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Letter from the Bronxville School Superintendent and Board Regarding Installing Lighting on Two Athletic Fields

Nov. 19, 2025

Dear School Families and Community Members,

We hope this message finds you well. As communicated at our October Board of Education meeting, athletic scheduling has become difficult and once darkness sets in during the fall, we lose valuable time for practice and competition. There are several reasons why this constraint has worsened, including the expansion of athletic teams and late starts due to continued busing issues and referee shortages. Therefore, we are exploring the possibility of installing lighting on our two athletic fields as one possible solution. We fully understand and appreciate the sensitivities around field lights.

At this stage, we have researched what has changed since this conversation last took place over ten years ago including the most up-to-date lighting technology, costs, and funding mechanisms. We have heard from and spoken to numerous community members about their concerns and experiences. We plan to continue having these conversations and want to better understand the environmental and neighborhood impacts - traffic, parking, refuse, noise, any related health risks, negative impacts on property values, etc.

Our goal in researching field lighting is to better understand how it could benefit our students while also considering the uncertainties and impact on the broader community. We only want to take actions that our community supports. Adding appropriate lighting could extend opportunities for athletic practices and games and increase flexibility.

As mentioned above, community input is an essential part of this process; in fact, it is precisely why we informed the public in October that lights were being researched, well ahead of any possible conclusions or decisions. In the coming months, we will share more information and invite feedback from students, families, neighbors, and the broader community. Your perspectives will help us make informed decisions that reflect the values and needs of our entire Bronxville community.  We intend to host a town hall as well as create a study group, led by the Superintendent, to continue researching all options and assist us in addressing the many questions that we are still evaluating. There is no set timeline for making any decision regarding the athletic fields.

Thank you for your continued support and engagement as we work to provide the best possible environment for learning, recreation, and connection.

Rachel L. Kelly, Ph.D., Superintendent

Eddie Lennon, President
Sara Kenny, Vice President

Michael Brandes
Susan Conniff
Miki Kapoor
Pete McSherry
Christina Skinner

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While the earliest settlers of Bronxville date back to the first half of the 18th century, the history of the modern suburb of Bronxville began in 1890 when William Van Duzer Lawrence purchased a farm and commissioned the architect, William A. Bates, to design a planned community of houses for well-known artists and professionals that became a thriving art colony. This community, now called Lawrence Park, is listed on the National register of Historic Places and many of the homes still have artists’ studios. A neighborhood association within Lawrence Park called “The Hilltop Association” keeps this heritage alive with art shows and other events for neighbors.

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