Ossining Receives Grant for New Lights at Cedar Lane Park
Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) joined Town of Ossining Supervisor Sue Donnelly and Town Foreman Mario Velardo on December 10 to announce a $50,000 state grant that went towards the purchase and installation of new LED lights at the Cedar Lane Park Pavilion.
Following Superstorm Sandy, the Cedar Lane Park Pavilion suffered heavy damage from wind and falling trees that forced the Town to call off concerts and other outdoor events held in previous years. Through funding secured by Senator Carlucci, all residents will be able to continue to enjoy the Pavilion with proper lighting and electricity.
“The damage following Superstorm Sandy forced the Town of Ossining to discontinue outdoor concerts and events Cedar Lane Park has played host to over the years which have brought together the Ossining community. With electricity at the Pavilion up and running, residents will be able to continue this tradition. I will continue to work with my partners in Ossining, including Supervisor Donnelly and Town Foreman Mario Velardo, to ensure Ossining residents will be able to enjoy Cedar Lane Park for years to come,” said Senator David Carlucci.
“The Town of Ossining has lights in the pavilion at Cedar lane Park! Not only lights but energy efficient LED lights! After Superstorm Sandy, we had a tremendous amount of electrical restoration work to do especially in this park and wanted to have efficient lighting as well as electricity. We also looked for a way to fund the project without using property tax dollars,” said Supervisor Susanne Donnelly. “Thank you to the Town of Ossining Parks Dept for working with the electricians to make this project happen. Looking forward to seeing many groups use the Pavilion starting next spring and bring life back to that part of the park. Thank you to Senator Carlucci for securing the funding for this project for the Town of Ossining!”
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