Town Updates and Union Vale Library News

TOWN of UNION VALE

Saturday, September 23rd, 2023

Note: Don't Miss the Union Vale Library Report Below!

A Busy September in Union Vale

Thank You to our Terrific Staff for such Good Work!

This year we scheduled three events in September all of which take planning, coordination, monitoring & cleaning to ensure the residents and guests enjoy themselves while we watch over Tymor Park. Both the DCRCOC's Balloon Festival and our Oktoberfest were big successes. Last up - Dutchess County Gaelic Athletic Association's 3rd Annual Irish Festival (Sept. 30th)!

The outside groups we partner with always do their part, but we would like to thank our staff from Parks & Recreation, Town Hall, the Constables, Ed Kading (Highway) and the Town Board members, all of whom do their parts beautifully as well.

Vincent (Parks Dept.) even slept at Tymor all weekend to be available if needed for the Balloon Festival. John Ryan from Millhouse Brewery, is always a great addition to Oktoberfest announcing the competitions so they are fun for both competitors and cheering fans.

Thanks to our extended team for going above and beyond in many other ways not highlighted here. So far, our busy September has been a success for residents and guests alike, thanks to you!

OKTOBERFEST 2023 CONTEST WINNERS

CHICKEN DANCE WINNERS

(New "BFFs" pictured with the Supervisor & Dance Judges, Jake Gosnell and Marianne Delise.)

BARREL RACING TEAM

(Tough competitors ... these are repeat winners!)

STEIN HOISTING COMPETITION

(We will see you next year defending your "Hoist" record!)

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Godfrey Park Playground Community Build, scheduled for today is re-scheduled for next weekend (9/30) due to expected rain showers this Saturday, Sunday & Monday.

Document Shredding Day is scheduled for next Wednesday, Sept. 27th at Town Hall. Either drop your documents off the day before or bring them on Wednesday. If you want to watch them being loaded, call Town Clerk, Andrea Casey, to confirm truck arrival time (they can run late). (845) 724-5600 ext. 100.

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

THE UNION VALE PUBLIC LIBRARY

At the Town Board meeting on September 20th, Amy Watkins, President of the Library Trustees and new Director, Megan Fritche presented an update on all the exciting things that are happening with the Union Vale Library!

You can listen to their full report here:

YouTube Link to Library Report from Town Board Meeting

While they are compiling all the required documents to submit on Union Vale's behalf for getting the Library chartered, Megan has begun some exciting programming!

Programming

Virtual Storytime Program

Every Thursday at 6:00 pm.

To sign up, email library@unionvaleny.us

When you sign up every week, you will be emailed a private Zoom link to join the virtual Storytime -- there will always be an activity to accompany the story.

Scan the QR code above to hear a sample of Susannah Hill's

book reading!

Future Programs

These will be posted to social media at a later time.

The Library's social media sites are included below with all the other Town sites.

What Megan is working on:

Makers Craft (kids and adults)

October Craft -- pick up a pumpkin from the library and paint your favorite fictional character on it -- drop it back off, and on Halloween, we'll have a vote on the best-painted pumpkin!

Halloween Walk -- May coordinate with Recreation's Scary Movie Night & Party! Details tbd.

Elementary level financial literacy course with the Berenstein Bears

While the Trustees and Megan prepare all the materials for the Charter submission (which will be ready by or before November 1st) the Senior Center is being outfitted as a temporary Library until the renovation of the final space is completed.

Please come to the Senior Center to visit The Union Vale Library and Megan as soon as it is announced as being ready!

Click Here for the Union Vale Library Web Site

Many exciting things happening in Union Vale! Stay caught up.....go to the Town's website to get contact information for any department or call us anytime.

Enjoy your week everyone!

Best regards,

Betsy

Town Supervisor's Office

(845) 724-5600 ext. 110