We are so pleased that State Senator Daniel Squadron, a resident of carroll gardens, understands and agrees that the signature courtyards of Carroll Gardens and the Old Brooklyn Law which prohibits building upon them must be maintained
Here is his statement from a few days ago:
"Thank you for meeting with me last month about Hannah Senesh's proposed expansion. What a great, active community we have. As I told you then, I always appreciate your perspective on neighborhood concerns. And as I also said, I consider Hannah Senesh to be a valued member of the Carroll Gardens community.
I want to let you know that, after careful consideration, I do not believe that Hannah Senesh should be permitted to expand by building in its front courtyard.
The protections for Carroll Gardens' front courtyards, passed through the New York City Council nearly 160 years ago, and held to ever since, should not be modified now; making an exception to the protections would set too dangerous a precedent.
I am committed to working with Hannah Senesh and the community to shape a plan that meets the needs of the school and is more appropriate for the unique character of Carroll Gardens."
State Senator Daniel Squadron
http://www.nysenate.gov/senator/daniel-l-squadron
REMINDER TO THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE NOT YET SENT THE "DEAR NEIGHBOR" LETTER TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS AT 342 SMITH STREET ON THE COURTYARDS ISSUE:
PLEASE SEE OUR BLOG AT
http://carrollgardenspetition.blogspot.com/2010/02/dear-neighbor.html
AND DO SO!
Thank you.
CORD
