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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1957
Page
1
A local editorial accuses a propagandist of using panic to push Irvington voters toward approving a $520,000 water system upgrade. It questions health authorities actions, notes lack of boil-water advisories, and asserts the plan favors Greenburgh with higher costs and a reservoir within Irvington’s borders.
Richard J D McLaughlin of the Westchester County Health Department questions the plan to abandon Harriman Road reservoir for a recreation area. He notes the reservoir supplied nearly two thirds of Irvington's water over six years, while Hazen & Sawyer show only 34.43 percent purchased from New York City, and warns Greenburgh purchase costs would rise the village’s water bill.
Irvington imposes moderate water use limits with a mayoral notice. Sprinkling lawns and gardens is allowed only from 7 PM to 9 PM daily. Officials cite rising 24 hour water use from 600000 gallons to a June 17 high of 1247700 gallons, requiring extended pumping.
The Irvington Zoning Board of Appeals failed to grant advance approval for plans by the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Rev John J Cunneen and architect partner George Ferrent outlined proposed parking and future buildings including a parochial school a church rectory and a convent on Stearns property fronting North Broadway. The action paused due to absence of a variance request after the building inspector refused a permit, leaving no concrete matter before the board.
A Westchester Health Dept official R McLaughlin writes to support a 750000 dollar Irvington water proposal while admitting publicity aims. The letter, dated June 13, is read by Irvington trustees amid accusations of responsibility for septic tank permits and supervision.
The state will repave Broadway in Irvington between the Dobbs Ferry and Tarrytown lines with asphalt concrete at an estimated cost of 8000 dollars. Bids are advertised by the State Superintendent of Public Works and will be opened in Albany on Thursday July 38. The project spans 1.86 miles as part of 30 similar undertakings costing 28.2 million dollars. The current pavement, installed in 1982, uses a reinforced concrete design with two layers separated by burlap.
The trustees call a special election on Wednesday June 26 to authorize 520000 in village bonds for water system improvements and extensions. Polls open 9 AM to 9 PM at four districts with voting by machine to ensure accuracy.
At Memorial Park the Irvington High School class of 1951 will receive diplomas in a seven o clock ceremony. Fifteen boys and twenty girls will graduate as the program proceeds with a student address by Maitland DeSormo. Valedictorian Clay Rice Smith Jr and salutatorian Carol Sehmerer will lead the diverse program, with prizes awarded by Principal Wormley and a joint choir and band performance.
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