Town of Orangetown

It's Friday night, what are you reading? How about Supervisor Teresa Kenny's weekly e-newsletter?

The successful recovery of small businesses like yours is key to New York State's future. The $800 million COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program provides grant funding to small and micro businesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations impacted by the pandemic. The grants will be flexible and can be used for a number of different business operating expenses, including payroll, rent or mortgage payments, taxes, utilities, PPE or other bus...iness expenses incurred between March 1, 2020 and April 1, 2021. Program application details are still being finalized, but if you are a New York State small business owner and would like to receive updates about the COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program, please click here. You will be alerted when more information is available, and applications are being accepted. Small business owners may apply for the Small Business Recovery Grant Program on Thursday, June 10th - online applications will be accepted then. Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick has a constituent service team available to assist local businesses with navigating the grant applications. You can reach his office via the following methods: Albany Office: 188 State Street 617 Legislative Office Building Albany, NY 12247 518-455-2991 Rockland District Office: 20 South Main Street, Suite 103 New City, NY 10956 Phone: 845-623-3627 Fax: 845-708-7701 Their email address is: [email protected]

June 8, 2021 Town Board Meeting

Second half of the year is fast approaching - get ready for all your summer needs! Read all about what is going on in Orangetown, courtesy of Supervisor Teresa Kenny's weekly e-newsletter for Friday, June 4, 2021.

HNA Palisades Presentations from Potential Developers are temporarily down.

Valentine’s Day is a day when we show love to those who mean the most to us. From our significant others to our best friends, school friends to colleague’s, family members near and far, this day has turned into a yearly reminder to let the people we love hear it. This year, nearly a full year of pausing in place, the Town of Orangetown is asking you to join us in sending cards to those who could use an extra smile. We’re talking about our elders, a group of well-seasoned..., incredible humans who are sometimes forgotten. Welcome to OPERATION LOVE OUR SENIOR CITIZENS. The Town will be collecting Valentine’s Day cards through Tuesday, February 9, 2021 for our local senior citizens and we will distribute later that week. Buy a card or better yet, make a card for a senior citizen, bring it to Town Hall and drop it in the box marked Operation Love Our Senior Citizens. You’ll be very happy you did. Need some ideas on how to make a card? Visit the following websites: https://spark.adobe.com/make/card-maker/valentines-day/ https://www.smilebox.com/maker/card-maker/valentines-day/ https://www.fotojet.com/feat/photo-card/valentine-card.html https://www.greetingsisland.com/car/holidays/valentines-day https://www.designwizard.com/template/valentines-day-cards/ #OperationLoveOurSeniorCitizens #Makeyourselfhappygiveacard

Orangetown is proud to participate in the Rockland Community Power energy program, a collaborative municipal program. This program will help lower energy costs for most residents, provides 100% renewable energy at affordable rates, and provides much stronger consumer protection. This collaborative program includes Clarkstown, Nyack, South Nyack, Upper Nyack, and the Village of Haverstraw. Clean Energy Option: Our community opted for ‘standard energy’ as the default choice.... A clean energy option is also available through the program at an excellent rate. Altogether through this program, nearly 21,000 Rockland households have switched to clean energy, resulting in avoided C02 emissions of 40,524 metric tons. Opting for clean energy gives each of us a way to make a measurable difference in our carbon footprint. If you would like to switch to the clean energy option, you can enroll at 845 859-9099 option 1 or online at www.RocklandCommunityPower.com. Your Energy Choice: By now, each of you should have the energy option of your choice, whether it’s participation in the program or opting out. If you were switched over, you should see Constellation NewEnergy CCA, the supplier for the RCP program, listed on the third page of your bill. If the option of your choice is not listed in your bill, please call at 845 859-9099 option 1 or email [email protected]. You can always opt in or out at any time. Alternative Energy Companies: We want to let our residents and small businesses know that some of the ESCOs (Energy Service Companies) are targeting our community with solicitations. Letters from the town program will come only on our letterhead and signed by the town supervisor. We do not knock on doors or make unsolicited calls. You can always check with our office at 845 359-5100. Consumer Protection: Collectively our six communities are providing a program that truly protects constituents from predatory practices and provides transparency, as well as advancing sustainability. There are no exit fees for any aspect of our program. Customer Assistance & Outreach: The helpline will continue for the life of the program, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5. The Rockland Community Power Coordinator will also continue to be available for presentations to your community group. Please get in touch at [email protected] or call 845 859-9099 option 1. We can all be proud of our accomplishments through this new program. This is our community program. You can always get in touch with questions or ideas with the RCP Community Coordinator at [email protected].

