READ MORE HERE:
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/30/asia/thorn-birds-colleen-mccullough-obit/index.html
Much of this landmark made for television movie is available on YouTube.
The complete series is available on Amazon.
Saturday, January 31, 2015
COLLEEN McCOLLOUGH, AUTHOR OF THE THORN BIRDS, HAS DIED
READ MORE HERE:
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/30/asia/thorn-birds-colleen-mccullough-obit/index.html
Much of this landmark made for television movie is available on YouTube.
The complete series is available on Amazon.
Friday, January 30, 2015
ANOTHER LOOK BACK AT THE CROTON PLAYERS, 1920 & 1950
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Two quick articles from 1920 and 1950 about THE CROTON PLAYERS, a blast from Croton theatre past; click on the images below. For more about THE CROTON PLAYERS, see http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-croton-players-blast-from-croton.html
Two quick articles from 1920 and 1950 about THE CROTON PLAYERS, a blast from Croton theatre past; click on the images below. For more about THE CROTON PLAYERS, see http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-croton-players-blast-from-croton.html
CROTON UNITED MEMBER JOEL GINGOLD'S 1/29 GAZETTE LETTER, POST GOUVEIA
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CROTON UNITED MEMBER JOEL GINGOLD'S 1/29 GAZETTE LETTER, POST GOUVEIA ACQUISITION VOTE
To the Editor,
For better or for worse, the Gouveia Park will soon become part of Croton. I sincerely hope that, five years or so in the future, I will be able to look back and say that the decision to accept it was a wise one. But I remain skeptical.
The questions surrounding the acquisition were never related to the property itself. While few people have actually been permitted to visit it, from the descriptions provided, no one disputes that it is a very desirable piece of land. What remains unknown is the cost of developing and maintaining it and whether it will become a drain on the village’s finances. And this question was not adequately addressed in the village board’s rush to commit to the acquisition.
As in so many of the board’s actions, the problems lay less with WHAT they did, but in HOW they did it. The mayor announced some time ago that a decision would be made sometime in the spring. Then, out of nowhere, it appeared on the agenda for last week’s meeting. Published on the Friday afternoon before a holiday weekend for a meeting Tuesday night. And buried in the over forty documents attached to this item were two critical reports which had never been seen before, namely the report of the ad-hoc committee and the updated cost-benefit analysis.
Even assuming that someone had found them, and I admit that I missed seeing the financial analysis, there was not adequate time to properly review them, formulate questions, and have them answered. The mayor’s review of the cost benefit analysis, projected on a screen that few could read, was inadequate at best. Perhaps, this was not an accident, but part of the board’s strategy to rush the approval through before any serious doubts could be raised. A subsequent reading of the financial statements indicated a number of questions regarding both the estimated costs and the projected revenues.
The legitimacy of the entire process was brought into question last year when it was revealed that the mayor and Ms. Gallelli had secretly conspired with Barbara Sarbin of Something Good in the World to establish SGW’s school on the property without the knowledge of the public or even the other board members. And this issue has not gone away. READ MORE HERE https://www.facebook.com/notes/croton-united/croton-united-official-joel-gingolds-129-gazette-letter-post-gouveia/402557009901336
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CROTON UNITED MEMBER JOEL GINGOLD'S 1/29 GAZETTE LETTER, POST GOUVEIA ACQUISITION VOTE
To the Editor,
For better or for worse, the Gouveia Park will soon become part of Croton. I sincerely hope that, five years or so in the future, I will be able to look back and say that the decision to accept it was a wise one. But I remain skeptical.
The questions surrounding the acquisition were never related to the property itself. While few people have actually been permitted to visit it, from the descriptions provided, no one disputes that it is a very desirable piece of land. What remains unknown is the cost of developing and maintaining it and whether it will become a drain on the village’s finances. And this question was not adequately addressed in the village board’s rush to commit to the acquisition.
