CROTON-HARMON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1987 YEARBOOK PIX!

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From the Class of 1987 Year Book below; click on the photos. There will be more! Courtesy once again of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of The Croton Historical Society. Reunion was 6/21/14. 

Updated:  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/04/more-class-of-87-year-book-pix-info-on.html

SEASONS OF THE CROTON DUCK POND 2014: APRIL REFLECTIONS

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A half-gray, semi-foggy, half sunny morning at the Duck Pond; click on the photo. You may also have an interest in

--TOP 5 MOST READ 2013 ARTICLES ON THE DUCK POND @ EVERYTHING CROTON http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/12/top-five-2013-duck-pond-articles.html

EASTER PAGEANT 1956 @ ASBURY METHODIST CHURCH

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WISHING YOU A HAPPY PALM SUNDAY

Click on the photo to see the Easter Pageant at Asbury Methodist Church 1956.  Courtesy of The Croton Historical Society newspaper archives.

UPDATED, TAPE OF 4/7/14 MEETING NOW ONLINE-MAYOR REFUSES TO RETURN MEDICAL DENTAL BENEFITS

DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU WILL NOW BE PAYING APPROXIMATELY $20-21,000 FOR MAYOR WIEGMAN'S MEDICAL/DENTAL COVERAGE? He's informed the public that he is a "part-time" mayor who works 30 plus hours--he was asked to return it (absolutely not!) and under Obamacare....Read more here: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/04/mayor-asked-to-return-20k-in.html

SEE THE MEETING HERE
THE MEETING ON THE BUDGET  http://webcasting.granicus.com/croton/player.php?clientname=Croton&eventname=-budget&eventdate=04.07.2014
THE REGULAR MEETING http://webcasting.granicus.com/croton/player.php?clientname=Croton&eventname=-board&eventdate=04.07.2014

10/22/14 UPDATE - A MESSAGE FROM CROTON UNITED  https://www.facebook.com/notes/croton-united/trustees-gallelli-slippen-candidate-pugh-say-we-feel-it-is-not-for-any-of-us-to-/357497134407324

PART 4, EVERYTHING CROTON COMMEMORATES THE FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY

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In August 2014 the world will mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War, also known as THE GREAT WAR....and like so many big cities and small towns in America, Croton-on-Hudson was there. You can read more about that--and see a fabulous shot of Croton WWI veterans too--by clicking on the link http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/03/first-world-war-centenary-why-its.html

EverythingCroton is pleased to join the commemoration with a series of postings from now until August 2014 featuring village residents who answered the call, ephemera from private collections, interesting links, and more from the archives of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

Along the way, we'll also have coverage of the European theater as well as seldom seen photos and articles from all sides of the equation. Here's Part 4, CLICK ON THE PHOTOS BELOW, FEATURING CROTON RESIDENTS, as well as scans of related ephemera from my private collection. Please note that we used whatever spelling of "armistice" that existed in the records.

SEE PART 1 HERE  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/03/part-1-everything-croton-commemorates.html 
SEE PART 2 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/03/part-2-everything-croton-commemorates.html
SEE PART 3 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/03/part-3-everything-croton-commemorates.html
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN AN ARTICLE BY CROTON'S OWN ROBERT SCOTT http://notorc.blogspot.com/2011/10/armistice-day-and-first-unknown-soldier.html 

CROTON MAYOR WIEGMAN ASKED TO RETURN $20K IN MEDICAL, DENTAL @ 4/7/14 MTG.; REFUSES; HIGHLIGHTS OF MEETING

Click on the link: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/04/mayor-asked-to-return-20k-in.html

SEE VIDEOTAPE OF MEETING

AN UNDATED & EARLY CROTON GIRL SCOUT TROOP PHOTOGRAPH

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Thought you'd enjoy this early but undated photo of a Croton girl scout troop. (A review of girl scout uniform history leads us to believe it is somewhere between 1913 and 1920 but if you know for sure...let us know.)

It comes to you courtesy of the outstanding archives of The Croton Historical Society. Click on the scans below. Enjoy!

CROTON MAYOR WIEGMAN ASKED TO RETURN $20K IN MEDICAL/DENTAL BENEFITS @ 4/7/14 BD. MEETING; REFUSES; HIGHLIGHTS OF MEETING

UPDATED APRIL GAZETTE ARTICLE HERE RE: BENEFITS "FLAK", HIGHLIGHTS ONLY http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-gazette-42414-croton-budget-flak.html

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As many of you know, residents were once again forced to submit a freedom of information request for the administrative fringe benefits/payroll analysis PORTION OF THE VILLAGE BUDGET, as had been the case last year and many years before that. This year, however, the portion for medical and dental costs for the administrative staff had been redacted, blacked out. This had never been done before.

Also added for the first time was a line for the mayor. Both the village manager/mayor assert that Mayor Wiegman works more than 30 hours a week; he includes his "travel time" in that number. As such, under the Affordable Care Act, he is now entitled to medical and dental insurance. This will cost the taxpayer approximately $20,000 a year. We do not know the exact amount because it too has been blacked out.

