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The word is Good food and a friendly bar. The noise level can get very loud, if you're looking for quiet conversation, in good weather; ask for a table on the porch. Checked their menu online and didn't see any organic or grass-fed options so I called and asked if they had anything organic or grass-fed on the menu. I was told "we don't know what our purveyor sends us".

Click to enlarge picture of "North Salem Horses".

The Town of North Salem is located in the northeastern corner of Westchester County, New York. North Salem borders Somers to the west, Lewisboro to the south, Putnam County to the north and Connecticut to the east. As of the 2010 census, North Salem had a population of approximately 5200 people and encompasses just over 23 square miles. It is noted for its open lands, lakes, reservoirs, and many horse farms.

Click to enlarge picture of "North Salem Horse Farm". North Salem, also known as "horse country" is unique in its beautiful rural landscape. The North Salem Bridle Trails Association maintains and develops the historic system of trails, which extends and connects more than one hundred linear miles of trails in the towns of North Salem, New York and Ridgefield, Connecticut.

North Salem borders Putnam County to the north and Connecticut to the east. North Salem is comprised of the hamlets of:

Hamlet of Croton Falls, in the northwest corner of North Salem
Hamlet of Grants Corner, in the southeast of North Salem
Hamlet of North Salem, in the western part of North Salem
Hamlet of Purdy's, south of Croton Falls in the western part of North Salem
Hamlet of Salem Center, that lies at the eastern end of the Titicus Reservoir
Village of Twin Lakes Village in the southern part of North Salem
Peach Lake Community

MTA Metro-North Train Stations
For an easy commute into Manhattan's Grand Central Station, North Salem has two MTA Metro-North train stations. One is located in Purdy', and the other in Croton Falls, just 47.7 miles to Grand Central Terminal. An MTA train ride from Grand Central Station in Manhattan to either Purdy's or Croton Falls Metro-North station in North Salem, averages 74 to 85 minutes, depending on the time of day and arrival MTA station.

Town Government
The North Salem Town Board has five elected officials: the Supervisor (two-year term) and four Councilpersons (four-year terms). The terms of the Councilpersons are staggered so that every two years there is a local election for the Supervisor and two Councilpersons. Each council member has one vote on the Town Board. Council members introduce and vote on local laws and serve as liaisons to various Town departments and committees.

The Supervisor is the chief administrator of the Town government and is responsible for overseeing legislation. As chief financial officer, the Supervisor prepares the annual Town budget. As Chair of the Town Board, the Supervisor presides over all meetings. The Town Clerk is responsible for keeping records of the Town Board meetings and all contracts and agreements the Town makes. The Clerk processes numerous licenses and permits and also serves as the Records Management Officer, acts as the Registrar of Vital Statistics, and is in charge of running Local Elections. The Town Clerk is elected to a four-year term.

The North Salem Town Hall is located at 274 Titicus Road, North Salem, NY 10560.
The North Salem Justice Court is located at 274 Titicus Road, North Salem, NY 10560.
The North Salem Town Clerk is located at 266 Titicus Road, North Salem, NY 10560.

About the Schools in North Salem
The North Salem Central School District is a model public school district, identified by its focus on the development of students of all abilities. Most of all, it will produce motivated and competent learners, capable of solving the intellectual, emotional, and ethical problems they encounter and of reaching their personal goals. All stakeholders, students, parents, faculty, staff, administration, Board of Education, community, will share responsibility for student development. In their respective roles, they will exceed expectations through a process of continually: setting challenging goals and plans, executing them with promptness and innovation, measuring and evaluating the results, recognizing performance, and improving. Learn more about each of the Schools in North Salem.

North Salem Bridle Trails Association
North Salem offers scenic country roads, peaceful living, and excellent schools. North Salem's natural and bucolic landscape, with over 100 miles of riding trails, is a picture of a town that has managed to hold back time. You will not find shopping centers, chain stores, or any indication of a business section in North Salem. The town's laws regarding development of land areas are strict; and it shows.

North Salem Today
Within minutes of driving into North Salem, beautiful vistas appear of rolling countryside, horse farms, gently landscaped properties, and rural scenes of horses grazing within their corrals. A popular outdoor activity in North Salem is horseback riding.

In addition to the rugged landscape and miles of hiking trails at Mountain Lakes Park, North Salem has two town parks, Joe Bohrdrum Park and Volunteers Park.

