March 2025

Dear Residents & Community Members,

Spring has sprung and with the change in season, we are given the chance to hit the reset button and move forward with a renewed sense of purpose. Spring also means spring cleaning and in the case of the town, this equates to our annual Monroe Clean Sweep event! This year's Clean Sweep will take place on Saturday, April 26th at a new location this year-Monroe Town Hall. In addition to free shredding services and electronics & tire disposal, we are excited to announce the addition of textile recycling. Please see the flyer below for more information on registration and sponsorship opportunities.

We are pleased to also share information regarding an Arbor Day celebration that will take place on April 26th at Mombasha Park (Soccer Field/Pickleball Court entrance) after the Clean Sweep event from 1-2 p.m. The Town of Monroe will be handing out free Norway Spruce saplings, courtesy of Wickes/Arborists, to all residents to plant in their yard (while supplies last). The Monroe Conservation Commission will also be in attendance providing some literature about invasive species, appropriate tree plantings for our area, wildlife and helpful planting tips. The Town of Monroe will also be planting two trees at the Mombasha Park with the assistance of Boy Scout Troop #440 in observance of Arbor Day.

We look forward to seeing you at one of these upcoming events. In the meantime, enjoy the sunshine and the start of some warmer temperatures!

All the best,

Tony Cardone

Supervisor, Town of Monroe

Highway Department Begins Spring Cleanup Efforts

Pictured below are Highway Department employees working on Larkin Drive recently cleaning up trash and debris. Highway Department employees will continue these clean up efforts on a regular basis throughout the town over the next few months.

Safety First at the Senior Center!

Members of the Jolly Seniors Club recently enjoyed a visit and presentation from Detective Payton and Officer Hansen from the Monroe Police Department on elder fraud and scams. The presentation included several helpful tips on recognizing and avoiding scams and a reminder that if something seems suspicious, always trust your instincts and verify before sharing any personal or financial information.

Local Roads Are Essential!

Earlier this month over 600 County and Town Highway Superintendents, Public Work Commissioners and Highway industry professionals traveled to the New York State Capitol Building in Albany to urge the Governor and lawmakers to prioritize funding for local road and bridge repairs. At the local level, we will continue to fight for this as well, understanding that safe, well maintained roads are essential!

Orange County Hosts Cybersecurity Summit at Mount Saint Mary College

On Tuesday, March 11th, local leaders, tech experts and community members gathered at Mount Saint Mary College for the Hudson Valley Regional Cybersecurity Summit hosted by Orange County. Guest speaker Mishaal Khan addressed the "Cyberthreat Landscape" while several industry experts participated in panels focused on topics including Preventing a Cyber Crisis, modernizing AI and Cybersecurity tools and Cyber Tabletop exercises. A special thank you to Glenn Marchie, Orange County Commissioner/Chief Information Officer for organizing this insightful event!

Pictured above is Town of Monroe Supervisor Tony Cardone with members of the Monroe Police Department in attendance at the Cybersecurity Summit.

Town Hall Archive Records Room Project Underway Thanks to Grant Funding

On Friday, March 21st, the Monroe-Woodbury Community Coalition partnered with Monroe-Woodbury High School for a day of workshops focused on topics including mental health, the Justice system, how to create a resume/prepare for a job interview, the 311/text4teens hotlines, and banking and personal finance, to name a few. Several local leaders and community members were in attendance at the workshops including Monroe-Woodbury School Board member Staci McCleary and Town of Monroe Councilwoman Dorey Houle (pictured below).