🌱 How Pound Ridge kept taxes capped while still funding big projects
Pound Ridge, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Pound Ridge? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Pound Ridge kept taxes capped while still funding big projects
- Why a Lewisboro subdivision near Ward Pound Ridge is stirring concern
Also on today's calendar: Musicals at Richter's Fairy Tale Theater By and For Young People July 25 & August 1 and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
- Monday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Auditors give Pound Ridge a 'clean' bill of financial health (therecorder.org) — Pound Ridge’s latest independent audit found the town’s 2025 finances in strong shape, with no major problems and a top-tier “clean” opinion expected. Officials say they’ve stayed under the tax cap for nine years while still funding park upgrades, pool repairs, and other projects, and building savings to handle lawsuits and unexpected costs without spiking taxes. 
• Lewisboro Planning Board begins review of controversial subdivision (therecorder.org) — A 14-lot gated subdivision proposed in Cross River is drawing heavy scrutiny as Lewisboro’s Planning Board begins formal review, with 27 resident comments already submitted. One edge borders Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, raising questions about open space, traffic, water, and a possible trail connection to the town park that Pound Ridge-area nature lovers may care about.
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★ Featured events ★
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Musicals at Richter's Fairy Tale Theater By and For Young People July 25 & August 1 →
Musicals at Richter, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury
10:30 am -
4-12 Virtual Information Session →
Professional Children's School, 132 W 60th St, New York
9:00 am
Saturday July 25
Tuesday July 28
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Other local events
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Pound Ridge Sustainability Committee Book Club and... →
Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave, Pound Ridge
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Pound Ridge Sustainability Committee Book Club and Lecture Series →
Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave, Pound Ridge
7:00 pm -
Traffic Safety Working Group Meeting →
Town of Bedford, NY Calendar
9:45 am -
Gaming Night →
Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave, Pound Ridge
5:30 pm -
Town Offices Close at 1:00 p.m. on Summer Fridays →
Town of Bedford, NY Calendar, Town of, Bedford
1:00 pm -
Young at Art →
Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave, Pound Ridge
1:00 pm -
No Strings Attached →
Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave, Pound Ridge
3:00 pm -
August Volunteer Work Session — Pound Ridge Land... →
Bye Preserve, Pound Ridge Land Conservancy, Pound Ridge
10:00 am
Tuesday July 28
Wednesday July 29
Thursday July 30
Friday July 31
Saturday August 1
Thursday August 6
Saturday August 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Book Buddies
Bedford Free Library Mount Kisco, NY 10506
3:00 pm -
Back Porch Craft with Christa
Bedford Free Library Mount Kisco, NY 10506
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Classic Tuesday: Touch of Evil (1958) — Bedford & New Canaan Magazine →
Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Rd, Bedford
7:00 pm -
Baby Bounce and Rhyme Time, Summer 2026
Bedford Free Library Mount Kisco, NY 10506
9:30 am
Monday July 27
Tuesday July 28
Wednesday July 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Whole Foods posted a job opening for Sanitation Team Member (Cleaner, Housekeeping, Custodial) - Full Time in Chappaqua. Apply here.
- TJX posted a job opening for Store Cleaning Associate -Early AM in Yorktown Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pound Ridge here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bedford
- Town of Bedford gets positive financial audit (therecorder.org)
- Concrete cracks at Fox Lane put gym off limits (therecorder.org)
Bedford Hills
- Address Withheld By Seller, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 Property for rent (corcoran.com)
Mount Kisco
- Road rage, car theft and suspicious behavior at park among recent police calls in the village (halstonmedia.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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