Old Road Society of Philipstown
A summary of the activities and achievements
In its role as conservator and protector will demonstrate the range of its objectives. Much of the focus is on perennial problems requiring ongoing attention. Other projects have been successfully completed despite a lack of funds, limited manpower, and disinterest on the part of many individuals who benefit from the Society's efforts.
- Road cleanup drives initiated. "No Dumping" signs requested and installed.
- Neighborhood Watch signs placed at key points encouraging homeowners to remain alert to vandalism and theft.
- The ORS helped achieve a unified Garrison postal address for the entire road.
- Historic milestones were repaired or replaced, enclosed in local fieldstone and embellished with bronze plaques. Daffodils were planted at the bases.
- The ORS was foremost in protesting when the Old Albany Post Road was ranked 6th as a site for a solid waste dump.
- The ORS supported the objectives of the Steep Slopes Committee in Philipstown and joined with the Dirt Road Association of Philipstown in the anti-paving controversy - an ongoing issue for all the dirt roads in the town.
- In opposition to a sludge plant slated for Route 301, the ORS joined the ranks of many community organizations.
- Town Board approval of uniform two acre zoning for the entire length of the Old Albany Post Road.
- A list of historic homes and sites on the Old Albany Post Road was compiled for the Town Planning Board, all of which were incorporated into the Philipstown Master Plan.
- The ORS alerted the Town Board to construction of a subdivision on the road without required permits.
- The ORS bylaws were amended to include residents of adjacent roads where interest was expressed in ORS membership.
- The ORS achieved official recognition from the Town Board on October 7, 1995 through the adoption of a resolution acknowledging the historic status of the Old Albany Post Road. The resolution was presented by Steve Rosario, a Town Board member.
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