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October 21, 2022

Dear Residents –


We are promised another beautiful weekend filled with lots of things to do around Orangetown. But you may also want to take a tour of the Hudson Valley's fall foliage. According to the I Love NY website, the fall foliage in the Hudson Valley is nearing its peak. Click here on where to find the best views.

 

Election Day is November 8, 2022, with early voting starting on Saturday, October 29, 2022, and running through Sunday, November 6, 2022. Not sure where to go for Early Voting? Check out the flyer below or click here for polling sites. But remember that on Election Day you go to your regular polling site. Don't remember where that is? You can find your polling place by clicking here. Whenever or wherever you choose to vote, please get out and vote!

 

Halloween is fast approaching and you know what that means, the famous "frighteningly fun" Halloween Parade will be happening in Nyack on Saturday, October 29th. The parade assembles in Memorial Park, beginning at 3:00 pm. To register your costume and/or float, please click here. It promises to be lots of fun for everyone of all ages.    

 

Another Halloween favorite, the Orangeburg Fire Department will be holding its Annual Halloween Parade on October 31st.  The parade starts at 6:30 pm at the Orangeburg Firehouse on Dutch Hill Road and there will be refreshments provided to parade participants.

 

And finally, yours truly will be guest bartending from 3-4 pm on November 6, 2022, at the Growler and Gill in Nanuet to raise funds for “Heaven Can Wait Rescue.” Please come out and support a great cause and help Tim Hodges and myself earn the most tips!  

 

As always, have a great weekend and be safe everyone. 

 

Regards,

Teresa M. Kenny

Town Supervisor

Town of Orangetown

26 Orangeburg Road

Orangeburg, New York 10962

(845) 359-5100 x 2293

Town of Orangetown



October 25, 2022 - Public Hearing:


  • To consider adopting the Orangetown Comprehensive Plan Update
  • 2023 Orangetown Preliminary Budget (continued from October 11th meeting)

Happy 35th Anniversary to Maria Luisa! Here's to the next 35 years!  

Supervisor Kenny at Pearl River Day last weekend. So many people to chat with, that she ended up staying through the fireworks. Happy 150th Birthday Pearl River!

SHINE THE LIGHT: A WALK IN SOLIDARITY

Thank you to all who joined and wore purple on #PurpleThursday to shine the light in honor of and in solidarity with victims and survivors of domestic violence.

Should you or someone you know be a victim and need to speak with someone, the Center for Safety and Change is there for you 24hrs a day.

Call : (845) 634-3344

Text:  (845) 286-4997

centerforsafetyandchange.org

#ProvidingSafetyChangingLives  #Center4SC  #StartByBelieving  #DVAM2022

#ShineTheLight  #NYGoesPurpleforDomesticViolence

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Orangetown

Police

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Driving on Wet Leaves


One of the pleasures of driving in the fall is cruising down tree-lined roads and admiring those breathtaking autumn colors. However, for drivers, there are hidden dangers in those multi-colored leaves.


How leaves pose a danger:


As leaves fall from the trees, they coat sidewalks and roadways and accumulate on the roads. The sight is a delight to behold, but the leaves make it difficult for drivers to see the pavement and obstacles that may be hidden from view, such as potholes. Keep in mind that you also may not be able to detect traffic indications that are painted on the pavement, such as crosswalks. Additionally, slippery surfaces pose a special threat on winding roads or on abrupt turns.


Like driving on ice!


You’ve probably heard that wet leaves on the roadway are as slippery as ice. And that’s true!


If your vehicle hits wet leaves, what happens? Let’s imagine that you’re driving at 45 mph. How long does it take your vehicle to stop on a dry road? You will need 80 feet of roadway.


Next, imagine that you’re going the same speed, but the roadway is wet and coated with leaves. Now how long will it take your vehicle to stop? You will need 200 feet—more than double the distance!!!


Why does that happen? Because a film of water covers the top of those leaves, just as it does in the case of ice. Your tires aren’t very effective at stopping your vehicle when they’re sitting on water.


What should you do if your vehicle loses traction and begins to skid? Take your foot off the gas but DO NOT slam on the brakes. Braking hard will only increase the slide. Point your wheels in the direction you want your vehicle to go. As your vehicle straightens out, you’ll need to adjust your steering again.


What you can do to avoid the danger


1. Reduce speed. If you’re going slower, you’ll have more time to stop.


2. Maintain a healthy distance between you and the driver in front of you, in case that vehicle skids on leaves.


3. Clean off your vehicle. Before starting the engine, clean any leaves off the windshield, top of the car and hood.


4. Make sure your tires have good tread, which helps channel water away from the tires. Less water means more traction.

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