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FALL 2007 - Highlights from this Issue:
Town Clerk's Topics - Election Changes
By: Ann Leber, Town Clerk
As the 2007 election season approaches, I’d like to share some useful information about:
- Changes in poll locations
- Changes in election district boundaries
- Dates and deadlines
- The North Castle ballot
Library Poll Moved to Hergenhan Recreation Center
Residents who previously voted at the North Castle Public Library will now cast their ballots at the Hergenhan Recreation Center, formerly the Armonk firehouse, located on Maple Avenue. This poll, which serves voters in the Whippoorwill area and on the west side of Route 128, was relocated as part of the settlement of a lawsuit brought by Westchester Disabled on the Move. The suit which claimed that the library is not properly handicapped accessible because the pitch of the ramp is too steep. In addition to being ADA compliant, the Hergenhan Recreation Center will easily accommodate the two large election districts formerly housed in tight quarters on the stage in Whippoorwill Hall. Please drive carefully in the parking lot; ingress and egress is via a one lane wide driveway. A police officer will be on duty to direct traffic during peak voting hours.
Changes in Election Districts
Election Districts 6 and 7, serving voters primarily east and west of Route 22 including Windmill Farms, were approaching their legal capacity. At the suggestion of the Westchester County Board of Elections, a new election district has been carved out of parts of the old ones. The voters in Election Districts 6 and 7 will continue to vote at the new Armonk Firehouse on Bedford Road as will those in the new District 11. A signboard will be posted inside the firehouse on Primary and Election Days listing the streets located in each of the three districts. To facilitate the election process, please check the signboard before proceeding to the appropriate poll.
Upon the suggestion of the Board of Elections, the southern boundary of District 8 which is located north of the Armonk hamlet on the west side of Route 128, has been moved northward to reduce the size of this large district. Registrants living between School Street and Bedford Road will now be part of District 2 and will vote at Town Hall rather than at the Crittenden Middle School.
The Board of Elections has notified all registrants whose election district has changed or whose poll has been moved.
In an effort to clear up confusion about voting at the H.C. Crittenden Middle School, please note that the only poll for Byram Hills School District elections is located at Crittenden Middle School. For Primary and General Election, only those voters living in Election District 8, located east of Route 128 and north of School Street, vote at the Middle School. All other residents should report to the poll assigned to them by the Board of Elections.
Your cooperation and understanding is appreciated. If you have any questions or suggestions, I welcome your input. Call me at 273-3321 or send e-mail to townclerk@northcastleny.com. My staff and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Dates and Deadlines
Sept. 18
PRIMARY DAY – Polls open 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
No Town candidates on ballot.
Oct. 12
Last day for registration application to be postmarked or delivered in person to Board of Elections.
Oct. 30
Last day to postmark absentee ballot application.
Nov. 5
Last day to apply in person and to postmark absentee ballot.
Nov. 6
Last day to deliver absentee ballot in person to Board of Elections.
Nov. 6
ELECTION DAY – Polls open 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
The North Castle Ballot
The positions of Town Supervisor, Town Councilman (2), Town Clerk and Town Justice will appear on the ballot on Election Day.
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