In 1935 the lighthouse property was conveyed to the Village of Old Field for \u201cpublic park\u201d purposes. However, after Pearl Harbor and the American entry into World War II, the federal government seized the property for purposes of national defense. A small Coast Guard contingent occupied Old Field Point. Following the end of the war, the lighthouse was returned to the Village of Old Field. As a result, the Village of Old Field remains responsible for insuring the ongoing physical and historical integrity and beauty of the Lighthouse.<\/p>\n
As part of its stewardship responsibilities, the Village commissioned a survey from a team of architects who produced a report with meticulous evaluations and proposed budgets for maintenance and upkeep. The report, and subsequent follow-ups, revealed the need for a major project to restore and renovate the building.\u00a0 The Village is moving forward, in an expeditious manner, to meet its obligations.<\/p>\n
However, the costs of the needed work is substantial and beyond the capacity of the Village to fully\u00a0<\/span>fund out of its annual budget.\u00a0 To that end, the Village has and will continue to pursue\u00a0<\/span>three sources of funding: (1) Village of Old Field tax revenue (including the possible issuance of a fifteen-year bond); (2) governmental and private grants; and (3) charitable contributions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>A complete description of these initiatives can be found by clicking on \u201cFinancial Plan to Save The Lighthouse\u201d at the bottom of this page.<\/p>\n In 2018, members of the Old Field community created the Lighthouse Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, designed to raise funds to \u201crebuild, make capital improvements to, operate and maintain the Old Field Lighthouse.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Recently, the Foundation has advised the Village that it has decided to shift its focus from raising funds for the Lighthouse renovation to financing ongoing and future maintenance projects undertaken by the Village government.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>The Foundation has further advised the Village that it will be establishing a website in the near future.<\/p>\n As a result of the Lighthouse Foundation\u2019s shift in focus,\u00a0<\/span>the Village Board of Trustees\u00a0<\/span>recognizes the need to pursue other avenues of fundraising for the Lighthouse renovation including the possible creation of an additional not-for-profit organization.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>We invite\u00a0<\/span>all residents to become involved in the effort to restore and preserve our precious lighthouse for the generations to come.\u00a0 In the coming months, residents are encouraged to periodically visit this page to learn of opportunities to participate in fund raising activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Village looks forward to that day, hopefully not far off, when we can celebrate the rebirth of our Lighthouse!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Quitclaim-Old-Field-Village-Lighthouse.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Quit-Claim Deed Transferring Old Field Lighthouse to Village of Old Field” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#414141″ button_bg_color=”#e6d4b6″ button_border_width=”0px” button_icon=”||fa||900″ button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/OFPL-ROI.2022-FINAL-EDITION-2.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Modern Ruins Investigation of Condition of and Needed Repairs To Lighthouse” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#414141″ button_bg_color=”#e6d4b6″ button_border_width=”0px” button_icon=”||fa||900″ button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Letter-Concerning-Financing-of-Lighthouse.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Financial Plan To Save the Old Field Lighthouse” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#414141″ button_bg_color=”#e6d4b6″ button_border_width=”0px” button_icon=”||fa||900″ button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_padding=”15px||15px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text module_class=”ps-01″ _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Resolutions define a place as a village. 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In 1935 the lighthouse property was conveyed […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\n\t In 1935 the lighthouse property was conveyed to the Village of Old Field for \u201cpublic park\u201d purposes. However, after Pearl Harbor and the American entry into World War II, the federal government seized the property for purposes of national defense. A small Coast Guard contingent occupied Old Field Point. Following the end of the war, the lighthouse was returned to the Village of Old Field. As a result, the Village of Old Field remains responsible for insuring the ongoing physical and historical integrity and beauty of the Lighthouse.<\/p>\n As part of its stewardship responsibilities, the Village commissioned a survey from a team of architects who produced a report with meticulous evaluations and proposed budgets for maintenance and upkeep. The report, and subsequent follow ups, reveal the need for a major project to restore and renovate the building.\u00a0 The Village is fully committed to moving forward, in an expeditious manner to meet its obligations.<\/p>\n However, the costs of the needed work is substantial and well beyond the capacity of the Village to fund out of its annual budget.\u00a0 To that end, the Village has and will continue to pursue two sources of funding: (1) federal, state and local grants; and (2) an active fundraising campaign,<\/p>\n The Village notes, with gratitude, the creation of the Lighthouse Foundation<\/strong>, a private not for profit organization designed to raise funds to be turned over to the Village Board of Trustees which is fully responsible for overseeing all needed repairs and renovations.\u00a0 The Lighthouse Foundation has formulated the following mission statement:<\/p>\n The Organization was formed in order to mobilize and provide resources, financial and\u00a0otherwise, public and private, to rebuild, make capital improvements to, operate, and maintain the Old Field Lighthouse and make it accessible for visitors. The Organization intends to\u00a0establish and operate a museum relating to the history of the Old Field Lighthouse, local\u00a0maritime history, and the history of lighthouses generally, and to collect, own, hold, maintain,\u00a0preserve, and make available appropriate historical objects and artifacts for public viewing. The\u00a0Organization also plans to promote and support historical and cultural activities, programs, and\u00a0events for the public.\u201d<\/p>\n The members of the Lighthouse Foundation are:<\/p>\n Michael S Levine<\/strong> - Director, President The Village Board of Trustees welcomes all residents to become involved in the effort to preserve and restore our precious lighthouse for the generations to come.\u00a0 In the months to come, residents are encouraged to periodically visit this page to learn of the ongoing \u00a0efforts and ways for each of you to participate.<\/p>\n The Village looks forward to that day, hopefully not far off, when we can celebrate the rebirth of our Lighthouse!<\/p>\n Quit-Claim Deed Transferring Old\u00a0Field Lighthouse to Village of Old Field<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/oldfieldny.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Gulb14jan13-copy.jpg\")
<\/p>\nMayor\u2019s Desk
Tom Gulbransen<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span>Relationships among neighbors create community.
<\/span>Resources preserved for those who come after us become our heritage.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/oldfieldny.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lighthouse-below-300x300.jpg\")
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\nThe Old Field Village Hall may be one of the most unique in the United States: situated in an 154-year old glorious lighthouse with breathtaking vistas of Long Island Sound and Connecticut.\u00a0 The full history of the lighthouse can be found under \u201cOur History<\/a>\u201d on this website.<\/p>\n
\nJohn Himmelsbach<\/strong> - Director, Vice-President
\nThomas Cottone<\/strong> - Director, Treasurer
\nAdrienne Owen<\/strong> - Director, Secretary - contact email\u00a0owentreeo@gmail.com<\/a>
\nRobert G Muller<\/strong> \u2013 Member<\/p>\n