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Editor's Notebook: The Week in Review

A look back at the week of August 9 - 15.

A look at the near-complete expansion at Young Israel of Harrison, another development in the affordable housing issue in Westchester County and a chlorine leak at a water development plant highlighted this week in Harrison news.

On Monday Patch took a look at the expansion at Young Israel of Harrison on Union Avenue. The new addition has been in the works for months, but should be completed by early fall. The synagogue is comprised of 35 mostly Harrison-based families.

Tuesday morning was very eventful for employees of the Westchester Joint Water Works, as they were alerted of a chlorine leak at a water pumping station near Lake Rye. The leak was quickly resolved and no one was hurt. Water service in the area was also never affected.

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The long-lasting affordable housing issue took another turn this week as the county submitted its third update to its implementation plan for building fair and affordable housing throughout Westchester County. There has been no timetable set for a response.

Last weekend St. Gregory's church Vendors and families alike enjoyed perfect weather as the celebrated a wonderful achievement.

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In education news, two Harrison graduates from the Louis G. Nappi Construction and Labor Management Scholarship. The scholarship was created two years ago in an attempt to mold young and successful American engineers.

The Lake Street Quarry debate continues in West Harrison, as the planning board heard plans from the quarry to expand some of its practices. The proposal was met with some opposition from nearby neighbors who claim that the quarry operates and odd hours and has expanded too close to their properties.

In government news the town board passed a change to the traffic pattern on Halstead Avenue last week. Drivers will no longer be allowed to make left turns out of the CVS and Dunkin Donuts parking lots onto Halstead Avenue. The change was made because of traffic congestion in the area, but some people are concerned that the change was unnecessary and could lead to other problems.

In sports news Patch caught up with two Harrison alumni who are having success at the college level. Claudio DelliCarpini has developed into an international track star, while Alex Greenberg is looking forward to another football season at SUNY Cortland.

The work week ended with an interesting story from the Jewish Community Center of Harrison, where a dog blessing was held on Friday evening. Between 30 and 50 people showed up for the event to have their animals blessed by Rabbi Aubrey Glazer.

An update from the Harrison police can be found in this week's police blotter.

We look forward to bringing you all of your Harrison news again next week.


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