The Rye Neck Union Free School District superintendent presented a proposed budget that would add new instructional staff positions while decreasing overall spending. With a $233,985 decrease in spending, the school district’s preliminary budget for the 2017-2018 school year will still allocate money to add 6.1 full-time positions and also […]
Education
Parents seek healthier lunchroom options for kids
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]arents and community members interested in improving their children’s school lunches in Larchmont and Marmaroneck are invited to share their ideas at the first Open Community Meeting on School Food, to be held Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 6:45 p.m. at Mamaroneck Avenue School. Food service for the Mamaroneck Union Free […]
School bond fails by narrow vote in Rye Neck
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,” […]
Marine Education Center hires first professional naturalist
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]ith 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
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]ollowing 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 […]