Saturday, August 1, 2026

OF POSSIBLE USE FOR FUTURE MEETINGS--HARMON MULTIFAMILY/AFFORDABLE HOUSING/ RENTALS, CONDOS, WHATEVER IN THE CROTON POINT/HARMON/SOUTH RIVERSIDE AREA

How well we remember these reports and the assurances by our assorted village boards that we had paid for the necessary advice from varied consultants and "the experts"---all these obstacles could be avoided through homeowner easements, government grants/cash/incentives etc. You are encouraged to read this 2005 VILLAGE OF CROTON-ON-HUDSON CROTON-HARMON STATION STUDY. SEE IT AT Microsoft Word - Final Report 5 2 05.doc

You are also encouraged to read the 2003 VILLAGE OF CROTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN adopted in January 2003. This foundational plan extensively details zoning limits, infrastructure capacities (including sewer easements, pump stations, and traffic bottlenecks), and explicit rules regarding multifamily density. It identifies the South Riverside/Harmon corridor as a major commercial/residential center but cautions against over-development due to structural and environmental constraints--more at EverythingCroton: A READER HAS PASSED ALONG THE FOLLOWING REGARDING DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOUTH RIVERSIDE/HARMON CORRIDOR

And finally, the 2021 TOD analysis for Croton Point Area prepared for the village by AKRF--some astonishing photos of where some very big buildings could go--EverythingCroton: 2021 TOD ANALYSIS OF PARCELS PREPARED BY AKRF FOR THE VILLAGE

GOOD LUCK everyone. Hopefully the weather will be better for the next meeting.

UNREAL IMAGES--SPAIN DEPLOYS MILITARY AFTER THOUSANDS OF MIGRANTS OVERWHELM BORDER ENCLAVE

Spain is deploying its military to the North African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants overwhelmed the territory's border with Morocco, prompting a major security response as officials confirmed at least 18 people died during the crossings.

The Spanish government said the armed forces will support the Civil Guard in restoring order after local officials warned the city could no longer handle the influx. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska are expected to visit Ceuta as Madrid scrambles to contain the crisis.

The surge marks one of the largest migrant waves to hit Ceuta since 2021, when more than 8,000 people entered the Spanish territory over two days, triggering a diplomatic dispute between Spain and Morocco.