Happy Birthday, Croton-on-Hudson!
Happy Birthday, Croton-on-Hudson! It was on this day 125 years ago (February 12, 1898) that the incorporation vote was held and the Village of Croton-on-Hudson was born.
The Village's 125th Anniversary Committee has many events planned for this year to celebrate the quasquicentennial of Croton-on-Hudson. Please visit their webpage for more information over the coming weeks and months.
The inaugural anniversary event was held this past Friday at Croton-Harmon High School and included a reenactment of incorporation day. Members of the Board of Trustees and the Village Manager appeared in period dress (see photo below).
Mayor Brian Pugh also read a proclamation for the momentous occasion, the text of which is published below:
WHEREAS: the Village of Croton-on-Hudson was incorporated as a Village on February 12, 1898, and had a population of 1,000 residents; and
WHEREAS: the first Village Election was held on March 14, 1898, for President, two Trustees, Collector and Treasurer; and
WHEREAS: the first meeting of the Board of Trustees was held on March 18, 1898; and
WHEREAS: this year marks the 125th anniversary of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson and tonight starts the celebration of many special events to honor this momentous occasion; and
WHEREAS: over the past 125 years through the many and varied efforts of all our people past and present, the Village has progressed to its present state by which improving the lives of its residents,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Brian Pugh, as Mayor of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, extend a heartfelt appreciation to those who have served this community as Elected and Appointed Officials, Civic and Business Organizations, and Volunteers who have helped lead and serve Croton-on-Hudson throughout its 125 years of existence; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, the year of 2023 as the 125th Anniversary Year, celebrating the incorporation of Croton-on-Hudson and do advise all the residents of our Village to participate in the celebrations honoring the incorporation of our beautiful community and urge that we all respect our heritage and join together to maintain and improve our Village for this and future generations.