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February 16, 2024

Dear Residents -


On Super Bowl Sunday, I joined the Stony Point Seals for their 25th Anniversary Super Plunge into the Hudson River. While I did not plunge, I was happy to attend in support of two sick children from the North Rockland community. Bravo to the organizers for doing such a great job, including having music, a helicopter, bagpipers, and hundreds of motorcyclists from the Nam Knights Hudson Valley Chapter (a motorcycle club of veterans and law enforcement personnel dedicated to raising money for worthy causes).    

 

But if you missed it, not to worry as you have another chance. On March 3, 2024, the Penguin Plunge, run by Barbara Noyes and Mike Lynch, will be held at Nyack Memorial Park to help raise funds for four local families with sick children. If you cannot make it, please consider contributing whatever you can for this very worthy cause. Please click here.  

 

This week, I attended the Rockland County Civil and Human Rights Hall of Fame Reception for new inductees, with guest speaker Martin Luther King III. The Rockland County Civil and Human Rights Hall of Fame was designed to raise awareness about human rights issues and to foster an environment that promotes discussion and education about Rockland’s civil rights history and ongoing challenges.     

 

Starting tomorrow, and running every weekend through March 10, 2024, the Pearl River United Methodist Church will host their 33rd Annual Train Show. It is the perfect event to attend on one of those cold winter days. To check out the hours of operation, please click here.

 

The March 1, 2024 deadline is fast approaching to apply for the senior citizen exemption. To see if you qualify, please read the information below or contact the Assessor’s Office at (845) 359-5100 x 2224 or email.

 

As a reminder, Town Hall will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024 in observance of Presidents Day.

 

Enjoy your weekend and try to stay warm! 

 

Regards – 

Teresa M. Kenny

Town Supervisor

Town of Orangetown

26 Orangeburg Road

Orangeburg, New York 10962

(845) 359-5100 x 2293

Town of Orangetown

IMPORTANT NEWS


"Rich in History"


Camp Shanks Museum Hours:


Saturday, February 17, 2024, 11 am - 3 pm


February 20 - Public Hearing:


  • Local Law on proposed amendment to Town Code to add a stop sign at the intersection of Noyes Street and Gilbert Avenue


March 19 - Public Hearing:



  • Local Law on proposed text amendment to Special Permit Uses to include farm cidery/winery (continued from January 23, 2024) (Request made by the applicant to move the public hearing from February 20, 2024.)

For all futureTown Board meetings, please click here.

Stony Point Seals and 25 years!

Supervisor Kenny and other elected officials at the Stony Point Seals Super Plunge. Congratulations to the event organizers, as well as Town Supervisors Jimmy Monaghan and Howard Phillips, for hosting such a wonderful event for a great cause.  

Rockland County Civil and Human Rights Hall of Fame Reception

On Monday, February 12, 2024, Supervisor Kenny attended the Rockland County Civil and Human Rights Hall of Fame Reception at the Rockland County Pomona Health Complex.


Orangetown Police Department

Sharing the road with pedestrians

Drivers, remember your vehicle is like a heavy weapon and if you hit a pedestrian, you can cause serious injuries – or even deathAlways give the right of way to pedestrians. Be extra cautious during the early morning and evening hours during periods of altered light.

Below are some important rules regarding pedestrians to help keep everyone safe:

  • Always stop and give the right of way to pedestrians in a crosswalk.
  • Watch out and prepare to stop for the nearby pedestrian who may walk into your path.
  • Always stop and give the right of way to any pedestrian who walks on your path.
  • When pedestrians are near your path or walking on the side of the street, use common sense, anticipate their actions, and be prepared to stop and give the right of way to them. Sometimes a pedestrian looks over and makes eye contact showing his/her need to cross the street; always give the right of way to pedestrians.
  • If there are disabled pedestrians, older pedestrians or pedestrians with children that are crossing a crosswalk, give them more time to cross the street.
  • Do not stop in a crosswalk because you will cause the pedestrians to walk outside the crosswalk and can put the pedestrians at the risk of getting hit.
  • Do not pass a car that has stopped at a crosswalk because you may hit the pedestrian that you cannot see.
  • Be aware that blind pedestrians rely on your vehicle's engine noise to make the decision of where to walk on a sidewalk, so you need to stay within 5 feet of the crosswalk in order for the blind pedestrians to be aware of your presence.
  • If you are driving a hybrid or electric vehicle, be extra careful near pedestrians because these vehicles are silent while operating and the pedestrians may not hear them.
  • Fully stop at the stop line before the stop sign, check for other vehicles and pedestrians, then enter the intersection. 

Working together to share our roads can help keep everyone safe.

Upcoming Events

Save The Date!

Supervisor Kenny and the Tappan Fire Department, in conjunction with Keep Rockland Beautiful, are looking for some helping hands for their annual cleanup on Saturday April 6, 2024. No matter how much time you can give, please join us as every little bit helps! More details to come in the following weeks.  

Rockland County Events:


To find more events in Orangetown and around Rockland County click here.

Missed Highway's update for this past week? Wondered what they said in past issues? Please click here and stay up to date with what is going on in the Orangetown Highway Department.