As in so many of the board’s actions, the problems lay less with WHAT they did, but in HOW they did it. The mayor announced some time ago that a decision would be made sometime in the spring. Then, out of nowhere, it appeared on the agenda for last week’s meeting. Published on the Friday afternoon before a holiday weekend for a meeting Tuesday night. And buried in the over forty documents attached to this item were two critical reports which had never been seen before, namely the report of the ad-hoc committee and the updated cost-benefit analysis.
Even assuming that someone had found them, and I admit that I missed seeing the financial analysis, there was not adequate time to properly review them, formulate questions, and have them answered. The mayor’s review of the cost benefit analysis, projected on a screen that few could read, was inadequate at best. Perhaps, this was not an accident, but part of the board’s strategy to rush the approval through before any serious doubts could be raised. A subsequent reading of the financial statements indicated a number of questions regarding both the estimated costs and the projected revenues.
The legitimacy of the entire process was brought into question last year when it was revealed that the mayor and Ms. Gallelli had secretly conspired with Barbara Sarbin of Something Good in the World to establish SGW’s school on the property without the knowledge of the public or even the other board members. And this issue has not gone away. READ MORE HERE https://www.facebook.com/notes/croton-united/croton-united-official-joel-gingolds-129-gazette-letter-post-gouveia/402557009901336
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Thursday, January 29, 2015
ATTN. VINTAGE CARDBOARD CHRISTMAS HOUSE COLLECTORS, PUTZ HOUSE COLLECTOR GUIDE FROM PETE OEHMEN
As of today the guide has 39 chapters with over 550 pages. I haven't even scratched the surface of the houses that are just in my collection alone. Today I sold my 3rd complete guide and that's without trying to market it yet. I'm posting some chapter front pages as well as some inside pages. Any monies I make on any of my putz project and parts goes right back into producing the guide as well as new punch dies for the window mullions. I also have other projects in the works that will benefit our fellow hobbyists. If you'd like to learn more please don't hesitate to ask--EMAIL oehmen@sbcglobal.net--click on the link and keep scrolling down the page once you get there to see and read more http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=800
PAUL STEINBERG'S 1/29/15 GAZETTE LETTER, GOUVEIA & WEIGMAN'S/PUGH'S 'REVENUE GENERATION' PLANS, ETC.
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THE FOLLOWING LETTER FROM CROTON UNITED'S PAUL STEINBERG APPEARS IN THE 1/29/15 EDITION OF THE GAZETTE:
To the editor:
Plans for revenue generation from the Gouveia endowment and property as set forth by Mayor Weigman and Trustee Pugh are risky on both investment and legal grounds.
Mayor Weigman proposes to borrow at the village General Obligation (GO) bond rate and invest the Gouveia money. He says this is smart because the difference will produce net revenue.
What the Mayor describes is properly called an "arbitrage bond" and it can result in the IRS declaring Village GO bonds to be taxable. This would have serious consequences, including potentially locking the Village out of the credit markets.
Mr. Pugh goes even further and is seeking a 5 percent return on Treasuries, or possibly investing in the stock market. READ THE REST HERE https://www.facebook.com/notes/croton-united/croton-united-member-paul-steinbergs-129-gazette-letter-regarding-the-gouveia-ac/402212069935830
THE FOLLOWING LETTER FROM CROTON UNITED'S PAUL STEINBERG APPEARS IN THE 1/29/15 EDITION OF THE GAZETTE:
To the editor:
Plans for revenue generation from the Gouveia endowment and property as set forth by Mayor Weigman and Trustee Pugh are risky on both investment and legal grounds.
Mayor Weigman proposes to borrow at the village General Obligation (GO) bond rate and invest the Gouveia money. He says this is smart because the difference will produce net revenue.
What the Mayor describes is properly called an "arbitrage bond" and it can result in the IRS declaring Village GO bonds to be taxable. This would have serious consequences, including potentially locking the Village out of the credit markets.
Mr. Pugh goes even further and is seeking a 5 percent return on Treasuries, or possibly investing in the stock market. READ THE REST HERE https://www.facebook.com/notes/croton-united/croton-united-member-paul-steinbergs-129-gazette-letter-regarding-the-gouveia-ac/402212069935830
EVERYTHING CROTON REMEMBERS HAROLD RUSSELL, THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES
http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/10/more-croton-memories-harold-russell_05.html
and here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/10/part-two-harold-russell-visits-croton.html
Click on the photo to see Russell as Homer Parrish and Cathy O'Donnell as Wilma Cameron in THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES, directed by William Wyler.
Russell won the Academy Award for his performance. Upon completion of the film, Wyler told Russell to return to school since there "weren't many roles for actors without hands." Russell returned to Boston University and graduated with a business degree in 1949. Russell authored two autobiographies, Victory in My Hands (1949) and The Best Years of My Life (1981).
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
1971, CROTON COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL HOUSE TOUR
A BLAST FROM CROTON COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL PAST, 1971, CCNS HOUSE TOUR. Click on the photo. FOR MORE ABOUT CCNS, VISIT THEIR FB PAGE https://www.facebook.com/CrotonCommunity?fref=photo
Monday, January 26, 2015
THE CROTON POINT BUNGALOW COLONY AUGUST 1952
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Delighted as always to share this find from the days of THE CROTON POINT BUNGALOW COLONY: The Croton Point Lighthouse, August 1952--a home grown, hand-typed "newspaper" that existed for those who lived out on the Point a.k.a. the Bungalow Colony. Courtesy once again of the outstanding archives maintained by The Croton Historical Society. Click on the scans.
YOU CAN ALSO SEE THE NEWSPAPER FROM AUGUST 1942 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-croton-point-bungalow-colony-august.html
Delighted as always to share this find from the days of THE CROTON POINT BUNGALOW COLONY: The Croton Point Lighthouse, August 1952--a home grown, hand-typed "newspaper" that existed for those who lived out on the Point a.k.a. the Bungalow Colony. Courtesy once again of the outstanding archives maintained by The Croton Historical Society. Click on the scans.
YOU CAN ALSO SEE THE NEWSPAPER FROM AUGUST 1942 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-croton-point-bungalow-colony-august.html
Sunday, January 25, 2015
JAN. 30TH, CROTON-HARMON HOOPS FOR HEROES, VINTAGE CROTON BASKETBALL & MORE
Your editor is always pleased to present stories that exemplify what the real Croton is all about:
Croton-Harmon High School Boys’ Basketball Team is excited to announce, that they have partnered with the Barry Fixler Foundation and Hope for the Warriors to host the first ever “Hoops for Heroes…Celebrating the Military”.
This year’s event will be held on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Croton-Harmon High School. The event will feature varsity and junior varsity boys basketball games between the Croton-Harmon Tigers and the Red Devils of Peekskill High School. The goal of the event is twofold, first we look forward celebrating those who have served or are serving in our military, and second we are attempting to raising donations for the Barry Fixler Foundation and Hope for the Warriors.
Mr. William J. Thom, Head Basketball Coach
Croton-Harmon High School
36 Old Post Road South - Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
william.thom@chufsd.org
cell: (914) 837-8123
FOR MORE ABOUT THE BARRY FIXLER FOUNDATION, VISIT http://www.fixlerfoundation.org/
FOR MORE ABOUT HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS, VISIT http://www.hopeforthewarriors.org/
CAN'T GET ENOUGH CROTON-HARMON BASKETBALL?
CHECK OUT THESE LINKS:
--THE 1916, AND 1928-29 CROTON HARMON BASKETBALL TEAMS http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/02/more-croton-memories-2012-1916-1928.html
--VIDEO, FRIDAY NIGHT'S CROTON-HARMON WIN OVER PLEASANTVILLE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/01/boys-basketball-croton-harmon-over.html
Saturday, January 24, 2015
BOYS BASKETBALL, CROTON-HARMON OVER PLEASANTVILLE PLUS VIDEO CLIP
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COURTESY OF PATRICIA LYNCH--This is a video of the last seconds of the Croton Varsity Basketball 52-51 win over Pleasantville last night. Garrett Lynch scored the go-ahead basket with 3 seconds left on the clock. Garrett came off an amazing screen set by Lucas Curran and was given a perfect 'alley oop' pass from senior, Conor Thomann to make the basket for the win.
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COURTESY OF PATRICIA LYNCH--This is a video of the last seconds of the Croton Varsity Basketball 52-51 win over Pleasantville last night. Garrett Lynch scored the go-ahead basket with 3 seconds left on the clock. Garrett came off an amazing screen set by Lucas Curran and was given a perfect 'alley oop' pass from senior, Conor Thomann to make the basket for the win.
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FROM THE CROTON FIRE DEPT. FB PAGE: CONGRATS TO THE NYS FIREFIGHTER 1 PROGRAM GRADS
FROM THE CROTON FIRE DEPARTMENT FB PAGE: Tonight, after over 100 hours of training, seven of Croton's Bravest graduated the NYS Firefighter I program at Westchester County Fire Training Center. The graduates are PAF Taylor Brown (E119), FF Nick DiTomasso (E119), FF Mike Katz (R18), FF Rand Kennedy (E119), PAF Richard Leach (TL44), PAF Naomi Moledo (E119) and PAF Alyssa Rinaldi (E119). READ AND SEE MORE HERE https://www.facebook.com/CrotonFire/photos/a.407847632696133.1073741830.102744399873126/442713562542873/?type=1&theater
Friday, January 23, 2015
VINTAGE CROTON--BITS & PIECES
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Some miscellaneous vintage Croton items we've collected over the years--from Max Eastman to the Parkway Delicatessan and everything in between! Click on the images below, courtesy of The Croton Historical Society, the elves and Everything Croton readers.
You may also have an interest in:
--ROBERT SCOTT'S CHRONICLES OF CROTON'S BOHEMIA, MAX EASTMAN http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/10/robert-scotts-latest-chronicles-of.html
--ERIC KNIGHT, THE CROTON CONNECTION http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/12/eric-knight-author-of-lassie-this-above.html
Some miscellaneous vintage Croton items we've collected over the years--from Max Eastman to the Parkway Delicatessan and everything in between! Click on the images below, courtesy of The Croton Historical Society, the elves and Everything Croton readers.
You may also have an interest in:
--ROBERT SCOTT'S CHRONICLES OF CROTON'S BOHEMIA, MAX EASTMAN http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/10/robert-scotts-latest-chronicles-of.html
--ERIC KNIGHT, THE CROTON CONNECTION http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/12/eric-knight-author-of-lassie-this-above.html
Thursday, January 22, 2015
CROTON UNITED'S JOEL GINGOLD RESPONDS TO JOHN McBRIDE "PRIVATE CITIZEN"
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Croton United Member Joel Gingold Responds to "Private Citizen" John McBride
To the Editor,
I assume that I am the target of private citizen John McBride’s bombastic diatribe published in last week’s Gazette. It’s OK to use my name, John, since I’m proud of all of the statements I make.
But “morally depraved?” “Ethically disgusting?” Wow! I really must have hit a sensitive nerve to elicit such expletives. But then, it’s been my experience that certain lawyers tend to launch such hyperbole when they know that the accusations made against their clients are true. But I digress.
The purpose of my address to the junior members of the board was an attempt to inject some backbone into what has become a compliant majority. I believe that there is still hope that they can become independent leaders and act in the best interests of all the citizens of the village rather than simply follow meekly along behind their senior colleagues.
The focus of my remarks was the Honor Code at West Point which states, “A cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do” and how those tenets apply to village government. At no point did I state, or even imply, that the mayor or Ms. Gallelli was guilty of criminal conduct. Do I believe that their conduct was unethical? Absolutely. Immoral? You bet. Against the best interests of the citizens of the village? No question. But, criminal in the legal sense? No.
However, if, as an attorney, Mr. McBride believes their actions meet the criminal standard, I will defer to his judgment, as he is better qualified than I to make such a determination.
