Weekly E-Newsletter, Friday, August 28, 2020
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Dear Residents,
Hope you all had a good week either taking in the last rays of summer or getting those kids off to college, whether they attend in person or virtually.
Just a reminder that the deadline to request Tropical Storm Isaias reimbursement from Orange & Rockland must be filed on or before 9/8/20. Claim forms are available here: O & R Claim Forms
Watch out for a letter coming from the Town of Orangetown regarding our community solar program. For more information about signing up please click here. This program is offered to residents (renters or owners) and small businesses who are interested in saving 10% off their electric bill while supporting renewable energy in NY State. Just have your O&R bill handy when you sign up!
As always, maintain your social distance, wear a mask and wash those hands.
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Teresa M. Kenny
Town Supervisor
(845) 359-5100 x 2293
Supervisor@Orangetown.com
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SAVE THE DATE
Town Hall Blood Drive - Thursday, October 29
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As one of the most preeminent and comprehensive blood centers in the world, New York Blood Center operates under a four-part mission. Specifically, NYBC exists:
- To provide the highest quality blood and stem cell products and related medical and consultative services to hospitals and patients primarily in the greater New York metropolitan area
- To conduct the highest quality, novel and innovative research in the fields of hematology, blood banking and transfusion medicine, and cellular therapies, thus advancing these fields and positively impacting the public health
- To develop products, technologies, and services in the fields of hematology, blood banking, and transfusion medicine and cellular therapies, with the potential to have worldwide humanitarian impact
- To train the next generation of leaders in each of these fields
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.
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At NAMI Rockland, they know that this a very difficult time for people around the world and certainly for the community they serve.
NAMI Roclkland 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:
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Pet of the Week
These are husky brothers/littermates, Echo and Ice Doyle, and they just turned 2 in July. We moved to Orangeburg in October and since day one in our home, Echo and Ice have been happier than ever. They love playing in their fenced in backyard, seeing all their new neighbors, lounging on the family room recliner, and being pet nonstop! They are very spoiled by Mom and are obsessed with Dad. Like their parents, Echo and Ice love being a part of the South Orangetown community ☺️
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67 days till Election Day. 56 days till early voting starts in New York State!
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The Orangetown Historical Museum & Archives is pleased to announce
that they are finally reopening to the public!
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Safety first!
OHMA is complying with all rules and regulations required by the Rockland County Department of Health, NYS Department of Health, and the Center for Disease Control for the reopening of a Low Risk Indoor Arts/Entertainment Center. All rules and regulations are subject to change in compliance with these departments. We will update our rules and regulations whenever changes are made.
Visiting the Museum:
- We are restricting the Museum's visitor occupancy to no more than 6 visitors at a time, so please plan your visit accordingly.
- All visitors over the age of 2 are required to wear a mask/face covering while in the Museum.
- We are limiting visitor time to one hour, and no online or phone call reservations will be taken. However, you are welcome to call ahead and ask how busy we are.
- The exhibit is open three days a week only - Tuesdays & Fridays from 10am-2pm, and Sundays from 1-4pm, with the exception of the first day the exhibit is open on Thursday, September 10th from 10am-2pm. There will be no formal opening reception.
- All groups are required to keep their physical distance of at least 6 feet from each other.
Keeping the Museum Clean:
- We are taking all the necessary precautions and measures to ensure the health and safety of our visitors and staff.
- We are frequently sanitizing and disinfecting the galleries, archives/offices, and bathrooms throughout the day.
- Hand sanitizing stations are available at our entrance and in each gallery.
Researchers:
- Also starting on September 10th, the Museum will open our archives to researchers.
- No more than one researcher is allowed to use the Museum's archives at a time.
- As always, researchers must call ahead and schedule an appointment to research, no walk ins will be taken.
- Researchers are required to wear an appropriate mask/face covering while using the Museum archives and maintain their social distance of at least 6 feet from Museum staff.
Programs/Events:
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News from our Highway Department
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The Highway Department is continuing its clean up of debris from Hurricane Isaias while at the same time, Highway crews are working on the weather critical Pavement Preservation Program.
Since the storm of August 4, 2020, the Highway Department has collected 6,775 cubic yards of brush & logs from approximately 425 of the 600 streets we service. This an 80% increase from the same time last year.
The Highway Department is following the 2020 Green Waste Schedule which can be found on the Town’s website.
Residents may also bring their storm debris to the Highway Department’s Drop-Off Center, free of charge, located at 119 Route 303 Orangeburg. The Drop-Off Center is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 7:00 am – 4:00 pm. A free “Drop-Off Center Resident Permit” is required.
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The 2020 Census is happening now.
- It's quick and easy. The 2020 Census questionnaire will take about 10 minutes to complete.
- It's safe, secure, and confidential. Your information and privacy are protected.
- Your response helps to direct billions of dollars in federal funds to local communities for schools, roads, and other public services.
- Results from the 2020 Census will be used to determine the number of seats each state has in Congress and your political representation at all levels of government.
Please complete your form online, by phone, or by mail when your invitation to respond arrives. Visit my2020census.gov to begin.
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Restaurant Week
From August 17 – 30 of this year local restaurants will be offering a variety of specials and promotions. Check out all the menus on the restaurant listing page of the website. Then, whether you chose to dine-in or dine-out, make your plans to support our local restaurants as it’s TIME TO DINE in the Hudson Valley!
Bon Appétit.
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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.
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