Mayor Committee Recommends Two Halls Vacated by Fire Dept
Trustee William Versfelt reported on plans for using space in Town Hall after the Fire Department moves next month. The Village would gain a large meeting room for about 50 spectators and a smaller Planning Board room, with the library getting an office. Police storage space would be created, and the engineer and offices reorganized within the old Fire House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planning Board
Zoning Board of Appeals
Architectural Review Board
Library Board
Police Department
Board of Trustees
Gould Mansion Tax Break Near Public Museum Plan
The U S Senate backed a tax settlement to transfer the Lyndhurst estate of Jay Gould to a national trust for public use. The Dixon daughter Anna Duchess of Talleyrand’s will created litigation. Valued at 1.3 million dollars, the property spans West Sunnyside Lane into Tarrytown and Greenburgh with the Irvington school district nearby. The plan may exempt the mansion from taxes while surrounding land could be developed to offset losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould
Hudson River
U.S. Senate
Anna
Duchess of Talleyrand
Paris
Justice Department
America
Get Yours Yet Irvington Telephone Guide copies available
Readers who have not received the 1964-65 Irvington Telephone Guide may pick up free copies at the Gazette Office or request delivery by calling LY 1575.
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Irvington
Gazette Office
LY 1575
Sgt Hannon Hurt In Open Manhole Plunge
Police Sgt John J Hannon was injured when he stepped into an open manhole on Station Road during a late night patrol. He sustained a deep wound requiring nine stitches and facial injuries. doctors expect five days off duty. Patrolman Mondelli reported vandalism as two youths suspected in both the manhole incident and a nearby light post break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Hannon
Jin
Station Road
Hannon
James Mondelli
J. S. Grogan
Aqueduct Tunnel
Grogan
Dobbs Ferry Hospital
Mondelli
Harriman Road
South Broadway
Roger A. Fallon
Speeders Fines Totals 269 in Village Court
Seven speeders paid fines in the village Police Court last night totaling 269 dollars. Saw Mill River Parkway offenders paid 65 dollars. Six violators were fined 10 dollars each. One Hastings man paid 15 for speeding plus 25 for no valid license. Parking fines totaled 34 at 2 dollars each. Mrs Frank W Hoch paid 10 for dog leash violation.
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Saw Mill River Parkway
Hastings
Frank W. Hoch
Matthessen Park
Water Main Break Floods Firehouse Cellar
A water feed line to a Main Street firehouse under construction ruptured, flooding the cellar of the unfinished building. Mrs. Charles Merrill of 86 Main St reported the break to the police, and Patrolman John McBride relayed the information to Thomas De Paoli of the Water Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Charles Merrill
Main St
John McBride
Thomas DePaoli
Water Department
Trustees Hold Regular August Meeting in Town Hall
The Irvington Board of Trustees met in August at Town Hall with Mayor Peyser and Trustees Versfelt Jr and William Johnson reporting on ambulance and budget matters. They authorized the ambulance corps to use vacated fire space on a 30 day rolling basis after June 1 1965, and discussed plans for the vacant space pending the new budget. The board approved Sunnyside Federal Savings and Loan to replace the front sidewalk with a snow melting heated sidewalk. Ann C Kolarich was appointed intermediate stenographer and Carl Petri named plumbing inspector at 400 yearly. Police Commissioner Kev N eill urged adding one patrolman. a recommendation will follow. The firehouse is slated for completion by month end, but full completion expected late September. Mayor Peyser wants advance notice for a public dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Town Hall
Peter A. Peyser
William H. Versfelt, Jr
William Johnson
Irvington
Sunnyside Federal Savings and Loan
Ann C. Kolarich
Carl Petri
Roger A. Fallon
Kev.Neill
O'Nell
New Fire Alarm Telephone Line Is Installed
A new dedicated fire alarm telephone line is now in effect at Police Headquarters. The lineLyke 1-7110 connects directly to the switchboard for fire alarms only, while the regular Police Department line continues to handle alarms.
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Lyke 1
Voter meeting cited by Trustee Johnson and President Johnson
Trustee William L Johnson of 240 Harriman Road attended a Washington White House event on August 11 sponsored by President Johnson and The American Heritage Foundation. The goal was a non partisan drive to raise voter registration and turnout with participation from Republican and Democratic chairmen and a letter to Mayor Peyser quoting the President on civic duty and the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Johnson
Harriman Road
White House
Washington
Johnson
American Heritage Foundation
Peter A. Peyser
Also Mentioned on This Page
William H. Versfelt
Fire Department
Senate
Lyndhurst
Financier
Jay
Sgt. Hannon
Peyser
President Johnson
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