Delano Ladd
Delano Ladd Delano (Del) Wood Ladd Jr. of Greenwich, Conn. and Vero Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully at his home in Vero Beach on November 2, 2018. He was 93. Born on September 23, 1925, in Plainfield, N.J., he was the son of Delano Wood and Caroline Heminway Ladd. After attending elementary school in Plainfield, […]
William Donohue
OBITUARIES William Donohue William E. Donohue, a former resident of Scarsdale, died peacefully at Greenwich Hospital on October 21, 2018. He was 95. He was born on July 5, 1923 in New York City. After graduating from Fordham Prep in 1941, he went on to receive degrees from Fordham University and Columbia Business School. During […]
SINGULAR MOMS Sleep Out and Save a Young Soul
SINGULAR MOMS Sleep Out and Save a Young Soul By Sarah Martin On November 15, Rye mom Laurie Jacobs is sleeping out on the streets of New York City to raise awareness and lifesaving funds to help end youth homelessness and educating that snoring affects sleep and trying to avoid any health issues in the […]
AFTER RYE Discovering Careers and Coffee in Colombia
AFTER RYE Discovering Careers and Coffee in Colombia By Georgetta L. Morque Growing up in Rye, Robby Kuster, a 2016 graduate of Davidson College, never imagined he’d be working in the coffee industry in South America and rooming with his friend, Taylor Love, a 2016 graduate of Bowdoin College. Both are immersed in challenging careers […]
A Bit of Local History The Old Rye Fort
A Bit of Local History The Old Rye Fort
By Paul Hicks
From its founding in 1660, the village of Rye gradually expanded from its original settlement on Manursing Island onto the mainland. By 1675, there were homes dotted along both sides of Blind Brook. To the north, west, and south, however, the small community was surrounded by wilderness, where wolves still roamed.
As recounted by Charles Baird in his history of Rye: “The Indians dwelling along the shores of the Sound proved from the first to be pacific and friendly toward the settler, and our inhabitants probably felt little apprehension from them until the outbreak of war, in the year 1675. But in that year, King Philip, of Mount Hope, a chief of the Pokanokets, succeeded in uniting the tribes of Massachusetts and Rhode Island in a desperate effort to exterminate the English. The conflict lasted about two years, and it did not actually spread into the territory of Connecticut, yet every town in that colony shared in the anxieties and sorrows produced by the fearful struggle.”
City Considers Food Scrap Recycling Pilot
City Considers Food
Scrap Recycling Pilot
All they are saying… is give scrap recycling a try.
At a well-attended public workshop preceding the November 7 City Council meeting, The Rye Sustainability Committee, after a year-long study, made its case for a proposed Food Scrap Recycling Program.
Mayor Josh Cohn opened the roundtable discussion, noting that, while he is generally supportive of the program — curbside pickup at 150 homes and a drop-off center at DPW, — he wants to make sure that all of the concerns, especially the cost benefit, are fully addressed.
“Manpower, trucks, and time” are the mayor’s biggest questions. “I don’t think the project is a no-brainer. There is a lot to think about.”
He turned the conversation over to City Councilmember Sara Goddard, past president of the Committee, who gave a summary of their research and efforts to date.
“For some, the program may be a new idea, but not for the Sustainability Committee, especially Patti Capparelli and others, who have visited numerous DPW sites, spoken with other sustainability groups, and met with officials of towns that have scrap recycling programs,” said Goddard.
“The pilot program is limited to 150 households, and our City Engineer, Ryan Coyne, assures us that the City can provide the service at no additional expense.” The program will be funded by a $5,000 grant and subscription fees paid by the residents who sign up.
Goddard emphasized that there is considerable resident desire for the service. Twelve Westchester communities have a scrap recycling program in place and 14 others are considering implementing one.
In her presentation, Capparelli reported that of the 5,900 tons of garbage in Rye, 15-20 percent is food waste. She noted the growth of backyard composting.
Peter McCartt, Westchester’s Director of Energy Conservation & Sustainability was on hand to discuss the County’s interest in food scrap recycling. McCartt said he takes a “If you collect it, we will build a facility” view of the various programs around the County. He noted that the County itself is committed to a six-month $200,000 study.
Mayor Cohn asked McCartt if the County’s ultimate goal was to convert a current transfer facility into a composting station. “It’s my goal,” replied McCartt.
One of the City’s goals is to increase recycling. “If we start this service, we may find there is such a demand that we will be able to reduce garbage pickup to once a week,” offered Deputy Mayor Emily Hurd.
Veterans Day Salute
Veterans Day Salute Rye American Legion Post 128 and the Auxiliary invite the community to the annual Veterans Day Ceremonies, Monday, November 12 at 10:30 a.m. on the Village Green. Post 128 Commander Fred de Barros will welcome the community, along with Mayor Josh Cohn, County Executive George Latimer, and State Assemblyman Steve Otis. The […]
Founders Keepers
Founders Keepers The Osborn hosted its fifth Foundress Award luncheon, “Women Who Make a Difference”, on September 26. A big crowd came out to honor former Rye Brook mayor Joan Feinstein who is a SPRYE Trustee, and Board member of the area League of Women Voters of Rye, Rye Brook, and Port Chester; and Dr. […]
Along for the Rye’d Performance Art
Along for the Rye’d Performance Art By Annabel Monaghan I almost never miss a high school play. In an age where our kids are stressed out about racking up scores and accolades for their permanent records, these productions feel kind of whimsical. Theater kids, who have a lot of other stuff to do, toil for […]
DRESSING ON THE SIDE Guy Things: Trends for Men
DRESSING ON THE SIDE Guy Things: Trends for Men By Maureen Mancini Amaturo Men, you can pretend you hate to shop all you want, but sales figures and market trends have you on track to outpace women’s fashion sales over the next five years. So, admit it. You want to look good. You’re watching the […]