COSTLY SHELTER FIGHT proximity to locations known or suspected to be contaminated. If the coalition wins this legal challenge, Haller said, the DHS would be required to complete an environmental impact study for the site—a process that includes public review and could take between two to three years to complete. “It’s a lot more detailed, more costly and time consuming than what was done,” he noted. Presently, the coalition is waiting for a formal response to the petition from the city, a precursor to a formal hearing. But the filing didn’t come cheap, Dooley stated, as the coalition used donated funds to pay a $10,000 retainer for the attorney that filed it, with additional payments to the counsel forthcoming in the weeks ahead. The entire Article 78 proceeding was estimated to cost about $30,000. TIMES, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014 • 8 Glendale-M.V. Group Seeks More Donations For Litigation by Robert Pozarycki Halfway toward its fundraising goal, the Glendale Middle Village Coalition repeated its call for continued community support to fight the proposed Glendale homeless shelter during a joint meeting with the Glendale Property Owners Association (GPOA) last Thursday night, Nov. 6, at St. Pancras Pfeifer Hall. GPOA President Brian Dooley, whose group is part of the coalition of civic and business organizations against the shelter for up to 125 families at 78-16 Cooper Ave., stated that $62,700 in donations were received as of Nov. 4. This was enough to begin the first stage in the coalition’s legal fight, but additional funds are needed to take other measures, noted attorney Fred Haller, a member of the coalition’s legal team. The first funds were used for the filing of an Article 78 petition challenging the environmental assessment report that the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) had completed for the shelter site, a long-defunct factory. Though the report concluded the location was safe for development, as previously reported, community activists believe otherwise, citing its past industrial history and close -SEE COALITION ON PG. 52- Famed F.H. Eatery Bids Auf Wiedersehen To Customers After more than 70 years of serving fine German and Austrian food, Chalet Alpina restaurant in Forest Hills abruptly closed its doors this week. A farewell note from owners Lenny Grbic and Zeljko Pavlovic was placed in the window of the restaurant located at 98-35 Metropolitan Ave. “We are now closed and starting our retirement,” they wrote. “We would like to thank you for supporting us through the years.” A popular spot among residents for anniversary parties, first dates and other occasions, Chalet Alpina offered classic German delicacies including bratwurst, sauerbraten and schnitzels. The interior was full of lamps, flags and knickknacks imported from Austria and Germany through the years. Diners also enjoyed live zither and accordion music on weekends and during Oktoberfest. The Times Newsweekly attempted to contact the owners for further information about the closure and the site’s future, but no response was received. (right photo: Scott Mitzner) RIDGEWOOD HAIR STYLISTS 57-01 Catalpa Ave. (Cor. Seneca Ave.) 1 - 7 1 8 - 8 2 1 - 9 5 8 1 W E A L S O D O M A K E - U P • U P - D O s W A X I N G • W E D D I N G PA R T I E S ! SENIOR CITIZENS WEDNESDAY - 15% OFF ©Times Newsweekly – 2014– R'WOOD^HAIR Perms $50 with Cut and Blow Wed. & Fri. Short Hair Only Refer a Friend Both Get $5 OFF Every Chemical Treatment Get a Free Deep Conditioner With This Ad Only, Expires November 20, 2014 Closed Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Gift Certificates Available CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT • WALK-INS WELCOME ©Times Newsweekly - 2014 - VILLCASH
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