🌱 Patch AM: How does Chappaqua’s school-cost squeeze compare to other elite districts?

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In today's newsletter:

• How does Chappaqua's school-cost squeeze compare to other elite districts?

Also on today's calendar: Major Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Liquidation Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sunshine and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
• Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
• Monday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Here's what it costs to live in America's top school districts (amedpost.com) — For Chappaqua families, this piece underscores just how expensive top-ranked public schools have become, with Chappaqua named New York's only non–Long Island entry among elite districts. It compares required household incomes and home values in Chappaqua's peer communities nationwide, helping you gauge how your local costs stack up in the national race for strong schools.
   

📸 Around Chappaqua

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chappaqua

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Major Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Liquidation Sale →
  Grand Avenue, Grand Ave, North Brunswick Township
  9:30 am
Thursday September 10
• Analogue Sites by Jorge Otero-Pailos →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 am
Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday August 30
• Bird Walk: Cranberry Lake Preserve
  Saw Mill River Audubon Cranberry Lake Preserve, 1609 Old Orchard St, West Harrison, NY
  7:00 am
Monday August 31
• DG PTA Incoming K Playground Social
  Chappaqua School District Chappaqua, NY 10514
  4:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Board of Education Meeting (at HG)
  Chappaqua School District Chappaqua, NY 10514
  10:00 am
• All Together Now →
  Chappaqua Library, 195 S Greeley Ave, Chappaqua
  10:30 am
• HG PTA Senior Kick Off Event (rain date 9/3)
  Chappaqua School District Chappaqua, NY 10514
  5:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Nursery Rhyme Time | Ages 2-3 →
  Chappaqua Library, 195 S Greeley Ave, Chappaqua
  11:30 am
Friday September 11
• Mount Kisco Fox Senior Center Annual Tag Sale 2026 →
  Mount Kisco Fox Senior Center, 198 Carpenter Ave, Mt Kisco
  10:00 am
Friday September 18
• SeptemberFest 2026 →
  Downtown Mount Kisco
  5:00 pm
• Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Interview Program →
  55 Ryder Rd, MARYKNOLL
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Whole Foods Market posted a job opening for Bakery Team Member (Service Counter) - Full Time in Chappaqua. Apply here.
• Lifetime posted a job opening for Women's Locker Room Team Member in Chappaqua. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chappaqua here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pleasantville

• Why Pleasantville's School Board Chose Lutinski Over a Superintendent Search (theexaminernews.com)
• Pleasantville Farmers Market is open Saturdays all year. Take a look (lohud.com)
• Pleasantville Schools Crack Down on E-Bikes and E-Scooters (theexaminernews.com)

Armonk

• Local Favorite Pizzeria Confirms Closure of Stamford Location After a Decade-Long Run (whatnow.com)

Bedford

• 'Copy That,' $100K NYS Grant Means New Radio Communications Equipment for Golden's Bridge Fire Department (patch.com)

Ok Chappaqua! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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