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November 8, 2024

Dear Residents -


Monday is Veterans Day, a time to pay your respects to our veterans, and celebrate and honor them for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve.


In observance of the holiday, several events are taking place this weekend. On Sunday, the Raymond W. DeMeola VFW Memorial Post 1615 is holding its annual Veterans Day Observance at 10 am at the Walkway of Heroes. This is located at the corner of Independence Avenue and Lester Drive in Tappan.

Then, starting at 11 am on Sunday, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 329 will be hosting its 2nd annual Sunday Brunch at the AOH Hibernian House. It is free to all veterans, but there is a $20 per person entry fee for others. It includes a hot brunch, two drink tickets and music. For more details, see the flyer below.


Then on Monday, the Carl A. Schelin American Legion Post 1271 will be hosting its annual ceremony at the Tappan Memorial Triangle at 11 am. As always, all are welcome.


And as if that weren’t enough to do this weekend, the Tappan Fire Department is hosting its 4th Annual Tappan Fire 5K Run/Walk on Sunday. It starts at 9:30 am at the German Masonic Grounds, and the proceeds benefit the Volunteer Fire Association of Tappan. What a healthy way to start your morning!


With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I want to remind everyone that the Town offers a free Thanksgiving dinner to any Orangetown veteran. To order a dinner, please contact my assistant, Allison Kardon, call her at (845) 359-5100 x 2293 or email to veteran@orangetown.com. The dinners will be handed out on Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Town Hall.


Just a reminder, Town Hall will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024 in honor of Veterans Day.


To veterans everywhere, thank you for your sacrifice.  

 

Regards,

Teresa M. Kenny

Town Supervisor

Town of Orangetown

26 Orangeburg Road

Orangeburg, New York 10962

(845) 359-5100 x 2293

Town of Orangetown

IMPORTANT NEWS

"Rich in History"

Camp Shanks Museum Hours


November 30, 2024, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm



November 12 - Public Hearing:

  • Preliminary Budget (Continued from October 22, 2024)


December 17 - Public Hearing:

  • Proposed zone change for 676 and 680 Western Highway and the north end of Ellsworth Drive, Blauvelt (Continued from September 24, 2024)

For all future Town Board meetings, please click here.

Rockland Gaelic Athletic Association Pavilion Dance

The Rockland Gaelic Athletic Association held their annual Pavilion Dance on Friday, October 25, 2024. Supervisor Kenny stopped in to congratulate the RGAA Honorees - Jerry O'Riordan, Guest of Honor; Johnny Hannagan, Distinguished Service Award; and Players of the Year - Claire Mahoney, Jamie Davis, Rory O'Riordan and Declan Hayes. 

Nyack Annual Halloween Parade

On Saturday, October 26, 2024, Supervisor Kenny attended one of her favorite events of the year, the Nyack Halloween Parade. She enjoyed marching in the parade, handing out candy and meeting lots of new people, including some ghosts and ghouls – especially the tall one in the photo above.  

Orangetown Police Department

Fall Driving Hazards


As leaves begin to fall, wet leaves on the roadway can be as slippery as ice. They also can obscure traffic lines and other pavement markings, making driving in unfamiliar areas particularly difficult. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution on leaf-covered roadways.


Other fall hazards for motorists can be fog and sun glare. When driving in fog, motorists should use low beam headlights since the high beam setting creates glare and reduces visibility. Not only will headlights enhance visibility of your vehicle, state law requires headlights be on when wipers are in use.


Sun glare can be most problematic during sunrise and sunset, which coincide with morning and evening rush hours. The intense glare from the sun on the horizon can blind a driver, causing an unexpected traffic slowdown. Drivers can prepare for the glare by keeping a set of sunglasses handy, removing clutter from their sun visors and keeping the inside of their vehicle's windshield clean.


  • Fall marks the deer's breeding season, and deer pay less attention and become bolder as they move around more and travel greater distances seeking mates. Primarily nocturnal feeders, deer are most active between sunset and sunrise. Be especially watchful during morning and evening hours when wildlife is most active. Exercise caution when one deer crosses a roadway. Since deer often travel in small herds, one deer will usually be followed by others.


Upcoming Events

Rockland County Events:


To find more events in Orangetown and around Rockland County click here.

Pearl River Farmers Market - EVERY Saturday through to Saturday, November 23, 2024. Awesome vendors every weekend.

Missed Highway's update for this past week? Wondered what they said in past issues? Please click here and stay up to date with what is going on in the Orangetown Highway Department.