As we enter the Autumn season we soon expect the developer of the former Ridgeway Country Club property, Farrell Building Company, to submit plans for subdivison review and approval. The Board has met informally with the developer and his team to listen to his plans and express our views and concerns. We fully expect the City will require a comprehensive SEQRA review given the size and environmental sensitivity of the property. Regrettably, our City officials have not elected to acquire a portion or all of this beautiful property especially given the dwindling amount of open space and expanding population of our City. We will keep the neighborhood aware of the formal submission and related Public Hearings.
On behalf of the Board I invite you to our Fall Festival on October 30th and the 97th Annual Meeting of the Association on November 16th.
John E. Sheehan President
Welcome
to the Neighborhood
Please contact Membership Chairwoman Linda Eisen at Leisen@gedneyfarms.net for more information!
22 Easton Avenue: Elizabeth Bennett & Benjamin Ross
11-13 Gedney Esplanade: Beth & Gregg Bienstock
2 Glendon Circle: Milana Sobol & Jeffrey Klein
4 Glendon Circle: Maura & John Walsh
4 Oxford Road: Rona & Daniel Hochberger
20 Seymour Place: Ana & Garett Hamann
19 Sherman Avenue: Ali & Adam Sternberg
DPW Water Main Update
We received notice from the Department of Public Works that the water main project on Robinhood Road, Hathaway Lane, and Gedney Esplanade is complete. DPW is expected to connect homes to the water main in the coming weeks. Once all services are connected and the entire project is complete, including Robinhood Road and Macy Avenue, the roads will be resurfaced.
1886 Engraving of “Gedney Hall” – residence of Bartholomew Gedney, Ridgeway Street (Westchester County Historical Society)
CITYLinks
Serious Fun Arts Fest: October 12-16
The Serious Fun Arts Fest is a celebration of public art involving more than 200 artists. The five-day event, sponsored by ArtsWestchester, will enliven downtown White Plains from October 12-16 with activities ranging from concerts to live mural painting, a public art walking tour, and dancing in the streets.
The White Plains Farmers Market The FARMERS MARKET operates every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m until Thanksgiving! The Market consists of local farmers & vendors offering a wide assortment of fresh produce, plants, home baked goods, breads, honey, fish, & prepared foods. Visit the market on Court Street (Bet. Martine Ave. & Main St.).
Registration is open for Recreation and Parks and Youth Bureau Fall and Winter programs. The 2022-23 Guide contains information on upcoming special events, community partner programming and all city parks and facilities.
CLICK HERE to sign up for White Plains Recreation Text Alerts.
Board Members
John Sheehan, President
Melanie Kolby, Vice President & IO
Al Dold, Treasurer
John Rand, Secretary
Linda Eisen
Ellen Berger
Gaetano D’Antona
Tom Broderick
Howard Hawkins
Howard Moskowitz
Ellen Lee
Carol Corbin
Membership & Dues
This is a friendly reminder to pay 2022 dues. All monies raised are invested directly in the neighborhood and help us preserve and enhance the historical and residential character of Gedney Farms.
Annual dues of $45 also support social events, such as the Fall Family Festival and Meet & Greet events. CLICK HERE to learn more about membership and pay dues.
