The member-owned White Plains, N.Y. club has been up for sale for several months and announced plans in June to lay off employees and close on September 30th. The property’s zoning allows residential development, but it is possible that at least a tennis club operation would be retained.
Three New Jersey Courses Seek Private Operator
The Morris County Park Commission plans to lay off 36 employees as it contracts with private companies to operate Flanders (N.J.) Valley, Sunset Valley in Pompton Plains, and Pinch Brook in Florham Park. Operation of the golf courses has resulted in a deficit of $2 million, amplified by damage from major storms in 2011 and 2012.