Update from O&R: O&R WORKS TO RETURN SERVICE TO 26,000 STILL OUT FROM STORM; NEARLY ANOTHER 20,000 RESTORED TO POWER OVERNIGHT...Continue reading

Town Board Meeting- 01/19/2021

O&R ALERT: The Company has declared a Storm Watch. Rain and high wind gusts up to 60 mph are predicted for Christmas Eve into Christmas morning. The storm activity has the potential to cause widespread power line damage and electric service interruptions. Company and contractor overhead line crews and tree removal crews are ramping up for a high-volume outage response to the storm. You can report your outage by texting OUT to 69678 or at www.oru.com/reportoutage. ... Please remember for your safety do not touch or approach any downed wires. Overview: A strong frontal system is expected to move through the region during the Thursday Evening into Friday Morning period with potential for heavy rain and strong to damaging winds as well as minor coastal flooding. A High Wind Watch is in effect for New York City and all of Long Island Thursday evening into Friday morning. Additional Information and Resources: Stay alert, by monitoring NWS New York, NY forecasts, NOAA weather radio, television and radio news, cable and satellite weather programming, and commercial services, as well as the following NWS resources... NWS New York Website: https://www.weather.gov/okx/ NWS New York Winter DSS Website: https://www.weather.gov/okx/emnew_winter River Gauges and Forecasts: https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=okx NWS New York Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NWSNewYorkNY NWS New York Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/NWSNewYorkNY Online Severe Weather Reporting: https://www.weather.gov/okx/SubmitStormReport #ChristmasEvehighwinds #ChristmasMorninghighwinds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Town of Orangetown Recycling Pick Up... Pearl River (Streets West of Route 304) Thursday, December 17, 2020 Due to the pending snow storm, the pickup of recyclables for streets west of Route 304 has been rescheduled to Saturday, December 19, 2020. James J. Dean Superintendent of Highways Highway Department Town of Orangetown 119 Route 303 Orangeburg, NY 10962 (845) 359-6500 [email protected]

Hear ye, hear ye - all the Orangetown news that's fit to print. Supervisor Teresa Kenny's weekly e-newsletter - reminding of you good deeds done and dates that need to be saved. Enjoy your weekend everyone!... https://conta.cc/38dcWM6

Happy Friday and welcome to the weekend. Supervisor Teresa Kenny's e-newsletter for your reading enjoyment!

As of today, Monday, January 11th - anyone 75 and older - you are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Here is the link to register:

Town Board Meeting - 12/15/2020

Hot off the presses, the year 2020 in review, by Supervisor Teresa Kenny. https://conta.cc/2LitY3T

Orangetown's Police Reform Committee Public Meeting.

