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CHAPPAQUA NEWS Pages 7,8,9 News of othei North Westchester communities on inside pages. MOtint Kisco 6-8021 m 2-2747 Chappaqua NY Chappaqua Library Renter St j Serving Mount Kisco 84 Years — No. 34 MOUNT KISCO, N. Y., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1963 SECOND CLASS POSTAGE PAID AT MOUNT KISCO, N. Y., AND CHAPPAQUA, N. Y. 5e Serving New Castle 34 Years Kisco Chan Housin ges Plan By MARY LOU MEESE Mount Kisco's middle income housing program will become non-profit, rather than limited profit, according to a resolution adopted by the Village Board at its regular meeting Monday night. The board believes that the switch from a limited-profit basis to a non-profit basis will expedite the solution of the middle income housing problem in the urban re new \\ plan. The resolution cited the advice of the New York State Division of Housing which said that a non profit project would be more fea sible, if room rental is to be kept at a reasonable figure, than the hmited-prof'.t program sub mitted by the former tentative sponsor. Chiapinelli Marx Inc. To Seek Mortgage The resolution also called for immediate contact to be made by the urban renewal dirertor, Jo seph Pacitto, with the govern mental mortgaging agencies as to means of financing such hous ing on a non-profit basis. Mr. Pacitto was also directed to be gin immediate investigation and interviewing of potential non-pro fit sponsors who might be in terested in developing the pro gram for the village. The board, at its Jan. 28 meet ing, voted to ask for a meeting with the State Division of Hous ing to determine to best and fastest method for proceeding with the middle-income housing program. When questioned from the floor about taking the non profit action without having had such a meeting. Dr. Walter Caru so, trustee, said that conversa tions with the State Commissioner of Housing, had revealed there was little that has not already been sa;d about the limited-pro fit approach to the problem. An added requirement.set by the state last year, says a six- story building must be completely fireproof, thus adding to the al ready rising costs, Dr. Caruso said. It was the commissioner's feeling, the trustee continued, that it would be difficult to con struct such a building on a lim ited-profit basis and still keep the rent levels at the rate stipulated by the village in its original pro posal — $24 to $26 per room per month. Rosen's Letter Frank Duffey, another trustee, pointed out that Assistant Hous ing Commissioner David L. Rosen had .suggested the non-profit ap proach as a Dossible solution in his letter to the board on Jan. 18. Since the state, therefore, had already indicated its opinion that the non profit approach would be feasible, the board justified its move in that direction. Giving an explanation of what is meant bv \non-profit\ middle income housing, Mayor G. Ro land House said that a \non-pro fit group or organization, such as a church, could build and operate a project for the village.\ Dr. Caruso added that the group would create a housing corpora tion and, in turn, a management corporation to oversee the pro ject. Renewal Agencj Another action by the board on Monday empowered the mayor to sign a request for the intro duction of a bill into the State Legislature which, when enacted, would create an urban renewal agency in Mount Kisco. Discussion of the bill at a pre vious meeting brought out that the action is necessary in order to borrow enough money for fin ancing the urban renewal project, without jeopardising the village's ciedit. The financing would be tempor ary, until the state and federal grants for the program are re ceived, and Village Board mem bers would serve as members of the newly created agency. Trustees Endorse Annual Request For Workable Program Approval MOUNT KISCO- Submittal of a request for re- certification of the village's work able program for community^ ide improvement and blight removal was approved in a resolution passed this week by the Village Board. Annual recertification of the program is necessary in order for the village to qualify for fed eral financing of planning and construction under its improve ment program. Joseph Pacitto, urban renewal director, said from the floor that the workable program has noth ing to do with urban renewal as such, but it was understood that in outlining the progress made *.n 1962 and the plans for 1963, the renewal program would certainly be included. \The 1963 Review of Progress Under the Workable