westfaironline.com October 31, 2022
New endeavor PLANS seeks to expand REVEALED B Corp Certifications FOR RIDGEWAY M COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTY BY JUSTIN MCGOWN jmcgown@westfairinc.com
Rendering of another home proposed by Farrell.
any consumers who are focused on social justice and environmental issues want the makers of their favorite brands to share their level of concerns. For business owners, a B Corp Certification can let customers know that they are dedicated to the same concerns and are working to address them. B Local Connecticut is a new group dedicated to helping businesses across Connecticut
BY PETER KATZ Pkatz@westfairinc.com
T Rendering of one of several different models of houses for Ridgeway property.
Rendering of one of the home designs proposed by Farrell.
he Farrell Building Company Inc., which purchased the former Ridgeway Country Club in White Plains is asking the city of White Plains to approve subdivision of the property to create parcels for single-family homes. The entire property comprises 129.68 acres. Farrell is based in Brookhaven on Long Island and has become known for building high-quality luxury single-family homes while also branching out into multifamily developments as well as commercial projects. Attorneys Michael Zarin and Kory Salomone of the White Plains-based law firm Zarin & Steinmetz told the city that Farrell wants to subdivide the Ridgeway development site into single-family lots plus one lot for community amenity space and a club-
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understand, apply for, and maintain B Corp Certification. This corporate status is provided by B Lab, a nonprofit, which assesses companies on how well they adhere to certain guidelines and principles regarding ethics and environmental impact — among the most notable B Corp Certified companies are Ben & Jerry’s, Nespresso, Ecosia and The Body Shop. B Local Connecticut had its official launch on Oct. 12 in a business forum at The
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Annie Lamont and Jenn T. Grace at the launch of B Local Connecticut. Photo by Justin McGown.
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