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A reader asks: I'm trying to find the HUD former housing monitor's claim that Croton had to add over a hundred affordable, low income, whatever, apartments here. Wasn't that in writing somewhere? A few years ago?  

Your editor's response: Assorted documents were obtained through freedom of information. This is probably the one you are looking for:  A 3/21/13 letter from HUD/Debevoise & Plimptom to Mayor Wiegman. Obtained from the village pursuant to a freedom of information request back in 2013...HUD stated that we have 98 more apartments to build under the settlement. With respect to availability of sites, HUD further states that: THE VILLAGE WILL NOT SATISFY ITS OBLIGATION UNLESS IT ALLOWS FOR MULTIFAMILY HOUSING IN ADDITIONAL DISTRICTS OR PROVIDES FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING TYPES. THIS MAY REQUIRE LOOSENING THE RESTRICTIONS ON ACCESSORY UNITS OR EXPLORING POSSIBILITIES FOR REDEVELOPMENT.  You can read the entire letter at https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/hud-letter-to-croton-now-online.html

Bear in mind that this letter was obtained from the village pursuant to a freedom of information request in 2013.  As such, the situation may have changed since.   Assorted allocations have also appeared in print as high as 110 units.   All further questions should be directed to the village. 

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A reader asks: Anything on the girls boarding school that used to be in Croton in the 1900's or so?

Your editor's response: It was called Ullenheim.  The Croton Historical Society may be able to help.