To the editor:

On behalf of Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton, I wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas and a peaceful new year.

Over the last month, I have had the honor of participating in community events, from our the Buchanan-Croton-Cortlandt Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day to our annual Christmas Tree lighting. There have been many occasions to reflect on and appreciate the wonderful work that our professional staff and local volunteers do that makes our community such a special place.

It is especially important to remember those who work over Christmas and New Year to keep vital services running. Our thanks go out to emergency services, the armed services and our all volunteer Croton Fire Department that serve and protect us throughout the year, and the members of the Police Department who will be on hand to ensure we have a safe and healthy holiday period.

Our Village Board looks forward to working on your behalf in the coming year. We are committed to investing in the things that are making the biggest long term difference to your lives, preserving our quality of life and keeping our Village economically stable for the long-haul.
Sincerely,

Brian Pugh