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Dear Residents & Community Members,
It's been a busy month in the Town of Monroe with a lot of great activity to report. Chris Kopf, Partner, PKF O'Connor Davies, the town's auditing firm, recently presented an overview of the town's financial standing at the March 18th Town Board Meeting. Chris's presentation touched on areas including the town's General Fund revenues & expenditures compared to the budget, major revenues & expenditures, revenue history and expenditures, 3 year fund balance analysis and debt service, bonds. As the town's Chief Fiscal Officer, I am proud of the town's fiscal strength and the diligence of our employees that contributes to our financial standing. The town continues to practice fiscal responsibility with our taxpayers in mind and is well positioned for continued financial stability. The complete presentation is available for viewing through BoardDocs on the town's website. Please reference the March 18th Meeting.
I was pleased to visit the New York State Capitol Building on March 20th along with some of my fellow municipal colleagues to lobby for increased funding for Water Infrastructure, AIM (Aid and Incentives for Municipalities), CHIPS (Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program) as well as engage in conversations regarding continued unfunded mandates from New York State. It was a productive day and provided a valuable opportunity to voice our concerns on the municipal level considering the needs of our taxpayers.
The Town of Monroe was happy to host the March meeting of the Orange County Association of Towns, Village and Cities at The Captain's Table on March 26th. The evening's guest speaker was Domingo Ramos, the Founder & President of Hope Alive 845. We are grateful for the incredible work this organization performs to assist families, friends, victims, and law enforcement with support or necessary services on behalf of missing, kidnapped, trafficked or exploited children and adults. We encourage you to visit their website at www.hopealive845.com for more information on how they are making a positive impact in the 845 area as well as neighboring communities.
Looking ahead, the Town of Monroe along with the Villages of Monroe and Harriman will host the annual Community Clean Sweep Event on April 20th. Please consider joining us for a great opportunity to help keep our town clean. Additional information regarding participant and sponsor registration can be found below.
With Spring comes hope and a renewed sense of purpose. On behalf of the Town Board, we wish you a meaningful season.
Best Regards,
Tony Cardone
Supervisor, Town of Monroe
|  | Pictured left to right is Village of Otisville Mayor Brian Carey, Town of Mount Hope Councilwoman Keri Lee Carey, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (98th Assembly District), Town of Wawayanda Supervisor and President of the Orange County Association of Towns, Villages and Cities, Denise Quinn and Town of Monroe Supervisor Tony Cardone. | |
Pictured above is Liam Gaffney of the Monroe Woodbury Community Coalition | |
Monroe Woodbury Community Coalition Hosts Teenager Trends Event at Town Hall | The Monroe Woodbury Community Coalition hosted a Teenager Trends event at Town Hall on March 7th focused on discussing current teenage trends, how parents can support their children along with a Narcan training session and take home kit. Several organizations were also in attendance, including the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council of Orange County pictured below with local officials and community members. | | | |
Dingman's Dairy Hosts Tradeshow at Town Hall | |
Pictured left to right: Joe Orme (Dingman's Dairy), Joe Terragrossa, (Electro Freeze), and John Battaglia (Dingman's Dairy). | Dingman's Dairy, based in Patterson, New Jersey, held their regional tradeshow at Town Hall on March 2nd - 3rd. This event was well attended and provided an opportunity for local businesses and even some residents, to stop in, taste test products and learn more about the company's offerings. | | |
Monroe Historical Society Hosts 2024 East Orange Collectors Show | |
Pictured above left to right is show participant Al Erdmann along with Town Historian Jim Nelson. | Pictured above is show participant Donald Blair. | On Saturday, March 9th, the Monroe Historical Society hosted the 2024 East Orange Collectors Show at Town Hall. The event was well attended and featured antique toys, old coins, model trains, bottles, license plates, slot cars and more! For information on the Monroe Historical Society, please visit their website at www.monroehistoryny.org. | | |
All in a Day's Work!
