On Sunday, March 6, I had the pleasure of attending the opening reception in Town Hall for Youth Art Month. This year, Harrison’s talented students have displayed works of art that include mixed media, paint, watercolors and photography. Student-musicians gave a wonderful performance as well. Congratulations to all who participated. This wonderful event could not be possible without the commitment of the Harrison Council for the Arts and the dedication of devoted teachers. The next time you are in Town Hall, take a moment to see the brilliant exhibits placed in the display case and hanging on the walls throughout the building.
In looking ahead, and thinking about spring with great anticipation, I would like to bring your attention to this year’s annual Spring Spruce Up event. Please join the town/village of Harrison by coming out to show your support on Sunday, April 10. We will be tidying up our roadways, parks, wooded areas and streams. Target areas in downtown Harrison include Ma Riis Park, Veteran’s Park, the stream behind LMK Middle School, Beaver Swamp Brook Corridor and West Street (in the vicinity of the I-95 bridge). Target areas in West Harrison include the Boulevard, various locations around Silver Lake and Underhill Avenue, and the Village Green.
Feel free to contact the mayor’s office with additional areas that may need attention. Cleanup crew leaders will be at all locations and will provide lawn bags and instructions for sprucing up. Come full of energy and prepared to make a difference. For more information or to volunteer, please call my office at 670-3009 or visit me at Town Hall. Take pride in Harrison’s appearance and pitch in.
Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the Pet Rescue Gala. This organization, located in Harrison, serves the needs of abandoned and neglected dogs and cats. The animals are fostered by volunteers, provided with veterinary care and placed in permanent homes. Pet Rescue also has a spay/neuter program. The gala was a lovely event with wonderful food and warm conversation. Congratulations to the volunteers and staff for creating a top-shelf event for this very worthwhile establishment.
Consumer Reports Online is now available through the Harrison Public Library. With your Harrison Public Library card, you can gain access to all the ratings, reviews and buying advice that Consumer Reports has to offer. Find all the latest consumer news and unbiased information from experts on thousands of products and services, from new cars to new gadgets to health care. Access Consumer Reports Online from the public computers at the library or login with your library card number on your personal computer or mobile device (enter your library card number where it says “Patron ID”).
In closing, I would like to bring your attention to an issue that comes up each year. Spring is almost upon us and dog owners may be walking their pets more frequently in and around our neighborhoods. In an effort to be courteous, dog walkers should carry disposable waste bags and clean up after their pets. Used dog waste bags should not be left in neighbor’s trash cans or recycling bins and should not be thrown into the storm drains on our streets and roadways. Proper disposal of dog waste is a must and every dog owner should participate.
The next “Lunch with the Mayor” is on Friday, March 11 and I will be at Uncle Henry’s, located at 309 Halstead Ave. in downtown Harrison. I will be at this location from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and look forward to meeting with residents and talking about issues facing our community.
