May 2024

Dear Residents & Community Members:

It always evokes an enormous sense of pride to see our community come together on Memorial Day to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of our freedom. On Saturday, May 25th, the Scouts and Leaders of BSA Troop 440, Monroe, together with our veteran members of the American Legion Post 488, Monroe, honored our deceased veterans that are laid to rest in the Monroe Community Cemetery by placing American flags on each grave in preparation for Memorial Day. Following the placement of the flags, there was a prayer service led by Past Commander Marty Currid which included the reading of a poem and the playing of Taps.

Please see below for additional photos of parade participants. May we never forget our military veteran service members that are no longer with us, including our POWs and those MIA and the sacrifices they made.

Looking ahead, we hope you'll be able to join us at our upcoming Food Truck Festival on Saturday, June 15th from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at O&R Park. The event will benefit "First Due Ladies," Harriman Engine Company’s Ladies Auxiliary that provides support to the entire Monroe Joint Fire District. We have a fantastic food & music lineup and are excited to once again host this fun-filled community event. Be sure to bring your appetite!

Cordially,

Tony Cardone

Supervisor, Town of Monroe

Pictured left to right is Darrell Frasier, Village of Sloatsburg Trustee and Rockland County Liaison for Assemblyman Karl Brabenec's office, Councilwoman Maureen Richardson, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec, Councilman Sal Scancarello, Councilwoman Dorey Houle, Councilwoman Mary Bingham and Highway Superintendent Pat Patterson.

Work Continues on the Town Hall Community Garden

Anyone that passes Town Hall regularly can attest to the fact that much progress has been made on the Community Garden since this photo was taken a few short weeks ago. The creation of a Community Garden is the Girl Scout Gold Award project for Monroe-Woodbury Senior, Kelly Imhof. Stay tuned in the weeks ahead as this project nears completion and more information regarding garden plot availability and pricing is shared on the Town of Monroe's Constant Contact and website.

Welcome to Monroe, McShack Jerk House!

Supervisor Tony Cardone and Assemblyman Karl Brabenec stopped by to welcome McShack Jerk House to Monroe and partake in the ribbon cutting ceremony.

McShack Jerk House recently opened its doors for business much to the delight of residents looking to enjoy authentic Jamaican cuisine. If you haven't already done so, please consider stopping in to welcome this new business to our community. McShack Jerk House is located at 400 Route 17M in the Federal Plaza. For more information on their menu offerings, visit https://mcshackjerkhouse.com/order.

Annual Friends of Walton Lake Cleanup Yields Nearly a Ton of Garbage

The Friends of Walton Lake (FOWL) gathered for their annual cleanup on Saturday, May 18th where nearly a ton of garbage was removed from Walton Lake throughout the weekend thanks to the dedication of members, volunteers and residents. Walton Lake serves as the drinking water source for Village of Chester residents. The May 18th event marked the 3rd annual cleanup and 5th overall.

The Friends of Walton Lake will continue this worthy cause of keeping our environment clean and water pristine in the future with the support of the Town of Monroe and the Village of Chester and the assistance of its members and new friends. Please visit "Friends of Walton Lake" on Facebook for updated information about the Walton Lake Cleanup event and to learn more about this volunteer organization.

Town Board:

June 3rd, June 17th, 7 p.m.

Planning Board:

Workshop Meeting:

June 13th, 6:30 p.m.

Regular Meeting:

June 18th, 6:30 p.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals:

June 25th, 7 p.m.