http://www.thegardenparty.tv Fri, 08 May 2009 06:28:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I am finally putting in an entry on behalf of Beth Koppel and myself. She attended an important West Ward meeting about toxins at the ballfield an O&R cleanup.  She attended, asked great questions, as did Bill and Debby Schoenleber.  Beth continues to keep a pulse on this issue with her ... http://www.thegardenparty.tv/?p=55 Just a note to remind District 11 of the upcoming Village Board Meeting on Monday, February 2nd.  It would be excellent if the Village pre-posted agenda items to understand what will be discussed. I will be there listening in for the interests of our neighborhood and our Village! http://www.thegardenparty.tv/?p=54 Last night, I attended the special Village Board meeting on Orange Avenue.  It was not as largely attended as the Planning Board meeting a few months ago, but overall, good citizen participation.  The most amazing part for me was one of the speakers during the Public 'open session' where citizens can make ... http://www.thegardenparty.tv/?p=53 I attended the 1st Village Board meeting on Monday, January 5th, for the New Year...and part of my New Year's resolution to stay involved and engaged for our neighborhood.  Beth and I hope you received our Holiday best wishes and update. On Monday, I shared with the Mayor and Board of Trustees ... http://www.thegardenparty.tv/?p=52 In reflecting about the anniversary of Pearl Harbor yesterday (67 years ago!), and the Village's incredible turnout to honor 3 survivors yesterday, I was additionally honored to see that General Eric Shinseki has been nominated by President-elect Obama as the new Veterans Affairs leader. My sister just retired as a Lt. ... http://www.thegardenparty.tv/?p=51 From all of the post November election excitement, one of the biggest pieces of news for me was an old political friend that won his election for U.S. Senate, Mayor Mark Begich, current mayor of Anchorage, AK.  With Alaska such a HUGE news item during the Presidential campaign, I am ... http://www.thegardenparty.tv/?p=50 I attended the Village of Suffern's Democratic Party leadership meeting this week.  It was created to reorganize the party and select the Chairperson and his team. The process was a bit long and a big unorganized.  I was impressed with both sides interest to lead our local party.  With a Mayor's ... http://www.thegardenparty.tv/?p=49 Tonight is our Village Democratic Party meeting.   We are looking forward to attending and meeting other party committeepeople across the neighborhoods of Suffern.  Tonight there will be nominations for Party Chair and Board.  We want to see the future, faster, with the right choices that help this Village find the ... http://www.thegardenparty.tv/?p=48 Tomorrow is one of the most exciting days of 2008.  I cannot believe this day has finally arrived.  After 8 years of George W. Bush and failed economic and foreign policies, we each have the chance to change.Vote; make sure you have all the folks you know in NY and ... http://www.thegardenparty.tv/?p=47 After 2 years of campaigning, it is too exciting to get to this finish line for President.  I know that District 11 will turn out very strong for Obama/Biden.  In a recent Sienna College poll, Obama/Biden lead in NYS polls by 31% over McCain/Palin.  What I am most excited about ... http://www.thegardenparty.tv/?p=46