Village rejection shelves IDEA banner program

Key Actions & Decisions

• ◆ **Resolutions Passed**: None.
• ◆ **Resolutions Failed**: None.
• ◆ **Resolutions Tabled**:
• ◆ A village banner program was tabled by a vote of the members in attendance.
• ◆ **Applications Reviewed**: None.
• ◆ **Public Comments**: None recorded.
• ◆ **Reports**:
• ◆ **Silverlake Signage**: The committee's recommendation was rejected by the Public Works and Recreation Department due to safety concerns regarding car traffic at the lower level. Recreation will instead announce lower-level access in an upcoming newsletter.
• ◆ **Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration**: Finalized details for the Oct. 11 event at the Croton Library Ottinger Room (2–5 pm). Food arrangements were confirmed with nine local vendors (La Catrina, Crispin Dopamine, Franki’s, Hudson River Deli, Mex-to-Go, Mexican Deli, Rosaritos, C-Town, and Black Cow). Lotería will be hosted by Cristian Opazo and Pistu McGuire. Publicity efforts spanned Croton Caring, the library, 20 retail locations, CHUFSD Parent Square, and local Facebook groups. Committee members volunteered for the event.
• ◆ **Screening of "The Arrivals"**: Scheduled for Nov. 8 from 5–7 pm with the Unitarian Universalist Congregation (UUCHV). A panel is confirmed featuring Andrea DeGeorge Garbarini, Gayle Raskin (Team TLC NYC), and Ted Buerger (Open Arms for Refugees), with UUCHV Rev. Daniel as MC. Tablets for attendee use were confirmed via Fourth Fridays and Neighbors Link. Committee members volunteered, but no one stepped forward to lead publicity or refreshments.
• ◆ **Diversity Calendar Subcommittee**: A new subcommittee is needed to curate a monthly list from the CUNY Calendar for the Village website. Proposed names include "Community Recognition" or "Community Calendar." The subcommittee is tasked with contacting Laurie Weisz.
• ◆ **Student Members**: A subcommittee is needed to recruit new student members, with outreach directed at CHHS Advisor Erica Fiorini.