Dear Residents -

This weekend, Route 303 between Erie Street and Orangeburg Road will be closed in both directions so the Rockland County Sewer District can make repairs to a severely damaged sewer line. It will be closing tonight at 8 pm and will remain closed through Monday at 5 am. While local traffic will have access, Orangetown Police will be on site to make sure all others follow the detour. Please make our police officers’ lives just a little bit easier by avoiding that area unless absolutely necessary. 

For those of you who participate in the Food Scrap Recycling Program, you will notice a change at the drop-off location. On Wednesday, Rockland Green rolled out a new container that makes it easier to drop your bagged food waste. Hopefully, it will encourage some of you who do not currently participate in the program to give it a try! For more information, click HERE or email questions to Supervisor@orangetown.com.   

The new Meals on Wheels Senior Center in Tappan has been open only one week and I have already heard great things about it. In fact, just this afternoon, our seniors enjoyed a Caribbean-themed event. While you missed out on today’s fun, send an email to orangetownsac@mowrockland.org or call Debbie, the manager, at (845) 580-2292, to make sure you don’t miss out on any future festivities!   

If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, consider attending a Guest Bartending Fundraiser this Sunday to support the Penguin Plunge. With Pearl River coaches challenging some Tappan Zee coaches to see who can raise the most amount of “tip” money, it is sure to be a great time. Throw in some live music and what a great way to spend the day supporting a cause that is near and dear to me. It starts at noon at O’Grady’s Castle at the Blue Hill Golf Course.    

Whatever you choose to do this weekend, stay dry and have some fun!

Regards – 

Teresa M. Kenny

Town Supervisor

Town of Orangetown

26 Orangeburg Road

Orangeburg, New York 10962

(845) 359-5100 x 2293

IMPORTANT NEWS

"Rich in History"

Camp Shanks Museum Hours:

Saturday, February 17, 2024, 11 am - 3 pm

February 20 - Public Hearing:

• Local Law on proposed amendment to add a stop sign at the intersection of Noyes Street and Gilbert Avenue
• Local Law on proposed text amendment to Special Permit Uses to include farm cidery/winery (continued from January 23, 2024)

For all futureTown Board meetings, please click here.

Girl Scout Troops 40686 and 40166 Visit the new Town Hall

Last week, Supervisor Kenny met with Girl Scout Troops from Orangetown. They earned their Democracy badge and gained an understanding of how local government runs. The girls came prepared with a list of questions and a few recommendations (like wanting a rock-climbing wall and an aquarium) for Supervisor Kenny. 

Rockland YMCA District 4 Government Conference

Sunday morning, Supervisor Kenny participated in the District 4 Youth and Government Conference, sponsored by the Rockland YMCA. The event took place at Tappan Zee High School. There were over 100 students and volunteers who participated in Sunday’s conference. Supervisor Kenny was a panelist along with NYS Senator Bill Weber, Judge Linda Christopher and County Legislator Beth Davidson.

Office of Emergency Management

Attention Orangetown residents and business owners,

The Town’s Office of Emergency Management could not effectively operate without the professional partnership with and expertise of our volunteer Fire and EMS personnel. Today and going forward, incentivizing volunteerism in delivering efficient emergency service is at the forefront of recruiting and/or retaining qualified personnel. Many incentives currently exist, such as property and school tax discounts, income tax credits, business discounts for first responders, limited affordable housing, and service and training stipends. 

Additionally, students attending places of higher learning are also eligible for tuition discounts and credit programs. Please see the below informational links to educational programs intended to incentive volunteerism with the Fire and/or EMS services within Orangetown.  

P.O. Michael A. Yannazzone, Jr.

Chairman, Office of Emergency Management

Emergency Mgmnt. Coordinator

Firefighters and Emergency Responders

St. Thomas Aquinas signs tuition scholarship agreement

Please contact your local fire department or ambulance corps today to find out more!

• Blauvelt Fire Protection District (Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Co.)
• Nyack Joint Fire District (Orangetown Engine Co., Jackson Hose Co., Jackson Engine Co., Mazeppa Engine Co., Highland Hose Co., Nyack Fire Patrol, Chelsea Hook & Ladder Co., Empire Hook & Ladder Co.)
• Orangeburg Fire District (Orangeburg Volunteer Fire Assn.)
• Pearl River Fire District (Excelsior Engine Co. and Pearl River Hook & Ladder Co.)
• Village of Piermont Fire Department (Empire Hose Co.)
• Sparkill-Palisades Fire District (John Paulding Engine Co.)
• Tappan Fire District (Volunteer Fire Assn. of Tappan)
• South Orangetown Ambulance Corps
• Pearl River Ambulance Corps
• Nyack Community Ambulance Corps

Orangetown Day Camp - Now Hiring!

Summer Camp Counselor Job Applications are being accepted through February 16! Applicants must be age 16 by June 1st. For more information, please contact the Orangetown Parks & Recreation Department at 845-359-6503.

Upcoming Events

Retrace the steps of our WWII Camp Shanks soldiers on their way to fight in Europe!

The Camp Shanks Freedom Trail memorializes the sacrifice of the nearly 1.3 million soldiers that passed through Camp Shanks. The trail marks the route that soldiers took from Camp Shanks to the Piermont Pier so that others can follow in their footsteps. For many, Camp Shanks was "Last Stop USA." Click HERE for the map.

Many thanks to the hard work of Eagle Scout, Michael Hanebuth, Troop 2055 Blauvelt, NY for building the trail and creating the detailed map.