Underhill Farm Proposal Would Benefit Yorktown in Many Ways
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Unicorn Contracting Corp., the owners of the former Soundview Preparatory site, seem very committed to doing the right things for the property, and our community.
One key part is their level of investment. The historic Underhill House is in disrepair, and is a treasure for Yorktown worth saving. Paul Guillaro, president of Unicorn, has pledged $1 million to preserve and restore this landmark. Once completed, the company will also invest $250,000 annually to maintain the house and grounds, at no cost to taxpayers.
The Guillaro family will also spend $850,000 to restore Yorktown’s ice pond and make it a park for public use, once again at no cost to the taxpayers.
There are many other investments committed as well, including nearly $500,000 in traffic improvements that will vastly address existing traffic issues at Underhill Avenue and Route 118.
Additionally, Unicorn will invest hundreds of thousands of dollars for a new parking lot essential for the new senior center, plus a road for better emergency access for Beaveridge Apartments. But for this parking lot, the senior center will not be built. These are just a few examples of new monies to improve our town.
Guillaro has already completed many projects throughout the region, and two in Yorktown, including the CareMount medical building. He is someone we can trust, and who is ready to invest more in Yorktown. Let’s get behind the plans for Underhill Farm.
Andy Walsh
Yorktown, 60-year resident
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