February 2023

Dear Residents & Community Members,

The Town of Monroe community grieves the loss of three Village of Monroe residents who tragically perished in a house fire on February 23rd. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families during this most difficult time, as we are once again reminded of the brevity of life. We thank all of our first responders who answer the call to serve day in and day out, working tirelessly to keep our community safe.

Our Fire District and Ambulance services are 100% volunteer based. They need our help to sustain these services. Please consider stopping by the Town of Monroe Open House at Town Hall on Wednesday, March 29th to learn more about opportunities to volunteer with the Monroe Fire District and Monroe Volunteer Ambulance or reach out to these organizations for more information on how you can make a difference in our community.

It seems the groundhog is staying true to his prediction as we prepare for the most significant snowfall we've seen all season. Our Highway Department does a fantastic job maintaining and keeping our roads safe. Please refrain from parking on town roads during the storm and for everyone's safety, only travel if absolutely necessary as conditions deteriorate.

Think Spring! Only 21 more days to go.

Best Regards,

Tony Cardone

Supervisor, Town of Monroe

Pictured above is Vinnie Marino (left) with fellow WW II Veteran Bill Sabella (center) and County Executive Steve Neuhaus.

Supervisor Cardone, along with fellow community leaders recently had the opportunity to visit Inspire located at 45 Gilbert Street Ext. in Monroe. Originally founded in 1950 as the Orange County Cerebral Palsy Association, Inc., today Inspire provides a wide variety of outpatient, educational and support services for individuals of all ages and abilities and for the general public. Aside from the Monroe location, Inspire operates in Goshen and Newburgh as well. For more information on Inspire, please visit https://www.inspirecp.org/.

Pictured above with staff and students of Inspire is Supervisor Cardone and Admin Sergeant Jeremy Yela, Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Members of the Greater Monroe Chamber of Commerce and the Village and Town of Monroe participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for J's Seafood Kitchen located at 791 Route 17M.

Photo credit: @alisafelizart

Town of Monroe Receives Loyalty Award Program Check From Comp Alliance

Pictured above left to right with a Comp Alliance representative are Highway Superintendent James "Pat" Patterson, Supervisor Tony Cardone and Councilwoman Dorey Houle.

Representatives from the Town of Monroe recently accepted a Loyalty Award Program check from Comp Alliance on behalf of the town at the New York State Association of Towns Annual Meeting and Training in New York City. Comp Alliance members who began a new policy term in January were eligible for the 2023 Loyalty Awards. The Town of Monroe received a check in the amount of $3,117. Individual award amounts are based on length of membership with the Comp Alliance and annual funding contributions.

Comp Alliance states "The Loyalty Award Program symbolizes the tangible benefits and savings that result from municipal cooperation. These savings are generated by the hard work, dedication, and commitment to long-term safety by each of our members. In turn, through the leadership and oversight of its Board of Trustees, the Comp Alliance is financially positioned to keep rates stable and return these savings directly to its members." 

Town of Monroe Hosts January Monthly Meeting of the Orange County Association of Towns, Villages and Cities

Pictured left to right: Mayor James Gagliano, Cornwall-on-Hudson, Orange County Sheriff, Paul Arteta, Town of Monroe Supervisor, Tony Cardone and Deputy Mayor Jim Kane, Cornwall-on-Hudson

The Town of Monroe hosted the January Orange County Association of Towns, Villages, and Cities Monthly Meeting at Monarca Cantina on Lakes Road on Tuesday, January 31st. Heather Bell, President & CEO of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce was the guest speaker.

Monroe Seniors Celebrate Valentine's Day With Food and Fun!

Members of the Monroe Senior Center recently celebrated Valentine's Day with a delicious luncheon catered by The Best of Little Italy in Monroe, followed by an afternoon of activities.

Monroe Girl Scout Troop 307 Prepares to Complete Journey Project with Monroe Senior Center

Monroe Girl Scout Troop 307 is partnering with the Monroe Senior Center for the completion of their Journey Project, "Growing Herb Bowls." The Girl Scouts will research, present, purchase items and make the herb bowls on-site with the Seniors that sign up to participate. We appreciate their dedication and enthusiasm in preparing this project for the Seniors!

"A Good Coach Can Change A Game, A Great Coach Can Change A Life."

Members of MW American Youth Football & Cheer recently recognized long-time volunteer Coach Warren Ward with the Lifetime Coach's Award for his dedication to the youth of our community through his involvement with the league (formerly Pop Warner). Pictured above, left to right: Chris Sullivan, Tony Cardone, Bill Scully, Warren Ward, Pat White and Rick McFadden.

Town Board:

March 6th, March 20th, 7 p.m.

Planning Board:

Workshop Meeting: March 9th, 6 p.m.

Regular Meeting: March 21st, 6 p.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals:

March 28th, 7 p.m.