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Katonah is a hamlet located in the Town of Bedford. The hamlets of Bedford Hills, Bedford Village, and Katonah comprise the municipality known as the Town of Bedford. Bedford is in northern central and northeastern Westchester County, New York with Katonah located toward the northwestern part of the Town.

Town Government
A five member Town Board, made up of the Supervisor and four Town Board members elected at large, functions as the legislative body of the Town and is responsible for the "health, safety and welfare" of its residents. Terms for Town Board members are four years; the Supervisor's term is two years.

The Supervisor functions as the Chief Fiscal Officer and Chief Executive Officer. A Deputy Supervisor is appointed to assist with the duties of the Supervisor during their absence. The Town Board is a legislative body, responsible for setting policy, adopting the annual budget, and enacting laws and resolutions for the betterment of the Town's residents.

Regular Town Board meetings are conducted the first and third Tuesdays each month at 8 pm in the Town House followed by a Public Open Forum. Work sessions are held as announced. All meetings are open to the public and only certain legally sensitive issues may be discussed in executive session.

Katonah
Katonah is located in the northwestern part of the Town of Bedford. In 1983 Katonah's Historic District was listed on the State and National registers of Historic Places. This district encompasses the Bedford Road area, a section of the hamlet designed by landscape architects, G.S. and B.S. Olmstead. Noted for its Victorian architecture, Katonah now stands somewhat south of where the original hamlet was located and before it was obliged to move in the late 1890s to make way for the expansion of the New York City watershed when the Muscoot Reservoir was built. Fifty houses were moved to their present sites in the hamlet. Katonah is widely known as home to Caramoor, Katonah Museum of Art and the John Jay Homestead, retirement home of John Jay, the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court.

About Katonah
Pack a picnic and visit Katonah Memorial Park. For a day of antiquing, visit antique shops in Katonah. Select from a wide range of activities in Katonah, New York. If you enjoy historic sites, be sure to visit the John Jay Homestead State Historic Site. Nestled in the rolling Westchester countryside is the gracious home and farm of John Jay (1745-1829), one of America's principal Founding Fathers. Jay co-authored the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Revolutionary War, and the Federalist Papers, which aided ratification of the U.S. Constitution. He served as President of the Continental Congress, U.S. Secretary for Foreign Affairs, first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, and the second governor of New York State. Children of all ages enjoy visiting this site of history.

For music, art, festivals, and history, visit Caramoor in Katonah. With its outstanding performances, engaging arts-in-education programming, the extraordinary Rosen House, and beautiful grounds, Caramoor is a cornerstone of the cultural life of Westchester County.

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The word is Small space, but locals rave about the authentic Italian food.

Caramoor's House Museum has twenty rooms that are open to the public. These rooms are filled with an extraordinary collection of paintings, sculpture, tapestries, stained glass, furniture, cloisonné, and an important jade collection.

Brief History

Caramoor is the legacy of Walter and Lucie Rosen, who established the estate and built a great house as its centerpiece, filling it with treasures collected on their travels. Walter Rosen was the master planner, bringing to reality his dream of creating a place to entertain friends from around the world. Their legendary musical evenings were the seeds of today's International Music Festival that is held annually on the estate.

The Rosens had two children, Walter and Anne. In 1944, during the Second World War, while flying for the RAF, Walter was killed returning from a raid in Germany. His absence from the house was keenly felt and it prompted his parents to act on their previously discussed plans to preserve the artistic and musical heritage of Caramoor. In 1945, the Rosens bequeathed the Caramoor estate as a center for music and art in memory of their son.

In the summer, come early, explore Caramoor's beautiful grounds, take a tour of the House Museum, enjoy a pre-concert picnic, and discover wonderful music in a relaxed setting. With its unique heritage, Caramoor remains a place where you can experience magical summer days and nights. Year round, select from the many venues and programs. Press blue button for Music Festival, House Museum and Gardens, Upcoming Concerts and more about Caramoor.

Charles Upstairs specializes in high-quality clothes for men and women. Find Barbour, Patagonia and Canada Goose, all rugged durable lines. For fashionable ladies clothing Charles offers Eileen Fisher, David Brooks, Sigrid Olsen and more. Men's clothing lines include Pendelton, Woolrich, Bill's Khakis, and more. Also find, small appliances, footwear, housewares, gourmet specialties and other items.

The word is Visit Charles Department Store, where you feel like you have gone back in time. Definitely worth a visit.

Active church members come from throughout northern Westchester County, Putnam County, and even Connecticut. Currently there are approximately 465 members, and this congregation is therefore the tenth largest of 85 churches in the Hudson River Presbytery. While First Presbyterian Church of Katonah welcomes newcomers and has a largely young membership, many families of several generations attend services. When families who have moved from the area return to Katonah Presbyterian that often comment that they have "come home".

