President’s Letter
Dear Neighbors,
Although it’s been almost five months since the Farrell Building Company described its plans at our Annual Meeting, the process has continued with the City’s Planning Board. Recently, the Planning Board decided to require the developer to prepare a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). This process is a state-mandated requirement for sites designated as environmentally sensitive sites.
The first step is the Scoping Process in which the Planning Board will outline the things it wishes the Developer to consider in its submittal. After the Planning Board issues its document, residents will have an opportunity to submit in writing their own concerns and recommendations to be included in the Scoping Process. We will keep the neighborhood apprised of anything issued by the Planning Board as well as deadlines for submission of letters.
Separately, representatives of the Gedney Board met informally with City officials to discuss our preliminary thoughts and concerns with the Farrell subdivision plan. Our concerns were based on the letters we earlier submitted to the respective City Departments but focused on two key areas: drainage and traffic. The City’s officials understood our concerns and they are expected to submit their reports to the Planning Board soon.
The Board would like to wish all residents of Gedney Farms an enjoyable Spring!
Regards,
John E. Sheehan
President
CITYLinks
Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Retirement Announcement
Internal combustion (gas-powered) leaf blowers will no longer be permitted after May 15, 2023 in White Plains. This includes all gas-powered backpacks, hand-held, ride-on, and push-behind leaf blowers. Non-combustion leaf blowers may be used year-round, in accordance with the day/time use usage restrictions discussed above.
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White Plains Farmers Market Opens April 19
The White Plains Farmers’ Market, located on Court Street between Main Street and Martine Avenue, is open every Wednesday from 8:30AM to 3:00PM starting April 19th.
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The 2023 City of White Plains Spring & Summer Guide is now available!
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EVENT: Downtown White Plains WING WALK
Stroll around Downtown White Plains sampling two chicken wing recipes from 15 participating restaurants (30 wings in all), then vote for your favorite! Tickets required.
This White Plains BID-sponsored event is very popular and tickets are limited. Click here to purchase tickets and for the complete list of participating restaurants.
*All CityLinks information can be found on the City of White Plains website.
Board Members
- John Sheehan, President
- Melanie Kolby, Vice President & IO
- Al Dold, Treasurer
- John Rand, Secretary
- Linda Eisen
- Ellen Berger
- Tom Broderick
- Howard Hawkins
- Howard Moskowitz
- Ellen Lee
- Carol Corbin
- Judy Lee
Membership & Dues
This is a friendly reminder to pay 2023 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.