New Castle group write State DOT claiming decision to replace bridge is in violation of federal law
Editors’ Note: On Thurday, June 26, 2008, environmental attorney James J. Periconi sent a letter to the Regional Design Engineer for the New York State Department of Transportation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., on behalf of the “Concerned Citizens of Chappaqua,” New Castle residents Chuck Napoli, Manny Areces, David Metz, Tom Kasulka, Leslie Marra and Jane Holmes. Describing the group as “dedicated to enhancement and preservation of the small town feel of the hamlet of Chappaqua,” Periconi writes that the group opposes “the demolition, replacement and widening of the historic Quaker Street Bridge . . . which would be detrimental to the hamlet’s unique way of life, because the decision to destroy rather than repair the existing bridge has been made in violation of federal law.” For text of the letter, click “Read more.”
Copies of the letter were sent to Town Supervisor Barbara Gerrard, Town Administrator Gennaro Faiella and Acting Town Engineer Robert Cioli, as well as regional director of the Department of Transportation Joan Dupont and others. 2008.06.25_Letter_to_NYSDOT.pdf
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