Pomona, village in New York
Pomona is a small village in Rockland County, New York, straddling the towns of Ramapo and Haverstraw and covering about 2.4 square miles. The settlement features quiet streets, homes on large lots with minimum sizes ranging from about 40,000 to 80,000 square feet, and protected green spaces maintained through zoning regulations.
The village was officially incorporated in 1967 after residents worked together to preserve their rural character and prevent large-scale residential development on the land. Actor Burgess Meredith helped raise funds for legal costs, enabling the community to establish zoning protections that maintain the village as single-family homes on spacious lots.
The name Pomona comes from the Roman goddess of fruit trees and orchards, recalling when apple orchards covered the area. Walking through the village today, you notice how residents have preserved this connection to the land and maintain a tight-knit community that values neighborly relationships and shared spaces.
The village is accessible via Route 202 and lies near Harriman State Park, which offers hiking and nature activities. Several parks and a Cultural Center provide places to visit and explore the community's offerings.
Famous actor Burgess Meredith, known for his stage and screen work, lived in the village for many years and helped fund its legal battles for incorporation. His home became a gathering place for artists and writers including Charles Addams and Alan Jay Lerner, giving the village a rich artistic past.
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