To the Editor:
Mar. 21, 2018: We want to take this opportunity to thank our incredible village staff for so professionally and willingly rising to the occasion these past few weeks. We always knew we had the finest, kindest, most loyal staff, but the past few events have only served to cement that dedication and reputation.
We also want to thank our residents, many without power for over a week, for their patience, understanding, tolerance, and so-appreciated good humor. We truly do live in a special place.
Our greatest thanks must go to our Village Administrator, Jim Palmer. Only on the Bronxville team for four years, he worked day and night for ten days straight. He kept Con Ed’s feet to the fire while coordinating the activities of all the crews in the village – utility, public works, tree cutting, including escorting them personally from site to site. Jim was even seen ringing doorbells sharing the latest information and assisted homeowners in finding electricians as needed.
His grit, determination, professionalism, and advocacy for Bronxville were stunning to watch and a testament to the fine and dedicated man he is. One of our greatest hires, Jim truly has embraced the Bronxville spirit.
With a warm and heartfelt thank-you,
Chief Christopher Satriale
Mayor Mary Marvin
Deputy Mayor Bob Underhill
Trustee Anne Poorman
Trustee Guy Longobardo
Trustee Randy Mayer
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Bronxville is a quaint village (one square mile) located just 16 miles north of midtown Manhattan (roughly 30 minutes on the train) and has a population of approximately 6,500. It is known as a premier community with an excellent public school (K-12) and easy access to Manhattan. Bronxville offers many amenities including an attractive business district, a hospital (Lawrence Hospital), public paddle and tennis courts, fine dining at local restaurants, two private country clubs and a community library.
While the earliest settlers of Bronxville date back to the first half of the 18th century, the history of the modern suburb of Bronxville began in 1890 when William Van Duzer Lawrence purchased a farm and commissioned the architect, William A. Bates, to design a planned community of houses for well-known artists and professionals that became a thriving art colony. This community, now called Lawrence Park, is listed on the National register of Historic Places and many of the homes still have artists’ studios. A neighborhood association within Lawrence Park called “The Hilltop Association” keeps this heritage alive with art shows and other events for neighbors.
Bronxville offers many charming neighborhoods as well as a variety of living options for residents including single family homes, town houses, cooperatives and condominiums. One of the chief benefits of living in “the village” is that your children can attend the Bronxville School.
The Bronxville postal zone (10708, known as “Bronxville PO”) includes the village of Bronxville as well as the Chester Heights section of Eastchester, parts of Tuckahoe and the Lawrence Park West, Cedar Knolls, Armour Villa and Longvale sections of Yonkers. Many of these areas have their own distinct character. For instance, the Armour Villa section has many historic homes and even has its own newsletter called “The Villa Voice” which reports on neighborhood news.
Link to Village of Bronxville One Square Mile Monthly Newsletter
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