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March 10, 2023

Dear Residents –

 

I was saddened to wake up on Saturday morning to the news of a fire in Spring Valley that tragically killed five people, including two children. Although the exact cause of the fire is still unknown, from early reports, it appears to have been an electrical fire. With that in mind, when having electrical or other work done in your home, always check that the contractor is licensed by Rockland County. You can check at the County website or call them at (845) 364-3901.


It is also a good time to check that the address number on the exterior of your home is legible and visible from the road fronting the property. Every minute matters when responding to an emergency, so please do your part to make it easier for the first responders to find your property in the event of an emergency.


Now, onto less serious things. This past weekend was a busy one in Orangetown. On Friday night, a crowd gathered at O’Grady’s Castle to support Pearl River High School’s Project Graduation and, on Saturday night, at the Saloon to support Tappan Zee High School’s Project Graduation. Then, on Sunday afternoon, Orangetown rocked the house at the Penguin Plunge at Nyack’s Memorial Park. With over 400 taking the plunge, including students from all of the Orangetown high schools, and approximately 1,000 cheering them on, it was a great day with much needed funds raised for families with seriously ill children. All great causes for sure!

 

But it wasn’t over yet. On Sunday evening, the Tappan Zee Boys basketball team beat Somers in the Section 1 Class A final, and on Wednesday went on to beat Horseheads in the Class A sub-regional contest. They are now advancing to the state regionals against Goshen Central at Mount Saint Mary College. The game is on Saturday, March 11th at 12:00 pm and the winner will go on to the Class A State semifinals. Go Dutchmen!

 

On a final note, do not forget to set your clock ahead one hour ahead before going to bed on Saturday night, as the time will officially change at 2:00 am on Sunday morning. 

 

Have a great weekend and stay safe, as mother nature is misbehaving again with snow and rain expected tonight and into tomorrow morning.  

 

Regards, 

Teresa M. Kenny

Town Supervisor

Town of Orangetown

26 Orangeburg Road

Orangeburg, New York 10962

(845) 359-5100 x 2293

Town of Orangetown


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Camp Shanks Museum - Winter Hours


  • Saturday, March 25, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm


March 21 - Public Hearing:


  • Proposed adoption of local law to establish a new Chapter 16 of the Code of the Town of Orangetown to be entitled "Food Trucks"
  • Proposed aquisition of a permanent property interest, 334 Route 9W, Orangetown - HNA Training Center (continued from February 21st)


April 11 - Public Hearing:



  • To consider adopting the Orangetown Comprehensive Plan Update (continued from March 7th) (Find update here)



This past weekend, Supervisor Kenny stopped by the food drive hosted by Christie’s International Real Estate Group and gladly donated food to support one of her favorite organizations, People to People.

16th Annual Penguin Plunge - Sunday, March 5, 2023

Regular Town Board Meeting

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

At the Town Board meeting this past week, the Town Board presented a certificate of recognition to Eagle Scout Jack C. Gannon. They also made presentations to the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt and the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, in recognition of National Sisters Week and Women's History Month. Presentations were also made to the Rockland County AOH Parade Honorees, acknowledging March as Irish-American History month. Thank you to all who came out.

Public Service Announcement

Town of Orangetown Police Department

The Orangetown Spring Recreation Program Brochure is now available at Orangetown.com/recreation. Registration will open at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, March 20th via Community Pass. Join us for another season full of fun classes, sports, and Friday Family Movie Nights in Veterans Memorial Park!

Upcoming Events

Sunday, March 12th - Last day to register and

get a guaranteed sized t-shirt!

S A V E T H E D A T E!

Movie nights are back in May! Get your tickets here!

We are excited to commence the 2nd Annual Field of Honor® in Tappan, NY! We thank all of last years' sponsors and hope you join us again in providing this great display in the center of Tappan. United States flags will fly in a solemn formation at the Manse Lawn field from May 20th through July 8th of 2023. We expect over 300 flags to produce a stirring display which will bring the community together in a patriotic tribute to honor our heroes. Each U.S. flag represents an individual and tells a story. Flags may be sponsored to honor individuals currently serving in our active-duty military, fallen servicemen and women, first responders, veterans, hometown heroes, frontline workers, 9/11 victims and COVID-19 victims. This unique event is the perfect opportunity for all of us to remember and honor our many heroes.