Village of Warwick

From the Mayor’s Office October 26,2020 The Hunter’s Moon...Continue reading

Village of Warwick - Fall Leaf Pickup Now that fall is here the Village of Warwick will begin picking up leaves on November 1. Leaves must be placed at the curb in paper bags. The last pickup will be during the week of December 14th. To ensure a final pickup, leaves must be placed at the curb prior to December 18th. Village residents may also bring bagged leaves to the Village Brush Pile, located at the Village of Warwick Department of Public Works site in Veterans Memorial Park, which is open every Saturday and Sunday in October and November from 12-4pm.

Wickham Works Presents - Haunted Halloween Trick or Treat (Socially distanced) 4-8PM, Sat. Oct. 31 Warwick Community Center 11 Hamilton Ave, Warwick... All welcome. Protective masks, please! See more

All things Halloween - 1. Village Residents Invited to Scare the Mayor Village residents are invited to try their best to Scare the Mayor for the Village’s Fourth Annual Scare the Mayor Contest. This is a contest for the scariest, most frightful, scream-worthy Halloween decorated house in the Village of Warwick. The contest is free to enter and Village of Warwick residents are eligible to participate. To register your house, please call Village Hall at (845) 986-2031 or ...email [email protected] by Thursday, October 29, 2020. On Friday, October 30, 2020, starting at 7:00 p.m., all participants will receive a visit from Village of Warwick Mayor, Michael Newhard, and guest judges who will deem the ghouls and ghosts who scare them the most. First, Second and Third Prize winners will receive a plaque that brags, I Scared the Mayor. Winners will be announced on Facebook. So, string those purple and orange lights with care, spread cobwebs as far as they can bear, creepy skulls and candy corn too, anything spooky really will do. The Mayor anticipates the delights from all the scary frights, and they look forward to celebrating the best that residents can offer. 2. Halloween Curfew There is a Halloween curfew for all persons under the age of 18 unless accompanied by a parent or guardian on all Village streets and parks and other public areas in the Village of Warwick between the hours of 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30 to 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2020, and again on Saturday, October 31, from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2020. 3. Suggestions and Guidelines for Safe Trick or Treating Wear masks or face covering. Socially distance. Avoid crowds and popular areas. Trick or Treat in your neighborhood if possible. Limit the time of Trick or Treating. Do fun, safe activities at home with limited guests.

REMINDER: No Overnight Parking November 1st - April 1st Please take notice that on-street parking within the Village of Warwick is prohibited between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. from November 1st through April 1st.

From the Mayor’s Office - Why We are Strong This past Sunday, the Warwick Lions Club honored two of its members with the Robert J. Uplinger Award for distinguished community service. The Honorees were Pam Starer and Garrett Durland who in my mind, epitomize public service, volunteerism, and the love of our community. Both Pam and Garrett have a long list of accomplishments that share a common theme of helping to make Warwick a special and better place. Pam’s work as a Lion, ...Continue reading

A Fine Feathered Gift! Village resident, Andy Capul, and former resident, John Bradley, created a remarkable birdhouse replica of Village Hall that is now on display directly across from Village Hall in Lewis Park. Andy and John are responsible for a number of beautiful architecturally-accurate birdhouses that replicate buildings in Warwick Grove. ... The Village Hall birdhouse has been given as a gift to the community, and with permission from the Warwick Historical Society, is being displayed for all to enjoy!

From the Mayor’s Office - A Measure of Safety Stanley Deming Park has been temporarily closed to the public. The reasons for this closure are directly related to concerns of the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Over the past months, we have received a continual stream of complaints about the lack of mask-wearing, even after increased signage and police monitoring. Recently, due to a heightened apple season and record visitors and the closure of playgrounds in other communities ...in Orange County, we have seen a startling increase in the number of people using our playground. The increase, coupled with the intensity of use, makes social distancing impossible. This was a cause for concern, especially since there were no measures in place to limit numbers or to consistently observe and insist on our mandatory mask policy. Orange County is seeing the anticipated Fall wave and resurgence of COVID-19 cases. The Governor has designated state-wide, high-risk areas; Red, Orange and Yellow Zones - Red Zones are mandated to remain isolated due to a high number of cases in those areas. Warwick is thankfully not designated any of these zones at this time, but we have no control over visitors. As a measure of precaution and safety, the Board felt it was in our communities’ best interest for a temporary closure, which will give us the ability to re-group and to assess our use policies during this period. These are difficult times, and for that reason, we must measure our actions and remain vigilant. We have had to make so many difficult choices over the past months, but important choices that revolve around the health and safety of ourselves, family, and community. The park will reopen, hopefully very soon, with the necessary control to make it a safe place for our children. