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Dear Residents -
 
Things are finally starting to look up. The number of COVID-19 cases are way down, New York State dropped the indoor mask mandate for most businesses, daylight hours are getting longer, the temperature outside is rising (if ever so slightly) and spring is around the corner. And, this year, the first day of spring will fall on the same day as the Saint Patrick’s Day parade in Pearl River. After a two-year hiatus, I am so looking forward to marching in the parade as it will be my first as your Town Supervisor. I hope to see some of you out there! 
 
I would like to personally thank Highbury Concrete for the professional demolition of the old playground at Veterans Memorial Park. We are now only weeks away from the installation of the new, all-inclusive playground. This project has been in the works for over two years and it will be a welcome addition to the park.    
 
If you need a reminder of all the great things Orangetown has to offer, check out the new community video tour that is up on the Town website and be sure to check out the sponsors that made it possible.

Monday, February 21st is Presidents Day and Town Hall will be closed. Enjoy the long weekend everyone.
 
Respectfully,  

Teresa M. Kenny
Town of Orangetown
26 Orangeburg Road
Orangeburg, New York 10962
(845) 359-5100 x 2293
Public Service Announcement


Orangetown Police Department
Orangetown Highway Department
The entire pamphlet is available by clicking on the picture above. All 6 pages, including the schedule for the Orangetown "Drop-off" Center.
Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Director of Economic Development and Tourism Lucy Redzeposki announced the newly created Small Business Assistance Grant Program to aid for-profit small businesses located within Rockland. A total of $250,000 in grants funds are available.

Businesses with 25 employees or less are eligible for grant awards between $5,000 - $15,000 for expenses incurred after March 3, 2020. Businesses will be subject to eligibility requirements and if approved grants can be used for the following types of expenses:

  • Rent/Mortgage (arrears).
  • Inventory (finished goods, raw materials/components, etc.).
  • Marketing expenses (advertising and promotion, etc.).
  • Small equipment (such as items required for a worker’s job function, etc.).
  • Supplies (operational items).
  • Maintenance/Repairs (such as corrective and preventive care of machinery, equipment, etc.).

A complete list of eligibility requirements is available, along with the application form, on the Rockland County Government website.
Upcoming Events
Positions Available for Rockland County Youth Bureau’s
Summer 2022 Conservation Corps Program
A Living Stipend, Educational Award and Career Development Skills Available for County-Based Environmental Service
 
County Executive Ed Day today announced that the Rockland County Youth Bureau is accepting applications for the 2022 Rockland Conservation & Service Corps (RCSC).

Celebrating its’ 22nd year, Rockland Conservation Corps members perform a variety of outdoor, environmental community service projects throughout the Rockland region. Responsibilities include educating the public about water stewardship, ecological conservation and environmental health issues, fieldwork and data collection, building and maintaining nature trails, teaching environmental education, planting gardens, patrolling streams, connecting young adults to their local environment, facilitating clean ups, and implementing food recovery programs, among others. Corps Members will take an active role in beautifying, protecting, and preserving Rockland’s parks, open spaces, and valued resources.

To be considered, students must be at least 18. Members are required to serve 350 hours between May 23rd and mid to late August at local sites that may include the Rockland County Division of Environmental Resources, the Clarkstown Planning Department, the Town of Ramapo, the Rockland County Drainage Agency, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Cornell Cooperative Extension, among others.

“This is a great opportunity for students to gain work experience, earn money and make a lasting contribution to their community,” said County Executive Ed Day. “This is an experience that goes far beyond the classroom.”

Members are paid a $2,300 living stipend for the summer. After successful completion of 350 hours, Corps Members earn an additional $1,342.86 educational award provided by AmeriCorps and The Corps Network.

Fifty hours of training are included in the 350-hour time commitment where members are trained in areas including environmental education, trail building, conservation, curriculum development, leadership, team building, safety as well as a variety of other pertinent topics. Members will also earn valuable work and service experience, network professionally and socially, potentially earn college credit and make improvements in the community.

“It's a terrific way to build a resume, get work experience, be outdoors all summer, network and meet new friends,” said Kathy Galione, Youth Bureau Program Coordinator.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate their enthusiasm for environmental issues, be committed to serving their community and be willing to participate in physically challenging outdoor activities that may include adverse weather conditions.

This is a full-time, 35-40 hours per week, opportunity over the summer that is considered community service not a job. Candidates that are selected for the program will have a summer schedule that will permit the completion of the 350-hour time commitment.

Applications are due Friday, April 8, 2022. The program begins on May 23, 2022, with most of the service taking place late May through August. Candidates can request an application by phone (845) 364-2937/2932 or by e-mail rcsc@co.rockland.ny.us.

Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Fun and Games
Puzzle for week ending February 11th, with answers on the right. How did you do?
Looking to adopt a dog?
Jack is a classic Golden Retriever who loves to play, adores people, is full of life with a great personality. Jack was surrendered by his person who realized he did not have the financial means to properly care for him.

He is approximately 2 years of age, has been neutered, is fully vaccinated, microchipped and seeks a home with a traditionally fenced in yard. Interested? Please email us at HVHSSTAFF@gmail.com no phone calls please, thank you.