March 2023

Dear Residents & Community Members,

As we enter April, we are reminded of two important celebrations that coincidentally go hand in hand: National Volunteer Week and Earth Day. This year's Monroe Clean Sweep will take place on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22nd, and not only provides the perfect opportunity for all of us to do our part in keeping our community clean, but is also an important reminder of the impact we can all make by giving our time. Please see the Monroe Clean Sweep information below and learn how you can sign-up to be part of the solution in keeping our community clean.

This year's National Volunteer Week will take place April 16 - April 22nd. We hope that many of you will take this time to thank a volunteer and/or explore ways in which you can give back to our community. We believe all of our volunteers will attest to the fact that to volunteer is to change a life. We continue to extend our gratitude to all of our local volunteer organizations.

On behalf of the Town Board, best wishes for a joyous Easter and Passover holiday.

Cordially,

Tony Cardone

Supervisor, Town of Monroe

Monroe Open House

An Opportunity to Get to Know our Town and Villages!

Pictured above is Councilwoman Houle with members of the Monroe Joint Fire District wearing a Scott Air Pack. These Air Packs weigh over 40 lbs. and are carried by our volunteer firefighters as they bravely answer the call to serve.

The Town of Monroe, Village of Monroe and Village of Harriman were pleased to host the Monroe Open House on Wednesday, March 29th at Town Hall. This event offered residents the opportunity to learn more about services offered through the town and villages as well as volunteer opportunities available through our Fire District and Ambulance Corps. A special thank you to participating organizations as well as event attendees.

St. Patrick's Day Fun at the Monroe Senior Center

Pictured above are members of the Monroe Senior Center enjoying a performance by the Sheahan Gormley School of Irish Dance.

Pictured above are Megan & Analee  from the Sheahan Gormley School of Irish Dance performing for the Seniors.

Pictured above left to right is Assemblyman Karl Brabenec and Town of Monroe Highway Superintendent James "Pat" Patterson along with other local Highway Superintendents who traveled to Albany to lobby for increased funding for local roadways.

The New York State County Highway Superintendents Association and the New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways returned to Albany earlier this month after a three year hiatus due to the pandemic for the "Local Roads Matter" lobby day. Town of Monroe Highway Superintendent James "Pat" Patterson joined his colleagues at this event, stressing the importance of increased funding at the state level to ensure our local roadway infrastructure needs are addressed. Collectively, the highway superintendents are requesting the upcoming state budget include increasing the CHIPS program by $200 million to $779 million, increasing the Extreme Winter Recovery funding by $70 million to $170 million, continued support for the BRIDGE-NY program at $200 million annually, maintaining support for the PAVE-NY program at $150 million, as well as the continuation of $100 million of annual funding to the State Touring Route program.

Town of Monroe Compost Facility Opens on April 19th

2023 Monroe Clean Sweep

"Sweeping" the Town and Villages of Littered Areas

Pictured above are Clean Sweep Committee members(left to right): Town of Monroe Highway Superintendent James “Pat” Patterson; Charlie Pakula and Paul Campanella of the Greater Monroe Chamber of Commerce; Aldo Chiapetta of the Village of Monroe DPW; Village of Harriman Trustees Bruce Chichester & Wayne Mitchell; Town of Monroe Councilwoman Dorey Houle; Town of Monroe Supervisor Tony Cardone; Harriman Deputy Mayor Carol Schneider; Scott Levi of Beck’s Hardware; Village of Harriman Mayor Lou Medina and Village of Monroe Mayor Neil Dwyer

The Greater Monroe Chamber of Commerce along with the Village of Harriman, Village of Monroe and the Town of Monroe are preparing for the annual Monroe Clean Sweep event taking place on Saturday, April 22nd from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. The event will commence at the St. Anastasia Church parking lot located on Route 17M in Harriman. Resident volunteers, organizations and local businesses are needed to assist in "sweeping" the town and villages of littered areas.  For more information and to register for participation in this event, please visit www.gmcoc.com.  

In addition, the following services will be available at no cost to all Town of Monroe residents:

• Tire Recycling (rimless only) and Paper Shredding will take place at St. Anastasia Church

• Electronics Recycling will take place at St. Anastasia Church

County Executive Steve Neuhaus visited Bagel World in Monroe recently for coffee with Supervisor Tony Cardone and Ken Cashman, former editor/writer for The Cornwall Local. We appreciate Steve taking the time to visit and understand important issues relevant to southern Orange County.

In his travels to deliver supermarket gift cards to local food pantries and organizations, Supervisor Cardone recently visited with Sr. Olivia and Sr. Laveena who are part of the Pallottine Sisters of the Catholic Apostolate located on Harriman Heights Road. The June 17th Town of Monroe Food Truck Festival will benefit our local food pantries including Our Father's Kitchen at Sacred Heart Church, First Presbyterian Church Food Pantry and Monroe United Methodist Food Pantry.

Orange County Veterans Service Agency (OCVSA) provides counseling and assistance on all VA matters and assists military personnel, veterans and their families before, during and after deployments. Additional services available include Transportation for Veterans, the Veterans Food Pantry, the Orange County Veterans Discount Card as well as the Veterans Recognition Program. For more information, please contact the OCVSA office at 845-291-2470 or visit https://www.orangecountygov.com/624/Veterans-Service-Agency.

Town Board:

April 3rd, April 17th at 7 p.m.

Planning Board:

Workshop Meeting: April 13th at 6 p.m.

Regular Meeting: April 18th at 6 p.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals:

April 25th at 7 p.m.