Donations to Harrison Food Pantry and Harrison Holiday Project Presented at Town Board Meeting
By Stephen E. Lipken
Supervisor Thomas Scappaticci convened the October 22nd Harrison Town Board meeting, beginning with Girl Scout Troop #2402 Leaders Megan Darrell and Andrea Viehe-Naess presenting a donation of $463 from Mason and Lauren Triano to the Harrison Food Pantry. Mason is four years old and ran a lemonade stand to make money to donate; $246 was donated by Girl Scout Troop 2402; and the Pfizer Foundation contributed $250.
Next, Jenny Schenk and Toni Braiotta of the Harrison Holiday Project said that they work with the community to raise funds for families in need, coordinating with the Department of Community Services, enabling children to submit a “wish list” for items that they want. Schenk thanked the Department of Public Works and Harrison Police Department for accepting drop-off donations at Town Hall.
Schenk thanked the Fire House for creating a toy store for families to come in, shop and pick out toys. Wrapping paper is provided. Wegmans donated over $12,000 worth of gift cards. Underwear and bedding are also available. Contact harrisonholidayproject@gmail.com.
Under Actions and Resolutions, DPW General Foreman Christopher Park requested authorization for the Supervisor to execute the NYS Department of Transportation Snow and Ice Agreement which represents an increase in funding to the Town due to the severity of the 2025-2026 winter.
Harrison Meadows Country Club Advisory Committee Chair Jamie Luhrs and HMCC Advisory Committee member Aaron Beitler presented a proposal to the Board for construction of two dedicated pickleball courts at HMCC. Total estimated cost is $150,000, with $126,000 currently available in the capital fund.
Then Town Engineer Michael Amodeo, P.E., CFM requested to enter into an agreement with AlliantGroup, L.P. These services will assist the Town/Village in evaluating, documenting and submitting claims for the federal Energy Investment Tax Credit. The Harrison Recreation Center was designed and constructed with geothermal systems that may qualify for these tax credits. Based on a preliminary assessment of the project, the potential tax credit is estimated to range from $900,000 to $1,800,000, subject to detailed engineering, cost, compliance and tax analysis.