Joe Bohrdrum Town Park

• Two (2) tennis courts


• Regulation size soccer field


• Two (2) baseball fields


• Children's playground


• One (1) basketball courts


• Picnic Area



Volunteers Town Park


• Regulation size soccer field


• One (1) baseball field


• Children's playground


• One (1) basketball courts

Find many things to do including invigorating outdoor activities in North Salem, New York. Enjoy activities, attractions, and excellent restaurants in and around North Salem. Visit hiking trails in Mountain Lakes Park. Play Golf in North Salem at one of two 18 hole golf courses.

If you love birding and watching wildlife, visit the Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden where you can go on nature walks and listen to the sounds of birds at Hammond Museum in North Salem. Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden offer children's workshops, educational tours and stroll gardens; and is a special destination that children and adults can visit. Visit Mountain Lakes Park in North Salem where you can go boating, camping, cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking or just enjoy a walk on one of the many hiking trails in this beautiful North Salem park. End your day with a romantic picnic for two or a family picnic with the children.

For excellent fishing, Mountain Lakes Park in North Salem is also home to the Titicus Reservoir, offering some of the best fishing in northern Westchester. Fish species include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, brown trout, carp, and chain pickerel.

When it's time to eat, find a place to have dinner at one of several restaurants in North Salem or nearby areas offering excellent restaurants in northern Westchester County.

History of North Salem

Source: A History of the County of Westchester, from Its First Settlement to the Present Time, Volume 1 By Robert Bolton, Jr., Author of the "Guide to New Rochelle," and A Member of the N.Y. Historical Society., New York: Printed by Alexander S. Gould, 144 Nassau Street, 1848

History of North Salem - Printed 1848

"North Salem is situated twenty four miles north of the village of White Plains, distant fifty six miles from New York, and one hundred and twenty two from Albany, bounded north by Dutchess County, east by the state of Connecticut, south by South Salem, and west by Somers. Its extent east and west is about six miles, medial width four miles.

"Prior to the Revolution, the two towns of Upper and Lower Salem constituted the old township of Salem proper, within Cortlandt's manor. The present township was erected on the 7th of March, 1788 . . ."

Learn more about North Salem before, during, and after the American Revolution at History of North Salem.

History And Antiquities
The following covers "History and Antiquities", a general collection of interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, and anecdotes about Westchester County and its towns. When reading the following, remember to keep in mind that this information has been written about two hundred years ago. Population statistics and events have not been revised to reflect current events and perspective. We think this adds to the historical flavor and interest of the writings, giving a different perspective on much of this information and written in an "older world" writing style.
"Historical Collections of the State of New York" , Published by S. Tuttle, 194 Chatham-Square,1841

North Salem
"North Salem is in the NE. corner of the county, 55 miles from New York, and 12 from Bedford. Pop. 1,161. North Salem, post village, has 3 churches, several mills and stores, and in its vicinity about 40 dwellings."

The word is From the owner: "Enjoy corn in the summer as the warmer weather adds local vegetables to our plants and gifts. Think juicy strawberries and tomatoes with flavor, fresh breads, organic, local beef, homemade soups, and sweets."

From the owner: Farmer & the Fish is about providing a community-oriented restaurant where people can meet and enjoy reasonably priced, locally grown food and high quality seafood. And you can't get more local that the food grown on our own farm. Right now, more than three quarters of all the vegetabale and herbs used in the kitchen are grown right here. That makes for a very small carbon footprint and really fresh food!

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Restaurant Review

The word is The recurring complaint from most everyone is "this place is beyond loud", so loud that "we couldn't hear each other speak". The farm-to-table concept is wonderful, the decor is country chic, and some of the dishes are delicious, but the stress of the deafening noise is overwhelming. "I can not imagine anyone returning for a second attempt at an evening here".

"To please the eye, there are the textures of stone scrolled with the delicate designs of lichen, the patterns of tree trunks and clusters of foliage, the play of light and shadow, the varying shades of green as well as the seasonal colors of great beauty. To please the ear, there are the songs of native birds, the hum of insects the chorale of frogs and the occasional splash of carp in the lake, the crunch of pebbles underfoot, the whisper of wind through the pines. To please the sense of scent, there are dry pine needles in the sun, the fragrance of flowering shrubs, a breeze through mimosa or the pungency of loam after a night rain."

