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April 14, 2023

Dear Residents –

 

As it is National Poetry Month, this week I will leave you with a poem from Rose Marie Raccioppi, Orangetown's very own Poet Laureate:

 

We Question... WHAT BE...

2023

 

what be the purpose of words to share

but to know of one's heart expressing care

 

what be the purpose of banner and praise

but to bring celebration to our gift of days

 

what be the purpose to guide and teach

but to know that beauty and truth are within our reach

 

what be the purpose to know of time, space and measure

but to account for life's perceived treasure

 

what be the purpose to know of vistas so very far

but to know that we too hold the light of a star

 

what be the purpose to know of history and time's story

but to understand the ever present quest for power and glory

 

what be the purpose of drama and stage

but to act out the calling of soul, time and age

 

what be the purpose of music, dance and a song to sing

but to know the pulsing our hearts do bring

 

what be the purpose to draw, paint, sculpt, to hold a vision divine

but to revere and mark in splendor a life yours, a life mine

 

what be the purpose of holding accord of word and deed

but to live the honor of our days as a blessed creed.

 

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

 

Have a great weekend everyone!



Regards,

Teresa M. Kenny

Town Supervisor

Town of Orangetown

26 Orangeburg Road

Orangeburg, New York 10962

(845) 359-5100 x 2293

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Camp Shanks Museum - Spring Hours


  • Saturday, April 22, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm


April 25 - Public Hearing:



  • Proposed aquisition of a permanent property interest, 334 Route 9W, Orangetown - HNA Training Center (continued from March 21st)


May 23 - Public Hearing:



  • Proposed zone change for 175 East Washington Avenue, Pearl River, NY
  • To consider adopting the Orangetown Comprehensive Plan Update (continued from April 11th) (Find update here)




This past Tuesday, Supervisor Kenny attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Werfen, the former Instrumentation Laboratory, for its grand opening of the newly expanded facilities in Orangeburg. Werfen operates in 30 countries and, in addition to being a leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of hemostasis, acute care diagnostics and autoimmunity, they are a great corporate neighbor and we are lucky to have them in Orangetown.  

Supervisor Kenny spoke with the members of the Pearl River Chamber of Commerce at its monthly meeting this past Wednesday. She gave the new officers and their membership an update on current happenings in Pearl River and around Orangetown.

Public Service Announcement

SAVE THE DATE!

Register today and help fill the local food pantry shelves!

In previous years, Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny was able to disburse funds to 4 local food pantries - The Nyack Center, Soup Angels of Nyack, Rockland County Pride Center and the South Orangetown School District Food Pantry. Let's help grow the pot bigger and better this year!


Office of Emergency Management

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Make sure you are there!

Upcoming Events

Yom Ha'Shoah 2023 Holocaust Remembrance

On Monday, April 17, 2023, between the hours of 2 and 3 pm, the Holocaust Museum & Center for Tolerance and Education, along with Justice Brandeis Law Society 9th Judicial District and the Rockland County Bar Association will hold a Holocaust Remembrance event at the Rockland County Courthouse. Admission is free; however you are required to bring photo ID and to arrive no later than 1:45 pm. For more information and to RSVP, please click here.