DEC Wants Eagles Protected at Proposed Dunkin' Donuts Site
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Lost local dog takes the long way home through New Jersey | Page 16 FRIDAY, AUG. 24, 2012 69 MAIN ST., COLD SPRING, N.Y. | www.philipstown.info Barricaded Garrison Lot Still an Issue Drive-thru loop may solve been a problem for years. In addition to more regulatory signage, a bright orange the problem plastic fence was put in place to prevent vehicular access to the area located be- By Michael Turton tween the Depot Theatre and the build- ing formerly occupied by Guinan’s Pub. arrison may be running a close Those steps were taken after warning second to Cold Spring when it letters from the Putnam County Sheriff Gcomes to the frequency of issues and the GLA placed on the windshields that arise related to parking. Currently, of illegally parked cars failed to deter Metro-North is undertaking extensive commuters looking for a bargain. improvements to its parking lot at Garri- Recently, the plastic barrier has been son, causing some inconvenience, albeit upgraded, replaced by a more substan- in the name of a good cause — the end tial wooden picket fence, a move that has of very generous-sized potholes. Back in pleased some, but not others. July, the Garrison Landing Association Murray Prescott has lived at the Land- (GLA) erected signage reminding com- ing since just after filming of Hello Dolly muters that they are not allowed to park wrapped up there in 1969. He has not on its property west of the Metro-North been amused by the rogue commuter tracks. Unauthorized parking on the parking. “I pay for my parking through Illustration by K. Vikstrom privately owned riverfront property has my rent. Why should they park for free?” he asked. “It really gets jammed up down DEC Wants Eagles Protected at here.” Prescott also pointed out that com- muters who park in the Proposed Dunkin’ Donuts Site Metro-North lot on the Planning Board schedules public hearing for Sept. 18 opposite side of the tracks pay for parking By Kevin E. Foley the impact of any site modifications on through their ticket the sewer system and referred the Plan- purchase. ald eagles flew into the midst of ning Board to standards set by the Put- Garrison resident the Cold Spring Planning Board’s nam County Health Department. Here Suzanne Willis recog- Bdeliberation of the Elmesco ga- again the Planning Board agreed the is- nizes that the illegal rage application to establish a Dunkin’ sue could be readily resolved by consul- The new picket fence installed at Garrison’s Landing parking is an issue — Donuts franchise and convenience store tation with the Cold Spring Wastewater prevents illegal parking but makes drop-offs for the train but takes exception last Tuesday night (Aug. 21). The species, Department. more difficult. Photo by M. Turton The DEC’s letter was in response to (Continued on page 6) not actual birds, arrived via a letter from the state Department of Environmental the board’s letter declaring its intent to Conservation (DEC), indicating the agen- become the lead agency in the Elmesco Nelsonville Board to Restore American cy’s concern that modifications to the El- matter. The DEC indicated it was satis- mesco site not threaten bald eagles, an fied with the Planning Board assuming Legion Full Ownership endangered species. the lead role. The DEC letter to Joseph Barbaro, In each case the applicant will be ex- Also discusses dry hydrant board chairman, did not cite a known pected to provide formal affirmation of threat or even the presence of bald eagles either the absence of an environmental woes, chime complaint, at 33 Chestnut St. The agency charged threat (to the eagles) or proof that the problem trees the Planning Board with making sure village wastewater department agrees that there wouldn’t be any future threat there is no adverse impact. These items By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong as part of the board’s review of the ap- and many more will compose the Plan- plication in its proposed role as lead ning Board’s negative declaration as to he Village of Nelsonville plans to agency under the State Environmental environmental impact at the end of the soon restore total ownership of Quality Review (SEQR) law. The letter process. TPost 275 to the American Legion underlined the role of other governmen- The board then continued its review of and void a 1989 agreement that allowed tal agencies in local development issues. Cameron’s punch list of items he believes the village to claim the building if post Board members and board engineer- the board must address to further meet membership dropped below 15 persons. ing consultant Rob Cameron quickly the requirements of SEQR as well as its At their monthly meeting on Monday agreed