Curb, sidewalk and base repair construction is currently under way in Parking Field 7S. The contractor has started work at the westerly end of the field and will progress in an easterly direction this week. The work necessitates temporarily closing entrances to the parking field and detouring pedestrian and vehicular traffic to other entrances to the field. Drainage construction will continue throughout this week.

We regret the inconvenience that this work is causing and are doing our best to accommodate residents and businesses.

Residents are encouraged to make our business districts both safe and pedestrian friendly.

Early one morning last week while I was seated at one of the alfresco dining tables on Seventh Street I was distressed to observe a number of vehicles fail to stop for pedestrians who were waiting in the crosswalk to cross the street. Please become aware that under the state law motorists are required to stop for pedestrians who are in their side of the crosswalk.

A reminder to parents that New York State law now requires that all bikers under the age of 14 are to wear helmets.

Learning to ride a bicycle is a source of pride for most kids. Unfortunately, as bicycling becomes more popular, the number of bicycle-related injuries has also increased. Statistics show that over 300,000 children are treated in hospital emergency rooms for bicycle-related injuries each year - a third of those suffering from head-related injuries. Parents can make a difference by making sure that they act as a role model and wear your helmet when you ride a bicycle; their child wears a helmet every time he/she rides; his/her bike is in good condition and has the right safety accessories; and he/she has mastered bike safety rules. Don't let your child become a statistic. Start practicing bicycle safety today!