Esopus Meadows Lighthouse
Transfer of Title
By Jim Crowley
"Boating on the Hudson"
Magazine
November 2002
Reprinted with permission
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On September 22, the Esopus Meadows Lighthouse charter group (part of the Save the Esopus Meadows Lighthouse Commission) received the title for the lighthouse. The transfer of stewardship was a culmination of 12 years of volunteer dedication toward the stabilization, restoration and preservation of the Esopus Meadows Lighthouse. | 
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| The ceremony took place at Lighthouse Park on the shore of the river in the Town of Esopus. The beautiful backdrop of the river and the lighthouse couldn't have been more beautiful as the title was signed by Dennis R. Smith, Boston Regional Administrator for GSA and Sharon Jones, Executive Director of the SELC. Commander Keith Turo, USCG headquarters, Washington also presented Ms Jones with a symbolic key to the lighthouse. |  |
| A special treat for all in attendance was a pre-lighting ceremony of the light that will eventually be placed in the lighthouse. John Ralston, who has been working hard on this project, flicked the switch and lit the 250mm lens to the sounds of cheers from all in the audience. | 
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| Before and after the ceremony visitors were invited to visit the lighthouse to see the restoration progress completed by the hard working volunteers. Transportation to the light was supplied by the Dutchess County B.O.C.E.S vessel R/V Estuary Steward. On the way to the lighthouse, visitors witnessed a water display from the local fireboat to celebrate the important event. |  |
| Visitors were impressed with the way the group stabilized and made level the beloved lighthouse. Future plans are in the works for the creation of a cable rope ferry to the lighthouse across the shallow mud flat, which is the reason, why the Esopus Meadows lighthouse was constructed. According to Sharon Jones "whether or not the organization decides to create a Bed and Breakfast or an environmental interpretive center the Maid of the Meadows will be around for future generations to enjoy." | |
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Copyright © 2002 by Beacon Publishing Company.
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