Opening of New Eastchester Library Courtyard Celebrated by Local Dignitaries
By Patty George, Community Liaison, Eastchester Supervisor’s Office
Jun. 22, 2016: The opening of the new Eastchester Public Library courtyard was announced by Eastchester Supervisor Anthony Colavita, the Eastchester Town Board, and the Eastchester Library Board of Trustees.
The newest addition to the library will now be used for library programs, reading, and relaxing by patrons and the public. The courtyard was constructed on the north side of the library in an area that adjoins the parking lot. It is wheelchair accessible and can be accessed from the main parking lot on newly installed sidewalks.
Supervisor Colavita remarked, “We have been discussing an outdoor space at the library for a while and now it is finally a reality. Very few libraries have a space like this one for use by patrons. It is aesthetically related to the library green in the front of the building by White Plains Road. It is also a handsome addition to the renovated Rashkoff Meeting Room, the children’s library, the new roof, and other improvements at the library.”
Colavita continued, “This was a collaborative effort with the town board, library board, the highway department, and the recreation, parks, and grounds departments all working together to complete the job on time and under budget. Special thanks to JMA Landscaping Inc., Nick’s Electric, Globe Fence and Railing, Inc., Paladino Concrete Creations Corp., and A & J Sprinkler Systems, Inc., who were the contractors for the job outside of town personnel."
Library director Tracy Wright said, “The reading courtyard is a lovely addition to our library. The library board of trustees and I hope that the courtyard will be enjoyed by library users for many years to come.” Library board member Joe Gresia commented, “Public libraries play such an important role in our communities. The ability to extend our library to the outside for our patrons will be a great feature.”
The courtyard also has three plum trees, which will be dedicated next week to deceased members of three town families.
Pictured here (L to R): Library director Tracy Wright, library board members Pat Murtagh, Rosetta McArdle, and Joe Gresia, superintendent of highways Hector DiLeo, town councilman Luigi Marcoccia, Nick Camillone, Supervisor Anthony S. Colavita, Joe Arcidiacono, Mike Walters, councilmen Glenn Bellitto and Joe Dooley, parks department foreman Pat Annetta, councilwoman Theresa Nicholson, and library board member Susan Bauman.
Photo courtesy Patty George, Community Liaison, Eastchester Supervisor’s Office
Government & History Directory
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.
Village of Bronxville Administrative Offices
337-6500
Open 9:00am - 4pm excluding holidays and weekends
Bronxville Police Department
337-0500
Open 24 hours
Bronxville Parking Violations
337-2024
Open 9:00am - 4pm excluding holidays and weekends
Bronxville Fire Deparment
793-6400
Government & History Recent Articles
Quick Links
Newsletter
MyhometownBroxnville reserves the right to monitor and remove all comments. For more information on Posting Rules, please review our Rules and Terms of Use, both of which govern the use and access of this site. Thank you.
The information presented here is for informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to present accurate information, myhometownBronxville, LLC, does not in any way accept responsibility for the accuracy of or consequences from the use of this information herein. We urge all users to independently confirm any information provided herein and consult with an appropriate professional concerning any material issue of fact or law. The views and opinions expressed by the writers, event organizers and advertisers do not necessarily represent those of myhometownBronxville, LLC, its officers, staff or contributors. The use of this website is governed by the Terms of Use . No portion of this publication may be reproduced or redistributed, either in whole or part, without the express written consent of the publisher.
Copyright © 2009 myhometownbronxville.com, All rights reserved.