Monroe Joint Fire District Volunteers Are Always Ready to Answer the Call
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Pictured left to right are Town of Monroe Highway Department employees Gerry Fraioli and Lucas Mahran. Gerry is a Dive Captain in the Monroe Joint Fire District and Lucas holds the position of Captain. | In late February, Highway Department employees Gerry Fraioli and Lucas Mahran were working to assess and repair potholes in the area of Irene Drive when they noticed smoke coming from a nearby residence. As volunteers with the Monroe Joint Fire District, they did not hesitate to ensure the house was cleared of any residents that may be inside until the fire department arrived. We appreciate their swift response and dedication to our community both as Town of Monroe employees and dedicated volunteers. | | |
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Innovation & Creative Thinking = Cost Savings | What began as a conversation and brainstorming session with Highway Superintendent Pat Patterson and other team members about the need to address excess dirt and debris build up under guardrails ultimately led to Town of Monroe Heavy Equipment Operator Rob Marsh creating a piece of equipment to be able to do just that. Normally, a piece of equipment like this would cost approximately $5,000, whereas Rob's creation was built for less than $500! Thank you to Rob and the Highway Department team for thinking outside the box and remaining committed to fiscal responsibility. | | | |
When Mother Nature Strikes, the Highway Department is Always There to Keep Our Roads Safe! | |
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As Mother Nature's winds wreaked havoc on parts of the town earlier this month, the Highway Department was prepared for cleanup efforts to ensure roads were passable for residents and utility crews. Pictured above is the cleanup after a giant Norwegian Spruce came down across Round Lake Park Road into another resident's yard, snapping a utility pole and taking some limbs off of surrounding trees. Luckily, significant damage to any property was avoided.
Throughout the storm, the Highway Department responded to approximately 11 calls regarding downed trees & effects from the storm, performing their duties with grit & professionalism. Between the road closures, caused from the wind and rain, the downed wires, & brush fires they encountered, we commend them for their hard work and a job well done!
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It was a Hoppy Celebration at the Smith's Clove Park Easter Party! | |
Despite the torrential rain, a good time was had by all at the Smith's Clove Park Easter Party on Saturday, March 23rd. Hosted by the Monroe Joint Parks & Recreation Commission, attendees enjoyed a visit with the Easter Bunny, craft time and refreshments. For more information on Smith's Clove Park events and programs, please contact the Park office at 845-783-9108 or visit their website at https://smithsclovepark.org/Park-Programs. | |
Coming Soon: Dial-A-Ride Service to Wallkill Returns! | The Town of Monroe has renewed its Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Wallkill to offer Dial-A-Ride services to specific locations within the Town of Wallkill on the last Friday of every month. The town previously offered this service in 2019 and due to a large number of requests, is now offering the services again. For more information, please see the information below or contact the Dial-A-Ride office at 845-783-6222. | |
April 29th is World Wish Day! | |
Pictured left to right is Tom Sullivan, former Board Chair, Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley, Allyson Curtis, Director of Development, Denise D'Amico, Chief Mission Officer and Tony Cardone, Town of Monroe Supervisor and former Board Chair. | |
World Wish Day, a day that celebrates the anniversary of the wish that inspired the creation of the Make-A-Wish organization, is celebrated every year on April 29th. For more information on Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley and how you can help support their mission, please visit www.wish.org/hudson. | | |
The Hudson Valley Chapter of Make-A-Wish will host their annual Wish Ball on Friday, May 10th in White Plains where former long-time Monroe resident Anthony Giudice will receive the Volunteer Legacy Award. While living in Monroe, Anthony was an active volunteer with Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley for many years and is now an active volunteer with Make-A-Wish South Carolina. Between both chapters, he has volunteered with Make-A-Wish for 24 years and has worked on nearly 200 wishes. Anthony was also named 2023 Volunteer of the Year by Make-A-Wish America. | |
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Town Board:
April 1st, April 15th, 7 p.m.
Planning Board:
Workshop Meeting:
April 11th, 6:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting:
April 16th, 6:30 p.m.
Zoning Board of Appeals:
April 23rd, 7 p.m.
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