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» We asked. You shared. We improved.

Tue, Sep 30, 2014 • General

We asked. We have been working to find better ways to communicate and engage the community. Therefore we recently sent out a survey to PEPA Members to find out how you feel about PEPA communication methods. Our goal was to find out how you viewed the value of each method. We also wanted to uncover areas we could improve our communication to make your PEPA membership even more valuable to you. You shared. We received valuable feedback and several areas… Read More

» Trinity Presbyterian Church Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Wed, Sep 24, 2014 • Trinity Presbyterian

The planning board accepted the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) as complete at the Tuesday, September 23rd meeting. The board did not allow for any substantive public comment and set a public hearing for October 28, 2014. The DEIS is available and can be viewed on the Town's website. Please Mark Your Calendar. Don't miss the Public Hearing for the Trinity Church's Application & FEIS on Tuesday, October 28th, 7:30 pm, at the Municipal Building, Harrison, NY. Public comment, oral… Read More

» Meeting Notice: Trinity Presbyterian Church Expansion Application

Tue, Sep 23, 2014 • Meetings

Harrison Planning Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 23rd, 7:30pm, Municipal Building, Harrison, NY. The 9th agenda item requires your attention: TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — HOUSE OF WORSHIP/BUILDING ADDITION — 526-530 Anderson Hill Road, Block 643, Lots 7, 44, 49 – Draft Environmental Impact Statement Review. Please join like-minded residents, as we continue to work together to prevent the plan by Trinity Presbyterian Church (TPC) to construct a new building of at least 19,800 sq. ft. and 130 paved parking spaces… Read More

» Update: Trinity Presbyterian Church Expansion Application

Sun, Sep 14, 2014 • Trinity Presbyterian

Don’t miss the Harrison Planning Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 23rd, 7:30pm, Municipal Building, Harrison, NY. The 9th agenda item requires your attention; TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – HOUSE OF WORSHIP/BUILDING ADDITION – 526-530 Anderson Hill Road, Block 643, Lots 7, 44, 49 – Draft Environmental Impact Statement Review. Please join like-minded residents, as we continue to work together to prevent the plan by Trinity Presbyterian Church (TPC) to construct a new building of 19,800 sq. ft. and at least 130… Read More

» Q&A: Responses to Member Questions

Mon, Jul 7, 2014 • General

What is the status of any action by PEPA regarding the MLS New York Football Club pursuing a lease to practice at SUNY Purchase College? PEPA has expressed its objections to any such arrangement and is monitoring the situation. Does PEPA have any updates regarding the Trinity Presbyterian Church Site Plan Application? The Town issued a "Scoping Document" in February (see link below). Since then, the applicant has been preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which includes analyzing and responding… Read More

» PEPA Communication Improvement Survey

Wed, Jul 2, 2014 • General

Help PEPA do a better job communicating. Please take our survey! We want to know how best to reach you and make you aware of news and upcoming events. During our recent Annual Meeting our Open Q & A allowed the Board to listen to your feedback and suggestions. It was valuable. As a result, working to find better ways to communicate and engage the community is our priority. Further, we want you to be involved as we develop our… Read More

» Annual Members Meeting and Town Hall Recap

Mon, Jun 23, 2014 • Meetings

Thank you to the members who joined us for the Annual Meeting and Town Hall at the Purchase Community House last night. We appreciate you taking the time to participate in this event, and hope that the information and dialogue provided was informative. After formal business, Board Chairman, Michael Tokarz, gave an update on recent accomplishments and current issues; and then opened the meeting up for questions and conversation. We had very positive and productive conversations. Clearly, we all benefited… Read More

» Meeting Notice: Annual Members Meeting and Town Hall

Sat, Jun 21, 2014 • Meetings

The Purchase Environmental Protective Association will hold an Annual Members Meeting and Town Hall on Sunday, June 22nd, from 6PM – 8PM at the Purchase Community House, 3095 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY. PEPA has the history, the knowledge, the skills and the savvy to ensure that the interests of the residents of Purchase have their voices heard. PEPA is dedicated to a single mission – protecting the environment and quality of life in this unique community. We hope you will… Read More

» 2014 Annual Members Meeting

Sat, May 24, 2014 • Meetings

By now, you should have received a mailing from the Purchase Environmental Protective Association with an invitation to the Annual Members Meeting to be held on Sunday, June 22nd, from 6PM – 8PM at the Purchase Community House, 3095 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY. As Executive Director, I very much hope to see you there. In recent months, many important local issues have come to the forefront which will have a direct impact on each and every person who lives in… Read More

» Chairman’s Letter to the Planning Board

Mon, Apr 21, 2014 • General

Dear Chairman Heaslip and members of the Town of Harrison Planning Board, I am Chairman of the Board of the Purchase Environmental Protective Association, which is commonly known as PEPA. PEPA is a community organization founded by citizens of the community in 1917. Its primary purpose is to protect the quiet country lifestyle and environment of the village which is part of the Town of Harrison. PEPA is a registered 501(3C) organization representing more than 6,186 Purchase residents. For many… Read More

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