Monthly Update

May 2022

"What a beautiful world it would be if people had hearts like dogs."

Town of Monroe Dog Park Celebrates Eagle Scout Accomplishment

Dear Residents & Community Members,

It seems that Spring has finally sprung! It's always nice to see our residents and community members out and about enjoying activities and the beauty of our area this time of year. Adding to available activities, we are pleased to announce the opening of the Town of Monroe Dog Park. Located at 101 Mine Road, the Dog Park shares the same entrance as our Senior Center building. This park was made possible because of the outstanding Eagle Scout Project recently completed by Monroe resident Noah Sequeiros.

Noah is a member of Boy Scout Troop 440 and has worked extremely hard over the past year to present, plan and execute his Eagle Scout project of creating a Dog Park for the Town of Monroe community to enjoy. Throughout this time, we witnessed his dedication, hard work, persistence, and ability to “pivot,” when things didn’t quite go as planned. Noah faced any and all project challenges with a maturity and composure far beyond his years. His leadership ability was evident through his oversight of over 100 volunteers who assisted in this project as well as Noah’s incredible project fundraising efforts which resulted in raising over $9,000.

We thank Noah for his efforts and are grateful to reap the benefits of his incredible project which will serve the Town of Monroe community for many years to come. If you haven't already done so, please stop by the new park. Your dog will thank you!

The Town's upcoming Food Truck Festival on June 18th will benefit Troop 440, an outstanding group of young men who continue to make an impact in our community. We hope to see you there.

Looking ahead to this weekend, the Monroe Memorial Day Parade will take place on Sunday, May 29th. Please consider attending to honor the members of our military who died in the line of duty bravely serving our country. The parade will step off from Smith's Clove Park at 1:30 p.m. and conclude with a ceremony at the Monroe Cemetery located on Route 17M (across from Webster Bank).

God Bless the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and the freedom we continue to enjoy and may God Bless America.

Cordially,

Tony Cardone

Supervisor, Town of Monroe

No Quit in New York!

JavaJo's Celebrates New York Rangers' Playoff Run and

Recognition as a "No Quit" New York Business

JavaJo's owner Tyler Sloboda is pictured with Supervisor Tony Cardone

As the New York Rangers continue their quest for the Stanley Cup, "No Quit in New York" is alive and well at JavaJo's in the Village of Monroe. JavaJo's was recently spotlighted by the New York Rangers as a New York business that has empowered the community while showcasing grit and toughness. As one of just a few businesses outside the New York City area that were featured, JavaJo's earned this recognition as "A small, family-run business that survived the pandemic with little help. During the pandemic JavaJo's "No Quit" attitude led them to make the decision to go all in or pack it up. This decision has since led to two expansions during the Covid-19 pandemic and a newly established wine bar."

We congratulate JavaJo's on this recognition and commend their "No Quit" attitude!

Orange County To Offer

Police Officer Examination In September

Information Session to be held at Monroe Town Hall on June 15th

The written exam for town/village police officer or deputy positions in the Sheriff’s office will take place on September 17, 2022, with the possible additional exam date of September 18th depending on interest and scheduling.

The County is planning four informational sessions for candidates on:

Tuesday, June 7th at 5:30 p.m. at the Village of Montgomery Senior Center, 36 Bridge Street Montgomery

Wednesday, June 8th at 5:30 p.m. at the Town of New Windsor Community Center, 55 Union Avenue, New Windsor

Wednesday, June 15th at 5:30 p.m. at the Town of Monroe Town Hall, 1465 Orange Turnpike, Monroe

Tuesday, June 21st at 6:00 p.m. at the County Emergency Services Center auditorium at 22 Wells Farm Road, Goshen

Individuals will be able to apply on-site to take the test, or they can file their application at the Orange County Human Resources office located at the County Government Center in Goshen (255 Main Street) by 5:00 p.m. on July 1, 2022.

At the information sessions, attendees will hear from representatives from Orange County, local police officials, and County civil service employees about the nature of the job, how to take a civil service exam, as well as salary and benefits information. Free study guides will also be available.

For more information on the exam, please visit https://www.orangecountygov.com/DocumentCenter/View/24770/Police-Officer-Deputy-Sheriff-?bidId=, visit the Orange County Human Resources website or call the Orange County Department of Human Resources at 845-291-2707.

Monroe Gives Hosts Community Yard Sale

Monroe Gives recently hosted a Community Yard Sale in the St. Anastasia Church parking lot. This event provided an opportunity for community members to shop and/or sell treasures while supporting the mission of the organization. Monroe Gives is a non-profit corporation that helps families in need in the Monroe-Woodbury area. Pictured above are Monroe Gives Board Members Tim and Angela Mertens and Jeff and Christine Manson. Not pictured are Board Members Dan and Dena Sapp, Claudia Lepore and Lyn Johnson Cear.