Brentwood Preservation Committee, Inc. A neighborhood association serving the Brentwood and the Town/Village of Harrison, New York    BPC, Inc. is a non-profit neighborhood association dedicated to the preservation of public open space and quality of life issues that concern the over-development and exploitation of our Town and local community. We are a volunteer group of concerned citizens serving the interests of the residents of the Brentwood neighborhood in the Town/Village of Harrison, New York. BPC, Inc. was awarded the 2002 Environmental Leadership Award by the Harrison Environmental Advisory Committee. Our Board of Directors (2008): President - Rose Ann Pugliese Vice President - Anna M. Giannetti Treasurer - Maria DiMatteo Secretary - Donna Musumeci Trustees - Raymond A. Kraus, Nicholas Pantelopoulos, Esq., Louis Cardi, Joseph Carlucci and Frank Acocella, Esq. The Board of Directors is elected by BPC, Inc. members. The members of Brentwood Preservation Committee, Inc. mourn the loss of our trustee and dear friend Nat Carnevalla. Nat passed away Wednesday, February 18th at the age of 86. He was a founding member of our neighborhood association and fought hard to preserve the integrity of the Brentwood. His determination and spirit helped shape the Brentwood Preservation Committee, Inc. and although he will be greatly missed we will always remember him every time we drive past the Brentwood Park. His obituary can be viewed by clicking here and a new box will open and take you to the NY Journal News website. The Brentwood neighborhood as defined by the BPC. As far as communities go, there’s no disputing that the Brentwood neighborhood is a well-maintained, low-crime area, making it a desirable place to live, raise a family and retire. This is due in no small part to the residents who maintain their homes and properties in good repair, well-landscaped and generally with good “curb appeal.” Intending to keep it that way, we of the Brentwood Preservation Committee, Inc. have taken various steps to protect the interests of the Brentwood neighborhood, so as to protect, preserve and improve the quality of life here. You may have heard about our succes at Brentwood Park. We’ve also purchased Neighborhood Crime Watch Signs and installed them throughout the Brentwood to assist in protecting the neighborhood from criminal activity. Studies have shown that Neighborhood Crime Watch Signs, coupled with the community’s active involvement in watching, caring, and protecting their neighborhood, play a substantial and significant role in reducing criminal activity. The sign is an indicator to a would be criminal that the Brentwood is an area where residents will look for and report to the police any unusual activity in the neighborhood. The BPC put the signs in place. So now remember, become actively involved in watching, caring, and protecting the neighborhood! Remember the day care center that was proposed for the vacant building across from Pettijohn's Park? At this point it’s ancient history, but it could have been a reality, along with the explosion of traffic on Calvert Street, the stopping of cars to drop off and pick up children at various hours of the day, the lack of adequate parking facilities and the resulting blow to the Brentwood’s quality of life. The BPC members attended the Town Board meetings on this proposed day care center and made it clear that the people of the Brentwood are concerned about the impact that a day care center operating in that specific location would have on the overall quality of life. Thankfully, the proposed day care center on Calvert Street was rejected by the Town Board and never came to fruition! We are extremely proud of our efforts and accomplishments, and they have not gone unnoticed. Recognizing the commitment of the BPC to the environment, the neighborhood, the community and its residents, the Harrison Environmental Advisory Committee awarded the Brentwood Preservation Committee, Inc. their 2002 Environmental Leadership Award, which was presented by Supervisor Steve Malfitano. It is confirmation, awareness and distinguished acknowledgment that our volunteer group can and does make a difference in maintaining, protecting and improving the environment and the quality of life in the Brentwood neighborhood! But having developed momentum, we don’t plan on now slowing down or “resting on our laurels.” Our goals for 2006 are well-defined and every effort will be made to achieve them. Please join our group by becoming a paid member and join us at one of our monthly meetings at the Girl Scout House. P. O. Box 171 Harrison, NY 10528 Copyright © 2004-2008 Brentwood Preservation Committee, Inc.