Cortlandt Officials Against Walmart Supercenter; Winery's Concert of the Century; MTA Memorial Day Schedule

1. Puglisi and Town Board Reportedly Against WalMart supercenter

Cortlandt Town Supervisor Linda Puglisi told board members at a work session this week that she is opposed to the , according to an article by The Examiner's Rick Pezzullo. Puglisi said the 160,000 square foot supercenter with 750 parking spaces would be too big and would cause too many traffic issues. Board members John Sloan and Frank Farrell echoed her concerns. Board member Ann Lindau did not state her position and noted that without Walmart the Town won't get sewers installed in that area or get a traffic light installed at Baker Street, Pezzullo reports. 

The developer hoping to bring the supercenter to the lot, Westrock Development, has not officially submitted an application at this point.

In a Patch poll posted in late March, 224 voters (which represents 59 percent) said they would support a WalMart Supercenter. 130 voters said they would not want the store there and 25 people were undecided.

Would you be willing to settle for increased traffic on Route 6 to have a Walmart Supercenter in Cortlandt? Take our poll below.

2. 100th Anniversary Week

_ is celebrating its 100th anniversary all week.

On Wednesday, you can catch the Elvis Tribute – Click for tickets. Taste the Centennial Blend, which is the Winery's first commercial wine, on Thursday. You can receive a 10 percent discount if you order it this week. Saturday is the sold out Scars on 45 concert. _Click here_ for more info on this week's event.

And if you missed the "Concert of the Century" featuring music from 1912 to 2012, due to popularity you can catch the encore performance on June 12 at 8 p.m. Read more in the Winery's blog on Patch _.

3. MTA Memorial Day Holiday Weekend Service (Friday, May 25 - Monday, May 28)

The MTA has announced its Memorial Day Weekend Service:
On Friday, May 25,  Metro-North offers extra early getaway service.

On Saturday, May 26, and Sunday, May 27, a regular weekend schedule will be in effect.

On Memorial Day (Monday, May 28) trains will operate on a Sunday schedule.

The following trains usually departing Grand Central will not operate:

● The 5:57 PM to Croton-Harmon will not operate.

● The 6:12 PM to Poughkeepsie will not operate.

● The 6:20 PM to Croton-Harmon will not operate.

Check the MTA’s website announcement here for full information on holiday services this weekend.

4. Riverkeeper Sweep

On June 2 at 10 a.m. members of Riverkeeper invite the public to join them in a day of service, clean up and activities at Peekskill Beach –scenic Hudson Park at Peekskill landing. Meet in the parking lot at the corner of Main street and Old Pemart Rd. and N. Water Street. For more information contact Brian Brown at 914-673-5115

5. HVGCC After Business Hours

The is holding After Business hours at tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event is complimentary for HVGCC members and $20 for non-members.