President’s Letter
Dear Neighbors,
The turnout for the Annual Meeting was terrific. This wasn’t a surprise given the much anticipated presentation by the Farrell Building Company regarding its development plan for the former Ridgeway Country Club property. The golf course which has been a Gedney Farms landmark for approximately 100 years is now the subject of a subdivision plan for 99 new detached single–family homes pursuant to the R-30 zone which requires minimum lots of 30,000 square feet. The Gedney Board has been monitoring the application which is now before the Planning Board and has submitted a series of comments and questions to the City’s professionals and Planning Board which are below. We encourage all neighbors to review the subdivision plan and submit your comments to City officials and attend the upcoming hearings in the matter.
Regrettably, the Annual Meeting also marked the end of Guy D’Antona’s service to the Board. Guy served almost twenty years on the Board in many key roles, President, Legal Counsel, Nominating Committee Chair, among others. He was President when New York Presbyterian Hospital planned a significant development on its property that was subsequently withdrawn. He also was a key Board member in managing our litigation against the FASNY project. Guy will be remembered for his pleasant and reserved demeanor and his very succinct and incisive contributions to the Association.
Regards,
John E. Sheehan
President Notwithstanding the Gedney Board communication to the Planning Board and City Officials, we urge all Gedney Farm residents to email the Planning Board and City Officials directly by letter or e-mail to express your own thoughts on the Farrell Subdivision Plan.
Eileen McClain, Planning Board Secretary
emcclain@whiteplainsny.gov
Christopher Gomez, Commissioner of Planning
cgomez@whiteplainsny.gov
planning@whiteplainsny.gov
Thomas Soyk, Acting Chair, Transportation Commission
tsoyk@whiteplainsny.gov
City Clerk’s office
cityclerk@whiteplainsny.gov
You can also mail your questions/comments to:
WP Planning Board
City Hall, 255 Main Street
White Plains, NY 10601
Please note that your questions/comments will not be part of the official record for the subdivision. Only comments submitted during the public comment period become part of the official record.
Letters & Resources
Farrell Subdivision & Site Plan Application
Below are letters from the Gedney Association to the Planning Board, City Officials, and Farrell Building Co.
- Traffic & Parking Letter Re: Farrell Estates January 2023
- Environmental Officer Letter Re: Farrell Estates January 2023
- Planning Letter Re: Farrell Estates January 2023
- DPW Letter Re: Farrell Estates January 2023
- Gedney Association Letter to Farrell Development Co. (Based on Preliminary Plan)
- Westchester County Base Map
Gedney Farms Entrance Sign
As reported at our Annual Meeting, the City of White Plains just approved the installation of a Gedney Farms entrance sign located at Gedney Esplanade and Mamaroneck Avenue. The Gedney Association is working closely with two Gedney Farms residents, Andrew Berger and Norman DiChiara, to design and implement the project. Below is a preliminary depiction of the monument.
New Constitution
The membership voted to adopt proposed amendments to the Constitution of The Gedney Association at the Annual Meeting in November. View the newly amended Constitution here.
Ronald S. Schoenfeld, Special Guest at the Annual Meeting, presented an original charcoal drawing of Captain John Haines Gedney, dated 1882. Mr. Schoenfeld resides in a house that was owned by Burt Gedney, and lives next door to the house that was previously owned by Captain John Haines Gedney. The Gedney family were among the original settlers of Salem, Massachusetts. During the 18th century, the family moved to Westchester County, settling in both Mamaroneck and White Plains.
CityLinks
Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Retirement
Mark your calendars, effective May 15, 2023, the use of gas-powered leaf blowers will be prohibited year-round. CLICK HERE for more details.
Download the White Plains DPW At Your Service App Today!
Get your trash schedule, make appointments for special pick-ups, and set the app to remind you of schedule changes. CLICK HERE for more information.
Winter Storm Guidance from the CITY
Winter storms can bring cold temperatures, power failures, loss of communication services, and icy roads. Take steps to prepare your home and your car before a winter storm hits.
Sign up for the City of White Plains Code Red alerts for winter weather advisories and to learn of special circumstance parking provisions.
Call the WP Forestry Dept @ 914.422.1202 to report down trees or tree limbs.
CLICK HERE for additional information regarding the City’s snow removal guidelines, to learn how road clean-up is prioritized, safety precautions, and more.
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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.
