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Land Conservancy promotes Dave Prosser

The Pound Ridge Land Conservancy has announced the promotion of Dave Prosser to director of land stewardship. 

Since joining the PRLC in April 2023, Prosser has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to PRLC’s work in land conservation and environmental education, the group said.

In his new position, Prosser will lead stewardship and grant writing for PRLC, manage all volunteer programs, and oversee the care and maintenance of 20 preserves with over 12 miles of trails. 

“In less than two years with PRLC, Dave has grown tremendously in the scope of his work he is doing for us as he extends his already-strong skill set with experience in Pound Ridge,” said Jack Wilson, president of the group’s board. “We rely on Dave’s leadership and judgment in areas far beyond his initial responsibilities and we want his title to reflect the expansion of his role with PRLC.”

Prosser is enthusiastic about his new role.

“I am honored to step into this leadership position and am eager to continue working with our dedicated board and the community to promote environmental stewardship and land conservation,” he said.

The promotion comes as the land conservancy celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of land preservation and environmental advocacy.


Caramoor president leaving at end of March

Caramoor President and CEO Edward J. Lewis III will leave the organization March 31 to pursue new opportunities closer to his home in Washington, D.C.

IN BRIEF

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Comprehensive Plan Update draft now available

Oct 4, 2024

By JEFF MORRIS 

A draft of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee’s Preliminary Comprehensive Plan should be available for public review on the town website, where it was to go live Thursday evening.

“We are thrilled to share this forward-looking draft of the preliminary plan with the community,” said CPAC member Terri Belkas-Mitchell. 

“Reflecting the feedback received, the document considers such strategic priorities as: preserving historic and cultural aesthetics; addressing the need for housing that both attracts new residents while retaining current residents; imagining a more walkable and bikeable Bedford; reducing our carbon footprint; and amplifying excellence in Bedford’s parks, facilities and infrastructure,” she said.

The draft has been synthesized over many months of gathering a variety of ideas. Beginning with an overview of Bedford today, it follows with sections outlining Issues, Opportunities & Recommendations, and Implementation. Presented through five thematic areas — Shape, Live, Connect, Thrive and Strengthen — the draft of the preliminary plan organizes and contemplates a variety of issues, opportunities and recommendations influencing Bedford’s foreseeable future.

In addition to the feedback already incorporated from subcommittee reports, surveys and forums, CPAC members have set three additional input sessions for the public to consider the draft of the preliminary plan and weigh in once again before the plan is presented to the town board. 

The town board will hold its own public hearings before final adoption. 

Public input sessions are as follows:

— Wednesday, Oct. 23, Katonah Village Library Open House, from 6 to 8 p.m.

— Tuesday, Oct. 29, Bedford Village Historical Hall Open House, from 6 to 8 p.m.

— Wednesday, Nov. 13, Bedford Hills Community House, CPAC Presentation & Public Hearing, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The public is encouraged to review the draft of the preliminary plan on the website and attend an upcoming public input session. Shortly after the CPAC Public Hearing on Nov. 13, revisions will be made to the draft of the preliminary plan and sent to the town board for its consideration and to undertake reviews pursuant to state law. 

The town board will hold additional public hearings before adopting a new comprehensive plan. Once adopted, the new comprehensive plan will guide land use, preservation, infrastructure, transportation, parks and recreation and other policy decisions for the next 10 to 20 years in Bedford.

Supervisor Ellen Calves said she was grateful to CPAC members Chris Beganksy, Belkas-Mitchell, Nick Bueti, Maria Colaco, Deirdre Courtney-Batson, Mary Martinez, Robin McCaine, Tom McShane, Peter Michaelis and Holly Taylor “for their incredible work on the draft of this preliminary plan.

“We are excited to see their work, hear from residents and see the way in which our community envisions the road map for preserving and enriching our town,” Calves said.

The draft of the preliminary plan is now available for public consideration at: bedfordny.gov/191/comprehesive-plan.  

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