of Nomination
January 19 Last day to accept or decline nomination
January 19 Last day to authorize nomination
January 19 Last day to file Substitution to fill vacancy created by a declination
January 25 Last day to authorize substitution
Independent Nominating Petitions
January 5 First day to sign
January 19 Last day to file petition
January 19 Last day to accept or decline nomination
January 21 Last day to file substitution to fill vacancy created by a declination
Registration Cut-off Dates
January 15 Last day to mail (postmark) registration form
January 20 Last day for Board of Elections to received mail registration form
January 29 Last day to register in person at the Board of Elections
Absentee Ballots
February 2 Last day to postmark application by mail
February 8 Last day to apply in person at Board of Elections for absentee ballot
February 8 Last day to postmark absentee ballot
February 9 Last day to deliver absentee ballot in person to Board of Elections
February 16 Last day for Board of Elections to receive absentee ballot by mail )
Financial Disclosure Filing Dates
January 29 11 Day Pre-Election
March 8 27 Day Post-Election back to top
Winter Tips to Help Manage Energy Bills
NYSEG and RG&E are encouraging customers to pay particular attention to using energy wisely during what are typically the harshest winter months – January, February and March.
“Cold weather drives energy consumption, so this is a very important time for customers to use energy wisely in order to help manage their energy costs,” said Terri Van Brooker, director - customer service at NYSEG and RG&E.
NYSEG and RG&E offer the following energy-saving and safety tips:
Heating:
- Set thermostats no higher than 70° and at 58° when you’re away from the house for more than a few hours or in bed for the night. (This may not be advisable if frail, ill or elderly people or infants are in the home.)
- Install automatic set back or programmable thermostats.
- Change or clean furnace filters once a month during the heating season.
- Warm air rises, so use registers to direct warm airflow across the floor.
- Close vents and doors in unused rooms and close fireplace dampers when not in use.
- Open draperies and blinds on sunny days to let the warmth in and close at night to insulate against cold air outside.
Lighting/Electricity:
- Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs that use up to 75% less energy and last up to 10 times as long.
- Use programmable timers to turn on/off lights.
- Unplug chargers for cell phones and other electronic devices.
- Turn off lights and electronics when not in use.
Water:
- Set water heater temperatures at 120° to cut water heating bills without sacrificing comfort.
- Install water-flow restrictors in showerheads and faucets.
- Limit the length of showers.
- Run washing machines and clothes dryers with a full load.
Safety Reminders:
- Emergency generators can be dangerous. If you use one, carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Never run an emergency generator indoors; operate generators only outdoors in well-ventilated areas.
- Be very careful with candles and never leave them unattended.
- Never use a natural gas or propane range to heat your home.
- Never use a grill, hibachi, lantern or portable camping stove indoors.
- Make sure your electric stove tops and/or ovens are off when not in use.
- Stay away from any downed wires.
- Install a carbon monoxide detector in your home.
If you use candles for decorative purposes, always keep them within your sight and away from children, pets and anything that could catch fire.
For more low-cost and no-cost energy-saving tips, visit nyseg.com or rge.com and click on “Usage and Safety.”
Customers are also encouraged to sign up for the companies’ Budget Billing service that enables them to spread utility costs evenly over 12 months. For more information or to sign up, NYSEG customers should call 1.800.572.1111; RG&E customers should call 1.800.743.2110.
Customers who are having difficulty paying their bills are urged to contact their utility right away (NYSEG: 1.888.315.1755; RG&E: 1.877.266.3492). “The sooner they contact us, the sooner we can work on a solution together,” Van Brooker said.
“Shutting off service is always the last thing we want to do,” Van Brooker said. “As is our usual practice, we will be particularly sensitive to the role utility service plays in ensuring our customers’ safety and security during the frigid weather.” back to top
US Census Jobs Available
The U.S. Census Bureau is now recruiting local residents for temporary part-time positions for the 2010 Census. The pay for field workers is
$18 - $20 per hour. Working hours are flexible and the work is close to home.
Census takers’ jobs are excellent for retirees, college students, persons who want to work part-time, people between jobs and anyone who wants to earn extra money performing an important service for their community.
In order to apply to become a census worker you must pass a written test and be over 18 years of age. U.S. citizens are given preference.
Census exams will be given in the local area in December and January.
The exam and application process takes about 2 hours.
You must register to take the exam by calling 1-866-861-2010. More information about the 2010 Census and census jobs can be found on the web at www.2010censusjobs.gov.
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Town of Bedford Opposes Planned Drilling
The Town of Bedford opposes planned drilling for natural gas in the upstate watershed. Click here to read letter to sent to NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.
Bedford Center Road Alternate Lane Closure 11/23-9/6/10 between 9-3:30
Click here to read Westchester County Department of Public Works Traffic Advisory.
Verizon Franchise Information
12/21 - Verizon Franchise in Bedford received certificate of confirmation from New York State Public Exchange Commission: NYS Public Service Commission Certificate of Confirmation
Verizon Application for Franchise
Verizon Franchise Agreement with Town of Bedford
Verizon Franchise FAQs
Verizon Franchise Summary
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Bedford Draft Climate Action Plan
The Final Bedford Climate Action Plan is now available, click here for plan.
In April, 2007, Supervisor Lee Roberts and the Bedford Town Board created the 9 member Energy Advisory Panel. In November of that year, the Town Board passed a resolution committing Bedford to a twenty percent reduction in community wide greenhouse gas emissions, below our 2004 baseline year, by 2020. The Bedford Twenty by 2020 goal was the beginning of a two year campaign designed to educate, engage and gain the commitment of the entire town. The Bedford Energy Advisory Panel has spent the last two years inventorying our community’s greenhouse gas emissions, talking to experts, researching other cities’ best practices and engaging the community through a series of town wide events. The result is this Draft of The Climate Action Plan.
The Plan focuses on four sectors; Energy, Transportation, Land + Water Use and Waste + Recycling. It is not a government plan or strictly for municipal use, but it encompasses businesses, residences, schools and virtually every segment of Bedford. Each sector outlines specific recommendations for reducing Green House Gases within Bedford. back to top
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