On Oct. 6, voters of the Rye Neck school district narrowly rejected a $35.5 million bond for districtwide construction. The final tally was 263 in favor of the bond proposal to 280 votes against it, according to Veronica Sessler, the district clerk. “I was a little surprised by the outcome,” […]
Education
Marine Education Center hires first professional naturalist
With new resources and an expanded space, Mamaroneck’s Marine Education Center will now also feature a new face: Kyle Elizabeth Troy, the center’s first professional naturalist. Troy, who was hired by the village this month, has worked as a biologist and naturalist throughout Florida, California, Westchester County and various other […]
New president preparing for first year at Manhattanville
Following his appointment as the new president of Manhattanville College, Dr. Michael Geisler announced that the college is currently planning an inauguration ceremony for Oct. 23. Geisler began his presidential duties at Manhattanville College on July 1 after a unanimous decision by the college’s board of trustees this past December […]
Coop Camp reaches funding goal for 2016 session
After much hustling by a trio of Mamaroneck Union Free School District parents, the final piece of funding for the start of Coop Camp is in place. At the June 7 meeting of the Board of Education, volunteers Jon Sacks and Sarah Coady presented the district with a check for […]
Jandon awards 16 scholarships to county students
Sixteen high school seniors from Westchester County received Jandon Scholarships this month during a press conference orchestrated by the county Board of Legislators. For the 17th consecutive year, the Jandon Foundation, created in 1965 by Donald and Jane Cecil, of Harrison, awarded $12,000 to each student over a four-year period. […]