Program for Community\ is on file in the office of the village clerk, the resolution sa'.d. House's Position In commenting on that report. Major G. Rojand House said he had received his copy of it on Friday and that it was of such length he had not had time to read it thoroughly. Other board members said they were prepar ed to vote for the resolution on the? basis of the, summary of the progress report given the board by Village Manager David Good- Times Office Will Close On Holiday MOUNT KISCO- Becausc of the holiday, Lin coln's Birthday, the office of the North Westchester Times New Castle Tribune will be closed on Tuesday. Consequent ly there will be an early dead line for all copy for next week's issue of the paper. All releas es to be published next week must reach the Times office no later than 10 a.m. Mondav. man. Mayor House said he was prepared, then, to vote along with the board. In other action, the board set a public hearing on a request for the transfer of consent to oper ate, from Orienta Bus Co., Inc. to Mount Kisco Bus Lines Inc. The Orienta Bus CO. presently operates the White Plains to Mount Kisco run and the date of the hearing was set for Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. Mount Kisco Kiwanis Club was granted permission to set a date sometime ia February, for the Boy Scouts to take over as vill age officials as part of their training in town government. A letter from the Village Board of Trade was read, compliment ing the village highway depart ment on its excellent snow remov al work in the commercial dis trict. Members of the board, the letter said, had compared Mount Kisco with neighboring communi ties and were agreed that its snow removal operations were superior. New BOCES Data Chief Appointed MOUNT KISCO- \Thc urban renewal program r not at a standstill and we need not wait months and months rational Services has announced,,,. makc the necded de.-is ons \ BEDFORD HILLS— The Board of Cooperative Edu- Kisco's Renewal Plan Will Be O.K.: Pacitto that Daniel Vitcllo. formerly cm- ployed by the Plainview. Long Island public schools, will replace Milton Sihershein as BOCES data processing manager. Mr. Vitellos experience with data processing includes several years with IBM Corn in New York City, a >ear with the Fair- child Camera and Instrument Corporation, two years with the Roosevelt Raceway Corporation and three years with the Plain view schools. Commenting on the work con tributed by Mr. Silvcrshein, Dr. Noble J. Gividcn. superintendent Df the fii st supervisory district of Westchester, said \We shall for ?ver be indebted to Mr. Silvcr shein for his imagination, techni cal skill, and industry in getting us started.\ Appreciable Number Of Application Engineers Apply Could there be more con clusive proof that want ads bring immediate results than the testimonial below given by the advertiser who placed the following inexpensive \Help Wanted\ classified ad in The North Westchester Times New Castle Tribune and the other Westchester Group Newspapers? APPLICATION ENGINEER. Heat ing, ventilating, air concfillonlng. Contracting experience. Benefits. WI 0-0000. \Six readers responded at once and we were pleased to employ a qualified person,\ reported the satisfied want ad user. *4$Try a low-cost classified ad iriolhlre: immediately. ^•^J^QHrit-Kispo £-8091 5 o sud Tnseph R. Pacitto. ur ban renewal directoi for tre vil lage, in concluding the first in a new series of newsletters aim ed at the residents affected by the renewal program. \In a very short while\ he said, \perhops in the next couple of weeks, the village will nave resolved the overall relocation picture ' The recent decision by the Vil lage Board to rescind the ap pointment of Chiapinelli - Marx. Inc. as tentative middle-inco>.ie nousing sponsor has been said to be the cause of a probable de lay of months in the renewal pro- jeet. The sponsor was dropped when, nfter x year's time, he did not present a feasible housing program for relocation of those families living in the urban re newal area, according to the Village Board s resolution In re-introducing the monthly newsletter series, discontinued in October, Mr. Pacitto said \The proposed urban renewal program is still a clear and posi tive approach toward the revitali- zation of our Village. There is nothing phoney or hanky-panky or impossible in our renewal plan. Whatever problems we have encountered in our program are not important enough to ex cite everyone to consider scrap ping the redevelopment plan. The renewal program embrac es all the elements that are es sential to the future of our vil lage.