Who are the top taxpayers in Lewisboro?

According to the assessor’s office, the top five taxpayers in Lewisboro are: New York State Electric & Gas, Four Winds Hospital, Waccabuc Country Club, Norwalk City Reservoir, and New York Telephone.

What does the Chamber of Commerce do?

The Chamber of Commerce promotes business in its community and is a forum for businesses to come together and solve local problems. For the Katonah Chamber of Commerce, call 232-2668 or go online to katonahchamber.org. For the Lewisboro Chamber of Commerce, call Dr. Les Simon (763-5892).

Is there a job bank?

The Katonah Chamber of Commerce has a job bank feature on its Web site www.katonahchamber.org.

Chamber members may post their hiring needs for free and job searchers may check in to see what’s available. New job openings are posted each Friday.

Is there a Better Business Bureau around here?

The Mid-Hudson Better Business Bureau (99 Lafayette Avenue, White Plains, NY 10603) can tell you if a charity or company is reliable, receive complaints against a company, and provide consumer advice. Complaints may be mailed, phone, or e-mailed in. Visit the  bureau’s Web site at www.newyork.bbb.org for complete details. You may also e-mail mhinquiries@newyork.bbb.org or call 212-533-6200.

Where can I get copies made?

JNR Pharmacy in the Oakridge Common Shopping Center (533-5679), The Copy Store in Katonah (232-7700), Cross River Pharmacy in Cross River (763-3152), Demon Shell in Cross River (763-5311); Katonah Publishing, Edgemont Road (232-3108), Katonah Image, Woodsbridge Road, Katonah (232-0961); Katonah Pharmacy (232-3200), and Mail Boxes Etc. in Katonah (232-1500) provide copying service.

You may also make copies at the Katonah Village Library (232-3508).

Where can I get things printed?

Area printers include Katonah Publishing Corp. at 5 Edgemont Road in Katonah (232-3108) and Katonah Image, 22 Woodsbridge Road, Katonah (232-0961).

When is the local post office open?

The Cross River post office window (763-5692) is open from 8 to 5 Monday to Friday and 8 to noon on Saturday. The lobby and access to post office boxes opens at 7 a.m. and closes 5:30 weekdays and Saturday at 12:30.

The Goldens Bridge post office window (232-3630) is open weekdays from 8 to 5 and Saturdays 8 to noon. The lobby is open weekdays from 7 to 6 and Saturdays from 7 to 1:30.

The Katonah post office window (232-2538) is open 8:30 to 7 Monday to Friday, Saturdays 8:30 to 4.

South Salem post office window (763-5611) is open 9 to 5 Monday to Friday and Saturday from 10 to noon. The lobby is open 7 to 5 weekdays and 7 to noon Saturday.

The South Salem satellite office (533-0226) is at 217 Oakridge Commons in Vista. Hours are 9 to 5, Monday through Friday and 10 to noon on Saturday.

Waccabuc post office (763-3606) is open 8 to 5 Monday to Friday; the window is closed for lunch from 1:30 to 2:30 but the lobby is open. Saturday hours are 9 to 12. The lobby is open weekdays from 7 to 5:30 and Saturdays 7 to 1:30.

All the post offices are closed Sundays, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

What are our local zip codes?

They are: Cross River, 10518; Goldens Bridge, 10526; Katonah, 10536; South Salem, 10590; and Waccabuc, 10597.

Are there any 24-hour mailbox services?

Mail Boxes Etc. in Katonah (232-1500) has small, medium and large boxes. A minimum of three-months rental is required, access is 24 hours; packages can be held there.

Can I get stamps without going to a post office?

Stamps are available at Mail Boxes Etc. in Katonah, most grocery stores, pharmacies and some newsstands and stationery shops.

You may also order stamps online at www.usps.com. Also at usps.com, customers may access Click-N-Ship, which enables them to use a credit card to print postage from their own computer. Click-N-Ship also offers the option of arranging for a letter carrier to pick up a package from a home or business while on his or her route at no extra charge.

How can I send a UPS or FedEx item?

Mail Boxes Etc., Katonah (232-1500), will send UPS packages and FedEx mailers. UPS and FedEx will pick up at home. For details, call UPS (800-742-5877) or FedEx (800-238-5355).

Are there any hotels, motels, inns, or bed-and-breakfasts here?

The Hayloft Motel is on Route 35 in South Salem (763-5410). There are a number of inns and motels in neighboring towns.

What banks have offices in town?

Bank of America has offices on Route 22 in Goldens Bridge and 256 Katonah Avenue, Katonah. The number for both is 800-841-4000. Chase Manhattan Bank has an office in the Cross River Plaza (763-9237). The Bank of New York has an office in Katonah (232-3166) at 140 Katonah Avenue, as does Wachovia (232-8141) at 262 Katonah Avenue.