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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.

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Fire District seeks another $3.5M for firehouse

Feb 21

Rendering of the firehouse project, front and rear views. Courtesy KG+D Architects


By THANE GRAUEL

Don’t roll up the hoses just yet, the Pound Ridge Fire District’s effort to fund major firehouse upgrades appears still to be blazing.

In December 2022, fire district voters approved $6.5 million for the upgrades. The planning board signed off on the work in December 2023.

Now the district has announced it will ask voters for an additional $3.5 million because, it said, bids for the work came in higher than expected.

“In an effort to better serve the residents and businesses in the town of Pound Ridge, the Pound Ridge Fire District is appealing for an increased bond,” a statement from the district said.

“The increase will enable the all-volunteer firefighter force to provide more services and answer more emergency calls, and in turn, better serve the Pound Ridge community.”

The vote is to take place April 8.

While the taxpayers had signed off on the new firehouse plans, “following a nationwide period of high inflation, every bid received for the project came in significantly higher than projected,” the district said in its statement. 

“While the current bond can finance part of the needed update, the Board of Fire Commissioners determined that it is essential to the safety of the community to appeal for additional funds,” it read. “Currently, the Pound Ridge firehouse is operating at over 200 percent of safe capacity for current apparatus and equipment.”

“This increased bond is critical for the all-volunteer firefighting force to have a safe firehouse that can accommodate the emergency vehicles that this community deserves, as well as appropriate storage,” said Peter Gallagher, chair of the Board of Fire Commissioners. “We strongly believe that the Pound Ridge Fire Department needs a station that adequately addresses the department’s current and future operations.”

The district said there will be townwide mailings on the topic, and open meetings and public information sessions. Residents can email info@poundridgefire.com to join the email list for additional project updates, the district said.

According to the department, the expansion project, once started, will take about 18 months to complete. 

The plan is to merge four lots and expand its existing headquarters at 80 Westchester Ave., including the relocation of its driveway and site improvements on the 10.4-acre property.

The firehouse was last updated more than three decades ago when it received a two-bay addition in the rear.

The new project includes a two-bay addition on the front of the existing building and upgrades to the infrastructure and site work to improve parking and maintain and manage water quality. 

The project also includes replacement of the HVAC system, water treatment, a generator and the information technology network, as well as vehicle exhaust management and fuel/heating oil storage. 

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