CITIZENS UNITED TO PROTECT OUR NEIGHBORHOODS
Our Mission
C.U.P.O.N. of Chestnut Ridge is an inclusive group of concerned residents allied in our shared commitment to keep our community safe and preserve the character of our neighborhood by stopping overdevelopment and illegal building activity in the Village of Chestnut Ridge.
Key Objectives:
1) Hold Chestnut Ridge elected officials and village administrators accountable for the consistent enforcement of all building codes, zoning laws and permit approval processes
2) Inform and educate village residents about issues that affect our neighborhood
3) Keep residents engaged and mobilized for positive change and action
4) Ensure all residents have a seat at the table and that our voices are heard before village decisions are made
general information
Upcoming Meetings
CUPON February Meeting
TBD
William P. Faist Ambulance Corps.
3 Red Schoolhouse Rd
CUPON ENDORSES TRUSTEE CANDIDATES
Hilda Kogut Chair of CUPON of Chestnut Ridge enthusiastically announced the endorsement of Shaut and Wasserman for Village Trustees, stating: “Village residents Anthony Shaut and Steven “Jeff” Wasserman are running for the two Village Trustee seats that are up for election on March 19th. Both are excellent choices for Village Trustee and CUPON endorses their candidacy and urges all Village residents to vote for them on March 19th” .
Come meet the candidates at the next CUPON meeting on January 11 at the William P. Faist Volunteer Ambulance Corps at 3 Red Schoolhouse Rd.
REBUTTAL TO ZONING LAW PROPOSAL NR 3
Efforts by CUPON to obtain the VILLAGE RECORDS for this drafting process have yielded nothing other than Village claims that no such records exist. During a Planning Board Workshop Meeting attended by NPV and Paul Baum (Assistant Village Attorney), Board Member Anthony Luciano questioned Max Stach from NPV about the drafting meetings and asked specifically if members of the OJC were present at the meetings. After several evasive replies from Max Stach, after more very pointed questions from Anthony Luciano, Max Stach advised that member of OJC were present and participated in the Amendment meetings but .....
important messages to Chestnut Ridge residents
HOT NEW Proposed Zoning Changes For Houses of Worship
After the public hearings a new proposed "Zoning Changes" has been submitted to the Mayor Rosario Presti dated August 28......
Attorney Review - Zoning Amendments for Places of Worship
Proposed Action affects over 90% of the geographic area of the Village. Given the scale of potential development, the density that would come with it, and the potential for staggering changes in the quality of life in the entire Village, its incumbent upon the Village Board to seek public input through the Scoping process
How to File a Complaint
Complaints can be filed at the Village Administration in person, by phone or by mail. It is important however to keep a record. CUPON CR recommends to use the official Complaint Form so that there is a formal record and a follow up document. You can also pick up blank forms at the Village Administration Office.
Open Letter on Proposed Zoning Law Changes
The Open Letter is an exercise of our right to free speech as an informed and engaged citizens’ group which required the purchase of space in the Rockland Journal News. It was not an advertisement and should not be characterized as such.......
Help Our Cause
We urgently ask for your monetary contribution to continue our mission. Due to rising expenses together with several legal challenges your generous donation is needed.
You can now use our PayPal account or mail your contribution check to P.O.Box 394 Nanuet NY 10954 attention CUPON Chestnut Ridge.
Disclaimer: until we obtain our 501c3 tax status your contributions are not tax deductible.
Thank you for your understanding.