Mr. McBride decries the absence of “facts” in my remarks. READ THE REST HERE https://www.facebook.com/notes/croton-united/croton-united-member-joel-gingold-responds-to-private-citizen-john-mcbride/399097446913959
Croton United Member Joel Gingold Responds to "Private Citizen" John McBride
To the Editor,
I assume that I am the target of private citizen John McBride’s bombastic diatribe published in last week’s Gazette. It’s OK to use my name, John, since I’m proud of all of the statements I make.
But “morally depraved?” “Ethically disgusting?” Wow! I really must have hit a sensitive nerve to elicit such expletives. But then, it’s been my experience that certain lawyers tend to launch such hyperbole when they know that the accusations made against their clients are true. But I digress.
The purpose of my address to the junior members of the board was an attempt to inject some backbone into what has become a compliant majority. I believe that there is still hope that they can become independent leaders and act in the best interests of all the citizens of the village rather than simply follow meekly along behind their senior colleagues.
The focus of my remarks was the Honor Code at West Point which states, “A cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do” and how those tenets apply to village government. At no point did I state, or even imply, that the mayor or Ms. Gallelli was guilty of criminal conduct. Do I believe that their conduct was unethical? Absolutely. Immoral? You bet. Against the best interests of the citizens of the village? No question. But, criminal in the legal sense? No.
However, if, as an attorney, Mr. McBride believes their actions meet the criminal standard, I will defer to his judgment, as he is better qualified than I to make such a determination.
Mr. McBride decries the absence of “facts” in my remarks. READ THE REST HERE https://www.facebook.com/notes/croton-united/croton-united-member-joel-gingold-responds-to-private-citizen-john-mcbride/399097446913959
CROTON KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CROWN 2015 FREE THROW CHAMPS--CONGRATULATIONS!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CROWN 2015 FREE THROW CHAMPIONS
The local level of competition for the 2015 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship was held on January 9th at the James R. Moore Gymnasium at Holy Name of Mary Church. All Croton girls and boys ages 9 to 14 were invited to participate in the annual skill event in which the winners progress through district and state competition. All of the contestants received a certificate for their participation and sharpshooting skills.
The winners in the girls’ groups were 9-year old Emma Windrum, 10-year old Ana Brijeski, 11-year old Adriana Nicolari, 12-year old Kaitlin
Reynolds, 13 year old Caleigh Moore, and 14-year old
Elizabeth Garbarini.
The boys’champions were 9-year old Neven Brijeski, 10-year old Brian Osborne, 11-year old Ryan Windrum, 12-year old Wyatt Robinson, and 13-year old Oliver Wolland.
Each of these winners will compete in a district competition to be held in the next few weeks, with an eye toward moving on to the state and international levels.
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The boys’champions were 9-year old Neven Brijeski, 10-year old Brian Osborne, 11-year old Ryan Windrum, 12-year old Wyatt Robinson, and 13-year old Oliver Wolland.
Each of these winners will compete in a district competition to be held in the next few weeks, with an eye toward moving on to the state and international levels.
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Wednesday, January 21, 2015
PART 4, THE ED RONDTHALER SCRAPBOOKS, COURTESY OF THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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For village residents, the name Edward (Ed) Rondthaler will be forever synonymous with Croton-on-Hudson. You can read more about him here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Rondthaler
Some years ago, Rondthaler donated his scrapbooks to The Croton Historical Society. Filled with newspaper clippings, some notes and photos, they are a time capsule of village life...and as promised, Everything Croton and the trusty elves will be sharing some of these pages with you throughout 2015. Here's Part 4 in no particular order; click on the images below, mainly from the early 1960's.
SEE PART 3 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/01/part-3-ed-rondthaler-scrapbooks.html
SEE PART 2 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/01/part-2-ed-rondthaler-scrapbooks.html
SEE PART 1 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-ed-rondthaler-scrapbooks-part-1.html
For village residents, the name Edward (Ed) Rondthaler will be forever synonymous with Croton-on-Hudson. You can read more about him here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Rondthaler
Some years ago, Rondthaler donated his scrapbooks to The Croton Historical Society. Filled with newspaper clippings, some notes and photos, they are a time capsule of village life...and as promised, Everything Croton and the trusty elves will be sharing some of these pages with you throughout 2015. Here's Part 4 in no particular order; click on the images below, mainly from the early 1960's.
