Greenburgh resident Robert Bernstein responds to Paul Feiner's e-mail message on the sale of the Westchester Golf Range.
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Robert Bernstein I think your readers are entitled to know that Feiner received $2,000 from the Golf Range at his controversial March 29 fundraiser. In light of his email this evening, it appears that, in exchange for the contribution, Feiner agreed earlier this year to steer the Town away from this site as a potential site for the library at the same time as he was apparently trying to pave the way to get community acceptance of the developer's plans. How come building multimillion dollar homes is an acceptable use on Dobbs Ferry Road in the heart of unincorporated Greenburgh, but it's not an acceptable use when such homes would burden the Irvington School District (the supposed rationale for the Taxter Ridge purchase)? This email from Feiner is just another telling example of how Feiner continues to sell his influence to the highest bidder. If the residents of unincorporated Greenburgh don't protest this outrage, and if the Town's watchdog groups don't even think to mention it, then we truly have only ourselves to blame. Bob |
Paul Feiner's original e-mail message:
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gblist-owner@cit-e.net
[mailto:gblist-owner@cit-e.net] On Behalf Of Paul Feiner One of the most controversial actions that almost happened took place in 2002 when the town considered acquiring the Westchester Golf Range property for our new Town Hall/library. After we announced our hopes my office was swamped with letters, phone calls and petition signatures from more than 5,000 people calling on the town to abandon our plans so that the Golf Range could stay in business. We abandoned our plans and found a new location for our Town Hall (177 Hillside Ave). On Sunday I met with the owners of the Westchester Golf Range and with about 20 neighbors who reside near the property. The Vizioli and Sarubbi families (owners of the Range) indicated that after more than 70 years working the land they have decided to put an end to their labors. They have decided to sell the property to Garson Developers.They indicated that due to mounting financial burdens imposed today it is no longer feasible to operate as a Golf Driving Range. They also indicated a desire to continue to reside on their property Garson developers has advised my office of their desire to build 36 homes on the property --- each house will sell for at least $1.2 million I asked the families who reside near the property if they would prefer seeing the town acquire the land for a new library. All present said no. Any development proposal must be subject to a review by town planners. Traffic and environmental considerations will be addressed during the review. PAUL FEINER |