You can read and see more about that here: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/04/fringe-benefit-etc-analysis-obtained-by.html

The mayor has stated in multiple forums, including his own LINKED-IN page, that he is a part-time mayor (to cite just one of many examples). He is also shown as president of his own company, Croton Energy. He is also a founder of EtotheFourth http://www.etothefourth.com/E_to_the_fourth/about.html. The village website also states:  

The Village Board is comprised of the mayor and four trustees. The Board sets policy, approves the budget, adopts local laws and appoints the Village Manager to implement policies and supervise administration of local affairs. Each member serves two-year terms in a part-time capacity.

HIGHLIGHTS OF 4/7/14 BD OF TRUSTEES MEETING:
-Resident Joel Gingold asked the mayor flat out to return this money; the mayor defiantly said absolutely not.
-Water and sewer rates are going up 13%.
-The village board is proceeding with the "Gouveia gift" despite overwhelming opposition. Loss to taxpayer in annual VILLAGE taxes: approx. 14K. Loss to school district annually: approx. $25K. When pointed out by resident Roseanne Schuyler that the planned "executive session" was not permitted under open government rules for various reasons, the board reluctantly changed it to an "advice of counsel" session instead. Had this not been questioned, the board would have gone into an "improper" executive session under the Committee on Open Government guidelines.
-The mayor said while he is a "part-time" mayor he is a part-time mayor that puts in 30+ hours. His "travel time" is included in this number. He also includes his telephone calls and emails.
-Volunteer fireman William Vlad asked if the fire dept. volunteers were also eligible since they work more than 30 hours a week; the answer was no because they are volunteers. 
-Former trustee Daubney also asked the mayor to return the money; the answer was no. Mr. Daubney also made a number of other important points.
-Another resident stated that village employees have a set number of hours they must work under their contract. To the extent that any village trustee comes forward and says they work more than 30 plus hours, they will have to get coverage as well. This is a matter of their own "choice" however. This same resident pointed out that there is a cap under the village code for how much compensation the mayor and trustees get.  By giving this coverage to the mayor, this is in conflict with the village's own code.

There's much more; as soon as the webcast is put online, the link will be posted here. Bookmark this posting for updates. UPDATED: THE VILLAGE WEBSITE INDICATES THAT THIS MEETING WILL NOT BE PUT ONLINE UNTIL THURSDAY 4/10/14. We have several copies for pick-up available now, first come, first served. The meeting should also be replayed at 8 pm on Wednesday Channel 78 but who knows.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE RASKOB SLIPPEN SWITCH http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/01/gazette-brian-powers-letter-slippen.html

UPDATED  SEE THE MEETING HERE
THE MEETING ON THE BUDGET  http://webcasting.granicus.com/croton/player.php?clientname=Croton&eventname=-budget&eventdate=04.07.2014
THE REGULAR MEETING http://webcasting.granicus.com/croton/player.php?clientname=Croton&eventname=-board&eventdate=04.07.2014

2014 CROTON LITTLE LEAGUE SPONSORS & MORE

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Click on the photo to the right to see a list of the 2014 Croton Little League sponsors. Please support those businesses, organizations, and volunteer groups who support what makes our village a very special place. Thank you.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/04/2014-croton-little-league-parade.html

PART 4, CROTON HARMON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1961 YEAR BOOK

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COURTESY OF THE OUTSTANDING ARCHIVES MAINTAINED BY THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, select scans from the CHHS Class of 1961 year book, Part 4; click on the photos below. Stay tuned for more. 

SEE PART 1 HERE http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/04/class-of-1961-croton-harmon-high-school.html

SEE PART 2 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/04/part-2-class-of-1961-croton-harmon-high.html 

SEE PART 3 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/04/part-3-class-of-1961-croton-harmon-high.html

PHOTOS FROM THE 2014 ASBURY ANNUAL TAG SALE 4/5/14

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Well all we can say is YOWZA. The first day of Asbury's annual tag sale was a real treat for the vintage Christmas, postcard--whether p.c. or not, magazine, movie and ephemera collectors in our little corner of the world. Lots of great glass too--from the 50's and 60's--and some earlier antique pieces from the turn of the century to the 1940's. Simply outstanding buys, good fellowship, great baked goods by the "church ladies"--and just think, whatever is left over will still be available tomorrow--from 12 NOON TO 3 PM 4/6/14.

Click on the photos. Let's have some fun!

For more about the historic Asbury Methodist Church in Croton, see:
http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/02/another-look-at-glorious-main-window-of.html and http://asburycroton.umcchurches.org/

A SNAP FROM TODAY'S HOLY NAME OF MARY FIRST COMMUNION SERVICE PROJECT TAG SALE

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HOLY NAME OF MARY'S FIRST COMMUNION CLASS held a tag sale today at the Parish Center. They were raising money to buy an IPAD for use at Blythedale Children's Hospital and for the "I want to Walk” Happy Families International organization. Click on the photo! A high resolution copy has been sent to the parish administrator and to Ms. O'Leary.

For more about Holy Name of Mary, visit http://www.holynameofmary.org/

2014 CROTON LITTLE LEAGUE PARADE, A FEW PHOTOS

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JUST A FEW QUICK SNAPS FROM THE 2014 CROTON LITTLE LEAGUE PARADE IN THE UPPER VILLAGE THIS MORNING--led by your all volunteer Croton Fire Dept. and EMS. Stay tuned for a list of Croton and other local area businesses that support the various Little League teams. 

Just one more reason to support your local business community. Click on the photos.