Bubble Vote Delayed

Apparently, in the 11th hour, the Town Board either got cold feet or Town Councilman Ken Jones really was feeling ill and the vote to approve the contract with GameOn 365 was postponed. We’re not saying that Councilman Jones isn’t really feeling well, but it is a bit coincidental that the vote many have referred to as a “done-deal” didn’t happen on time. One ABG staffer claimed Councilman Jones probably is ill now that he’s finding out how The Paul actually operates! Any self-respecting resident, let alone council members would see this deal for what it is and want a way out of it. This Board doesn’t have that kind of backbone, nor will they risk the rath of The Paul, to go against him and his sweetheart deal for GameOn 365.

The real question now is what is Councilman Jones and the rest of the Stepford Board willing to do to make this right? Numerous residents, some experts in real estate, law and other disciplines offered many valid points and arguments against proceeding with this proposal as things stood. Currently the town board is scheduled to vote on the proposed lease at 10AM. Tuesday in a “special meeting” within their normal work session, which begins at 9:30AM. Frankly, ABG had hoped that the Board would have the sense to gently cajole The Paul into rethinking this proposition. But they aren’t a strong individuals or an independent enough group for that.

The “right thing” is off in The Paul’s distant, distant radar, long ago buried in a sea of bad ideas, deals and setbacks for the Town. This property could be used for so many things if the contaminated soil is addressed and a plan put out on referendum for the residents to decide. The property on Dobbs Ferry Road has issues. The Paul also has his issues. Consequently, a few rookie investors from GameOn 365 are trying to exploit that. This debacle needs to stop and cooler heads, with professionals at the helm, need to step in for “the save”. It’s the only way Greenburgh can come out of this successfully. We can only hope.