Your weekly news & updates
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Dear Residents -
With the days getting longer and so many more of us having been vaccinated, it is time to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine, sports, barbecues, family gatherings and just general springtime fun. The Town golf courses (Blue Hill and Broadacres) and parks are open and ready for you.
For those still looking to be vaccinated - the Town is working to bring a COVID-19 Vaccine Truck to Town Hall. To do so, we need to guarantee at least 60 people (maximum 100) be vaccinated. If you are interested, please send an email to Supervisor@Orangetown.com. Please do so as soon as possible, as it is on a first come first serve basis.
We are just a little over a month away from Memorial Day and next Friday, April 16th, is the last day to submit your request to hang a military banner in tribute to your loved one. These banners will be displayed throughout the hamlets of Orangetown from Memorial Day to Veteran's Day. In order to get your order in, please visit the Military Tribute Banner website or email Supervisor@Orangetown.com.
For Autism Awareness Month, Supervisor Kenny joined the friendly virtual competition pitting 11 high schools in Rockland County for bragging rights on who raises the most funds. Proceeds from the challenge will benefit Jawonio's most vulnerable children ages 5-21 in their summer program and capital campaign. Please consider making your donation today here!
Do not forget the blood drive being held at Town Hall on Thursday, April 22, from 9 am to 8 pm. Due to COVID-19, blood is in short supply. If you can donate, please sign up and join us. Appointments are strongly recommended. Walk-in donors welcome only as capacity permits.
This coming Tuesday is our next regularly scheduled Town Board Meeting, at which there will be another informal presentation by the applicant seeking a zone change to the property at Gatto Lane. For a full copy of the Town Board agenda, please click here.
Regards,
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Teresa M. Kenny
Town of Orangetown
26 Orangeburg Road
Orangeburg, New York 10962
(845) 359-5100 x 2293
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The Pearl River Chamber of Commerce is hosting it's first ever 5K on Saturday, April 17th. Registration is open until Sunday night, April 11th. Registration will re-open on the morning of the race. Register early and avoid the hassle on race day. Proceeds to benefit The Carolyn Sullivan Memorial Foundation.
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Inspectors from NYS plan to visit Orangetown Monday April 12th, through Friday, April 16th, 2021 with 10-12 NYS AGM inspectors. Inspectors will have their NYS AGM Photo ID displayed. They will again be asking property owners for permission to inspect trees and plants on their properties. Inspectors will also be using binoculars to check the upper portions of trees. They will be focusing on the shaded areas, and if time allows, expanding outside the marked area.
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Dog and Cat Microchip Clinic
200 Quaker Road, Pomona, NY 10970
Saturday, June 12 and Sunday, June 13
Noon – 3:00pm
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WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE CLINIC …
DO I NEED AN APPOINTMENT? No. Just stop in between noon and 3pm on Saturday, June 12 or Sunday, June 13.
DO I NEED ANYTHING? Yes, proof of current rabies vaccination. Dogs must be on a leash; cats must be in a carrier (1 cat per carrier).
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT … YOUR PET WILL BE SCANNED FOR AN EXISTING CHIP, IF NO CHIP IS DETECTED THEY ARE ELIGIBLE – At the microchip clinic, a veterinarian or veterinary technician will implant a sterile microchip in the scruff (between the shoulder blades, just below the skin) of your pet. The tiny rice-sized I.D. is encoded with a unique number and only takes a few seconds. The “chip” can be detected and read by a scanner used by shelters, veterinarians, and other agencies.
YOUR PET WILL BE ENROLLED – At the microchip clinic, you will provide contact information such as your pet’s name, your name, address, cell phone and email address which will then be entered into AKC Reunite’s 24-hour database. A volunteer will confirm your information is legible and you will receive an email confirming registration. This will ensure that you can be contacted when your pet is reported found. The HVHS will also be a permanent contact for the safe return of your pet.
ATTACH THE COLLAR TAG – Your pet will receive an acrylic collar tag which will be affixed to his/her collar. This tag serves as a supplement to the microchip and can speed up the recovery process. When a pet is found, shelter personnel, animal control, veterinarians and rescue groups will first look for visible I.D. and call the toll-free number on the tag. If there is no tag, they will scan your pet for a microchip and alert AKC Reunite who will then contact the owner and the Hudson Valley Humane Society, simultaneously.
HOW DO I KEEP MY INFORMATION CURRENT? Easy! The HVHS is your partner in keeping your pet safe. All you need is to contact us if you move, change your phone or email. Updating your information is free for the life of your pet. The HVHS can be reached at 845-354-3124 or HVHSNY@optonline.net or you may also call AKC direct at 1-800-252-7894.
HOW DO I PAY? HVHS accepts cash, checks and credit cards and a receipt will be provided.
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Pedestrian Safety Tips, courtesy of Orangetown Police Department
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The weather is getting warmer and more members of our community are taking walks (or going for runs). As a pedestrian, there are things you need to do to ensure your safety.
Here are 10 walking safety tips provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:
1) Be predictable. Follow the rules of the road and obey signs and signals.
2) Walk on sidewalks whenever they are available.
3) If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic and as far from traffic as possible.
4) Keep alert at all times; don’t be distracted by electronic devices that take your eyes (and ears) off the road.
5) Whenever possible, cross streets at crosswalks or intersections, where drivers expect pedestrians. Look for cars in all directions, including those turning left or right.
6) If a crosswalk or intersection is not available, locate a well-lit area where you have the best view of traffic. Wait for a gap in traffic that allows enough time to cross safely; continue watching for traffic as you cross.
7) Never assume a driver sees you. Make eye contact with drivers as they approach to make sure you are seen.
8) Be visible at all times. Wear bright clothing during the day, and wear reflective materials or use a flashlight at night.
9) Watch for cars entering or exiting driveways, or backing up in parking lots.
10) Avoid alcohol and drugs when walking; they impair your abilities and your judgment.
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