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Letter to the Community in Support of Bob Underhill and Bill Fredericks in March 18 Election

To My Fellow Residents,

Next week I have the enviable opportunity to run unopposed for reelection for Mayor for which I am truly humbled.

My partner in all Village endeavors, Deputy Mayor Bob Underhill, is vying for a contested Trustee seat.

A 32-year resident of the Village, Bob has multigenerational roots in Bronxville through both his parents with his great great-grandfather founding our Village.

The Deputy Mayor has been my indispensable partner and wingman, as he has exhibited sustained passion for the Village and its governance, reasoned judgment, fairness and impeccable ethics.

Bob in short is a profoundly good man. He has vision and experience packaged into an incredibly humble gentleman. His respect for all individuals has made him a gifted and compelling leader. I cannot imagine doing my job without his wise counsel. Understanding and appreciating that our Village citizenry judges people by their skill set and their merit as well as their character, the following is just a snapshot of Bob’s volunteer efforts on behalf of Bronxville:

-Lead negotiator of the purchase of the Avalon parking lot.

-Point person on the negotiation and planning of what it is now Villa BXV.

-Led the effort for camera installation throughout the Village and body cameras for our police officers.

-Chairperson of the Village’s Community Relations Committee, a state mandated review board that engaged 26 Village stakeholders in a multi month in-depth review of our department’s governance, training and reporting protocols.

-My indispensable partner in thwarting Governor Hochul’s “Housing Compact” which could have resulted in an over 10,000 additional housing units as of right in our Village which currently has 2650 residences.

Bob has always viewed his job as a steward representing all the citizens of Bronxville and is apolitical in the best sense of the word and the best colleague one could have.

We are a team and I respectfully ask that you let us finish some incredible projects for our beloved Village.

I urge you to vote for Deputy Mayor Bob Underhill on March 18, being his résumé of committed service is truly unparalleled.

In the spirit of merit and service and love of community, I will also be casting my second vote for Trustee Bill Fredericks. He and Bob come from the same mold as a totally committed colleague, one of the hardest workers I know and committed to his lifelong hometown of Bronxville.

With respect,

Mary Marvin

 

 

 

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Bronxville Overview

Bronxville is a quaint village (one square mile) located just 16 miles north of midtown Manhattan (roughly 30 minutes on the train) and has a population of approximately 6,500. It is known as a premier community with an excellent public school (K-12) and easy access to Manhattan. Bronxville offers many amenities including an attractive business district, a hospital (Lawrence Hospital), public paddle and tennis courts, fine dining at local restaurants, two private country clubs and a community library.

While the earliest settlers of Bronxville date back to the first half of the 18th century, the history of the modern suburb of Bronxville began in 1890 when William Van Duzer Lawrence purchased a farm and commissioned the architect, William A. Bates, to design a planned community of houses for well-known artists and professionals that became a thriving art colony. This community, now called Lawrence Park, is listed on the National register of Historic Places and many of the homes still have artists’ studios. A neighborhood association within Lawrence Park called “The Hilltop Association” keeps this heritage alive with art shows and other events for neighbors.

Bronxville offers many charming neighborhoods as well as a variety of living options for residents including single family homes, town houses, cooperatives and condominiums. One of the chief benefits of living in “the village” is that your children can attend the Bronxville School.

The Bronxville postal zone (10708, known as “Bronxville PO”) includes the village of Bronxville as well as the Chester Heights section of Eastchester, parts of Tuckahoe and the Lawrence Park West, Cedar Knolls, Armour Villa and Longvale sections of Yonkers. Many of these areas have their own distinct character. For instance, the Armour Villa section has many historic homes and even has its own newsletter called “The Villa Voice” which reports on neighborhood news.

Bronxville Village Government Directory

Village of Bronxville Administrative Offices
337-6500
Open 9:00am - 4pm excluding holidays and weekends

Bronxville Police Department
337-0500
Open 24 hours

Bronxville Parking Violations
337-2024
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Bronxville Fire Deparment
793-6400

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