SEE PART 3 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/01/part-3-ed-rondthaler-scrapbooks.html
SEE PART 2 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/01/part-2-ed-rondthaler-scrapbooks.html
SEE PART 1 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-ed-rondthaler-scrapbooks-part-1.html
GOUVEIA PROPERTY DONE DEAL ACCOMPLISHED
Years in the making, and despite overwhelming citizen opposition from day one, the village voted to accept the property. The "Earth School" remains on the site; stay tuned as this debacle--and some downright hysterical, not to mention costly, plans unfold. The meeting will be re-played tonight on Channel 78 at 8 pm.
UPDATED 2015--SEE THE FOLLOWING
1/29/15 GAZETTE
---PAUL STEINBERG'S Gazette letter on Gouveia and the Pugh/Weigman "revenue generating" ideas for the property? Go here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/01/paul-steinbergs-12915-gazette-letter.html
--JOEL GINGOLD'S 1/29 GAZETTE LETTER POST GOUVEIA "VOTE"? Go here https://www.facebook.com/notes/croton-united/croton-united-official-joel-gingolds-129-gazette-letter-post-gouveia/402557009901336
VOTE WAS UNANIMOUS
UPDATED 2015--SEE THE FOLLOWING
1/29/15 GAZETTE
---PAUL STEINBERG'S Gazette letter on Gouveia and the Pugh/Weigman "revenue generating" ideas for the property? Go here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/01/paul-steinbergs-12915-gazette-letter.html
--JOEL GINGOLD'S 1/29 GAZETTE LETTER POST GOUVEIA "VOTE"? Go here https://www.facebook.com/notes/croton-united/croton-united-official-joel-gingolds-129-gazette-letter-post-gouveia/402557009901336
VOTE WAS UNANIMOUS
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
TONIGHT-BOARD TO ACCEPT GOUVEIA, SCHOOL REMAINS ON PROPERTY, A MESSAGE FROM CROTON UNITED
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TONIGHT: BOARD TO ACCEPT GOUVEIA, SCHOOL REMAINS ON PROPERTY, A MESSAGE FROM CROTON UNITED
January 19, 2015
Dear Neighbor, Tuesday, Jan 20 at 8pm, the Village Board will vote to acquire the Gouveia property.
The Gouveia property, located at 1300 Albany Post Road (at the foot of Arrowcrest Drive), was, until recently, a private residence. For several years the current village administration has expressed its support for acquiring this property as a public park, and thereby foregoing the approximately $40,000 in property taxes it generates, despite significant public opposition. If the village takes the property, it does so with the agreement that it will maintain it forever as parkland and never develop the property (nor transfer it to anyone who would develop it), no matter what the cost. The land, if acquired, comes with a one-time bequest of $1 million dollars.
The Board put the vote on this issue on the public agenda on Friday afternoon of the holiday weekend, with a large number of related documents as exhibits. Among those exhibits is the report of the citizens Ad Hoc Committee that investigated possible uses of the property. The Committee report was never circulated to the citizens of Croton, and there has been no public hearing to discuss the report. Likewise, despite the Mayor’s promise, there is no updated cost-benefit analysis, only the outdated analysis done at a time when it was assumed that the former owner would be responsible for years of maintenance of the property.
The reason becomes apparent when you read the Ad Hoc Committee report: not only is there no concrete plan for revenue generation other than collecting rent from the operation of a private school run by a politically connected nonresident, but in fact the Committee says that the house should be “off limits until further study” as a means of avoiding the costs associated with bringing the private property into compliance with laws related to public use.
READ MORE HERE https://www.facebook.com/notes/397827597040944/
TONIGHT: BOARD TO ACCEPT GOUVEIA, SCHOOL REMAINS ON PROPERTY, A MESSAGE FROM CROTON UNITED
January 19, 2015
Dear Neighbor, Tuesday, Jan 20 at 8pm, the Village Board will vote to acquire the Gouveia property.
