We started the Welcome Wagon in 2021 because we love Croton and wanted to provide a welcome resource to the community to ensure new residents experience the best our village offers.
Since then, we’ve partnered with more than 25 local organizations to hand-deliver over 60+ welcome packages.
If you see us around, come and say hello! 👋
Marisa Butin moved to Croton in 2021 with her husband and three kids. She is thrilled to live in such a lovely, close-knit community and is an active member of various local committees and groups as well as the CET PTA. Marisa is a kindergarten special education teacher and loves to enjoy local Croton eateries and nature trails, read, and dance in her free time.
After growing up in the Texas hill country with her closest neighbor 5 acres away, Allie Fraase dreamt of raising her family in a small tight-knit community and found that in Croton-on-Hudson. She runs a home design business, Cozy AF Homes, and is a Real Estate Salesperson. She has two kids and her family loves exploring Croton’s natural beauty through hikes and kayaking.
Valeria Fratta grew up in Italy and moved to NYC for love. As their family was growing, Valeria and her husband chose to settle in Croton, where she works as a real estate agent. Valeria likes to travel, skiing and live music. Her favorite spot in Croton is Silver Lake.
Taryn McAllister grew up in Syracuse and spent 15 years on the UWS before moving to Croton with her husband, son, and dog. With over 20 years of experience in learning & development, communications, and project management, Taryn currently works as AVP of Change Management at an insurance firm and in her free time enjoys running, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.
Clara Moskowitz moved to Croton in 2020 with her wife and two kids. She loves exploring the local nature that Croton and surrounding areas have to offer. Clara is an astronomy and physics editor at Scientific American magazine, and likes to read, play board games and experiment with gardening in her free time.
Thinh Vu grew up in Boston and spent over ten years in Brooklyn before escaping to Croton with his partner and cat Lenu in search of natural beauty and a warm community. By day, he builds products for startups and by night, he’s improving his tennis game and gardening instincts.
Croton Welcome Wagon 