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September 27, 2024

Dear Residents -

 

It is officially fall and I don’t know about you, but the summer seemed to just fly by. I personally love the fall season, with cooler days and the changing of the leaves. With fall comes Election Day, which is now only 39 days away. As a reminder, early voting starts on October 26, 2024, and will be held at all of the town halls in Rockland County – and you do not need to vote at your own town hall. Please see the dates and times (as they change daily) below and be sure to get out and vote.  

 

As we have done since 2020, Orangetown will be holding the Hungers 5K Heroes Run/Walk on October 5, 2024. It starts in Depot Square in Sparkill and runs out and back on the Joseph B. Clarke Rail Trail. Please consider joining us to get outside, get some exercise, meet new friends, and help support our local food pantries and food insecure neighbors. To register, please click here.

 

Also, on October 5, 2024, the Orangeburg Library will be hosting a Keep Rockland Beautiful Cleanup of the immediate area of the library. All cleaning supplies will be provided and community service letters will be available. Later that day, there is the Kyle John Boyce 7th Annual Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser at the Rockland GAA, with plenty of good music to listen to. Funds raised will help Orangetown families send their children to the town day camp. For tickets, please email Kimberly.

 

And, of course, the fall is always a great time to hit up the Pearl River Farmers Market. Check out this week’s great lineup below.

 

Whatever you choose to do this weekend, get outside and enjoy the fresh air. The weekends are usually too short, so don't let a little rain get in the way of making memories.

 

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


October 12, 2024, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

November 30, 2024, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm





October 8 - Public Hearing:

  • Proposed local law amending Chapter 1 entitled "Code of Ethics"
  • Blauvelt Fire Protection District Contract
  • Orangetown Library District Contracts (Blauvelt, Tappan, Orangeburg and Palisades Libraries)
  • Preliminary Budget


December 17 - Public Hearing:

  • Proposed zone change for 676 and 680 Western Highway and the north end of Ellsworth Drive, Blauvelt (Continued from September 24, 2024)

For all future Town Board meetings, please click here.

US Army Reserve Center

Memorialization Ceremony

This past Saturday, Supervisor Kenny attended the Orangeburg US Army Reserve Center Memorialization Ceremony to honor the service and sacrifice of the late Sgt. Jaror Puello-Coronado. Sgt. Jaror Puello-Coronado was born in the Dominican Republic, enlisted in the Army in 1990 and died in Iraq in 2003. Sgt. Puello left behind his wife Sandra and three children. May He Rest In Peace.

Orangetown Police Department

Sextortion Scams


The New York State Police is warning the public of a nationwide automated sextortion scam in which scammers use people’s email address to coerce payments using intimidation and threats of embarrassment.


Scammers obtain emails and other personal information purchased illegally on the dark web to contact victims, stating that they have the victim’s personal information, and often will include a photo of the victim’s residence, and instructions to make payment in Bitcoin to avoid repercussions.


The scammers will also threaten to publicly embarrass and convince the victim that they have installed software on their phone, tablet, or computer, have access to their personal accounts and are tracking their internet use.

To get the victim to act quickly, the scammer claims they possess images of the victim viewing pornographic material and threatens to disclose this content to everyone in their contact list within 24‐48 hours unless they pay in Bitcoin to have the content deleted.


Despite these claims, the scammer does not have access to the victim’s device or personal information.


If you receive one of these emails, do not engage or share any personal information such as birthdates, phone numbers, social security numbers or any financial information.


Victims should block the sender, delete the email, and report it through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) www.ic3.gov.



If someone believes that they are the victim of sextortion or identity theft, the FBI encourages them to report it by contacting their local FBI office or calling 1‐800‐CALL‐FBI. The New York State Police (NYSP) or local law enforcement agencies can also assist with criminal investigations.

Upcoming Events

Here is what's happening at the Pearl River Farmers Market this Saturday, 9/28 (10am - 2pm) in Central Avenue Field:


Joey's Market introduces handmade quiches from Pikas Farm Table, made in their Hudson Valley kitchen with an emphasis on locally sourced and all natural ingredients.


Returning to the market this week:


Cat Farrell Pottery, Charlotte's Home Kitchen (dairy-free, vegan and gluten-free cakes/breads), Hirs Sausage Market LLC (Hungarian sausages and smoked meats), Garden State Girl Designs (jewelry) and Leslie's Love (homemade baked goods).



Please note that Sova Farm has finished their season here in Pearl River but you can still find them on Sundays in Piermont.



For a complete list of this week's vendors, please click here.

Monique Ruhe, Cultural Attaché for the Kingdom of the Netherlands

visited the Orangetown Historical Museum and Archives this past week

Mary Cardenas, the Orangetown Museum Director and Town Historian, was thrilled to have Elizabeth Skrabonja (Curator for Exhibitions) and Monique Ruhe take a tour of the Salyer House, where they were able to explore the rich history of Orangtown and our Dutch heritage.

Rockland County Events:


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

Pearl River Farmers Market - EVERY Saturday through to Saturday, November 23, 2024. Awesome vendors every weekend.

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.