December 2023

Dear Residents & Community Members,



We hope this update finds you enjoying the holiday season and the ongoing celebration that comes with it. This time of year is often considered a favorite for many as it affords us the time to slow down, spend time with family and friends and reflect on what's most important.

With 2023 quickly coming to a close, we would like to take this opportunity to extend our gratitude to Councilman Mike McGinn whose tenure will come to an end this month. Stepping up to serve at a critical time in Monroe, Mike has given countless hours for the betterment of Monroe for the past 8 years as Councilman. We appreciate his willingness to serve the residents and community members of the Town of Monroe and dedication to instilling positive change. Please join me in wishing him all the best as he moves on.

On behalf of the Town Board, we wish you a Healthy, Prosperous New Year and look forward to what's in store for Monroe in 2024.

All the best,

Tony Cardone

Supervisor, Town of Monroe

O Christmas Tree, How Lovely Are Your Branches!

Residents and community members gathered on Monday, December 18th for the lighting of the Smith's Clove Park Christmas Tree. With Santa and the Grinch on hand and hot chocolate to enjoy, a good time was had by all! Thank you to the Monroe Joint Parks and Recreation Commission for organizing this wonderful holiday outing!

Wreaths Across America

REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

On Saturday, December 16th, volunteers and community members gathered with the Orange County Veterans Coalition at Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery to remember and honor our veterans with a ceremony and by laying Remembrance Wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes. For more information on Wreaths Across America, sponsoring a wreath or volunteering, please visit: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/16659/Overview/?relatedId=150000

Congratulations to Suzanne Adler who was recently recognized by County Executive Steve Neuhaus as Orange County Citizen of the Month for December. Suzanne is a passionate volunteer with Sparrow's Nest, an organization dedicated to cooking and delivering homemade meals to families facing a cancer diagnosis. Every week, Sparrow’s Nest brings 2 fully cooked meals, plus fruits, vegetables and desserts, to local families with the hope of providing physical, emotional and financial relief.

Suzanne, a first-grade teacher at Smith Clove Elementary School in the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District, is also beloved in the Monroe community for her many charitable contributions that assist those in need. We thank Suzanne for her selflessness and kindness and for making an impact in the lives of countless Orange County residents, especially in the Monroe area.

Important Information Regarding 2024 Town & County Tax Season

The Town of Monroe Tax Collector will be accepting the following payment methods only for the 2024 Orange County, Town and County Real Property Tax Bills: personal checks, money orders, cashier checks (made payable to the Town of Monroe Tax Collector).

For payments by mail, please send to:

Town of Monroe Tax Collector

1465 Orange Turnpike

Monroe, NY 10950

* PLEASE INCLUDE PHONE NUMBER ON CHECK

* NO CASH, CREDIT CARD / E-CHECK PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT TOWN HALL

For online payments, there is a convenience fee that will be applied for the service (charged by the credit card company). The fees are as follows:

• Visa, MasterCard and Discover Credit cards: 2.45%
• Visa Debit: $3.95
• E-Check: $1.75

Tax Collection Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, and the following dates from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM (January 31, 2024, February 29, 2024, and April 1, 2024).

Payments received February 2024: a 1% penalty is added.

Payments received March 2024: a 2% penalty is added, plus a $2.00 Second Notice Fee.

Tax payments made after April 1, 2024 must be paid to the Orange County Commissioner of Finance, (845) 291-2480.

If you have any questions please contact Valerie Bitzer, Tax Collector via email: valerie@monroeny.org  or by phone at (845) 783-1900 ext. 203.

Useful Links:

Please visit Orange County Real Property

Please visit Town of Monroe

Councilman Scancarello Recognized for Commitment to Community and Support of Veterans

Councilman Sal Scancarello was recognized by American Legion Post 488 for his exceptional service to the community and support of veteran causes at the December 4th Town Board Meeting. Pictured above with the Town Board presenting the award is Alyssa Vetell of American Legion Post 488 Ladies Auxiliary. Congratulations to Councilman Scancarello and thank you for continuing to make an impact in Monroe!

Reading Will Take You Everywhere!

Pine Tree Elementary Hosts Annual Read-A-Thon

Supervisor Cardone was pleased to participate as a guest reader at Pine Tree Elementary's Annual Read-A-Thon on Friday, December 8th. Supervisor Cardone had the chance to read to both Mrs. Reynold's 4th grade class and Mrs. Eldred's 5th grade class. The annual Read-A-Thon provides a wonderful opportunity for community members to reinforce the importance of reading for fun while interacting with our youth.

Town Board:

January 2nd (Re-org Meeting), January 17th, 7 p.m.

Planning Board:

Workshop Meeting: January 11th, 6 p.m.

Regular Meeting: January 16th, 6 p.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals:

January 23rd, 7 p.m.