Croton Landing proposal would turn highway and train noise into music
A donated art installation proposed for Croton Landing would absorb highway and train noise and play it back harmonized, drawing support from a majority of the Recreation Advisory Committee. Members also flagged park repairs, endorsed a memorial bench application, and reported 85 of 90 kayak racks rented at Echo Canoe Launch.
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●Majority of committee voiced support for donated sound-art installation at Croton Landing
●Park visits flagged repairs: Harrison Park wall blocks, Black Rock dog park picnic table and gate sign, plaque for Capriccio's bench
●Committee endorsed memorial bench donation; chair to send memo to Village Manager Healy
●85 of 90 kayak racks at Echo Canoe Launch rented; spring/summer and camp registration going well
Croton Landing could soon have an art installation that turns the noise of the highway and passing trains into music.
Artist Bruce Odland presented the proposal to the Recreation Advisory Committee at its April 13 meeting, offering to donate the work. The installation would absorb sound from the highway and trains through a tuning tube mounted on the Croton Landing bathhouse, then play back a harmonized version through two cube speakers located near the park walkway. A majority of the committee supported the idea, according to the minutes, and felt it would be a nice addition.
The proposal came as committee members reported back from visits to village parks.
Emily Boglioli found Harrison Park in good condition overall, but noted that a wall there is missing one or two blocks and needs repair. Kyle Raum said Sunset Park looks good and is heavily used. Trustee Nora Nicholson reported that the Department of Public Works has started work at Gouveia Park, the property bequeathed to the village in 2015.
At Black Rock Park, John Sasso reported, handrails have been installed near the bocce court and a wooden scoring table has been donated. The picnic table in the dog park needs replacement, along with the "close the gate" sign. A bench donated by Capriccio's has been installed, with the plaque still to be added by the DPW.
Registration for spring and summer recreation programs is going well, along with camp registration, Mark Duncan of the Recreation Department told the committee. Demand is also running high at Echo Canoe Launch, where 85 of the 90 kayak racks have been rented.
Members asked whether tree removal near the bridge at Black Rock Park would have any impact on park usage. Village Manager Bryan Healy said there will be no impact on the park, and noted that the tree removal was posted on the village's website.
The committee also endorsed a memorial bench application. Duncan shared that Nick Siemaska has applied to donate a bench in honor of Mark Goldfarb, requesting placement in one of the village's parks. A new bench at Dobbs Park — where new playground equipment is being installed — may be used for the tribute.
The committee agreed the bench was a good idea. Chair Debi Braddick will send a memo to Healy, and DPW representative John Bouchard will follow up with Siemaska.
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Coverage of the Recreation Advisory Committee meeting on 2026-04-13,
Village of Croton-on-Hudson, NY.
●Fencing at Dobbs Park is being removed; painting is delayed while the new blacktop cures, and a dedication date is still to be determined
●The committee requested more regular Park Ranger visits to Silver Lake and Black Rock Park to ensure rules are enforced
●The village is exploring electric blower options to address noise concerns; battery-operated units are already in use and the budget supports further purchases
●The Bocce program's continued popularity led to requests for a safety barrier and an additional waste receptacle
●The June 13 AED/CPR training is full; a second session is planned for the fall
●All summer hires have been finalized; DPW summer hours were scheduled to begin May 23
●DPW Update (Debi Braddick & John Bouchard): Weekend Dog Park hours will remain the same for now. Dobbs Park playground work is delayed due to weather with no updated start date from the contractor. Sue Mandel requested a donated bench be placed at Croton Point Park rather than a Village Park. John Bouchard is coordinating with two other individuals who are also donating benches to the Village.
●Recreation Update (Mark Duncan): Department operations are running smoothly and planning has begun for the spring/summer brochure. Croton schools will be available to host summer camps this year.
●Gouveia Park Update (Debi Braddick): Shared a memo from Village Manager Bryan Healy stating that weather permitting, work will begin soon on driveway, drainage, lighting, and fence upgrades. A public meeting is scheduled for March 2nd to provide a property update.
●Recreation Budget (Mark Duncan): The 2026-2027 budget will increase by approximately $25,000. The increase is primarily to hire additional staff for the Day Camp, which can now increase enrollment since it is moving from Holy Name of Mary to the Croton schools.
●Resolutions Passed: Approved acceptance of a donated bench from Capriccio's Pizzeria & Restaurant for placement inside Black Rock Dog Park.
●Resolutions Failed: None.
●Applications Reviewed: None.
●Public Comments: None.
●Reports:
●*Village Board & RAC Work Session (Karen Pecora, John Sasso)*: Village exploring extending weekend dog park hours from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; sufficient budget funds identified to purchase an AED for Black Rock Park; discussed allowing limited school district (non-village) resident access to the dog park.
●*Parks Update (John Bouchard)*: Dobbs Park playground equipment arrived on January 12, 2026, with installation scheduled for the last week of January; Duck Pond hosted two evenings of ice skating last week; discussed placement of a Sue Mandel memorial bench at Duck Pond, Senasqua Park, or along the Senasqua walkway.
●*Gouveia Park Update (Nora Nicholson)*: Architect produced revised sketches for the Gouveia house; sewer line installation is complete; DPW to proceed with driveway/loop, lighting, and fencing work.
●*Master Fee Schedule Review*: Day Camp and Tiny Tots Camp fees mostly unchanged, except for a slight increase in the non-resident full season camp fee; Senior Kayak/Canoe winter storage fees to increase by $20; all other fees to remain unchanged.
●*Miscellaneous*: Nora Nicholson proposed creating an informational packet for the Spanish-speaking community; Mark Duncan noted the recreation brochure is already available in Spanish on the Village website.
Committee recommends extending Dog Park weekend hours
●Resolutions Passed: None (all items were discussions or recommendations forwarded to the Village Board).
●Resolutions Failed: None.
●Applications Reviewed:
●Memorial bench application for Asher Fried, submitted by Susan Mandel. Accepted by the committee with a recommendation to place the bench at Duck Pond Park.
●Public Comments: None (no public comment period noted in the minutes).
●Reports:
●Dog Park Usage: Committee recommended allowing 12 additional households outside the village to use the Dog Park for a fee, and extending weekend/holiday hours to 6:00 p.m. A memo will be sent to the Village Board for approval.
●Black Rock AED & CPR: Discussed adding an AED to Black Rock Park and a CPR class to the Spring/Summer brochure. Mark Duncan will research CPR classes; Debi Braddick will send a memo to the Village Board advocating for the AED.
●Softball Inquiry: Mark Duncan noted significant resource hurdles for starting a softball program, including field availability, scheduling, umpires ($65 per game), equipment, and 1–2 hours of DPW field preparation per game. Neighboring programs in Cortlandt and Ossining were suggested as alternatives.
●Parks Update (John Bouchard): Dobbs Park baseball field and fencing completed; old playground demolition begins in February. Peace pole installed at Croton Landing. Handrails installed at Black Rock Bocce courts. Fields closed for winter with tarps applied.
●Recreation Update: Tree lighting on Dec. 4 drew 200–250 attendees. Winter Brochure released Dec. 2 with registration going well.
●Gouveia Park Update (Nora Nicholson): A timeline presentation on Gouveia Park progress is expected soon, along with plans for small park improvements.
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