Business View Civil and Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 7

35 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 7 V I LLAGE OF OSS INING, NEW YORK position moving forward,” D’Attore notes. Making prime use of the waterfront location, a ferry dock runs from the Village across the river to Haverstraw where the train station is located – another plus for commuters. The Ossining Boat and Canoe Club, also on the riverfront, is town- owned and very accessible. In addition, Westerly Marina (founded in 1959), and the Shattemuc Yacht Club (established in1858) are privately- owned, long-standing assets in the community. The Yacht Club recently did a pier extension with wave attenuators to mitigate impacts of climate change and redid their docks. All of this improves public access to the Hudson and encourages waterfront recreation. In terms of infrastructure, the Village is going to bid on a new water treatment plant, among the largest capital projects in Village history. The facility was last remodeled in the 1980s, so it’s time for an update, especially in keeping with technology that’s needed to purify and ensure a that would add 109 units of rental apartments – guaranteed at various levels of affordability. “That’s a big boon to have quality, affordable housing developed,” says D’Attore. “And there is a lot of interest from smaller developers who are doing infill development and rehabilitating older homes. The Village has many grand Victorian homes that were built along the river and are well over 100 years old. All this adds up to a village that has something for everyone.” “We have a lot of interest in Ossining because lifestyles are changing due to COVID, but also longer term because it’s a 47-minute commute on the express train to Manhattan. In our Village, you have access to the riverfront, and a lot of entrepreneurial businesses that are contributing to good places to eat, to grab a beer, have a coffee, and a wide range of interesting shops. The Board of Trustees is very committed to addressing housing needs in a smart growth way to make sure we’re balancing the needs of the community as a whole. I think we’re in a good Boats at Ossining’s waterfront