The Gouveia property, located at 1300 Albany Post Road (at the foot of Arrowcrest Drive), was, until recently, a private residence. For several years the current village administration has expressed its support for acquiring this property as a public park, and thereby foregoing the approximately $40,000 in property taxes it generates, despite significant public opposition. If the village takes the property, it does so with the agreement that it will maintain it forever as parkland and never develop the property (nor transfer it to anyone who would develop it), no matter what the cost. The land, if acquired, comes with a one-time bequest of $1 million dollars.
The Board put the vote on this issue on the public agenda on Friday afternoon of the holiday weekend, with a large number of related documents as exhibits. Among those exhibits is the report of the citizens Ad Hoc Committee that investigated possible uses of the property. The Committee report was never circulated to the citizens of Croton, and there has been no public hearing to discuss the report. Likewise, despite the Mayor’s promise, there is no updated cost-benefit analysis, only the outdated analysis done at a time when it was assumed that the former owner would be responsible for years of maintenance of the property.
The reason becomes apparent when you read the Ad Hoc Committee report: not only is there no concrete plan for revenue generation other than collecting rent from the operation of a private school run by a politically connected nonresident, but in fact the Committee says that the house should be “off limits until further study” as a means of avoiding the costs associated with bringing the private property into compliance with laws related to public use.
READ MORE HERE https://www.facebook.com/notes/397827597040944/
Monday, January 19, 2015
PHOTOS: THE 2015 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DINNER HONORING CROTON'S WILLIAM RYDER
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As many of you know, Holy Name of Mary's Knights of Columbus recently held their annual Christmas party. This year the honoree was long long-time Croton resident, William (Bill) Ryder, for his many years of public service. (For those who don't know, Ryder was also once a village trustee.)
A special dinner was held at Cortlandt Colonial on January 15th. Here are some photos from the event, courtesy of Robert Wintermeier, all rights reserved. Copies have been sent to the parish secretary. Click on the photos.
As many of you know, Holy Name of Mary's Knights of Columbus recently held their annual Christmas party. This year the honoree was long long-time Croton resident, William (Bill) Ryder, for his many years of public service. (For those who don't know, Ryder was also once a village trustee.)
A special dinner was held at Cortlandt Colonial on January 15th. Here are some photos from the event, courtesy of Robert Wintermeier, all rights reserved. Copies have been sent to the parish secretary. Click on the photos.
Sunday, January 18, 2015
& NOW A WORD FROM CROTON UNITED ON THE TUESDAY 'VOTE' TO ACCEPT THE GOUVEIA PROPERTY
UPDATED 1/20--GO HERE https://www.facebook.com/notes/397827597040944/
Click on the link, then check out the lohud article they provide on the high cost of land donations: https://www.facebook.com/crotonunited
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN
-MAY 2011 GALLELLI RETRACTS STATEMENTS THAT LAND TRUST & TOWN OF CORTLANT WANT GOUVEIA, READ MORE HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/05/special-request-examiner-news-2011.html
-JULY 2014 GALLELLI DENIES ANY KNOWLEDGE OF SOMETHING GOOD @ GOUVEIA SITE AND MORE http://bit.ly/1Cc6izP
-OCT. 2014, GALLELLI & WIEGMAN EXPOSED, THE SARBIN EMAILS OBTAINED THROUGH FREEDOM OF INFORMATION, FELLOW BOARD MEMBERS SAY NOTHING http://on.fb.me/1peZBK7
Click on the link, then check out the lohud article they provide on the high cost of land donations: https://www.facebook.com/crotonunited
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN
-MAY 2011 GALLELLI RETRACTS STATEMENTS THAT LAND TRUST & TOWN OF CORTLANT WANT GOUVEIA, READ MORE HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/05/special-request-examiner-news-2011.html
-JULY 2014 GALLELLI DENIES ANY KNOWLEDGE OF SOMETHING GOOD @ GOUVEIA SITE AND MORE http://bit.ly/1Cc6izP
-OCT. 2014, GALLELLI & WIEGMAN EXPOSED, THE SARBIN EMAILS OBTAINED THROUGH FREEDOM OF INFORMATION, FELLOW BOARD MEMBERS SAY NOTHING http://on.fb.me/1peZBK7
MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON
It's followed by one of our favorite log cabin a.k.a. loggie putz houses from Karl Fey. Click on the photos and enjoy.
