National Fire Prevention Week 2021 runs from Sunday, October 3rd through Saturday, October 9th. The Department will be running fire prevention activities throughout the week which will culminate with our annual Open House on Saturday, October 9th from 11:00am to 3:00pm. There will be lots to see and do for the public including:

- Fire apparatus tours and live demonstrations
- Fire Truck bounce house
- Bedford Fire Department's fire safety demonstration trailer
- Face Painting
- Lewisboro Police K-9 Team
- New York State Police seatbelt convincer
- Lewisboro Police installing and inspecting ... (Full Story & Photos)

BUDGET HEARING

ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING
OF THE SOUTH SALEM FIRE DISTRICT
OCTOBER 19, 2021


PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 181 of the Town Law of the State of New York, as amended, the public hearing to discuss the contents of the 2021 Budget of the South Salem Fire District will take place on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM at the South Salem Fire House located on Route 35, South Salem, New York. A copy of this Notice of Hearing will be posted on the signboard and the Town’s website maintained by the Town of Lewisboro.

A copy of the proposed budget will be on file with the ... (Full Story)

The New York Blood Center has announced a blood emergency, with a 3-day blood supply.

The long-term impact of the pandemic has resulted in a year of virtually no youth first-time donors, 3000 fewer blood drives and 100,000 New Yorkers that have yet to return to donate since before the pandemic. Complicating matters has been a surge in blood usage as hospitals perform surgeries and patients seek medical care that was postponed during the pandemic. The increased need and lag in donors have created a chronic gap in blood donations, according to NYBC. “As the region reopens, hospitalizations are ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Department would like to thank all our parade marchers, spectators and especially the officials from the Westchester County Parade Judges Association that came out last night. Here are the results as was announced:

1. Best Overall - Bedford Hills
2. Best Overall Out of State - Water Witch
3. Best Overall In State - Croton Falls
4. Best Non- Regulation Out of State - Noroton Heights
5. Best Non-Regulation In State - Pound Ridge
6. Best Regulation Out of State - Noroton
7. Best Regulation In State - Katonah
8. Best Pumper - Croton Falls
9. Best Tanker - Pound Ridge
10. Best Antique ... (Full Story & Photos)

The members of the South Salem Fire Department are excited to welcome all our friends and neighbors back to Carnival Week. For those of you who are planning on attending the Parade/Carnival on Wednesday night, or plan on just traveling through town, please see the information below.

-Parade Information - Wednesday Night -
The Parade will begin at 7pm. The parade start is at Spring Street/Route 35 in front of the NY State Police Barracks.
The Parade will last approximately 45 minutes.
-Route 35 will be SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY from Boutonville Road/Route 35 and Spring Street South/Route 35.
-There ... (Full Story)