** The newsletter does not out line any new plan of action, but, summarized, it gives the status of the renewal program as fol lows: 1. The federal government has approved final plans and is ready to enter into an execution contract with the village The government commented that the plan was one of the most appeal ing and feasible programs to re ceive approval. 2. Before the execution agree ment can be entered into, the vil lage must hold a public hearing on the full renewal plan giving 1.\) days notice of such hearing o. A public hearing should not be held until a satisfactory solu tion for relocation of all renewal area families is devised. Part 1 of the program was approved, subject to such a solution jeing reached, and further documents cannot be submitted until the burdens of the relocation housing responsibility are overcome. If the village should hold a hearing on part of the program without the relocation problems being resolved, no authorizing action on further renewal activi ties could be taken and addition al hearings would be required. 4. The village does have con crete evidence that low rent hous ing can and will be developed for qualified renewal area fam ilies. The local housing authority has entered into a contract with the Public Housing Administra tion for funds to be used in the construction of such housing. 5. There is not now satisfactory evidence of a feasible middle in come housing plan. The village is working to develop the best method for securing such a hous ing program • and there are a number of recommendable solu tions. 6. The village has not develop ed a final plan to assist pre sent renewal area single family home owners to obtain similar accommodations within the com munity. The village is now work ing on such a plan, though not legally bound to do so, because it is morally bound to provide such a program, especially when a reasonable and sensible solu tion exists. 7. A program for relocating businesses in the affected area can be worked out only when the family relocation problem is settled. ' 8. A bill will shortly be intro duced in the state legislature which will, when enacted, create an urban renewal agency in the village. This has been done to alleviate financing of the project without jeopardizing the credit of the^c village. Kisco GOP Gets into The Battle By ROGER LeCOURS MOUNT KISCO— It can now be said that the 1963 political battle has officially begun in Mount Kisco as the vil lage Republicans Tuesday un cocked their first jab at the Dem ocrats. Richard W. Henry, who is again directing campaign activities for the Republican camp, rapped the Democrats for opening their cam paign fight on a \low level.\ Mr. Henry charged the Demo crats are trying to draw the Re publicans into a low level cam paign by \unwarranted personal attacks\ against the Republicar candidates for mayor and trustee seats. House Mentioned The Republican leader was re ferring to remarks made by John T. Ward, chairman of the Village Democratic Committee. Mr. Ward fired the first volley of the cam paign last week when he said that the Republicans were trying to make a \scapegoat\ out of Mayor G. Roland House. Mayor House, who is finishing out his first term in the rhayor's chair, decided not to seek a sec ond term. The Republican Village Committee has selected Trustee Maurice J. Manning as its can didate for mayor. Mayor House himself has had little to say about the campaign. He has not endorsed the GOP slate and is merely saying that he wants to withdraw gracefully from political activities and en joy some leisure. Henry's Declaration \We will not be prevailed upon to forget our high ethical stand ards during the campaign,\ saidj Mr. Henry. 'We will not engage in any free-for-all or low level campaigning. Our goal is to pro mote the best interest of the vil lage and the men who give so freely of their time and effort in making this village the best place in which to live and work.\ Mr. Henry praised the compe tence and experience of Mr. Man ning and the incumbent trustees. Frank M. Duffy and Walter \. Caruso, who seek re-election. \These qanoHc&tes AVill run on jf the past Republican record of accomplishment and on a pro gressive and constructive plat form,\ added Mr. Henry. The Republican chairman also prodded the Democrats for the delay in announcing their slate of candidates for the March elect ions. They say they wouldn't trade any of their men for any of ours.\ said Mr. Henry, \but the delay in releasing their names makes me wonder if they aren't having a little trouble.