Speaking of loggie putz houses: http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=785
Check out these retro/vintage inspired Valentine's candy boxes being offered today by Elmers, made in the USA: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/01/retro-inspired-valentine-candy-boxes.html
More items on sale
And another one of our favorite putz houses from Karl Fey, not a loggie this time--but a German glass glitter beauty--
http://bit.ly/1BqgWnO
Want more vintage? Go here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/12/more-everything-crotons-fabulous_11.html
Saturday, January 17, 2015
RETRO VALENTINE CANDY BOXES ARE BACK @ SHOPRITE
Last year we told you about a company called Elmer's Chocolates that was making retro-inspired candy boxes using "vintage-like" greeting card motifs from the 50's and 60's. Well we're pleased to say that they're back at Shoprite--click on the photo to see their vintage "deer"--and guess what, two of their designs from 2014 are back as well; click on the link:
http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/01/retro-candy-boxes-shoprite-in-croton.html
Utterly charming! They also have cowboys, pink elephants etc. For more local Valentine's Day shopping ideas, events, and dining options, visit http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/01/valentines-day-is-coming.html
WAKE, MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR REID KASUNIC, CROTON
Arrangements under the direction of the Edward F. Carter Funeral Home; click on the link http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lohud/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=173887015
PART 3, THE ED RONDTHALER SCRAPBOOKS, COURTESY OF THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our
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CROTON.
For village residents, the name Edward (Ed) Rondthaler will be forever synonymous with Croton-on-Hudson. You can read more about him here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Rondthaler
Some years ago, Rondthaler donated his scrapbooks to The Croton Historical Society. Filled with newspaper clippings, some notes and photos, they are a time capsule of village life...and as promised, Everything Croton and the trusty elves will be sharing some of these pages with you throughout 2015. Here's Part 3 in no particular order; click on the images below, mainly from the early 1960's.
SEE PART 2 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/01/part-2-ed-rondthaler-scrapbooks.html
For village residents, the name Edward (Ed) Rondthaler will be forever synonymous with Croton-on-Hudson. You can read more about him here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Rondthaler
Some years ago, Rondthaler donated his scrapbooks to The Croton Historical Society. Filled with newspaper clippings, some notes and photos, they are a time capsule of village life...and as promised, Everything Croton and the trusty elves will be sharing some of these pages with you throughout 2015. Here's Part 3 in no particular order; click on the images below, mainly from the early 1960's.
SEE PART 2 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/01/part-2-ed-rondthaler-scrapbooks.html
Friday, January 16, 2015
CONGRATULATIONS TO CROTON UNITED & ALL THE CITIZENS WHO STEPPED UP; MAYOR WIEGMAN SAYS TAXPAYERS WILL NO LONGER BE FOOTING THE BILL FOR HIS HEALTH INSURANCE
Mayor Leo Wiegman, who is up for re-election in November 2015, announced at a recent board meeting that he has gone on the state exchanges and that the taxpayers will no longer be paying for his and his family's health insurance. (Bear in mind that you would have never known about his taxpayer funded health insurance without the freedom of information requests filed by both Virginia Calcutti and the members of Croton United.) Thank you to Croton United and ALL the members of the community who stepped up and attended meetings, work sessions, and wrote letters--and who continue to do so--on this and related issues of open government--with special acknowledgement to Bob Anderson, Bob Resnikoff, and Joel Gingold--as well as Brian Powers and Rick Turner.
Follow-up soon. Stay tuned.
FOR MORE ABOUT CROTON UNITED, VISIT https://www.facebook.com/crotonunited
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