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Weekly E-Newsletter, Friday, September 11, 2020
Orangetown in Review
Dear Residents -

Just a reminder that the Orangetown Police Department will hold their annual ceremony for September 11th tonight on the lawn at Town Hall. The ceremony will begin at 6:00pm and it is not expected to last more than an hour. The weather promises to be good, so please, if you can, attend. Social distancing rules will be adhered to. If you are unable to attend, The Town of Orangetown will be LIVE streaming the ceremony on Facebook.

Please say a prayer, send love and light or just plain good wishes to those who are mourning today. Although 19 years has passed, many were never given the chance to say good-bye. Everyone went to bed on Monday, September 10th, never knowing that the world as we knew it would be changed the next day.

Stay safe and hug your loved ones a little tighter today.

Respectfully -

Teresa M. Kenny
Town Supervisor
Town of Orangetown
26 Orangeburg Road
Orangeburg, New York 10962
(845) 359-5100 x 2293
Orangetown Police Department will hold their annual ceremony for September 11th on the lawn at Town Hall, in front of the Memorial to those who were lost on September 11th or have died since, due to illness from working down at Ground Zero. Social Distancing will be in effect and if attending, please wear a mask.

The Orangetown PBA will provide beverages for those in attendance and the Town of Orangetown will be LIVE streaming the ceremony on Facebook for those who are unable to attend.

6:00pm start.
All across the country communities are finding new ways to show that they “Will Never Forget”. One of these ways is with what is called a 110 climb done by supporters for the fallen Law Enforcement, Firefighters and EMS personnel. We have created one of our own in our fine Town of Orangetown with the Orangetown PBA Remember 9/11 Virtual Stair Climb Fundraiser.

On September 11th 2001 Emergency Responders entered into the 110 story structures of the World Trade Center Twin Towers and climbed. They did so, courageously, to save as many victims of the 9/11 attacks as possible. And along the way these brave heroes lost their lives.

With this event we seek to raise funds for those in need in our community and at large. Our major focus will be for the Stephen Siller, Tunnels to Towers Foundation who has graciously supported families of our Fallen First Responders as well as the families of our Fallen Military.

This event is a Virtual Stair Climb/Walk/Run based on the World Trade Center’s 110 Stories which were composed of 1,980 stair steps. This # of 1,980 will be incorporated into our program for the Virtual Event.
  
Registration to open on Friday September 11, 2020 and will remain open for the month of September. After registering, complete your goal at once or over a period of time. Donations will be directed to help those in need and assist the Tunnels to Tower Foundation in their “Towers of Light” and Mortgage Payments for the Fallen.
 
Event Options:
1- Adult Stair Climb – 110 Story (1,980 Stair Steps) logged on a Stair Machine or Physical Steps. $35.00
2- Adult Walk/Run- Consisting of 19,800 Steps completed by walking or running which is approximately 9.38 Miles. $35.00
3- Child 1 Mile (1,980) Event for children 12 &Under- Consisting of 1,980 Steps approximately 1Mile completed by walking or running. $20.00
4- Non-Participant Donations $20.00
The Town of Orangetown Historical Museum and Archives opened up their Orangetown Suffragist Exhibit on Thursday, September 10th. Supervisor Teresa Kenny and her mom, Marie Killeen, were amongst the first to attend.
Pet of the Week

Lucy Lynn is a rescue dog, found wandering the streets of Queens. She was taken to a shelter where my son volunteered. He adopted her, but then got a job offer that would require frequent travel, so we took over. A DNA test said she was a Schneagle--50% Schnauser and 50% Beagle. People deliberately breed them. She is about 28 pounds of muscle with the instincts of both a terrier and a tracker. And is incredibly sweet.

Lawrence Lynn

Want to see your pet featured here? Send an email to Supervisor@Orangetown.com
Rotary Club of Pearl River Fishing Contest
 
Free of Charge and Open to All Children Ages 15 and Under. MUST be Accompanied by an adult and provide your own fishing equipment. Trophies and Prizes for Special Catches. All attendees are required to wear masks and practice social distancing.
SAVE THE DATE
Town Hall Blood Drive - Thursday, October 29 
Town Hall, in conjunction with Supervisor Kenny, will host a Blood Drive on Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 9:00am through 8:00pm.
 
The schedule will be available shortly to sign up on-line to donate blood at Town Hall.
 
In most cases, you are eligible to donate every 56 days - depending on what your last donation was for.
 
Not sure if you can donate? Have questions? Please review the New York Blood Center FAQ Page.
53 days till Election Day. 43 days till early voting starts in New York State! 
Orangetown Shredding Day
Benefits People to People
 
Saturday, October 17, 2020 8:00 a.m. – 12 noon
 
Let’s shred hunger together!
 
Orangetown Town Clerk Rosana Sfraga along with Rockland County Solid Waster Authority and People to People will host a paper shredding and non-perishable food collection event. Shredding Service is FREE & SECURE.
  • Drive-up to the shredding truck and someone will unload your documents from your vehicle. Max. 3 boxes
  • Paper Clips and Staples are Acceptable
  • NO Plastic Bags, Binders, or Large Binder Clips
Please bring non-perishable food items for donation to “People to People” local food pantry
Collection of School Taxes
Due to COVID, our Town Clerk is urging everyone to pay their taxes by mail or on-line. They are doing their best to keep residents and their staff as safe as possible.
 
The Town of Orangetown Tax Office collects School taxes for the Pearl River, South Orangetown, Nyack and Nanuet School Districts.
 
The fiscal period for School taxes is July 1st to June 30th. School tax bills are mailed in early September. Their due date is September 30th, as specified on the bill. After September 30th, a 5% penalty is due until the end of the collection, which is usually October 31st. If ending date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday, it goes to the next business day.

All unpaid school bills are turned over to the Rockland County Commissioner of Finance in New City. They may be paid at the County until the re-levy date. After that date, all unpaid bills are re-levied on the following Property Tax Bill with a 7% penalty plus interest.
 
 
2020 Late Summer Concert Series
PLEASE NOTE - Thursday, September 10th concert was postponed (Bruce Springsteen cover band) and it will be held on September 24th instead.
REGISTER NOW FOR EARLY FALL PROGRAMS!
 
Registration for the Orangetown Parks and Recreation ‘Early Fall Programs’ listed in the back of our summer brochure began on September 1st.
 
Please visit our website to view the brochure and to find the on-line registration button. Our Fall Program book will be available on-line within the next couple of weeks.
 
At NAMI Rockland, they know that this a very difficult time for people around the world and certainly for the community they serve.
 
NAMI Rockland remains committed to ensuring that people with mental health conditions and their family members have the information and support they need to weather these uncertain times. Their support groups, classes ad education meetings have gone VIRTUAL.
 
Helpline Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm:
(845) 359-8787 or email them.
 
The Pearl River School District is accepting applications for Custodial Worker Substitutes.  Substitutes are used on an as-needed basis. Shift times vary. The hourly rate is $13.50/hour. There are no benefits associated with this type of position. Experience with institutional or commercial cleaning a plus. Please complete an application and return to Human Resources Office at muthigm@pearlriver.org or at 135 West Crooked Hill Road by Friday, September 18th.