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March 29, 2024

Dear Residents -


The Orangetown Department of Parks and Recreation released its Annual Spring Brochure this week. In addition to the old tried and true programs, there are several new ones being offered this year. If you have not yet done so, I would recommend perusing it and signing up for any program you are interested in as soon as possible so that you do not get closed out.    

 

Last Saturday, the Orangetown Police Department Honor Guard had the privilege of presenting the colors for the national anthem at the NY Rangers game in Madison Square Garden. Thanks to the many Orangetown residents who traveled to cheer them on. With a 4-3 win by the Rangers, it was a great night all around! For those who missed it, you can view it here. Many thanks to Scott Waters for sharing this video.

 

On April 6, 2024, my staff and I will once again join the Tappan Volunteer Fire Department to participate in the Great American Cleanup. Registration will begin at 9:00 am at the firehouse, with breakfast at check-in, provided by the Tappan Fire Department, and a buffet lunch afterwards, courtesy of NoCo Kitchen. If you want to join us, please sign up by clicking here

 

For those of you preparing for the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, take a look at the NASA website. It provides the timing of the eclipse by zip code and includes safety tips for viewing.



Enjoy your weekend and for those who celebrate, Happy Easter.


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

Rockland County

2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 

Over the past six months, Rockland County has been working on updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan is really important for the County because it helps us understand natural hazard risk and find ways to lower that risk. The plan is all set for public review now - we would really appreciate your feedback to help make our hazard mitigation efforts even better and create a stronger Rockland County. 



"Rich in History"


Camp Shanks Museum Hours:


Saturday, April 20, 2024, 11 am - 3 pm


April 2 - Public Hearing:


  • Proposed Zone Chnge for 110 W Crooked Hill Road, Pearl River from "LIO" to "LI."


May 7 - 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 March 19, 2024.)

For all futureTown Board meetings, please click here.

Orangetown Police Department

A brief history of the Orangetown Police Department Honor Guard


The Honor Guard is the successor to the Orangetown Color Guard which was created in 1973 after the deaths of Officer Michael Reedy and Officer Thomas Kennedy, when a hastily formed color guard was assembled for the funeral. Thereafter, the Color Guard was created using volunteers and newly purchased equipment, and in memory of the fallen officers, a unit flag was designed and their badge numbers, #57 and #68, were added as part of the design. This flag was paid for by the Orangetown PBA. This newly created Color Guard made its first formal appearance that same year at a Rockland Warriors semi-professional football game played at the Marian Shrine in West Haverstraw in honor of the fallen officers and for the benefit of their survivors. The Orangetown Color Guard was one of the first police units of its type in Rockland County and it and its successor, the Honor Guard, have appeared in many parades and at Law Enforcement funerals and dedications.


2024 Honor Guard

Upcoming Events

Rockland County Events:


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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.