ORANGETOWN’S ENERGY PROGRAM: ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS! Monday, November 30th, Online Information Session... Orangetown is participating in a collaborative municipal program called Rockland Community Power. This program includes six communities: Orangetown, Clarkstown, and the villages of Haverstraw, Nyack, South Nyack, and Upper Nyack. This innovative new municipal program offers lower rates, the opportunity to transition to 100% clean energy, and stronger consumer protection. Join online or by phone. Monday, November 30, 7 pm Join online at: https://tinyurl.com/rcp1130 Or call: +1-415-655-0001 Meeting ID or Access Code: 126 135 5714 Password: rcp1130

A Winter Storm Watch was issued this morning at 4:00am in Rockland. This is in effect until at least 1:00pm, Thursday (December 17th) afternoon. Things you need to know: Town Hall will be open to residents in need of a warming center, 9am - 9pm. Please stay safe.... Orange and Rockland: How to prepare for a power outage: https://www.oru.com//what-to-do-before-your-service-goes-o What to do if your power goes out: https://www.oru.com//pre/what-to-do-if-your-power-goes-out How O&R responds to Outages: https://www.oru.com//preventing-recovering-/how-we-respond What Hudson Valley Weather is saying: https://hudsonvalleyweather.com/preliminary-snowfall-forec/ #Staysafeeveryone #Weareinthistogether #Theyearthatwontquit #Shovelsafely #Bendatyourknees #Useasmallshovel

Tonight is the night - please join us for Orangetown's Police Reform Committee Public Meeting. Click on the GoToMeeting Link - https://www.orangetown.com/wp-con/uploads/Public-Flyer2.pdf Or feel free to watch it on Facebook Live, starting at 5pm.... This will also be available for to watch on YouTube, starting tomorrow, Wednesday, December 16th.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Town of Orangetown Recycling Pick Up Pearl River (Streets West of Route 304)... THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2020 Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, the pickup of recyclables for streets west of Route 304 will be held on Friday, November 27, 2020. Those residents affected by the Holiday schedule may contact the Highway Department at (845) 359-6500 for further information.

We regret to inform you of the passing of Michael Killeen, father of Town Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny. Mr. Killeen was 94 years young, a Veteran of World War II and was retired from the New York City Police Department. Please join us in offering our deepest condolences to Supervisor Kenny and her family during this difficult time.

Santa sightings, Chanukah lightings, toy drives, oh my!! Lots of things going on around our town, check out Supervisor Teresa Kenny's e-newsletter and find out what to do!

Last 28 hours to register for an in-person, live race for the year 2020! Do you want to partake in the Santa Claus 5K? Well then, hurry up and register because registration will close on Thursday night and there will be no race day registration. Register here - https://register.communitypass.net/reg/login.cfm... And come out and enjoy a rare novelty of 2020 - LIVE RACING!!!

All the news that's fit to print! Check out Supervisor Teresa Kenny's e-newsletter for the week ending on Friday, November 20th! https://conta.cc/3kOaUGv

EXECUTIVE ORDER 203 - NEW YORK STATE POLICE REFORM AND REINVENTION COLLABORATIVE: In response to growing social unrest occurring across the country, on June 12, 2020, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed Executive Order 203 requiring each local government in N.Y. State to adopt a policing reform plan that will maintain public safety while building mutual trust and respect between police and the communities they serve. On August 17 2020, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo provided additional gui...dance for the New York State Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative, which was established by the Governor's Executive Order. This guidance provided a framework and topics for consideration by local police departments, elected officials and citizens as they develop their local plans for reform. Per the Governor's Executive Order, every locality must adopt a plan for reform by April 1, 2021 to be eligible for future state funding. With the above in mind, the Town of Orangetown will host a Virtual Police Reform Committee Public Meeting on Tuesday, December 15th at 5pm Click here to sign in for the meeting on Tuesday, December 15th.... https://www.orangetown.com/wp-con/uploads/Public-Flyer2.pdf

Many thanks to all who sponsored Supervisor Teresa Kenny's Trick or Treating Event. Your generosity is more than appreciated!!

