The former West Hurley Elementary School - two schools on one campus on 36 acres of land - is located in a close-knit neighborhood of working families and retirees. The residents of the community have repeatedly asked the school board and the town board to work together to create a community center and Nature Preserve for the residents of the Town of Hurley. To no avail.
The property is about to be sold to a developer from NYC who plans to build a minimum of 47 "market rate" apartments in the small neighborhood. No other large multi-unit buildings currently exist in the neighborhood. Members of the community believe that this project is the wrong project for this location.
It is important to note that in the early 1900's, NYC took the 1000 resident community of West Hurley by imminent domain to create drinking water supply for the city. No efforts have been made to provide services or create spaces for the citizens of the communities of West Hurley and Glenford to gather together. In addition to providing much needed space for performing & visual arts as well as educational and community activities the buildings could also provide some rental income back to the town - creating a win/win situation for the taxpayers and residents.
It is time for the citizens to own these important buildings and preserve the Nature Trails in our community to benefit residents, visitors and future generations alike.
Updates
June 11, 2019
I have requested a formal meeting with the town board to present our proposal for the reuse of the school property. We are currently drafting a legal inquiry regarding the procurement process used to select the developer. Expect a summary of the board's response once we receive their official position.
12 Comments
Please dont let them build those condos. We need a park and a place to meet each other.
No thank you to this project, it’s poorly planned, it has tremendous negatives, and brings NO JOBS to our area!!! More people, more traffic, more crime, more drugs....ABSOLUTELY NO!
Enough with the developers moving in and ruining the town character. We deserve a real space for our families.
The traffic on that road is already a disaster without adding 47 apartments. This plan makes zero sense for our neck of the woods.
This would be the best outcome for both our community and the school system. Being penny wise and pound foolish will have very negative consequences.
Spread the word Let's get as many signatures as possible
Should be for retirees,,workin local families not a Mini NYC
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The former West Hurley Elementary School - two schools on one campus on 36 acres of land - is located in a close-knit neighborhood of working families and retirees. The residents of the community have repeatedly asked the school board and the town board to work together to create a community center and Nature Preserve for the residents of the Town of Hurley. To no avail.
The property is about to be sold to a developer from NYC who plans to build a minimum of 47 "market rate" apartments in the small neighborhood. No other large multi-unit buildings currently exist in the neighborhood. Members of the community believe that this project is the wrong project for this location.
It is important to note that in the early 1900's, NYC took the 1000 resident community of West Hurley by imminent domain to create drinking water supply for the city. No efforts have been made to provide services or create spaces for the citizens of the communities of West Hurley and Glenford to gather together. In addition to providing much needed space for performing & visual arts as well as educational and community activities the buildings could also provide some rental income back to the town - creating a win/win situation for the taxpayers and residents.
It is time for the citizens to own these important buildings and preserve the Nature Trails in our community to benefit residents, visitors and future generations alike.
Updates
June 11, 2019
I have requested a formal meeting with the town board to present our proposal for the reuse of the school property. We are currently drafting a legal inquiry regarding the procurement process used to select the developer. Expect a summary of the board's response once we receive their official position.
12 Comments
There were not enough children attending these schools to make it financially feasible to keep it open. However, there are many more people, young and seniors within the area who would benefit a community center.
Please dont let them build those condos. We need a park and a place to meet each other.
No thank you to this project, it’s poorly planned, it has tremendous negatives, and brings NO JOBS to our area!!! More people, more traffic, more crime, more drugs....ABSOLUTELY NO!
Enough with the developers moving in and ruining the town character. We deserve a real space for our families.
The traffic on that road is already a disaster without adding 47 apartments. This plan makes zero sense for our neck of the woods.
This would be the best outcome for both our community and the school system. Being penny wise and pound foolish will have very negative consequences.
Spread the word Let's get as many signatures as possible
Should be for retirees,,workin local families not a Mini NYC
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There were not enough children attending these schools to make it financially feasible to keep it open. However, there are many more people, young and seniors within the area who would benefit a community center.