AMENIA — Ready to present a proposed design that envisions the Town Hall grounds becoming a more welcoming community space called the Town Green, the Amenia Recreation Commission voted unanimously at its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 9, to present that portion of the recreational enhancement project at its next meeting.
Updated drawings of future proposed recreational uses of the Town Hall property will be presented at a public meeting on Tuesday, June 13, at the Town Hall, beginning at 7 p.m.
Responding to public comments heard at the Tuesday, March 21, commission meeting, the original plan drawings for the Town Hall property have been revised by landscape architect Jane Didona of Didona Associates, Danbury, Conn. She will attend the June meeting to describe design features and hear residents’ comments.
Because design plans for Wassaic Park involve recreational development of both public and private land, the legal issues are more complex and awaiting opinion from the town attorney, recreation commission Chairman Paul Winters, explained.
To continue momentum of public involvement in the five-year recreational enhancement plan, the commission decided to divide consideration into two parts and present the Town Hall plan first.
Tiffany Lemelin, shelter manager, brushing Marsala upon arrival.Provided
Michael DeBarba, certified dog trainer working with Marsala.Jennifer Almquist
Marsala wins a heart.Jennifer Almquist
Sadie, center, a Carolina dog, plays with her friend Negra, a terrier mix. Bella Linda, the small poodle, has since been adopted.L. Tomaino
Wesley, a young, exuberant mix, is looking for an active home.L. Tomaino
Bonnie and Clyde, an affectionate terrier pair.L. Tomaino
