News & Information - Town of Greenburgh

The Greenburgh Town Board heard a very interesting presentation from emergency response professionals (including representatives of Con Ed, the Police Chief, state emergency officials and the Deputy DIrector of National Center for Disaster Preparedness Center at tonights Town Board meeting (which is streamed on our website: www.greenburghny.com).

The Police Chief discussed the purchase of new software which will enable the town to provide improved communication services to residents after a storm. We will now be able to notify residents , via cell phones, of future emergencies. People will be able to sign up to receive up to date information as to how the town is dealing with emergencies. This notification system differs from the e list and will only be used in the event of emergencies.

The Chief indicated that the town will be taking steps to place generators at traffic light locations -to keep the lights on. He is also recommending that a generator be placed at the Theodore Young Community Center, a location that has been used as an emergency shelter.

Con Ed is adding about 170 new fuses and switches to the Greenburgh system. If there is an outage the impact will be felt by fewer people. They are also working with industry consultants and trying to address infrastructure problems. They are considering using licensed electricians to help expedite power restorations after storms. NYS is considering the possibility of requiring generators in some gas stations- especially stations on well travelled roads (to reduce the problem we had last year when stations were unable to sell gas.
NYS is planning training programs for emergency responders and wants to improve the tracking of people who have major medical needs.

The presentation at tonights Town Board meeting contained alot of useful and interesting information. Richard Edelson of the CERT team organized the presentation. I recommend that you listen to the presentation--very helpful info.!

One of the Greenburgh's most fun and delicious evens is the annual taste off -to raise funds for student athletic scholarships. A great event. Fantastic food. THIS SATURDAY at Woodlands High School!

Paul Feiner

WOODLANDS FALCONS NEST BOOSTER CLUB AND

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS OF

GREENBURGH CENTRAL 7 PRESENT

THIRD ANNUAL GREENBURGH TASTE OFF

Local Fundraiser Celebrates Delicious Dishes While Connecting Businesses To the Community

Tickets are on sale now for the third annual Greenburgh Taste Off, a local fundraising event hosted by the Woodlands Falcons Nest Booster Club and Woodlands Middle and High School Parent Teacher Associations. The event takes place Saturday, April 27, 2013 between noon and 3PM at the Woodlands High School Gymnasiums at 475 W. Hartsdale Avenue in Hartsdale. Major corporate sponsors supporting the event include: TD Bank and Party Line Tent Rentals.

The Greenburgh Taste Off is an annual fundraising event, which brings local restaurants and caterers together to boast their favorite dishes. Residents participate by tasting the dishes and voting on their favorite dish in specific food categories. “The Greenburgh Taste Off is not only a great fundraising event, it brings the community together and gives local businesses a chance to engage with attendees, while raising monies for a good cause,” said David Jackson, president, Woodlands Falcons Nest Booster Club.

The Greenburgh Taste Off also provides residents with the opportunity to participate in a silent auction and a penny social which this year includes tickets to: the U.S Open, Mets and Yankee games, as well as the Broadway play, “The Trip to Bountiful”. The event also pays tribute to Greenburgh Central 7 staff members for their service and commitment to the district. This year’s honorees include: Tina Goldman, Helen Harmon, Margo Parker and Claire Troy.

To date, more than twenty businesses have signed on as on site participants. They include: Aflac, Avon, Caffé Azzurri, California Pizza Kitchen, Candlelight Inn, Cerbone of Naples Pizza Restaurant, Doctors Express, Frank’s Food Court, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Jake’s Wayback Burgers, Leisure Fitness, Nana Cakes, Inc., Party Line Tent Rentals, People’s United Bank, Roasted Peppers Restaurant & Catering, Rodan & Fields Skincare, Rudy’s Food, Sports & Entertainment, Sunshine Bagels, Sun Splash Caribbean Bakery & Restaurant, TD Bank, Trader Joe’s, and Wells Fargo. More are expected to sign on.

Proceeds will go towards student-athlete scholarships, the Woodlands Middle & High School PTSA’s, the Falcons Nest Booster Club, as well as the Food Bank for Westchester. Advance ticket purchases online are $10.00 for students and $15.00 for adults. Paper tickets are $10.00 for students and $20 for adults. At the door, tickets will be $13 and $25, respectively. To purchase tickets visit www.eventbrite.com or call (914) 703-2615. For additional information or to have your restaurant or business participate onsite or by donating a silent auction or penny social item, send an email to GreenburghTO2013@gmail.com