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The Gedney Association
SPRING NEWSLETTER 2022
President’s Letter
Dear Neighbors,
As we slowly enter the Spring season I would like to bring you up to date on several important items.
Spring Social Event
With Covid finally abating we are planning a cocktail party for Gedney Farms residents on Wednesday evening, June 8, at Westchester Hills Golf Club. The cocktail party will be an adults-only event. It should be a perfect opportunity to connect with longtime neighbors and meet newcomers to Gedney Farms. Details on the event will follow.
Gedney Association Garden Sponsorship
The Association intends to sponsor the creation of a new garden on Richbell Road in memory of longtime Board member Elsie Lahrmann. The garden will be done in conjunction with the White Plains Beautification Foundation, which has been instrumental in beautification efforts throughout the City for so many years.
Pedestrian Walkway at Mamaroneck Avenue/Heatherbloom Road
As you may be aware, the White Plains Capital Plan includes a signalized intersection upgrade at Mamaroneck Avenue and Heatherbloom Road which will include pedestrian safety enhancements. Regrettably, this has been postponed yet again. This is a difficult intersection for pedestrians, especially those with baby strollers. The Board intends to press the Common Council to undertake this improvement as soon as possible.
Former Golf Course Property
As previously reported, Farrell Building Company plans to develop the property pursuant to current zoning which permits detached single-family homes on 30,000 square foot parcels. We will keep you informed with any news regarding their plans.
Regards,
John E. Sheehan
President
Beautification in Gedney Farms
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New Garden at Richbell Road
The Gedney Association continues to focus on beautification improvements within the neighborhood. The Board is happy to announce that The Gedney Association is sponsoring a new WPBF (https://wpbf.org) garden on the island between Richbell Road, Easton Avenue, and Fairway Drive. The garden is in honor of former Board member Elsie Lahrmann, who lived on Richbell Road and served on the board for many years. We look forward to working with the Foundation in planting the beautiful garden in the Spring.
Blooming Daffodils
In the Fall of 2021, WPBF (https://wpbf.org) , in coordination with The Gedney Association, planted over 1,000 new daffodil bulbs on Gedney Esplanade near the mailbox. Take a walk down Gedney Esplanade to see the daffodils now in full bloom!
CITYNews
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DPW Work on Robinhood, Hathaway & Gedney Esplanade
The Department of Public Works (DPW) will be replacing Water Mains on Robinhood Road, Hathaway Lane, and Gedney Esplanade, starting in late March and could continue into August. Working hours are from 8:00am to 4:30pm. Click here (https://mcusercontent.com/c72c2c37f37279a9e5f4aed81/images/f041ad0c-db1a-b8e6-6b53-4dccdfea49cf.jpg) for more information.
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Changes Made to City’s Noise Ordinance
At its February meeting, the White Plains Common Council approved a change to the City’s existing Noise Pollution ordinance. Notable changes include:
* Leaf Blowers – Internal combustion leaf blowers will no longer be permitted after May 15, 2023.
* No Landscape Maintenance Equipment and leaf blowers, regardless of whether such equipment is powered by gas, battery, or electric, shall be used between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on weekdays, and between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
* Fall clean-up season will start on October 15 rather than October 1st and ends on December 1st. The spring clean-up season remains from March 15th to May 15th.
* Non-combustion leaf blowers may be used year-round, per the day/time use usage restrictions discussed above.
Click here for more information (https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/civicalerts.aspx?aid=1593)
There is still time to participate in the Comprehensive Plan Update!
Visit (https://one-white-plains-comprehensive-plan-1-wp-planning.hub.arcgis.com/pages/participate) ONE (https://one-white-plains-comprehensive-plan-1-wp-planning.hub.arcgis.com/pages/participate) White Plains (https://one-white-plains-comprehensive-plan-1-wp-planning.hub.arcgis.com/pages/participate) https://one-white-plains-comprehensive-plan-1-wp-planning.hub.arcgis.com/pages/participateto participate in the City’s Comprehensive Plan update (https://one-white-plains-comprehensive-plan-1-wp-planning.hub.arcgis.com/pages/participate) . (https://one-white-plains-comprehensive-plan-1-wp-planning.hub.arcgis.com/pages/participate) Here, you can review the Draft Vision Statement and Planning Goals created during Phase I of the update. Participants can add comments and give a thumbs up or down to the remarks left by other participants. We urge you to participate in this important process!
CITYLinks
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Harriet Tubman Sculpture
“The Harriet Tubman – The Journey to Freedom” sculpture will be on display at Renaissance Plaza from April 1st – June 30th. Artist Wesley Wofford of North Carolina created the 9 foot high, 2,400 lb. bronze sculpture. The City of White Plains will be the only location in southern New York State to host the statue this year.
Click here for more information (https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1590) or go to the special White Plains BID site at wpbid.com/tubman (https://wpbid.com/events/harriet-tubman-journey-to-freedom/) .
Recreation & Parks Spring/Summer Program Guide
The City’s Spring/Summer Program is now available online. Check out the full array of programs for all ages, from preschoolers to 60+ adults programs! This year’s exciting special events include Jump In and Swim, Funny Bunny Morning, Memorial Day Parade, Tribute to Harriet Tubman Concert, and the return of the Independence Day Celebration.
Click here for more information (https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/DocumentCenter/View/7540/spring-summer-guide-2022?bidId=)
Membership
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REMINDER: Pay Dues
Just a friendly reminder to please pay your annual Association dues of $45 if you have not already done so. You can pay via PayPal on our website (http://gedneyfarms.net/membership/) or by check. Please include your name, address, and email if paying by mail.
Mail Payment to:
The Gedney Association
P.O. Box 134
White Plains, NY 10605
History
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Howard Willets mansion, built in 1897 on Heatherbloom Road, destroyed by fire in 1909 (Westchester County Historical Society)
Board Members
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John Sheehan, President
Melanie Kolby, Vice President & IO
Al Dold, Treasurer
John Rand, Secretary
Linda Eisen, Membership Chairperson
Ellen Berger
Gaetano D’Antona
Tom Broderick
Howard Hawkins
Howard Moskowitz
Ellen Lee
Carol Corbin
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Link to full email: Gedney Association Newsletter SPRING 2022.