they could work with the be- own site plan review. (Aug. 20), Nelsonville Village Board mem- mused applicant Kenny Elmes to en- For nearly two hours, the board, Cam- bers discussed the transfer of the Cedar sure safety for any bald eagles. The DEC eron, Elmes and his consultant Ronald Street property, to be finalized after the referred the board to the U.S. Fish and Lezott, went over such details as the flow village lawyer signs off on a couple of le- Chimes from the Baptist Church, or Wildlife agency’s website for guidelines of storm water, removal of a waste oil gal questions. In July, the Village Board Church on the Hill, annoy a neighbor. for protecting endangered species. tank, the glare level of proposed lighting, unanimously adopted a resolution agree- Photo by L.S. Armstrong Eagle sightings have been a mainstay the positioning of a dumpster, the use of of the Hudson Valley for decades, par- trees and other shrubs to lessen sound ing to a legion request that the village re- to rescind the 1989 arrangement. “Since ticularly in winter when the region is and light, and the use of an order board convey the property “for the sum of $10” then they’ve grown significantly, and they a southern migration destination. But in the proposed drive-through that did and authorizing Mayor Tom Corless to were looking to get that overturned and board members were perplexed by the not have a built-in sound system (as ev- complete the deal. put back the other way,” he explained. Corless said that after membership in- suggestion eagles might nest (establish eryone agreed they are less noisy). creased in recent years, the military vet- Dry hydrant problems homes) especially in the vicinity of a For the most part Lezott and Elmes erans organization, formally American Corless also reported that in a test, busy commercial strip. were able to satisfy the board that men- Legion George V. Casey Post 275, sought the village’s (Continued on page 3) The DEC also expressed concern about tioned items (Continued on page 3) photographs by BRIAN NICE Through Sept 2, 2012 paintings by TOM SARRANTONIO Galleries open Tu – Sun 10 –5 23 Garrison’s Landing 845-424-3960 garrisonartcenter.org [email protected] 2 Aug. 24, 2012 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Mouths to Feed the weeks wore on, excitement dimmed Savory tomato bread pudding A Tomato Skirmish to familiarity, and then — well, I don’t Serves 6-10, depending on what else is think I could ever bring myself to feel ac- for dinner already reveled in tomato-garlic-basil tual contempt towards a tomato — per- By Celia Barbour salads, tomato-avocado-quinoa-and- haps “lassitude” is a more accurate word. 8 slices of stale bread, crusts removed, cilantro salads, and tomato mozzarella It occurs to me that the trajectory of cut into cubes (about 7 cups) very August, tens of thousands of salads; I have had tomato sandwiches my affections might align me with peo- ¼ cup olive oil people get together to throw toma- (plain and with cold cuts), cold tomato ple I am not necessarily proud to be iden- 1 onion, finely chopped Etoes at each other in the little town soup, and warm, fresh-tomato pasta tified with. I have often rolled my eyes 5 cloves garlic, minced of Buñol, Spain. They fling over 100 tons sauce; I have roasted, simmered, sau- at people who scramble to get into the 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves of the fruits between 11 a.m. and noon, téed, seeded, peeled and pureed them. latest, hottest, most-talked about restau- 4 pounds tomatoes, cored and cut into according to the official Tomatina festi- I have eaten tomatoes with my eggs for rant or club, and then, four months later, rough dice val website. If, to you, this sounds imma- breakfast. At this point, I feel that I am wouldn’t be caught dead there, the place salt & pepper ture and wasteful, then you and I do not very well acquainted with tomatoes. is so over. But it turns out that I am every 3 tablespoons butter belong in the same kitchen together come My summer didn’t start out this way. bit as fickle! I am mad for tomatoes, and ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs late summer. Because I am in need of a Back in late July, when the first longed- then — la-di-dah, ho-hum, yawn. Toma- ¼ pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated little tomato catharsis right about now. for beauties started showing up at the toes? Sorry, I’m ready for the next thing. Preheat oven to 375°F. Place a cast-iron Although my CSA unloaded a mere 7 Four Winds Farm stand at the farmers’ Or maybe that’s unfair. Maybe my love skillet (or one that can go from stovetop pounds of tomatoes on me last week, it market, I actually woke up early — ear- for tomatoes is more like my love for dear to oven) over medium heat.