Rob Budde Named SRO of the Year and Certificates of Recognition Presented to the Harrison Juniors 14U Baseball Team, District 20 Champions
By Stephen E. Lipken
At the September 19 Town Board meeting, Harrison Supervisor Richard Dionisio introduced Police Chief John Vasta, who acknowledged the awarding of School Resource Officer (SRO) of the Year by the State of New York Police Juvenile Officers Association to Rob Budde. Budde has been an SRO at the Louis M. Klein Middle School since 201a9.
Then Dionisio presented Certificates of Recognition to the Harrison Juniors 14 U Baseball Team District 20 Champions, along with coaches Keith Colavito, Matt Lichtenstein and Vinny Straface.
Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie requested four Budget Modifications regarding the New Recreation Center, which were approved by a roll call vote Also approved by a roll call vote was Town Engineer Michael J. Amodeo’s request to hire Hill International to provide project management services for Phase II Construction of the new Recreation Center, with a cost not to exceed $350,000.
The Board also approved Amodeo’s request for the construction of new sidewalks along Union Avenue, between the Jewish Community Center of Harrison and Mamaroneck Avenue. Work is anticipated to begin this fall and be completed by the end of 2025. A majority of project costs will be reimbursed by federal funding through a NYS Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant.
Additionally, the Board approved Treasurer Maureen MacKenzie’s request that funds be authorized to assist in funding contracts associated with the New Recreation Center since there is $460,915.98 remaining in non-allocated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that must be fully spent or committed to contract by December 31. The Board also approved Mr. Amodeo’s request to award the New Recreation Center Phase II Construction Bid to Piazza, Inc., at a cost not to exceed $23,900,000 with the ability to increase up to $24,600 as needed.
Finally, during the public comment portion of the meeting, residents Alexander Polaski and Gogi LaRusso complained about extensive flooding on their properties; Polaski stated that he had to have eight pumps installed in his basement, and LaRusso suggested a moratorium on new construction.