Welcome the Village of Old Field.<\/h4>\n
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The gentle hills, winding shorelines, and shallow waters of Old Field reflect its formation as the moraine of lands carved by the leading edge of glaciers before they melted\u00a0<\/span>~18,000<\/a><\/span>\u00a0years ago. Old Field\u2019s environs are recognized by state and federal authorities to be among only a small number of such\u00a0<\/span>pristine ecosystems<\/a><\/span>\u00a0in New York State. Fun ways to appreciate this special place are by listening for the hundreds of bird species that long-time resident Dr Charles Wurster observed during their migrations;<\/b>\u00a0or by taking a shoreline stroll to watch for the harbor seals that appear to be smiling as they rest on low tide rocks in Winter.<\/span><\/p>\n The uniqueness of Old Field is also reflected in how our community operates collaboratively as an independent Village since our incorporation in 1927.\u00a0Indeed, the Village population of\u00a0<\/b>almost 1,000 neighbors is our greatest attribute.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Our governance occurs via an elected Board of Trustees of five members,\u00a0the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals, the Environmental and Deer Committees, the Justice Court, and 20 part-time employees and agents.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0Our\u00a0<\/span>local laws and ordinances<\/a><\/span>\u00a0are available online.<\/span>\u00a0We are all thankful for the numerous altruistic volunteers who quietly make up the fabric needed to keep us safe, informed, and responsive. The Village is responsible for five roads (Mount Grey Rd, Blueberry Ridge Rd, Conscience Bow, West Meadow Rd.<\/b>\u00a0and Old Field Rd). Private roads are taken care of by 15 neighborhood associations<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Village is fortunate and privileged to be the steward of many areas and thus insure\u00a0<\/b>our shared enjoyment. Our classic beaches are caressed by clean Long Island Sound estuarine waters and cool breezes. Our bays offer protected passages and interesting vistas for paddlers. Walkers can meander peacefully around\u00a0<\/span>Flax Pond<\/a><\/span>,\u00a0Kaltenborn<\/a>\u00a0Commons and Whitehall Beach.<\/span><\/p>\n The gems of our Village\u2019s stewardship responsibilities are the parkland and structures at Old Field Point. \u00a0The original lighthouse and the Keeper\u2019s House were built in 1823.\u00a0 Forty- five years later, in 1868, the current\u00a0<\/span>Old Field Point Lighthouse<\/a><\/span>\u00a0replaced the original lighthouse.\u00a0 \u00a0In 1910, the brick Oil Shed was constructed.\u00a0 Today, the Lighthouse, Keeper’s House and Oil Shed uniquely reflect the maritime history of our region and, thanks to many years of advocacy led by Trustee Van Der Bogart, have been designated to the National Registry of Historic Places. We will soon need help from everyone to properly restore the Lighthouse as<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>a sustainable beacon,<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>a place for quiet reflection, and treasured seat of our Village government.<\/span><\/p>\n Thank you for your interest in the Village. Please know your help and participation are always welcomed.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/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” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Resolutions define a place as a village. Read More<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”Welcome to Old Field” url_new_window=”on” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#444444″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”25px” module_class=”ps-blurb” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”16px” body_font_size=”13px” background_color=”#e6d4b6″ background_enable_image=”off” image_icon_custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” image_icon_custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” custom_margin=”10px||10px||true|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” animation=”off” link_option_url=”\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Welcome-to-Old-Field.pdf” link_option_url_new_window=”on” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#cccccc” border_color_all_image=”#444444″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Welcome flyer from Town<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”About Old Field, NY” url_new_window=”on” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ 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Old Field\u2019s environs are recognized by state and federal authorities to be among only a small […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":23,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\n\t Welcome the Village of Old Field.<\/p>\n In 1927, the small villages of West Meadow, Old Field, and Conscience Bay were incorporated into the Village of Old Field. For the last 95 years, the Old Field has maintained its independent government and laws and has been ably served by an elected mayor, board of trustees, dedicated appointed officials and employees, and the many residents who have so generously volunteered their talents, efforts and time to serve our village.<\/p>\n As the newly elected Mayor, I want you to know that everyone in village government is dedicated to ensuring efficient and effective services, the stewardship of our environmental riches which continue to make Old Field a truly special place to live. It is my hope that all of us will continue to work together to the betterment of our unique community. To our visitors, welcome; please accept our extended hand of friendship.<\/p>\n We are truly fortunate that our village hall is 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. With the federal government conveyance of the Old Field Lighthouse to the Village of Old Field came the responsibility to maintain its beauty, historical legacy, and structural integrity. Toward that end, the village has committed to a major restoration and renovation of the lighthouse which will need the support of our residents and friends to preserve this historical treasure.<\/p>\n It is said that what makes a community truly special is when residents hold genuine, mutual respect for one another and have a strong commitment to where they live. That description exemplifies Old Field.\u00a0 Again, welcome.<\/p>\n\t <\/p>\n Return to About 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>\nTom Pirro
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