Written by John A. Corry

Jan. 28, 2015: Village Election: The upcoming election for village trustees and court justice was to be uncontested. Democratic Party chairman Peter Murray reluctantly announced that his "caucus interviewed numerous people" but was unable to find anyone. As a result, trustees Nancy Hand and William Staudt and Justice George Pickwick ran for reelection unopposed. A Review-Press Reporter editorial notes that in view of the nearly 4-to-1 Republican edge in voter registration, a Democratic effort would probably have been "an exercise in futility."

Parkway Road Apartments: The issue of available parking for the proposed development came to the fore when the planning board recommended that an additional 90 spaces be added to the 357 proposed by the developers. It also suggested that the village lease the 144 spaces in the nearby Palmer garage. Not surprisingly, the developers were unhappy with these proposals. Meanwhile, school superintendent William Greenham added his strong support for residential development of the property, arguing that it was "essential to the well-being of the school district" and that increased tax revenues could limit to less than 1 percent future school tax increases.

"For Sale" Signs: Following up on the previous month's suggestion, the planning board considered and approved an exemption for central business properties from existing rules banning the placing of "For Sale" and "For Rent" signs on all village properties. The trustees agreed with the recommendation and scheduled a March public meeting on the proposal.

Auditorium Renovation: Not to be deterred by the school board's decision that it would be too costly to include the high school auditorium in the $4.5 million school building renovation, a public effort was being made to raise privately the estimated cost of $285,000. More than $100,000 had already been obtained.

Girls' Track Team: Coached by Jim Mitchell, in a seven-and-a-half-hour-long meet, the Bronxville-Tuckahoe team won its eighth indoor sectional championship in nine years in both Class A and Class C. Maggie Silver ran her best race of the season--3000 meters in 10 minutes, 45.1 seconds.

Takeout Dinners: In a large newspaper advertisement, Pondfield's Restaurant announced a Sunday-Thursday evening dinner takeout service. Prices included $3.50 for soup du jour and $15.95 for chicken breast. At Sammy's Downtown, located today at the same Pondfield Road address, takeout service prices today are $6.50 for soup and $22.95 for chicken.

Major Benefit Concert: An enthusiastic audience of more than 250 attended an afternoon concert at The Reformed Church of Bronxville for the benefit of Harlem's Elmendorf Equal Opportunity Center. It was performed by a five-member string ensemble made up of members of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. The center provides after-school tutorial assistance and a summer all-day enrichment program. The church has supported Elmendorf financially and has provided teaching help throughout the center's 35-year history.