Last week Levon ran into the kitchen and asked, “Was Martin Luther King, Jr. a president?” Levon is five. He knows MLK was an important leader in our nation’s history, so it seems reasonable in his mind that someone that important was president. Until recently the fact that Presidents Day fell during Black History Month... Continue Reading →
Have you shared your opinions/concerns/ideas through this survey? If not, please take two minutes to weigh in now. If you are one of the many folks who has responded already, perhaps you'll recognize your input below. Most of the survey questions are multiple choice. But there are several opportunities for you to weigh in with... Continue Reading →
Do you have a good idea for what could be done better in Ossining? Do you ever feel people in village government aren't listening to you? Whether it's economic development, collaboration with schools, safe streets, parking, parkland, recycling, trash, or taxes—everyone in our community has something they think could be better. And the best ideas for improvement... Continue Reading →
Before the corks start popping, were you hoping to perform one more act of generosity in 2013? We live in Ossining, The Volunteer-Spirited Town, and our lives are richer, safer, and happier because of the generosity shared by so many in our community. Last month, I began using my time during trustees announcements at the... Continue Reading →
Tuesday we voted to override the tax cap. That was not on the list of accomplishments I'd been hoping for during my first year in office. There are a few of things related to the 2014 budget that I'd like to note/clarify/correct. Through this process I have actually come to develop an appreciation for the... Continue Reading →
Tuesday morning family, friends and grateful community members gathered at St. Ann's to celebrate the life of John Hawley. The pews were dotted with dozens of school age kids, often wearing baseball uniforms. Their presence was a powerful statement of the kindness and generosity of John Hawley. John's brother gave a moving eulogy, inspiring laughter... Continue Reading →
Eric is home for a couple of weeks, and boy is life different with him around. Both Wednesday and Thursday of this week were gorgeous fall days—perfect for raking, weeding and mulching. They are the kind of days I usually look back on with regret for not doing the work in the garden I always... Continue Reading →
At tonight's village board meeting I cast my vote on the Resolution Calling for Approval of Harbor Square Request for Amended Site Plan and Special Use Permit. I had a few notes scribbled down, but no script. Here is more or less what I said... This was not an easy decision to make. It took... Continue Reading →
There are six proposed amendments to the NYS constitution that will be on our ballots Tuesday, November 5. My support is split, 3 yes, 3 no. Throughout this post I have linked to the League of Women Voters of New York State, an excellent non-partisan resource that will also link you to the actual proposed... Continue Reading →
Do you realize next Tuesday, November 5 is Election Day? Do you know who and what is on the ballot? There were many years when I stood in the election booth feeling hesitant to complete my whole ballot because I didn't know the candidates—especially judges. For today, I offer my thoughts on candidates for the... Continue Reading →
Victoria Gearity, Former Ossining Mayor 