March 31, 2020
Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny
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STAY at HOME and STOP the SPREAD!
From the Supervisor
While Town Hall remains open to serve the public between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday, there is limited access to all Town Offices at this time. We ask members of the public to visit Town Hall only for urgent business that cannot be handled by phone or through e-mail. Information can be found on the Town website at www.orangetown.com and department specific e-mail addresses can be found here. As always, the Town of Orangetown can be reached by phone at (845) 359-5100.
Orangetown Police

  • The Orangetown Police Department continues to provide 24/7 police support to the Town of Orangetown.

  • The police staffing levels have remained the same during this national crisis.

  • All calls for service regardless of call type are receiving a police response, with some safety procedures in place.
 
  • The Police Department continues to perform checks of the closed schools in the Town to help secure the properties.

  • The Orangetown Police have been performing numerous checks throughout each shift of the Montefiore/ Nyack Hospital complex providing continued presence and support in the area.  
Justice Court
Pursuant to NYS Office of Court Administration, all court appearances are cancelled until further notice. Payments can be made online or through the mail.
Orangetown Highway Drop-off Center
For the safety of our employees and the public, the Drop-Off Center at the Orangetown Highway Department will be closed until further notice. Read more.
Orangetown Parks & Recreation Update

  • Parks are open for passive recreation such as walking, jogging and biking.

  • The Parks & Recreation Office is not open to the public at this time.  Walk-in registration is canceled . We suggest you send an e-mail or call during normal business hours with any questions or concerns at the following number (845) 359-6503.

  • Playgrounds, Basketball Courts, Tennis Courts, Pickleball Courts, Handball Walls/Courts and In-Line Rinks at all Orangetown owned facilities are now closed. 

  • All athletic fields are CLOSED to group use.
Clerk's Office

Many of our forms are available online.
 
  • Town and County Taxes - March 31st is the Deadline due till 5:00 PM in Town Hall and up till Midnight for online payment, ABSOLUTELY NO EXTENSIONS.

  • Handicap Parking Permits

  • Dog Licenses – Renewal and new

  • Marriage License

  • Fishing License

  • Vital records
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ONLINE Programs for Kids

Please check out the following crafts on YouTube from Orangetown's Parks and Recreation Department!



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Highway

Our office has been and will be answering calls 7:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday thru Friday. Green waste bags and recycling bins are available for pickup outside the office for the same time period.
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Additional Highway services include:

  • Town-wide disposal of garbage cans and dumpster contents twice a week

  • Pothole patrol 

  • Removal of Dead trees from Right of Way
Building Department (OBZPAE)

Please be advised that the building department is open from 8AM to 4PM Monday through Friday, however the actual building is closed to the public until further notice and we are working with very limited staffing. Please visit our website for additional information and downloadable forms.

  • OBZPAE is still accepting building permit applications and Land Use Board Applications. We will continue to review applications. Building Permits will be issued when construction is permitted to start.
 
If you would like to submit a new completed application:
  • To submit electronically - completed applications may be emailed to obzpae@orangetown.com and the required fees should be submitted by check payable to the Town of Orangetown and mailed or dropped off to 20 Greenbush Road, Orangeburg, NY 10962.

  • Completed applications may also be dropped off at the building department. There is a drop-off box at the building department main door that is checked daily. If possible, please put in an envelope with the owner’s name and property address. Please make sure that the application is complete, signed and includes the appropriate fees paid to the Town of Orangetown. Please be sure to include Contact Person, phone number and email address .

 
If you would like to submit revised drawings/documents:
  • To submit electronically – revised drawings should be emailed to the assigned inspector or to obzpae@orangetown.com.

  • Documents may also be dropped off at the building department. There is a drop-off box at the building department main door that is checked daily. If possible, please put in an envelope with the owner’s name and property address. Please make sure that all drawings/documents are labeled with the property address, owner’s name, section/blk/lot, Contact Person, phone number and email address, and permit number if you have one.

Foil requests are also being processed:

Property Title Searches are also being processed:
  • The standard process still applies and all requests and the applicable fees should be mailed.The request forms are available on the town website.
Help for Small Businesses and Non-Profits click here!
Need guidance for what is an Essential Business? Please Visit New York State's Information Page Updated 3/27/2020.
Taking Care of our Seniors
The Town of Orangetown has started calling our 7000+ seniors to check in with them! Our Town employees are calling from Town Hall and from their homes. If you are a senior or a person at risk that needs help, please call Town Hall at (845) 359-5100 and we will direct you to the appropriate agency.
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