Business View Civil and Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 7

34 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 7 such as learning to sail. We’ve even run a sailing club out of the Community Center, so a sport that is sometimes identified as expensive is really accessible to all. During the summer we offer kayak and paddleboard lessons to youth and we have a myriad of nature trails.” Education-wise, the Ossining School District is a testament to how well things can be done in a very socio-economically diverse community. The school system has award-winning STEM and music programs, and increasing opportunities for children to be in dual-language classes. D’Attore adds, “The education available here is outstanding for preparing students for life both academically and socially.” To expand its housing inventory, Ossining is working with a preferred developer on a Village- owned site adjacent to the waterfront. The property was used for 40 years as an organic waste yard and is now slated for redevelopment as a mixed income, mixed-use development