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March Madness event to support Foundation for Bedford Central Schools

The Foundation for Bedford Central Schools plans a March Madness fundraiser Thursday, March 20.

The evening of game viewing, raffles, food and beverages for the first round of NCAA competitors will be held from 7 to 10 p.m., at the Captain Lawrence Barrel House, located at 369 Lexington Ave., Mount Kisco.

Tickets are $150, raffle $50 and brackets $25.

Tickets are limited. You don’t have to attend the event to participate in the raffle or brackets.

Online raffle and bracket ticket sales end Thursday, March 20, at 9 a.m. Raffle tickets also will be available for purchase at the event.

For more information, visit  foundationforbedfordcentralschools.org.


Vine cutting set at Guard Hill Preserve March 14

Join Guard Hill Preserve staff Friday, March 14, to cut invasive vines to help some trees in need.

Due to the high amounts of burning bush found within the preserve, volunteers also will be selectively cutting it as they scout the area for vines.

IN BRIEF

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Pound Ridge Police Report Aug. 6-11 

Aug 16, 2024

Home generator blaze on Trinity Pass Road 

A generator fire was reported at a home on Trinity Pass Road on  Saturday, Aug. 10, at 9 a.m. Pound Ridge firefighters arrived at the scene and extinguished the fire.  A strong rain storm with high winds moved through the area the day before, causing down trees, road closures and widespread power outages. The following morning, a number of homes in Pound Ridge were still operating backup generators until NYSEG fully restored power.  

 

Tuesday, Aug. 6 

10:08 a.m. — A female was taken by Pound Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Corps from her residence to Northern Westchester Hospital for an unknown condition. 

3:30 p.m. — A male was taken to Stamford Hospital by Pound Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Corps for an unknown condition. 

7:32 p.m. — A one-car crash on South Bedford Road resulted in the car being towed. There were no injuries. 


Wednesday, Aug. 7 

A total of 25 bow-hunting permits were issued throughout the day to prospective hunters at Pound Ridge police headquarters. 


Friday, Aug. 9 

4:37 a.m. — A male, age unknown, requested medical attention at his residence but told the Pound Ridge ambulance crew and county medics that he’d changed his mind and refused medical attention. 

9:20 a.m. — Trees were reported in the roadway on Salem Road. On arrival police saw branches, not trees, and were able to clear them. 

11 a.m. — A female,  age unknown, was taken to Northern Westchester Hospital by Pound Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Corps for an unknown condition. 

1:25 p.m. — Trees were reported hanging on wires on Old Pound Road. The utility was contacted and an officer blocked the area off with caution tape.  

3:22 p.m. — Trees were reported blocking the roadway on Kitchawan Road. The highway department was notified. 

3:26 p.m. — Trees were reported blocking the roadway on Upper Shad Road. A utility was contacted and the highway department notified. 


Sunday, Aug. 11 

7:24 a.m. — A man was taken to Stamford Hospital by Pound Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Corps for an unknown condition. 


— Eve Marx, The Recorder staff writer  This report was compiled by official reports provided by the Pound Ridge Police Department.

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