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            Town Of Carmel Town Board
            By listening to its dog owners, the town has demonstrated its willingness
            to recognize that all residents have the right to utilize park facilities, not just some.

            Ken Schmitt, Supervisor
            Rich O'Keefe
            Anthony DiCarlo
            Carmine DiBattista
            Robert Ravallo


            Carmel Parks & Recreation Committee and Staff
            For backing the project from the start and working cooperatively
            with the “Friends” to continually make improvements in the park.

            Jim Gilchrist, Director

            Buddy Decker, Chairman
            Ken Foran, Vice Chairman

            Kathleen Budries
            Robert Buckley
            Dave Furfaro
            Joyce Picone
            Mike Berg
            Neal Sullivan

            The receptionists, Susan, Carmella and Suzy and all the maintenance staff 
            who have been invaluable in the management and upkeep of the park.
             
            Lynlil Corp.
            For spearheading the fundraising for the fence and signage, for doing the initial site prep, 
            for donating the fountain and building the stone wall.

            Sponsors
            Our Sponsors, represented on signage at the park, for their very generous
            donations which paid for the fencing.


            Salem Fence
            For installing the fence.

                Dr. Marilynn Glasser of Parks and Pastimes, Inc.
            Our dog park expert who has mentored us throughout the process of establishing and maintaining the park.

            Bee & Jay Plumbing
            For installing the fountain and the spigot.

            Whispering Pine
            For the beautiful landscaping in front of the park sign and for the statue of 'Lucy'.

            Our Volunteers
            Especially to John Didio of CompuNetworks, Erik Yost and Adam Pease from Mahopac High School,
            and Lillian Barile who spearheaded the initial campaign for the dog park. To all the volunteers who have since come aboard to help and develop the park to its full potential, your efforts have been rewarded by all the happy tails at the park.