20 Feb 1969
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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1969
Page
1
An illustrated page recalls Mount Vernon on the Potomac with its landscaped grounds and the enduring influence of George Washington. The piece urges readers to honor Washington’s birthday by remembering the Constitution and the liberty it sustains, despite national differences.
Village trustees voted to place a pay raise for the mayor and board on the March 18 election ballot. A public hearing on the local law drew no speakers, and Trustee Kevin O Neill urged a favorable vote hoping it stays nonpolitical. The raise would mark the first since 1954.
Stevenson and Meszaros were chosen as running mates at a caucus held last week at the Isabel K Benjamin Community Center. Peyser seeks a fourth term as mayor, while Harold Meszaros, Irvington Schools physical education director, is named as trustee candidate replacing Charles Ritchie.
Henri Fluchere, Irvington Democratic candidate for Mayor, proposes using local talent and ad hoc committees for long-range planning, citing land use and criticizing costly reports. The piece notes Peyser seeks a fourth term and Stevenson a second, with Wells praising Peyser’s leadership and tax restraint.
Trustees approved an emergency no parking rule on Hudson Road south of Ardsley Hudson Station to allow snow clearance by the highway department. Police towed 11 illegally parked cars, charging tow and fine. Five owners paid a $10 fine. signs were posted before commuters arrived.
The Republican ticket features Mayor Peter A. Peyser as a leading candidate for the Benjamin Community Center post. The slate highlights local progress and community improvements in Irvington and surrounding areas.
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