Things To Do
Birding | Bird Watching
Brush Painting
Children's Workshops
Educational Tours
Restaurant
Stroll Garden

Things To Do at Joe Bohrdrum Town Park
Baseball Fields (2)
Basketball Court
Picnic Area
Playground
Soccer Field (regulation size)
Tennis Courts (2)

Increase Miller Elementary School in South Salem (914) 763-7900
Katonah Elementary School in Katonah (914) 763-7700
Lewisboro Elementary School in South Salem (914) 763-7802
Meadow Pond Elementary School in South Salem (914) 763-7900
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.

Press blue button for information about the Katonah - Lewisboro School District.

The park offers many types of recreational activities including boating, group and self-reliant camping. Rowboat rentals are available on Hemlock Lake or Spruce Lake depending on time of year and availability. Mountain Lakes Park offers the total outdoor experience including camping, fishing, ice skating, hiking, nature exploration, snow-shoeing, cross-country skiing, picnicking, rowboat rental and a high/low ropes challenge course.

Press blue button for information about boat rentals, camping, and more about the activities and attractions offered at Mountain Lakes Park.

Things To Do
Adventure (high/low ropes challenge course)
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Hiking Trails
Mt. Bailey (Westchester's Highest Point)
Nature Study
Picnicking
Rowboat Rentals

Winter Activities
Cross-country Skiing
Ice Skating

Pequenakonck Elementary School (914) 669-5317
North Salem Middle / High School (914) 669-5414

The North Salem Central School District is a model public school district, identified by its focus on the development of students of all abilities. Most of all, it will produce motivated and competent learners, capable of solving the intellectual, emotional, and ethical problems they encounter and of reaching their personal goals. All stakeholders, students, parents, faculty, staff, administration, Board of Education, community, will share responsibility for student development. In their respective roles, they will exceed expectations through a process of continually: setting challenging goals and plans, executing them with promptness and innovation, measuring and evaluating the results, recognizing performance, and improving.

Press blue button for more information about the North Salem Central School District.

History of North Salem
Westchester County
Hudson Valley

North Salem is comprised of the hamlets and villages of Croton Falls, in the northwest corner of North Salem; Grants Corner, in the southeast of North Salem, the hamlet of North Salem, in the western part of town, Purdy's, a hamlet south of Croton Falls in the western part of North Salem; Salem Center, which lies at the eastern end of the Titicus Reservoir; the hamlet of Twin Lakes Village which lies in the southern part of the town; and Peach Lake.

History of North Salem
The following history of North Salem is sourced from A History of the County of Westchester, from Its First Settlement to the Present Time , Volume 1 By Robert Bolton, Jr., Author of The Guide to New Rochelle and A Member of the N.Y. Historical Society., New York: Printed by Alexander S. Gould, 144 Nassau Street, 1848

History of North Salem - Printed 1848

"North Salem is situated twenty four miles north of the village of White Plains, distant fifty six miles from New York, and one hundred and twenty two from Albany, bounded north by Dutchess County, east by the state of Connecticut, south by South Salem, and west by Somers. Its extent east and west is about six miles, medial width four miles.

"Prior to the Revolution, the two towns of Upper and Lower Salem constituted the old township of Salem proper, within Cortlandt's manor. The present township was erected on the 7th of March, 1788.

"Upon the 8th of August, A.D. 1699, Sachima Wicker, sachem of Kightawonck and his associated sold to Stephanus van Cortlandt, all their rights as owners and proprietors in the "land lying and being within Cortlandt's manor, beginning on the south side of Kightawonck creek, and so along the said creek to a place called Kewighecock, and from thence along a creek called Peppeneghek to the head thereof, and then due east to the limits of Connecticut, and from thence northerly along the limits of Connecticut aforesaid to the river Mutighticoos ten miles, and from thence due west to the Hudson river, &c., &c.

"A portion of the Salem lands, if not the whole, may have originally belonged to the great sachem Catonah, whose territory extended from the Sound as far north as Danbury in Connecticut' his possessions on the west appear to have been bounded by the western line of Bedford."

North Salem this sixth day of April, 1790
"A town meeting was held at the town house in North Salem, and that John Quick, Esq., was chosen moderator, (after which) the freeholders and inhabitants of said town proceeded on to choosing town officers, and doing all other business which concerned said town. . .

