Croton 911 Monument Trailblazer Nominated for Women's Hall of Fame

When Cortlandt had to choose a woman to nominate for the second annual Women of Distinction Hall of Fame, they chose the woman who worked to build a monument on the shores of the Hudson River in Croton-on-Hudson.

“I am excited to accept Ms. Mainiero as the Town of Cortlandt’s selection for the 2nd Annual Women of Distinction Hall of Fame,” said New York Sen. Greg Ball, in a press release. “Ms. Mainiero has accomplished so much for our community and has selflessly dedicated her time to honor those that lost their lives during the terrorist attacks on 9-11.”

Janet Mainiero lead the effort to acquire steal from the fallen World Trade Center to create a memorial honoring those who died in the September 11 terrorist attacks. She organized volunteers and established a non-profit organization that raised funds used to pay for its construction at Croton Landing Park. The monument was dedicated on Sept. 11, 2012.

Mainiero will be honored at the second Women Of Distinction Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 8 at the Putnam County Emergency Services Building in Carmel at 2 p.m.

Prior to her efforts to create the 911 memorial, Mainiero managed the environmental impact statements for various Metro North Railroad extensions; worked for the Gillette Company for two decades; got her bachelors and masters degree from the Urban Planning Department of Boston University; and worked for the Massachusetts Water and Resources Authority (MWRA) as a Field Assistant for the first major sewer interceptor project.

The Women Of Distinction Hall of Fame was created by Ball, who also hosts the event, to honor prominent women in the 40th senate district. Local municipalities throughout the district will name a resident as a nominee for the event.