Supervisor Michael B. Specht
Deputy Supervisor Brendel Charles
Town Board: Michael Rossman, David Wanounou & Yehuda Weissmandl
Town Board Meeting Schedule
Town Board Re-Organization Workshop - Thursday, January 3, 2019 5:30 PM
Town Board Re-Organization Meeting - Thursday, January 3, 2019 6:00 PM
Town Board Meeting (Special) - Thursday, January 3, 2019 7:00 PM
Public Hearing : Amendment to Local Law: "Tax Exemptions for Persons with Disabilities."

In order to properly review the status and future use of various properties owned by the Town of Ramapo, Supervisor Specht has formed the Town Asset Review Committee (TARC).

The Committee will review the financial status and current use of each site, including the services, if any, each site provides to Town residents, along with all legal and environmental restrictions in order to ultimately recommend proposed actions to the Town Board. Recommendations may include upgrading facilities, changing fee structures, re-purposing sites for additional uses, entering into leases or licensing agreements for selected sites, and whether particular properties should be sold or retained. In order to promote transparency and increase public input and participation in this process, the Committee will hold multiple public meetings to inform the public and listen to public comment. The first meeting is scheduled for January 7, 2019 at 7:00 PM at Town Hall. Public participation is not just permitted, but encouraged.  
New York Department of State Commends Town of Ramapo in December Report

The Town of Ramapo recently received some very positive news from the State of New York Department of State (DOS). During a previous administration, DOS had determined that the Town’s Building Department was not effectively enforcing the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (State Code). In 2016, the State and the Town entered into an agreement to have DOS assign an Oversight Officer to monitor the Town’s performance in administering and monitoring the State Code. On December 19, 2019, Secretary of State Rossana Rosado informed me that the Town has now been found to in compliance with the State’s standards for the administration and enforcement of the State Code. The Town was commended for fulfilling all obligations listed in the agreement and due to the Town’s progress, we no longer needed to be monitored by the Oversight Officer.

I’d like to thank the Oversight Officer, the Secretary of State, Department of State and the Governor’s Office for working collaboratively with us to help the Town come into full compliance. My compliments to our staff for helping us reach this milestone.

I know that our work is not done and we will continue to ensure the safety of all Town residents and first responders. 

Supervisor's Focus on Local Business
The owner of Airmont Eats is opening a second location, “Happy Belly Kitchen,” at 55 Orange Turnpike in downtown Sloatsburg. The casual eatery will feature healthy fast food. Customers will be able to choose a base (i.e. rice, quinoa or salad) and then add a variety of hot or cold proteins. The Grand Opening is scheduled to take place Friday, January 4, at 10:00 AM.

Supervisor Michael B. Specht and Deputy Supervisor Brendel Charles assisted Santa in distributing holiday gifts to local children at Turtleboo in Spring Valley.