A model of the new Y has sat in the old Y lobby for months.
The new YMCA -- well, a model of it.
But next Tuesday (May 10, 4 p.m.), Y officials take a step forward with the launch of their “Building What Matters” capital campaign. A public presentation is set for the front steps of the oldest part of the downtown Y: the Bedford steps.
First selectman Gordon Joseloff; civic leaders Bill Mitchell, Sam Gault and Robin Tauck, and Y board members will speak.
Cake and refreshments will be served inside.
And then the Y will get down to the serious business of raising funds for the new 102,000-square foot facility at Mahackeno. They hope to leave downtown by late 2014.
An artist's rendering of the new Y.
Plans set, date of leaving. Now they talk money?? Ass backwards.
Not really. What would have been the point of raising money without approval for the new Y and some idea of the use to which the money would be put?
They had approval but litigation was holding up the process. They set the termination of the lease date and architectual plans. Wouldn’t it have been prudent to set up a line of credit before taking the inital steps? Now if they can’t get funding, they have wasted time/effort. And from what I hear, it is questionable on the bucks.
Exactly.
What if they don’t raise the money needed? Is the new Y dead?
No.
Why do you say that, Wrecker?? No money, no YMCA construction and I believe the lease downtown has only one option of extension.
Darn – awful close to the river. Wonder about additional run off. But then, I’m not much of a fan of leaving down town.
I would think that has been addressed by the Conservation Commission David.
LOL.
I just wonder how much dues wil be increased.