"The surface of North Salem is in part covered with lofty hills' the soil, various, but chiefly composed of 'a gravelly and clay loam, well adapted to grass and summer crops.' The course of the Mutighticoos river, through the centre of this town is marked by beautiful mountain scenery, and rich tracts of meadow land, which skirt the margin of the stream. The Mutighticoos empties in the Croton a little south of Dean's bridge. In the northeast corner of the town lies Peach pond, a large sheet of water covering over four hundred acres of ground. At no great distance from it is situated Beaver pond.

"The village of North Salem occupies a beautiful position on the north bank of the Mutighticoos, commanding a fine view of the valley and surrounding mountains. It contains about 200 inhabitants, thirty-five dwellings, on Episcopal, one Presbyterian, and one Methodist and one Universalist church, two taverns, three stores, one paper mill, one grist mill, and one clothiers' works. A little east of the village stands the North Salem Academy.

"This edifice was erected between the year 1770 and 1775, by Stephen de Lancey, one of the principal proprietors of this town. It was intended for his own residence, but was not finished as such, as he soon after removed. In 1786 it was purchased by a company and completed as an Academy, which went into operation about that date, under the care of the Rev. Amzi Lewis. . .

"For the last eight years North Salem Academy has held a respectable standing among its sister institutions in this part of the state; sometime numbering nearly one hundred students . . . During the revolution, the Academy was used as a jail and court house for the detention and trial of refractory tories. Here one Paine was tried and condemned as a spy; he was executed about half a mile from the Academy, though it appears that circumstances afterward threw some doubt upon his guilt . . . It is said that a reprieve was forwarded from head-quarters, and that when the unfortunate man was swung off, the bearer had just reached the Episcopal church, which was a mile as the road then ran, from the place of execution; he was of course too late."

To learn more about the history of Westchester County as written more than 200 years ago, read from the sources listed below.

A History of the County of Westchester, from Its First Settlement to the Present Time, Volume 1 by Robert Bolton, Jr., Author of the Guide to New Rochelle and A Member of the N.Y. Historical Society., New York: Printed by Alexander S. Gould, 144 Nassau Street, 1848

History And Antiquities
The following covers History and Antiquities , a general collection of interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, and anecdotes about Westchester County and its towns. When reading the following, remember to keep in mind that this information has been written about two hundred years ago. Population statistics and events have not been revised to reflect current events and perspective. We think this adds to the historical flavor and interest of the writings, giving a different perspective on much of this information and written in an "older world" writing style. Historical Collections of the State of New York , Published by S. Tuttle, 194 Chatham-Square,1841

North Salem
"North Salem is in the NE. corner of the county, 55 miles from New York, and 12 from Bedford. Pop. 1,161. North Salem, post village, has 3 churches, several mills and stores, and in its vicinity about 40 dwellings."

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Hamlet of Croton Falls, in the northwest corner of North Salem
Hamlet of Grants Corner, in the southeast of North Salem
Hamlet of North Salem, in the western part of North Salem
Hamlet of Purdy's, south of Croton Falls in the western part of North Salem
Hamlet of Salem Center, that lies at the eastern end of the Titicus Reservoir
Village of Twin Lakes Village in the southern part of North Salem
Peach Lake Community

Manhattan to North Salem, New York
For an easy commute into Manhattan's Grand Central Station, North Salem has two MTA Metro-North train stations, one is located in Purdy's and the other in Croton Falls just 47.7 miles to Grand Central Terminal. An MTA train ride from Grand Central Station in Manhattan to either Purdy's or Croton Falls Metro-North station in North Salem.

Town Government
The North Salem Town Board has five elected officials: the Supervisor (two-year term) and four Councilpersons (four-year terms). The terms of the Councilpersons are staggered so that every two years there is a local election for the Supervisor and two Councilpersons. Each council member has one vote on the Town Board. Council members introduce and vote on local laws and serve as liaisons to various Town departments and committees.

The North Salem Town Hall is located at 274 Titicus Road, North Salem, NY 10560.
The North Salem Justice Court is located at 274 Titicus Road, North Salem, NY 10560.
The North Salem Town Clerk is located at 266 Titicus Road, North Salem, NY 10560.

