FIRST THE GAZETTE---Week of July 25th through July 31, 2019, page 7, continued on page 9; highlights only. As always, please pick up a copy of the paper and read the entire article for yourselves. The Gazette is on sale just about everywhere:
THE GAZETTE: CROTON RIVER CORRIDOR 'OVERWHELMED' BY WEEKEND HEAT WAVE
--Situation described as chaos; the overwhelming majority were not residents of the Village of Croton, descended on 3.2 mile long corridor.
--Parked vehicles made it difficult for residents in the area to drive in or out of their driveways.
--Numerous reports of people trespassing on private property; steep slopes show signs of erosion from foot traffic; many left garbage behind in their wake; vehicles parked illegally despite signage, tow-away zones, etc.
--Some of the residents who spoke at the meeting took the opportunity to voice opposition to a proposal from the village's Diversity and Inclusion advisory committee to open village parks to non residents--at least when it comes to Silver Lake.
There is much more to the article. Again, the paper is on sale just about everywhere. Residents who have a problem/questions/issues with the content of the Gazette article should speak to the paper's editor and/or watch the 7/22 meeting on demand at the village website.
SECOND AND SO FORTH, CLICK HERE FOR THE 7/11/19 GAZETTE ARTICLE ENTITLED: CROTON TO EYE LIFTING RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR VILLAGE PARKS
******FOR THE 6/20/19 DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE MINUTES, go to https://www.ecode360.com/documents/CR0035/public/500199469.pdf
******You may also have an interest in this 2007 report on Mayo's Landing. Note that the problems on the river have been ongoing for more than a decade. See the link below to a 2007 report on Mayo’s Landing. Also note the members of the committee. www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/sites/crotononhudsonny/files/uploads/report1.pdf
******YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE 7/24/19 EMAIL BLAST FROM THE VILLAGE https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2019/07/reminder-given-massive-issues-with-non.html
UPDATED 7/26 EMAIL BLAST FROM THE VILLAGE--your cooperation is requested.
The Village experienced a large number of non-residents attempting to access Silver Lake Beach & Park and Mayo's Landing this past weekend. The Police Department has increased patrols in the area and will be assigning a park ranger and additional police presence exclusively to the area on this upcoming weekend.
We ask for residents’ cooperation in our efforts to protect this area:
Remember to bring your photo ID* if intending to utilize Silver Lake or Mayos Landing
Anyone found to not have an ID card will be asked to leave these facilities.
Don’t claim as guests, non-residents who are attempting to visit these areas
Avoid confrontations
Call the Croton Police Department if you witness any criminal behavior at 914-271-5177
More at https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/home/news/increased-enforcement-croton-river
UPDATED: POLICE BLOTTER https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2019/07/727-728-croton-police-blotter-silver.html
PHOTOS AND VIDEOS https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOG1EI3Pyf0M6vGQS39FeqN2WfRO-jeumhtEBEP_L2gxCSKUrWmo8Yu4Abl0ZFKzA?key=Z3o5Njh0TjhJV3MxZXc5eEhhWFNlUEZrRWpROHNB
We need to spend more time on truly local issues! Thank you for this article. As someone who lives in the area and witnessed this first hand, what a nightmare, I don't even try to use my own swimming hole any more.
ReplyDeleteArea blanketed with no trespassing signs in Spanish and English.
ReplyDeleteHave several videos and it is a disaster.
ReplyDeleteWe can't wait for fall. We don't even try to do anything locally on the river and head up to Cold Spring and Harrison instead.
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