The hamlets of Bedford Hills, Bedford Village, and Katonah comprise the municipality of Bedford. Bedford was first settled under a Connecticut license around the year 1681. It was settled at a place called the "hop-ground" due to its natural product. The original patent, dated 1697, bears the Connecticut seal. In 1700 the settlement was attached to New york by order of King William. Katonah, in the northwestern part of Bedford, saw its Historic District, in 1983, listed on the State and National registers of Historic Places. This district encompasses the Bedford Road area, a section of the hamlet designed by landscape architects, G.S. and B.S. Olmstead. Noted for its Victorian architecture, Katonah now stands somewhat south of where the original hamlet was located. In the late 1890s, Katonah was obliged to move to make way for the expansion of the New York City watershed. At that time, fifty houses were moved to their present sites in the hamlet. Katonah is widely known as home to Caramoor, Katonah Museum of Art and the John Jay Homestead, retirement home of John Jay, the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court.

In 1958 the house and thirty of the original acres were purchased from Eleanor Jay Iselin’s heirs by Westchester County and transferred to the State of New York, which opened it to the public in 1964 as John Jay Homestead State Historic Site. The historic house is open most of the year, and can be seen by a guided tour through twelve beautifully furnished period rooms, restored to an 1820's appearance. Specialized tours and education programs are available by appointment. The historic site now encompasses sixty-two acres, including lovingly-tended formal gardens, magnificent woodland walks, rolling meadows, and a cluster of 19th century farm buildings. An 1820's schoolhouse and an 1830s barn are open for touring.

John Jay: First Chief-Justice of the United States
John Jay during the latter part of his life resided in the northern part of Bedford, NY. The annexed sketch of his life is from Blake's Biographical Dictionary: "John Jay, LL.D., first chief-justice of the United States under the constitution of 1789, graduated at Kings, (now Columbia College) in 1764 and in 1768 was admitted to the bar. He was appointed to the firstAmerican congress in 1774. Being on the committee with Lee and Livingston to draft an address to the people of Great Britain, he was the writer of the eloquent production. In the congress of 1775, he was on various important committees,performing more service perhaps than any other member except Franklin and John Adams. In May, 1776, he was recalled to assist in forming the government of New York, and in consequence his name is not attached to the Declaration of Independence... Though not a member of the convention, which formed the constitution of the United States, he was present at Annapolis and aided by his advice. He also assisted Madison and Hamilton in writing the Federalist. In the convention of New York he contributed to the adoption of the constitution. He was appointed chief justice by Washington, December 26, 1789. In 1794, he was appointed minister plenipotentiary to Great Britain, and succeeded in negotiating the treaty that still goes by his name. Chief-Justice John Jay was governor of the state of New York from 1795 to 1801. The remainder of his life passed in retirement. He died in 1829, aged 84."

Attractions
Audio-Visual Programs
Bridle Path Demonstrations
Educational Services
Gardens
Gift Shop
Group Tours
Hiking
Historic Site
Interpretive Sign
Picnic Area
Scenic Views
Self Guided Tours

Attractions
Picnic on the historic grounds of the homestead.
Historic house and grounds.Hike / Walk the beautiful grounds.

Organic Products
Artisan baked goods
Flowers
Herbal products (including bath teas, gentle scrubs, healing teas)
Herbs
Meats
Mixed green
Radishes
Strawberries
Tomatoes
Vegetables, Heirloom

Products
Artisan cheeses
Lavender Farm products
MelonsNatural products such as soaps, lotions, lip balm
Peanut Butter (no added sugars or preservatives)
Raw, gluten-free, organic, vegan, and dairy free products

Increase Miller Elementary School in South Salem (914) 763-7900
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John Jay Middle School in Cross River (914) 763-7500
John Jay High School in Cross River (914) 763-7200

The Board of Education believes its primary responsibility should focus on creating an educational environment that will help our students become knowledgeable individuals, problem-solvers, quality producers, effective communicators, wholesome individuals, collaborative workers, ethical individuals, life-long learners, and responsible, accepting and involved citizens. We remain committed to providing a high quality, well-balanced educational program that supports our faculty and staff and helps our students meet and exceed State standards as well as high district goals.

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Our General Practice provides a lifetime of care from pediatrics to geriatrics and all stages between. We know that you value your relationship with your pets' doctor. Our doctors will customize a wellness program to fit your pet's lifestyle risk factors that may include an annual exam, parasite prevention, blood testing, vaccines, and/or vaccine titers.

The Katonah Bedford Veterinary Center offers a 24-Hour Staffed Emergency Room - continuous and convenient emergency and critical care for your pets. With a veterinarian and technical staff on duty in the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, your pets will be the focus of attention all day and all night long.

Things To Do
Baseball
Basketball
Paddle Tennis
Picnicking
Playground
Sledding
Soccer
Softball
Summer Day Camp
Swimming Pool
Tennis
Walking Trails

The many artists living in the area represent an important constituency for the Museum. A very active Katonah Museum Artists Association offers lectures, workshops, and other events of special interest to its more than 300 members. The Museum also presents tri-state juried exhibitions, selecting outstanding curators to serve as jurors.