The Town of Orangetown announces Saturday hours for the Drop Off Center: ORANGETOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT DROP OFF CENTER 119 ROUTE 303... ORANGEBURG, NEW YORK 10962 The Orangetown Highway Department Drop Center will be open on Saturdays from November 21, 2020 until January 2, 2021. We will be closed on Saturday, December 26, 2020 in observance of the Christmas Holiday. SATURDAY SCHEDULE: November 21, 2020 - 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM November 28, 2020 - 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM December 5, 2020 - 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM December 12, 2020 - 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM December 19, 2020 - 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM December 26, 2020 CLOSED January 2, 2021- 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM All rules and regulations shall remain in effect and Orangetown Resident Permit required. Hours for Saturdays in 2021 to be determined at a later date. For further information, please go to www.orangetown.com or call (845) 359-6500.

Don't forget to vote and donate blood tomorrow. New York Blood Center starts to draw at 9:00am and the polls open at Noon. Parking spots will be set aside for blood donors, as this is a Town sponsored event.... If you haven't yet made an appointment, feel free to do so now.... https://donate.nybc.org/don/schedules/drive_schedule/282634

For those who are still asking about this program..... Tonight at 7pm - https://tinyurl.com/rockpower20

Extra, extra read all about it............. https://conta.cc/37BMm0G

Thankfully, in today's internet world, you don't have to worry about receiving a wet, soggy, unreadable newspaper. Check out what Supervisor Teresa Kenny is sharing with you today.

National Emergency Nurses Week, October 11-17, 2020. Supervisor Teresa Kenny and members of the Town Board will present the proclamation below on Tuesday, October 20th to local Emergency Room Nurses. We appreciate your service everyday, but none more so than this year, when you have all risked your health to treat your patients.... Through your compassion and knowledge, our Emergency Nurses make an enormous difference when every second counts. #ENWeek #HeartofGold

It's that time of the week again. Review what has taken place in Orangetown and more importantly, mark your calendar with upcoming "Save The Date" events. Supervisor Teresa Kenny's e-newsletter for the week of October 9, 2020.

The Town of Orangetown will be hosting a Blood Drive on Thursday, October 29th. The hours will be 9:00am till 8:00pm. To sign up and donate, please click on this link ---> https://donate.nybc.org/don/schedules/drive_schedule/282634... To learn about automated red cell donations ---> https://www.nybc.org///about-automated-red-cell-donations/ To learn about COVID-19 and blood donation ---> https://www.nybc.org/dona/covid-19-and-blood-donation-copy/ For questions about eligibility to donate due to travel outside the US, medication or medical conditions, or to obtain the 16 year old donor permission form ---> https://www.nybloodcenter.org//become-/can-i-donate-blood/ Remember, all lifesaving blood and platelet donations earn Donor Advantage points redeemable for a wide variety of gifts and gift cards. You can even donate your points to support a charitable organization. For more information about the Donor Advantage Program, please visit ---> https://www.nybc.org/donate-blood/donor-advantage/

See post from Supervisor Teresa Kenny. Stay safe everyone and continue to wash your hands.

Volunteer Drivers Needed for Meals On Wheels. As the Hudson Valley begins to open up, many of Meals On Wheels volunteers are returning to work and can no longer deliver. Are you able to give a few hours a week?... If yes, please visit www.mowrockland.org/volunteer.html or email volunteer coordinator Michelle Gebbia at [email protected].

TOWN ENERGY PROGRAM ABOUT TO LAUNCH IN ORANGETOWN SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 14 at 7 pm for ONLINE COMMUNITY MEETING WITH ORANGETOWN SUPERVISOR TERESA M. KENNY You may have received a letter from Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny about an exciting new energy program that is about to launch in Orangetown.... Orangetown is proud to be among the founding members, along with five other Rockland municipalities, of a collaborative municipal energy program called Rockland Community Power. This program will bring lower energy costs to our community, while also making clean energy available and strengthening consumer protection. Join Town Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny on October 14 to learn more and to get answers to your questions. See below for how to join the meeting and for more information on the program. PLEASE NOTE: If you have subscribed to an alternative energy supplier, then you will need to take a few simple steps if you would like to participate in the program. For more information, call 845 859-9099, ext. 1 or check www.rocklandcommunitypower.com.