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Camp Shanks Museum Hours
Saturdays and Sundays July and August
11 am to 3 pm
July 23 - Public Hearing:
- Proposed renewal of Verizon New York franchise agreement.
- Amend Chapter 30 of the Town Code to permit the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Management and Engineering to issue certificates of sewer registration.
September 24 - Public Hearing:
- Proposed zone change for 676 and 680 Western Highway and the north end of Ellsworth Drive, Blauvelt
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Orangetown Auxiliary Police Recognition Ceremony | |
At the Town Board meeting this week, Orangetown Police Chief Donald Butterworth and the Town Board recognized and thanked the Orangetown Auxiliary Police. These volunteers contribute many hours of public service every year to the town. | |
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses | |
Supervisor Kenny was pleased to be on hand to welcome the attendees of the “Strategies to Accelerate Your Business” class. The program, which was hosted by Kenyatta Jones-Arietta and R2M Realty Inc., was held at St. Thomas Aquinas College. | |
Brightview Lake Tappan Veterans Barbecue | Supervisor Kenny stopped at Brightview Lake Tappan this week to personally thank the veterans for their service and to answer their many questions. Thanks to Brightwood staff, Denise Catalanotto and Megan Bullerdick, for organizing the veterans barbecue and inviting Supervisor Kenny. | |
Grand Opening of Rockland Homes for Heroes | |
Supervisor Kenny, Deputy Supervisor Denis Troy and Councilman Brian Donohue attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the 14 new units of supportive housing at Rockland Homes for Heroes (RH4H), a charity chartered to build and operate homes for homeless veterans. We should be proud that RH4H is located right here in Orangetown, on the lands of the former Camp Shanks. Thanks to John Murphy, the founder and board president of RH4H, and the Board of Directors for their hard work and dedication to making this a reality, and to Governor Hochul for attending the ceremony and cutting the ribbon. | |
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Orangetown Police Department | |
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Beware of Home Repair Scams
Investigate Contractors | Shop Around | Get a Written Contract | Don’t be Pressured
Warning Signs: Avoid a contractor who:
- Knocks on your door or calls you on the phone offering to make repairs.
- Tells you that you must make repairs immediately.
- Talks very quickly to confuse you and pressures you to sign a contract immediately.
- Tells you they are doing work in your neighborhood and have extra materials left from another job.
- Offers a discounted price if you refer other people to them, but only if you buy today.
- Tells you something that sounds too good to be true. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
- Is not an established local business, but has come to the area from somewhere else to “help.”
Protect Yourself
- Avoid unlicensed contractors in NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester – these are areas of the State where a license is required. Unlicensed contractors are operating illegally in those areas.
- Avoid contractors who don't have references or whose references can't be reached.
- Avoid contractors who tell you there's no need for a written contract. By law, all contracts for $500 or more must be in writing, but it's a good idea to get a written contract even for smaller projects.
- Avoid contractors who only have a P.O. Box address or a only a cell phone number.
- Avoid contractors who do not supply proof of insurance.
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Avoid contractors who ask you to get required building permits. It could mean that the contractor is unlicensed or has a bad track record, and is therefore reluctant to deal with the local building inspector.
- Verify with your local building department that the contractor has obtained all the necessary permits.
- Be wary of contractors who ask for money to buy materials before starting the job. Reliable, established contractors can buy materials on credit.
- Avoid contractors who demand payment in cash or want full payment up front, before work has begun. Instead, find a contractor who will agree to a payment schedule providing for an initial down payment and subsequent incremental payments until the work is completed.
- Always withhold final payment until you have completed a final walk through, approved all the completed work, and all required inspections and certificates of occupancy have been delivered to you.
https://www.dfs.ny.gov/consumers/scams_schemes_frauds/home_repair_scams
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PIERMONT’S ANNUAL BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATION! Saturday, July 13, 2024. 12PM-10PM. Don’t miss the Village of Piermont’s annual celebration of French history and culture! Featuring music, food, outdoor dining and shopping, kids’ activities, a Costume Party and a re-enactment of the storming of the Bastille! Fun for the whole family! | |
Rockland County Events:
To find more events in Orangetown and around Rockland County click here.
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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. | | | | | |