Monthly Update

December 2024

Dear Residents and Community Members,

In this season of giving, we continue to witness all that is good in our community. We are pleased to announce that the November Flags for Our Heroes program raised $500 which was donated to the Orange County Nam Knights in support of their efforts with the Wreaths Across America program. Thank you to all that participated! On December 3rd, the community came together for the first ever Holiday Tree Lighting at Town Hall. With Santa present to light the tree and greet both young and old alike, it was a fun filled evening and wonderful way to begin the holiday season! A special thank you to Laila and Pete Proulx of Pete Proulx Landscaping, Inc. for their generous donation of the beautiful pine tree as well as the lights adorning it. We are truly grateful for their generosity and commitment to giving back to the community they call home.

Throughout this month's update, you will witness stories of celebration, kindness and going the extra mile. As we prepare to welcome 2025, let us always be reminded of what is truly important and continue to celebrate these treasures in our life.

Wishing you the blessings of the season and a healthy and prosperous New Year!

Cordially,

Tony Cardone

Supervisor, Town of Monroe

Honoring All Who Served

Local officials gathered to honor and thank our local veterans for their service and sacrifice at several Veterans Day ceremonies throughout the Town of Monroe on Monday, November 11th.

Celebrity Bartender Event Raises Money for New Law Enforcement Officer Memorial

The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 957 hosted a fundraiser on November 20th at Yesterdays in Warwick to benefit the building of the new Orange County Law Enforcement Officer Memorial. The fundraiser was well attended and featured several "celebrity" bartenders including Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus. For more information on FOP Lodge 957 as well as future fundraisers, please visit www.foplodge957.org.

Senior Center Thanksgiving Fun Kicks Off the Season of Celebration!

The Monroe Senior Center kicked off the holiday season in November with a Thanksgiving celebration full of good food and plenty of dancing! Students of the Monroe-Woodbury Athletic Club served the seniors their meal and a special visit by Superintendent Tracy Norman added to the fun. We are grateful for the partnership with the school district on events like this as well as the commitment of our young people in connecting with our seniors.

Smith's Clove Park Traditions are Alive and Well with the Annual Turkey Trot and Tree Lighting!

Wreaths Across America, Remembering Our Heroes at the Holidays

On Saturday, December 14th, volunteers from across Orange County participated in the 2024 Wreaths Across America campaign. Annually, wreaths are placed on veterans' graves in honor and remembrance of their service and sacrifice. A special thank you to the Orange County Veterans Coalition, Orange County Nam Knights and countless individuals who give their time to ensure our local veterans are remembered during the holiday season.

Pictured above are members of the Orange County Nam Knights along with Supervisor Cardone and Councilwoman Houle at the Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery for the 2024 Wreaths Across America event.

Monroe BSA Troop 440, together with Troop 4, Woodbury and numerous volunteers and veterans, assisted in laying wreaths at Cemetery of the Highlands in Woodbury. Over 800 wreaths were placed at the gravesites of our nation's veterans spanning every branch of the military service. To learn more about the Wreaths Across America program in Orange County, please visit their website.

Toys for Military Tots Campaign Success

For the seventh consecutive year, Town Hall once again served as a drop-off site for the Toys for Military Tots campaign. We are grateful for the community's outpouring of generosity in support of this initiative that benefits the children of active and veteran military families throughout Orange County. A special thank you to the Kids Changing the World club at Monroe-Woodbury High School for their efforts in collecting and donating a large amount of new and unwrapped toys.

Pictured above with club advisor Pete Agro are Kids Changing the World members Sam Portney, Maximus Rosado, Hailey Kalmus, Samantha Schubert, Ella Cantelmo and Riley Teye-Mensah.

Dial-A-Ride Employees Are Committed to Excellence!

Town of Monroe Dial-A-Ride Bus Driver Nancy Hawxhurst was recently recognized by Supervisor of Transportation Edwin Morales for her commitment to excellence. Nancy is a valued team member who goes above and beyond with the safety of her passengers at the forefront of her efforts. Congratulations Nancy on a job well done!

Orange County Partnership Presents 2024 Woman of Achievement Award

The Town of Monroe congratulates Meghan Taylor who was honored with Orange County Partnership's 2024 “Woman of Achievement in Economic Development” award. Raised in Orange County, Meghan began her career in economic development with the Orange County Partnership as its Director, Business Attraction in 2011. Since then she has worked on significant development projects including LEGOLAND New York, President Container, Newburgh Brewing Co., and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. She has held roles at the county level in Orange and Putnam counties and as a regional director for the Mid-Hudson Region for Empire State Development. Under her leadership as the Vice President and Regional Director for the Mid-Hudson, the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council secured more than $258 million in state funding for 327 projects. Most recently, Meghan has helped grow Genting’s Resorts World Catskills casino in Monticello, also playing a critical role in the development of the nearly $50 million Resorts World Hudson Valley electronic gaming facility located at the Newburgh Mall. Presently, Meghan has been working on Genting’s proposal to convert its Resorts World New York City racino into a fully licensed gaming facility.

Prior award winners include Erin Boyce, the owner and president of Boyce Excavating of Slate Hill in 2022 and Kelly Naughton, partner at the Goshen law firm Naughton & Torre, LLP in 2023.

Pictured above is Town of Monroe Supervisor Tony Cardone with award recipient Meghan Taylor.

Town Board:

January 2nd (Re-org Meeting), January 21st, 7 p.m.

Planning Board:

Workshop Meeting:

January 9th, 6:30 p.m.

Regular Meeting:

To be determined

Zoning Board of Appeals:

January 28th, 7 p.m.