Letter to the Community in Support of Rob Deichert for Village Trustee
March 10, 2026
To Our Bronxville Neighbors,
We are writing not as partisans, but as Bronxville alumni who made the decision to return and raise our families here.
We grew up in this Village. We went through Bronxville School with Rob. And years later, after building lives and careers elsewhere, we chose to come back - because Bronxville offers something rare.
There’s a bit of a “Bronxville secret” that those of us who were raised here understand: when you grow up in a place like this, there’s a real chance you’ll want to return. If this is your first chapter in Bronxville, don’t be surprised if one day your children choose to do the same. That kind of generational pull doesn’t happen by accident - it happens because a community is thoughtfully stewarded over time.
That is why we are supporting Robert W. Deichert Jr. for Village Trustee.
We’ve known Rob since we were students walking the same hallways. What stood out about him then - and what stands out now - is that he leans in when things matter.
When the future of the Bronxville Scout Cabin was uncertain, many walked sideways from the challenge. Rob leaned in. He engaged stakeholders, worked through the details, and helped move the conversation toward a solution that protected something meaningful to generations of Bronxville and surrounding areas families.
That instinct - to step forward rather than step back - is exactly what Village leadership requires.
So when Rob called and asked us to serve on his campaign committee - joking that someone needed to be in charge in case he gets eaten by a bear on a Scout camping trip - we were genuinely excited to say yes. The humor was classic Rob. The seriousness behind it was real. He takes responsibility for what he commits to, and he surrounds himself with people he trusts.
Village government is about protecting the fundamentals:
-Maintaining strong property values
-Investing wisely in infrastructure
-Supporting public safety
-Preserving the character of our neighborhoods
-Making balanced, long-term decisions
As alumni who chose to return, we care deeply about protecting what makes Bronxville special - not just for today, but for the next generation.
Rob brings professional leadership experience, financial discipline, and a long record of local volunteer involvement. More importantly, he approaches issues with independence, judgment, and respect for differing perspectives.
Bronxville works best when it is led by neighbors who understand its history, value its present, and are committed to its future.
We believe Rob is that kind of leader.
We are proud to support him for Village Trustee.
Sincerely,
Maggie Stein Sevin - Committee Member and Bronxville High School Class of 1994
Scott Sumption - Committee Member and Bronxville High School Class of 1993
1960s
Michael Baker - Bronxville High School Class of 1966
Karen Sheer Carpenter - Bronxville High School Class of 1969
1980s
Carol J. Conway - Bronxville High School Class of 1980
1990s
Toby Smith - Bronxville High School Class of 1992
John Kennedy - Bronxville High School Class of 1992
Michael Herman - Bronxville High School Class of 1992
Davis Sevin - Bronxville High School Class of 1993
Nicole Salimbene - Bronxville High School Class of 1993
Maura Fitzgerald Herman - Bronxville High School Class of 1996
Alexis Porter - Bronxville High School Class of 1996
Jennifer Walsh Wells - Bronxville High School Class of 1996
Melissa Tomkiel - Bronxville High School Class of 1998
Peter Goodson - Bronxville High School Class of 1998
Lee Jones - Bronxville High School Class of 1998
Clayton Pope - Bronxville High School Class of 1998
Brian Barry - Bronxville High School Class of 1998
2000s
Ben Stapleton - Bronxville High School Class of 2000
Jenny Barr De La Rosa - Bronxville High School Class of 2002
Maureen Carey Stapleton - Bronxville High School Class of 2002
Dave Keady - Bronxville High School Class of 2002
Art Hyde - Bronxville High School Class of 2003
Craig Lennon - Bronxville High School Class of 2003
Hugh Carey - Bronxville High School Class of 2004
Meghan Cassidy - Bronxville High School Class of 2004
Asa Hyde - Bronxville High School Class of 2007
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Bronxville is a quaint village (one square mile) located just 16 miles north of midtown Manhattan (roughly 30 minutes on the train) and has a population of approximately 6,500. It is known as a premier community with an excellent public school (K-12) and easy access to Manhattan. Bronxville offers many amenities including an attractive business district, a hospital (Lawrence Hospital), public paddle and tennis courts, fine dining at local restaurants, two private country clubs and a community library.
While the earliest settlers of Bronxville date back to the first half of the 18th century, the history of the modern suburb of Bronxville began in 1890 when William Van Duzer Lawrence purchased a farm and commissioned the architect, William A. Bates, to design a planned community of houses for well-known artists and professionals that became a thriving art colony. This community, now called Lawrence Park, is listed on the National register of Historic Places and many of the homes still have artists’ studios. A neighborhood association within Lawrence Park called “The Hilltop Association” keeps this heritage alive with art shows and other events for neighbors.
Bronxville offers many charming neighborhoods as well as a variety of living options for residents including single family homes, town houses, cooperatives and condominiums. One of the chief benefits of living in “the village” is that your children can attend the Bronxville School.
The Bronxville postal zone (10708, known as “Bronxville PO”) includes the village of Bronxville as well as the Chester Heights section of Eastchester, parts of Tuckahoe and the Lawrence Park West, Cedar Knolls, Armour Villa and Longvale sections of Yonkers. Many of these areas have their own distinct character. For instance, the Armour Villa section has many historic homes and even has its own newsletter called “The Villa Voice” which reports on neighborhood news.
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