Nixle Sign-up; ConEd Work: Harrison Mayor's Column

From Mayor Ron Belmont

Given the power outage the northeast region recently experienced, I would< like to bring your attention to a very effective communication tool used by our police department. The Harrison Police Department currently uses Nixle to access important, valuable community information using the latest technology. Critical messages are published, by our police department through Nixle, and are delivered to subscribers instantly through text, email and the web. Notifications can be accessed online at Nixle’s website at www.nixle.com . The service is secure, reliable and easy to use. You decide what information you want and whether you want it sent to your cell phone or email.

In an effort to communicate urgent information to our community, I’m asking all residents to please take a moment and register at www.nixle.com . This service will allow us to keep you informed in the most convenient, reliable way possible.

Last Saturday, the Harrison Public Library did a wonderful job hosting the Play-2-Learn Festival. Our community’s young children, and their families, participated in the program which was geared toward using play as a learning tool. Play has proven to be an accurate marker for future academic success and the children enjoyed a series of activities designed to encourage early literacy and resourceful problem solving techniques. I would like to extend my congratulations to the Library staff for putting together this valuable enrichment program. It was wonderful to see our youngest residents engaged in this very important and worthwhile experience.

The new school year has begun and I would like to, once again, remind our community to be conscious of back to school safety tips. Parents should instruct their children on safe practices for walking to and from school.

Drivers should be aware of children who may be distracted, while walking or biking through our neighborhoods, on their way to school. In addition, drivers should be alert to school bus traffic and flashing lights that indicate loading or unloading students. Parents and community members can all do their part in keeping our children safe as they begin the new school year.

From September 3 to October 4, Con Edison contractor, Elecnor Hawkeye, will be working in the area of Park Ave., Purdy St., and Oakland Ave. (job identification number WG19005725) and from September 11 to October 11 in the area of Purdy St. between Halstead Ave. and Park Ave. (job identification number WG19010338). The contractor will notify you in advance if the work will temporarily affect your service.

If you have questions about the upcoming work, or concerns about private facilities buried in your lawn such as sprinkler lines or electric dog fences, please email CustomerQuestions@conEd.com or call 1-800-75 CONED and reference your job identification number. The Con Edison construction supervisor is Kowan Shay.

In closing, September is Preparedness Month across New York State. Storm season is upon us and individuals, families, and businesses are encouraged to take this time to review their disaster plans and insure preparedness for manmade or natural adversities. This is a very important measure and can be instrumental in protecting families and loved ones. New York State has developed the following website to guide citizens in preparation for any type of incident: www.prepare.ny.gov .

The next “Lunch with the Mayor” will be on Friday, September 13 th and I will be at Cobble Stone, located at 620 Anderson Hill Road in Purchase. On Friday, September 20 th I will be at T-N-T Luncheonette on 244 Harrison Ave, in downtown Harrison. I will be at these locations from 12:30 to 1:30 and look forward to meeting with residents and talking about issues facing our community.