\ Mr. Henry was making refer ence to Mr. Ward's comments of last week when he expressed hope that the Democrats could an nounce a slate by the weekend. Slate Delayed The Democratic chairman said Tuesday that the slate wasn't announced because it has not been possible to assemble the full membership. of the nominat ing committee for a vote on the proposed slate. \I'm not trying to hold these names in my hat,\ Mr. Ward asserted yesterday. \I do have the names myself, but we need a majority vote of the committee before releasing the names.\ Mr. Ward added that a meet ing of the full committee had been tentatively scheduled for last night, but that it had to be delayed again because three members could not attend. A ses sion is being set for Thursday evening after which Mr. Ward hopes the names can be made public. It's a Grand Game Chappaqua House Hunting CONTEMPORARY architec ture distinguishes this Chap paqua home of Mr. and Mrs. Alan J. Newmark of 11 Laurel Lane. The rambling structure of naturally finished Philippine mahogany is built over rock with most of its rooms on the second floor.—Staff Photo by Doris B. Kirchhoff. COLONIAL HOME on Com modore Drive owned by Court Benson typifies many of the fine homes in Chappaqua. The three-story house has four mas ter bedrooms and foot swimming pool. a 20-by-40 RANCH HOUSE belonging to Chester Brackner on Sunset Drive is a fine example of a popular form of Chappaqua architecture. The house, which is on two acres, was built about ten years ago by Stuart L. Bradley, active local builder. Fox Seen Possible Candidate MOUNT KISCO- Speculation on possible names to appear on the Democratic side of the ballot in the village elections in March is wide-rang ing. But one name keeps popping up — that of J. Edward Fox. Considered by some to be a very strong contender should he I decide to run, Mr. Fox said this | week, \I would rather not be come involved again, as I have said, But,\ he went on, \that could change.\ Rumor brought up the name? of Joseph Busman of Croton Av enue and Henry V. Kensing Jr. of Grandview Drive as possible candidates, but both men said last night they are not in the running. John Ward, chairman of the village Democratic Party, con firmed that both men had been considered, but said Mr. Busman had declined for business rea sons. Mr.-Ward also said that Mr Fox would certainly be welcome as a candidate any time, but as yet- the former mayor still had declined to say he would run. The nominating committee hop es to meet this week to resolve the Droble. I and anounce the fin al slate. Water Main Break Most Need $40,000 To Start By PEGGY RICE CHAPPAQUA— Wanted: four bedroom house on about an acre. Must be in excel lent condition and have charm. Price under $35,000. This is what the average Chappaqua house- hunter is looking for. What does he get? More than likely a three bedroom house at a price closer to $40,000. With about 80 houses construct ed each year, and an additional 100 older houses changing hands, there is great variety of avail able houses in Chappaqua for the would-be houseowner. But there are almost no houses under $30, 000 available. Additionally, while any self respecting broker could find a house around $100,000 to sell and many builders would be eager to produce one, the $100, 000 real estate transactions are few. Assessor's Report According to Lynd Tucker, New Castle town assessor, the hypo thetical average house is assessed at $16,000. with a current market value of $40,000, and is a six or seven room house. . . .so there goes the fourth bedroom, and maybe the family room or the dining room ,too. Although there are some would- be do-it-yourselfers looking for homes in Chappaqua, many a house hunter is a transfer, wants a transfer house in good condi tion that he will not have to do much during his stay in town, and a house that he can unload quick ly when he gets promoted to the western branch. He wants charm, but not charm of a sort that is offbeat, and nothing temperamen tal about the plumbing or the heating. As for .architectural style, the Chappaqua househunter has a wide choice. Though many hold the opinion that colonial houses dominate the landscape, a little traveling through the byways of the village will quickly show tha/ every style is on hand. Chappa» qua house hunters, whatever style they prefer, want a pure example of that style, according to sev eral realtors. Architectural Board And the Chappaqua househunt er can be sure that the esthetic integrity of