Croton BlogCroton-on-Hudson: Like the Croton Gazette, Crotonblog publishes local news about activities, arts, politics, Croton-Harmon schools and sports for the Village of Croton, New York 10520.Announcing a New Feature- (Found August 15, 2008 ) As we travel around Croton, we hear many residents griping about the deteriorating quality of life here. So we decided to give readers a place to air their unhappiness. We propose to call it &8220;Complaint Corner.&8221; A local artist has designed a clever logo for this occasional feature. It will be a place to gripe about the things that irk you in everyday life: Village services, a surly storeowner, an unfair parking ticket, unnecessary noise, people who don&8217;t play by the...http://www.crotonblog.com/archives/2008/07/16/complaint_corner/announcing_a_new_feature/ To Rezone or Not to Rezone- (Found August 15, 2008 ) To the editor: The Harmon Business Development Committee was formed in the summer of 2007 to study what could be done to improve commercial conditions in the Harmon area of the village. After more than a year of work, the Committee has made its final recommendations to the Village Board of Trustees. The process, rationale, zoning change recommendations and next steps are all detailed in the Committee&8217;s final report which is now posted on the Village&8217;s website. You can access the.http://www.crotonblog.com/archives/2008/07/21/letters/to_rezone_or_not_to_rezone/ Bruce Apar's Ethical Double Standard (and Goof)- (Found August 15, 2008 ) In the 99th Assembly district bitter words are being exchanged between challenger John Degnan and incumbent Greg Ball. The latter is accused of mailing out campaign literature containing lies about his opponent. The North County News, which advertised for a copy editor recently, still needs the services of a good copy editor or proofreader. The current edition features an editorial written by Editor in Chief + Publisher Bruce Apar from which we extracted the following gem: &8220;A Degnan...http://www.crotonblog.com/archives/2008/07/23/editorial/bruce_apars_ethical_double_standar... CET Principal Karen Ames Announces Resignation- (Found August 15, 2008 ) Editor&8217;s note: Follows is from an email announcement made by Dr. Marjorie Castro on July 25, 2008: Dear Parents, This evening, our Board of Education accepted with regret Karen Ames&8217; resignation as Principal of Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School. Karen has accepted a leadership position in the New York City Public School System, one which will help her better balance her personal and professional responsibilities at this time. I know that you join me in wishing her well in her new.http://www.crotonblog.com/archives/2008/07/25/carrie_e_tompkins_elementary_school/cet_prin... So, Who am I Supposed to Talk with- (Found August 15, 2008 ) Complaint Corner is the place to gripe about the things that irk you in everyday life: Village services, a surly shopkeeper, an unfair parking ticket, unnecessary noise, people who don&8217;t play by the rules&8212;you name it. Perhaps others have had the same experience. By raising our voices and letting off steam, maybe we can effect changes. Here&8217;s another complaint that we&8217;ve received: My nagging frustration is the mystery of whose responsibility it is to remove the graffiti.http://www.crotonblog.com/archives/2008/08/04/complaint_corner/so_who_am_i_supposed_to_tal... On Cellular Service in Croton- (Found August 15, 2008 ) To the editor: So many people are anxious for improved cell phone service that I thought it would be helpful to provide the information I have on this matter. To date, the Municipal Building has antennas on its chimneys that provide service for Nextel and Omnipoint (T-Mobile). This has improved service for users in the area covered by these antennas. Nextel proposed a cellular tower at the southern end of the station Parking Lot well more than a year ago. As this is a Special Permit...http://www.crotonblog.com/archives/2008/08/04/letters/on_cellular_service_in_croton/ Croton Police Blotter - Week of July 21st- (Found August 15, 2008 ) July 22 5:15 PM: There was a report from a resident of Cleveland Drive that one day after receiving a credit card from an electronics retailer that he did not request, he received a bill for merchandised recently purchased. The matter is under investigation. 6:25 PM: There was a report from a resident of Farrington Road that a window next to the front door was broken. Police later determined that no forced entry was made into the home while the matter remains unde investigation. July...http://www.crotonblog.com/archives/2008/08/04/police_blotter/croton_police_blotter_week_of... River Day to Offer Kayak 'Test Drives' and Eco-Theater Sunday- (Found August 15, 2008 ) Cruising the Croton on a kayak and watching large-scale puppets tell tales of the river are two of the activities visitors can enjoy on Sunday, Aug. 3, at Van Cortlandt Manor&8217;s River Day, an event devoted to the history and ecology of the area&8217;s watershed. Hudson River Recreation will be performing kayak demonstrations during this celebration of the environment, allowing experienced kayakers to test drive new models while beginning kayakers can get their feet wet learning the...http://www.crotonblog.com/archives/2008/08/01/arts_entertainment/river_day_to_offer_kayak_... No, I Can't Hear You Now...- (Found August 15, 2008 ) To the editor: I&8217;d like to encourage people with AT&T wireless cell service to call and file a quality of service complaint with them. Croton-on-Hudson is practically a dead zone for cell coverage on AT&T&8212;and the only way to hope for improvement is to file the complaint with them. 1-800-331-0500. &8212; Scott Cannizzarohttp://www.crotonblog.com/archives/2008/07/29/letters/no_i_cant_hear_you_now/ Croton Police Blotter - Week of July 8th- (Found August 15, 2008 ) July 8 6:15 PM: Croton fire department extinguished a BBQ grill fire at a residence on Quaker Hill Drive 6:16 PM: There was a report from a passer-by of an altercation between two people on the northbound side of Route 9. Patrol responded to the scene and help the involved parties settle their differences without further incident. 6:53 PM: There was a report from a resident of Farrington Road that he, his 6-year-old son and dog were charged by what was reported as a Bengal cat. Patrol...http://www.crotonblog.com/archives/2008/07/29/police_blotter/croton_police_blotter_week_of... |