Month: May 2016

The village of Mamaroneck was the first municipality in New York state to restrict how pet dealers acquire their animals. Harrison is now considering a similar law. Photo courtesy ny-petrescue.org
News

Harrison considers law to regulate pet sales

The Harrison town board is considering a law which would restrict how a pet dealer may acquire dogs and cats. The legislation was proposed by Councilwoman Marlene Amelio, a Republican. “It’s something I’ve been working very diligently on,” she said. “And I’ve been working hard on getting the mayor on […]

Matt McLaughlin controls the ball against Brewster. McLaughlin had four goals and two assists in Harrison’s overtime loss to the Bears. Photo./Mike Smith
Sports

Overtime goal buries Huskies

Harrison’s lacrosse season came to an abrupt end on Monday, May 16, when Brewster’s Kevin Plank streaked down the right side and beat Huskies’ goalie Henry Alvarado for an overtime game-winner that sent the Bears to the second round of the Class B sectional playoffs with a 13-12 win. For […]

Harrison Schools Superintendent Dr. Louis Wool has introduced a proposed budget for the 2017-2018 school year that will add 6.9 academic positions and fund two capital improvements to the district’s high school. File photo
News

$110M school budget passes districtwide vote

The Harrison Central School District’s proposed 2016–2017 budget totaling $110 million passed the test on Tuesday, May 17. According to unofficial results, 1,264 votes—77 percent—supported the budget, with 372 votes opposing it. The results were expected to be certified on Wednesday, May 18 at the Board of Education meeting, after […]

David Buchwald announced on May 9 in Turnure Park in White Plains that he is seeking re-election to a third term as the state Assemblyman for the 93rd District. Photo/Angela Jordan
Politics

Buchwald announces run for re-election

Greeted warmly by an intimate gathering of friends, family, staff and other local elected officials, David Buchwald announced his candidacy for re-election to the state Assembly on the morning of May 9 in Turnure Park in White Plains. Buchwald, a White Plains Democrat, represents the 93rd District, which serves Harrison, […]

Upcoming Harrison events and sanitation changes
Opinion

Upcoming Harrison events and sanitation changes

[dropcap]L[/dropcap]ast weekend, I had the pleasure of sampling our local chefs’ specialties at the Harrison Public Library fundraiser, A Taste of Harrison. It was very successful and more than 100 people came out to support this very worthwhile event. All proceeds will be used by the Friends of the Public […]