About the Schools in North Salem
The North Salem Central School District is a model public school district, identified by its focus on the development of students of all abilities. Most of all, it will produce motivated and competent learners, capable of solving the intellectual, emotional, and ethical problems they encounter and of reaching their personal goals. All stakeholders, students, parents, faculty, staff, administration, Board of Education, community, will share responsibility for student development. In their respective roles, they will exceed expectations through a process of continually: setting challenging goals and plans, executing them with promptness and innovation, measuring and evaluating the results, recognizing performance, and improving. Learn more about each of the Schools in North Salem.

About North Salem Today
Within minutes of driving into North Salem, beautiful vistas appear of rolling countryside, horse farms, gently landscaped properties, and rural scenes of horses grazing within their corrals. One of the main recreational activities in North Salem is horseback riding.

North Salem has two town parks, including two playgrounds for small children. Parks are theJoe Bohrdrum Park and Volunteers Park.

Joe Bohrdrum offers:
• Two (2) tennis courts


• Regulation size soccer field


• Two (2) baseball fields


• Children's playground


• One (1) basketball courts


• Picnic Area



Volunteers Park offers:

• Regulation size soccer field


• One (1) baseball field


• Children's playground


• One (1) basketball courts

Find many things to do including invigorating outdoor activities in North Salem, New York. Enjoy activities, attractions, and excellent restaurants in and around North Salem. Visit hiking trails in Mountain Lakes Park. Play Golf in North Salem at one of two 18 hole golf courses.

When it's time to eat, find a place to have dinner at one of several restaurants in North Salem or nearby areas offering excellent restaurants in northern Westchester County.

Press blue button for a schedule of Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows.

Features
67 stalls
Seven-day turnout
Stalls mucked daily
30 Turnout paddocks
3 large indoor arenas
Fly mist system
4 hot/cold wash bays
5 outdoor arenas
1 Grand Prix field
Boarders' Lounge and Gym
Heated viewing area

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
18-hole regulation length course
Back tees = 6760 yards / par 72
Course rating / slope = 73.5 / 138
Greens = Bent grass
Guests = closed
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Dress code
Driving range
Lessons
Pro shop

The Ruth Keeler Memorial Library offers many services including:

Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
As part of the Westchester Library System the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library is connected to a borrowing network which includes public and academic libraries in the county and libraries in the NY metro area, NY state and beyond. If you want a book, AV item or magazine article not on our shelves, we'll be happy to send out a request for it. You can also order books and AV titles located at other Westchester public libraries online (Search Library Catalogs) from your home computer and have them delivered to the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library.

Children's Programs
In addition to weekly storytimes for children, there are regular craft programs, a summer reading game, pajama storytimes and special programs throughout the year.

Online Databases
A large array of online databases is available on the Westchester Library System website. These databases can be accessed in the Library and also remotely from any computer with Internet access.

Internet
When you need help navigating the confusing maze of the Web, click on the "Reference & Research Guides." The public librarians in Westchester have chosen the most useful web sites and organized them into categories. "Just For Kids" (OWLS) is a good place for children to begin their exploration of the Internet.

Other Services
- Downloadable Audiobooks
- Community Room
- Group Visits
- Public Fax and Photocopier
- Federal and State Tax Forms
- Homebound Service
- Monthly Art Exhibits
- Reference Assistance
- Depository for off-hours return (all library material accepted)
- Computers for Word Processing
- Annual Booksale (Saturday of Mother's Day weekend)

Golf Course Attractions
Closed to public during tournaments
Golf only facility
9-hole regulation length course
2012 yards / par 33
Course rating / slope = 32.3 / 102
Greens = Bentgrass
Fairways = bluegrass
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Dress code
Pro shop
Pull cart rental
Putting green
Riding cart rental

We are a "small country parish" which harkens back to pastoral times and yet our outlook is contemporary. We enjoy intimacy with one another and our neighborhood as we seek to live vibrant lives of faith. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming to all - young and old, single and coupled, rich and poor, inquisitive and skeptical. We hope to find a deep spirituality and to be a force for good in the world and community. St. James preserves and respects traditions as well as honoring new events. We do this in our life of prayer, music and fellowship. In a time where so many seek community, St. James is a haven and home for many.

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Things To Do at Volunteers Park
Baseball field
Basketball Court
Playground for children
Soccer Field (regulation size)

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