A Facebook Vignette: Urban v. Suburban

November 18, 2011

I love the Haverstraw – Our Hometown Facebook page. It features several discussions on the history of Haverstraw and brief accounts of life in the Village, today and in the past. Renee, a member of the page recently gave an account of her experience while visiting Downtown Haverstraw. She describes perfectly the relationship between density … More A Facebook Vignette: Urban v. Suburban

Sound Off: How will high energy costs affect the Village in the future?

November 17, 2011

In your opinion, how might the growing price of oil affect the Village of Haverstraw? Might we see an influx of new residents as suburb dwellers seek ways to avoid driving expensive cars? Might a rebirth in local manufacturing and commercial river traffic emerge? Perhaps the future of the Village will look much like its past? … More Sound Off: How will high energy costs affect the Village in the future?

Haverstraw Village Local Currency Plan

October 14, 2011

The Concept: Haverstraw Notes Local currency is a powerful, local economic development engine. The problem with national currency like the U.S. Dollar is that value is quite often removed from a local economy, as that value is transferred to national retailers (chains) or is spent elsewhere, in other communities. By creating a local currency system … More Haverstraw Village Local Currency Plan

Election 2011: Chris Ernst, Mayoral Candidate and Mia V. Marsh, Candidate for Village Trustee

September 10, 2011

HaverstrawLife.com will not endorse any candidate for the upcoming election season. Mia V. Marsh is running as a Democrat for Village Trustee. Her opponent is either Rafael Bueno or Thomas Watson. Chris Ernst is running as a Democrat for Mayor. His opponent is Michael Kohut, the incumbent. The two candidates have also been endorsed by … More Election 2011: Chris Ernst, Mayoral Candidate and Mia V. Marsh, Candidate for Village Trustee