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June 7, 2024

Dear Residents -


Yesterday, the world paused to say thank you to those who participated in Operation Overlord, known to most as D-Day. In the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, thousands of men landed on the beaches of Normandy to start the successful liberation of German-occupied Western Europe. I cannot think of a more appropriate time to thank Congressman Lawler for presenting Corporal Eugene Niminski, better known as Uncle Frank to me, with a proclamation to honor his service to his country, especially his participation on D-Day.  

 

If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, I highly recommend the Greek Festival at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. It is open tonight until 10 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm - 10 pm and on Sunday from 12 pm - 8pm. There is great food and live music. And speaking of fun, the Bergen Irish Music Festival is at the Rockland GAA tomorrow, June 8, 2024, from 2 pm - 10 pm, with more food and music.  

 

On Sunday, the Village of Nyack is hosting the 25th Annual Rockland Pride celebration, with the parade stepping off at 11 am, followed up with speeches, vendors, live performances and food. Or you can spend Sunday afternoon learning about the history of Orangetown’s Soapbox Derby with local history librarian and published author, Jim Cassetta. The presentation will be at the Depew House at 1:30 pm and refreshments will be served.

 

Whatever you do this weekend, make sure to get out and enjoy the sunshine!  



Regards – 

Teresa M. Kenny

Town Supervisor

Town of Orangetown

26 Orangeburg Road

Orangeburg, New York 10962

(845) 359-5100 x 2293

Congressional Proclamation 

A surprised Corporal Eugene Niminski receiving a Congressional Proclamation from Congressman Mike Lawler to honor him for his service to our country. 

Town of Orangetown

IMPORTANT NEWS

Please note new hours for Early Voting. Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Monday and Wednesday will be 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm.







"Rich in History"

Camp Shanks Museum Hours



Saturday's and Sunday's June, July and August

11 am to 3 pm


June 11 - Public Hearing:


  • Proposed renewal of Cablevision franchise agreement.
  • FOR DISCUSSION - Amendement to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Reveil and review of the revised concept plan.


June 25 - Public Hearing:


  • Local Law on proposed text amendment to Special Permit Uses to include farm cidery/winery (continued from January 23, 2024, adjourned March 19, 2024 and May 7, 2024, at the request of the applicant). 
  • Proposed zone change for 283 North Middletown Road, Pearl River.

For all future Town Board meetings, please click here.

Jawonio

On Monday, Supervisor Kenny was thrilled to support Jawonio by attending their annual golf outing dinner and being a hole sponsor. 

Tappan Senior Citizens Bi-Monthly Meeting

On Tuesday, Supervisor Kenny met with the Tappan Senior Citizen Club to update them on what is going on in town, let them know about upcoming events and to answer their questions.

Orangeburg Road Tunnel Mural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

On Thursday, the Town Supervisor, together with South Orangetown School District Superintendent Brian Culot, Assistant Superintendent Rudy Arietta, School Board members Dana Stilley, Steven Finn and Diana Korabel, and representatives for Congressman Lawler, Assemblyman McGowan and Senator Weber, were all on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony for the painted murals on the rail trail underpass. Thank you to the Tappan Zee High School Art Honor Society artists for sharing their amazing talent with our community. 

Orangetown Police Department

In New York State, people and black bears often find themselves living nearby one another. Bears can obtain all of the nourishment they need from the forest, but they are intelligent and opportunistic animals. They will find and consume whatever food they can access most easily. Bears must often cross roads and pass through developed areas to find the varied habitat types that produce their seasonal food sources. They often find human foods readily accessible along the way if homeowners do not take necessary precautions. Not every bear that passes through a developed area is a 'problem bear'. However, available human food sources can quickly turn them into one.


Keeping Humans and Bears Safe

Frequently, humans unknowingly create potential food sources for bears. This may attract them into close proximity to residential areas and subsequently result in human-bear conflicts. Most conflict scenarios in New York can be resolved or minimized by removing or adequately securing whatever served to attract the bear.


Conflicts are often associated with activities not intended to attract bears, such as:

  • feeding birds
  • improperly storing garbage
  • leaving messy grills and pet food outdoors

Bears are opportunistic feeders and will remember where they find easy food, and return to that location frequently. Intentional feeding of bears or repeated access to human foods without negative consequence can lead bears to become habituated (lose their fear of humans) and to become food-conditioned (actively seek out human foods). Habituated and food-conditioned bears may become bolder in their efforts the longer they are successfully able to access human foods. They will eventually become involved in human-bear conflicts. These food-conditioned bears are significantly more likely to be hit by cars or shot illegally by people who mistakenly perceive a threat to their own safety.


Black Bear Facts

  • Bears are curious - They spend a great deal of time exploring for food, and this can bring them close to humans.
  • Bears eat nearly anything - They are omnivorous; eating grasses, berries, fruit, nuts, seeds, insects, grubs, and carrion, as well as human sources of food like corn, honey, bird seed, trash, and pet food when available.
  • Bears are intelligent - Bears learn from experience. If an activity results in food, they will repeat that activity. If an encounter with a human is negative, they learn to avoid humans. Also if an encounter with a human doesn't result in a reward (food), they will not have any reason to have contact with humans.
  • Feeding bears creates human-bear conflicts. When bears learn to obtain food from humans, they can become bold and aggressive. Deliberate and intentional feeding of bears is illegal in New York.
  • Feeding bears is bad for bears - Bears' natural foraging habits and behavior can be changed. Usually solitary, bears can be concentrated in areas causing stress, injuries from physical conflicts, and the spread of diseases. Often when feeding on garbage or camper's supplies, bears will eat unhealthy materials such as soap, shaving cream, insect repellant, food packaging, etc.


Black bears are an important and natural component of New York's ecosystem. Whether you live or recreate in the bear country, please help maintain and protect the bear. At the same time, protect yourself and your property by not feeding bears and by reducing bear attractants.


http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/6995.html

http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/6960.html

Upcoming Events

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.