🌱 Could your Somers property tax bill drop under new county exemptions?

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In today's newsletter:

• Could your Somers property tax bill drop under new county exemptions?

Also on today's calendar: Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Interview Program and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 77, low: 50.
• Saturday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Westchester BOL Approves New Tax Relief for Surviving Spouses, Service Members and Disabled Veterans (yonkerstimes.com) — Somers homeowners who are surviving spouses of fallen first responders, active-duty combat-zone service members, or veterans with serious service-related disabilities may soon qualify for new Westchester County property tax exemptions. Starting with assessment rolls on or after October 1, 2026, eligible residents can apply through the local assessor for significant county tax reductions, including up to a full exemption for some disabled veterans.
   

📸 Around Somers

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Somers

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Interview Program →
  55 Ryder Rd, MARYKNOLL
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Katonah Classic Stage Kids OPEN HOUSE →
  Bedford Hills Community House, 74 Main St, Bedford Hills
  1:00 pm
• America at 250 for Educators →
  Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  3:30 pm
Sunday October 4
• Open House - PreK-12 →
  King School, 1450 Newfield Ave, Stamford
  1:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• 5th Annual Breakfast Symposium →
  Putnam County Golf Course, 187 Hill St, Mahopac
  7:30 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• Dottie Dean Memorial Service
  Yorktown United Methodist Church, 2300 Crompond Road, Yorktown
  10:30 am
Sunday September 20
• Muscoot Farm, Farmers Market →
  Route 100, Somers
  9:30 am
Tuesday September 22
• Protecting Your Health: Medications & Fall Risk: Free HSS Program! →
  10:30 am
• Girl Scout Troop 02921
  Yorktown United Methodist Church, 2300 Crompond Road, Yorktown
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Walter's Wednesdays At DeCicco & Sons Somers →
  DeCicco & Sons Somers, 266 US-202, Somers
  11:30 am
Sunday September 27
• Farmers Market at Muscoot Farm →
  Muscoot Farm, 51 NY-100, Katonah
  9:30 am
Wednesday October 7
• Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! →
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Somers. Apply here.
• Aramark posted a job opening for Lead Cook - Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free SD in Katonah. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Somers here.

🗞 Nearby News

Yorktown Heights

• Hart Library Corner (halstonmedia.com)

Katonah

• Police: 17-year-old who ran away from New York hospital found in Wilton (news12.com)
• Going Places: New York Fall Foliage, Festivals, Spirits of the Season Make for Great Getaways (longislandpress.com)
• Antonio Occhicone (halstonmedia.com)

Chappaqua

• Million-Dollar Settlement Will Mean Refunds For Car Buyers Cheated By Westchester Dealerships: AG (patch.com)

Ok Somers! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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