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December 29, 2023

Dear Residents -

 

With only two days until 2024, it seems all the talk is about resolutions for the New Year. However, before we say goodbye to 2023, I think it’s also a good time to reflect on last year and all that we have accomplished. As I am writing this from the comfort of my new office in the recently finished Town Hall building, I can say with certainty that a lot has been achieved over the last few months here in Orangetown. 

 

I want to thank all of the employees and department heads who worked hard to make the move into the new building a smooth transition. There are too many to name, but you all know who you are. Please know that your efforts were noticed and very much appreciated.  

 

And while the building is not yet 100% complete, we are in the home stretch of finally having a Town Hall that Orangetown residents can be proud of. This spring, I look forward to welcoming you all to a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception to officially dedicate the new Town Hall. Stay tuned for details in the coming months.             

 

However, we accomplished much more than a new Town Hall last year. We saw completion of the much-anticipated splashpad and pickleball courts at Veterans Memorial Park, the successful (albeit very wet) kick-off of the Pearl River Farmers Market, the first-ever Orangetown Senior Citizen Prom, and an “Orangetown Night” at Clover Stadium - to name just a few of Orangetown’s accomplishments in 2023.     

 

But it is now time to look forward to next year, which for the town starts with the annual reorganizational meeting on January 9, 2024 at 7 pm. If all goes as planned, it will be in the new Town Board meeting room. Although there is no public comment portion at this meeting, you are welcome to join us so that you can take a peek at the new Town Board meeting room, listen to my remarks on the State of the Town, and observe the swearing in of the recently elected town officials, as well as some other housekeeping agenda items.

 

As we close out another year together, I want to thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter and to wish you and your loved ones a healthy, happy and safe New Year.   

 

Have a great weekend and see you in 2024!   


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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Saturday, January 13, 2024, 11 am - 3 pm


January 23 - Public Hearing:


  • Local Law on proposed amendment for outdoor parking and storage of vehicles.
  • Local Law for South Nyack Parking (Revised law from November 21, 2023)
  • Local Law on proposed text amendment to Special Permit Uses to include farm cidery/winery (postponed from November 28, 2023)

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Hunger's 5k Heroes Donation

In May, the Town of Orangetown held its Annual Hunger’s 5k Heroes Run/Walk to raise funds for local food pantries, including Meals-on-Wheels, Soup Angels of Nyack, South Orangetown Central School District Food Pantry, the Rhoda Bloom Kosher Food Pantry and St. Aedan’s Food Pantry. Supervisor Kenny was happy to meet with representatives from these organizations to personally present them with a check and thank them for what they do for our community. 


Orangetown Police Department

Have a plan to get home safe this New Year’s eve. Below are some thoughts on how to celebrate safely tonight and get home to thrive in 2024 


Going out? 

If you are headed out to a party, it’s important to be responsible and avoid drinking and driving. Not only do you risk your life, you risk the lives of those around you (or around your car). 


Have a designated driver 

Always a wise choice, have someone in your group stay sober. Make sure you pick someone who is responsible and can get everyone home safely. 


Take a taxi 

It may cost a bit more, but that’s nothing compared to the cost of a life, for what could equal the value of a human soul? If you’re feeling a little woozy or are afraid your judgment might be impaired, call a taxi and make sure you get home safely. 


Stay over 

If you aren’t confident in your driving skills–confident enough to bet your life on your ability to drive–then ask your friend if you can crash on his (or her) couch for the night. 


Give your keys to the host 

If you’re afraid you might get too drunk to drive safely, ask the party’s host if he (or she) can keep hold of your keys unless he (or she) believes you are sober enough to drive home.\ 


How much is too much? 

Frequent drinkers believe they can “handle” their liquor. But, the truth is, most metabolisms need a full hour to properly digest a glass of alcohol. A standard “glass” is usually classified as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits. If you drink more than this in an hour, you should wait before getting behind the wheel. 


DUI or DWI 

A DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated) can earn you jail time, a license suspension, and large fees. Driving while drunk could cause a collision, which may increase your insurance. It could also kill someone, which can result in vehicle-manslaughter charges, a second degree murder charge. 

Driving drunk is not worth these risks. You may have the mentality that you won’t “get caught” driving drunk, but it’s not about getting caught. It’s about protecting your life, your passengers’ lives, and the lives of those sharing the road with you. 

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