Cortlandt to Contribute $15,000 to BCC 9/11 Memorial; Italian-American Idol; Congrats Ashley Offenbacher

1.    Cortlandt Approves 9/11 BCC Memorial Donation

Three of five Cortlandt Town Board members approved the inter municipality agreement with the Villages of Buchanan and Croton, which states that Cortlandt will contribute $15,000 towards the 9/11 BCC Remembrance Project.

Council members Frank Farrell and John Sloan, and Supervisor Linda Puglisi voted in favor of the IMA. Councilman Richard Becker was absent and Councilwoman Ann Lindau voted against the IMA because she “could not justify spending tax payer money for this project at this point in time,” Lindau said.

Read more about the project .

2.   Italian-American Idol at The Feast

On Friday, July 13 at 6 p.m. at The Feast of Mount Carmel on 8th St. & Highland Ave. in Verplanck you can participate in Italian American Idol. Sing an Italian song, or a song by an Italian-American artist. Register by calling 914 323 8343.

3.  Ashley Offenbacher Makes Provost’s List at SUNY Oneonta

Cortlandt Manor’s Ashley Offenbacher achieved a perfect grad point average of 4.0 during spring 2012 semester, landing her on the Provost’s list alonst with only 124 of the 5,800 students at Oneonta, according to ReadMedia. Congrats Ashley! 

4. _Leading Readers Choice Nomination for Best Mechanic

Brian’s Automotive has been nominated by several readers in our Readers Choice Best Mechanic article. If you haven’t nominated your favorite local business in one or all of our categories yet, please support them by nominating in the comments. Click _ to get started.

5. Weather from the National Weather Service:

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind between 10 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. 

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West wind between 3 and 7 mph. 

Enjoy!