his neighborhood wut be maintained. To that end th< Architectural Board of RevievJ was created by a zoning ordin ance eight years ago. The plans for every structure in New Castle, must be approved by this board. This mandate ap plies to additions to existing structures costing in excess a $4,000 as well as to new build ings. \The purpose of the board,' 1 says Michael Cardo, board chair man,\ is to preserve the general character of the neighborhood We are anxious to avoid excess sive similarity or disimilarity, We have been accused of object j ing to modern design, but tha' is not true. We simply want new houses to fit the existing neighborhood. \Of course,\ h( continued, \the location of i prospective building is taken in to consideration. What would b( suitable in the middle of 10 acre! might be very unsuitable on t half acre.\ Mr. Cardo expressed the opin* (Turn to Page 14, Please) Bedford Hills A Imost Goes Dry, But Fire Trucks Come to Rescue filled, the plan was to turn it on, f White Plajns. The County Board section by section. Using a listen-' ing device called a geophone, the water department workers will listen to each section of main as BEDFORD HILLS— Bedford Hills and Katonah fire departments brought out two trucks to pump water from Mount Kisco into the Bedford Hills re- . servoir Tuesday, after the sec- water-re-enters it. m order to find the exact location of the leak. \We knew we were losing wat er about 9 Tuesday morning,\ Mr. Matteson said, \but it was running out into a three - foot storm drain which made it dif ficult to locate.\ Mr. Matteson had arranged for a standby pump through the County Water Department fron/] Civil Defense headquarters in ond water main break in 10 days. The water from Mount Kisco was being taken from ? hydrant on Bedford road in front of Ad ams Ponaac, pumped through Mount Kisco Fire department hose to a Bedford Hills hydrant in front of the Carvel stand. The pumping operation started about 9 p.m., and by. 11 had raised the reservoir water le v e I by three feet. Water in most areas of Bedford Hills had been cut off, and after the reservoir was re- of Fire Control had also been notified so that Bedford Hills was covered, in spite of the low ering pressure, in case of fire. Fifteen men from the two fire departments as well as those on the water department crew were working on the pumping opera tion Tuesday. The severe cold was said to be th£ probable cause of the two breaks. Mr. Matteson said the mains had been installed about 'f931, and, as water mains go, were not old. \These things could last a hundred years,\ he said. Where To Find It BOARD TO MEET BEDFORD— The Town Board will meet at 4 p.m. today at the Town House. Matters on the agenda include: setting a date for a hearing on the creation of Cherry St. Water District Extension No. 2; consi deration of the awarding of a contract for a sidewalk plow, and/j consideration of the release of easement on Adams St. Bowling Results _ Business News Calendar of Events Chappaqua News _ Community Events . Editorials _ 15 _14 _ 6 7-8-9 _ 4 _ 6 Kitchen Cabinet Letters from Our Readers Movie Timetable Golden Days 50 Years Ago _ 6 Interior Design, Pahlmann _ 14 It Happened 25 Years Ago Junior School Page Katonah News Items - 6 12 2 New Books at Library Off and Running Obituary Notices Social News Sports News Stork Has Brought Town Talk _ 11 _ 6 — 14 _ 6 _ 15 _ 18 11,13 15 — 6 — 7 6 25 Years Ago in Chappaqua _ i Guest Talk Is Slated At Church KATONAH— Services of worship will be held at the First Presbyterian Churci at 9:30 and 11 a.m. on Sunday, The Rev. William Merryman, assistant pastor at Christ's First Presbyterian Church, Hempstead, will be the guest preacher. The senior choir will sing the anthem and will be under the direction of Lloyd Walser, organist-choir director. At the 11 a.m. service, the Sacrament of Baptism for infants will be celebrated. Those being received into the fellowship of Christ's church will be Brian Con nors, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Connors, Croton Lake Road; Mit- zi Jane Fennel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Justus J. Fennel, Edge- mont Road; and Richard Han- way, son of Dr. and Mrs. James Hanway, High Street. The Rev. Cecil V. Marley, minister of Christian education, will participate in the Sacrament ol Baptism with the pastor, the Rev. Justus J. Fennel. Also at the 11 a.m. service, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of the local area will participate in the worship service in the pro cessional and recessional.