Brief History: The Katonah Museum of Art was founded 50 years ago as The Katonah Gallery, a small volunteer-run institution dedicated to encouraging the enjoyment, appreciation, and study of the visual arts by visitors of all ages.The Gallery, initially located in a small room over the Katonah Village Library, was committed to presenting "the best of art from the past to the present" and, as a "teaching museum," to communicating the special pleasures of the visual arts to its visitors.

By the late 1980's, the need for expanded space became critical. The Museum launched $5 million capital campaign and engaged the distinguished architect, Edward Larrabee Barnes, to design its new home. In 1990, the renamed Katonah Museum of Art moved to its present site and hired its first Executive Director. The Museum's elegant new facility provided space for a more comprehensive treatment of exhibition material, a wider range of participatory art education activities, and a greater variety and frequency of public programs.

As it made this growth-driven expansion, the Katonah Museum of Art reaffirmed its commitment to its mission. It remains a non-collecting institution dedicated to the study, appreciation, and enjoyment of the visual arts. It remains committed to its innovative and challenging range of educational programs, its lively array of public programs, and its uniquely effective use of talented volunteers. Press blue button for Exhibitions, The Learning Center, Programs and Events, and more about the Katonah Museum of Art.

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The word is Have breakfast all day "my eggs were so fresh", or hamburgers, sandwiches, and more at this terrific "diner" restaurant less than one block from the train station. The seating is comfortable; all seating is near very large windows so you can easily gaze outside. The wait-staff is wonderful; two of the waitresses have been at Katonah Restaurant for more than 22 years!

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Katonah Pharmacy
Katonah Post Office
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Katonah Poetry Series In 1967 the Katonah Village Library and the New York State Poets and Writers program began sponsoring three poetry readings each year, playing host to dozens of poets and many hundreds of poetry aficionados. Under the direction of poet Robert Phillips from 1967 to 1991, and under Billy Collins since then, the Poetry Series has attracted a lot of major contemporary poets. As Billy Collins said at the beginning of his tenure as Poet-in-Residence, "If you sat on the steps of the Katonah Library for the past 23 years without moving, nearly every notable American poet would walk by you."

Book Discussion Group The Library's Book Discussion Group has been meeting every three weeks since 1983. The group meets on Wednesday evenings at 8 PM and talks informally about plot, character, motivation, language, and anything else that comes to mind for about an hour before checking out the author's biographical facts and what critics have had to say about the book under discussion.

The Katonah Village Library offers many services and programs including:
Events Calendar
News Update
Catalog & Reserve Books
Online Databases
Downloadable Audiobooks
Book Comments & Reviews
Childrens' Room
Young Adult
Newsletter
History
The Collection
Westchester Library System

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Muscoot Farm is an early-1900's interpretive farm owned and operated by the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation. Muscoot Farm is open year-round and offers a full schedule of programs for families, as well as tours, farmyard visits and hayrides for groups by reservation. More than seven miles of hiking trails allow visitors to explore some of Muscoot's 777 acres through fields, woodlands and wetlands. Trail maps are available in the Reception Center.

Farm Attractions
Guided Farm Walking Tour
Hayrides
Herb Garden
Hiking Trails
Young Farmers Program (children grades 3 through 8)

The word is Good menu with large range of choices although "not the cheapest place for dinner". Bring the family and get "good burgers, huge salads, and a "very good selection of beers". "We had several delicious vegetarian dishes."

Police Station Address
Bedford Police Department
307 Bedford Road
Bedford Hills, NY 10507

Contact
Police Chief: William Hayes

About
Currently, the full time Bedford Police Department consists of 45 sworn police officers and 14 full and part-time civilians. The department operates around the clock, seven days a week and provides the latest in professional police protection. It is led by a Police Chief and three Lieutenants who serve as commanders of the patrol, administration and staff services divisions.

The department includes a Detective Bureau with a full time Detective/Youth Officer who is responsible for juvenile and youth related matters including the DARE program and Youth Court. He works closely with schools and is liaison to the local drug abuse prevention council. A "School Resource Officer" is assigned to work with the various schools in the Town as well.

Also under the aegis of the Police Department, is the civilian Dog Control Officer who responds to calls regarding lost or misbehaving animals. Phone: (914) 666-4855.

Civilian Parking Enforcement Officers patrol the Town's eight business and commuter parking lots to insure compliance with the permit system as well as the hamlet areas to enforce parking restrictions.

School Crossing Guards, also civilian employees, are assigned near the Town's schools where needed.

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The church was designed by Hobart B. Upjohn, the son of architect Richard M. Upjohn, and grandson of Richard Upjohn, the acclaimed American Church designers. St. Luke's prominent location at the corner of the two main thoroughfares, along with an enormous evergreen that serves as the community christmas tree, have made the church a highly visible landmark and center of activity in the historic community of Katonah.

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