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Special Civic Meeting August 11th |
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Written by Webmaster
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010 |
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Attention Manor Park Civic Association Community
The Executive Board has called a SPECIAL MEETING of all members and community residents for August 11, 2010; at 7:30 PM at Dowling College, room B-201 to consider by-law changes and/or other alternatives necessary to strengthen our effectiveness as your civic organization.
- Manor Park and its neighboring communities are presently confronted with several proposed development projects which, if approved, will forever negatively impact the quality of life in our area.
First and foremost, Calabro Airport has been offered by the TOB to the Shinnecock Indian Nation as a gambling casino site , the plan is promoted by officials at the State, County and Town as well as federal regulatory agencies. Casinos at the airport or another nearby location would forever transform the rural/suburban character of your community into a gambling and commercial mecca. If permitted the project could easily overwhelm our schools, police, social service agencies and bring enormous traffic onto our roadways... Casinos next door will lower the value of our homes and quality of our neighborhoods, and will produce no tax revenue for the town or school districts, as Reservation land CANNOT BE TAXED LOCALLY. The MPCA and more than 25 other civic and community associations have formed a coalition to oppose this threat. All working to preserve your quality of life. MANOR PARK IS GROUND ZERO IN THIS FIGHT! Our Agenda will consider enlargement of the MPCA geographic boundaries as defined in our by-laws. As this action could change the structure and composition of the Manor Park Civic Association, the Executive Board and Trustees have agreed to notify via E-mail residents of the community. Even if the Casinos are placed elsewhere, it appears that the town may have already determined that the Airport can be developed or sold off; Town has hired a law firm to explore the consequences of these actions. Noting that all members and residents may not be able to attend this special meeting, we are requesting those unable to attend contact the Civic Association through its the Contact Us link on the MPCA website at www.manorparkcivic.org, by e-mail or phone. Please include your name, address and contact information for verification of residence.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued support. MaryAnn Johnston, President Peter Viscardi, Treasurer John Paulson, Membership Secretary Eric Paulson, Sgt @ Arms Susan Sineo, Trustee
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