Saturday, August 11, 2007

GREENBURGH GOOD HUMOR MAN CAN'T COMPETE AT COUNTY EVENTS

Joe Villardi is a legend in Greenburgh. For over 61 years he has been selling ice cream to Greenburgh residents. He's friendly--his ice cream sell for less than competitors. I chatted with Joe during FAMILY DAY at Yosemite Park today (in back of the Theodore YOung Community Center). Joe told me that he is upset that Westchester County won't let him compete for the right to have his good humor truck sell ice cream at county events. He can't compete even though his prices are lower than other Good Humor trucks that are allowed to enter county parks.
In addition, he complained to me about the lack of competitive bidding when it comes to selling ice cream at the county level. I will contact the county. At the minimum there should be competitive bidding.

1 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'll be curious to hear the County's rationale.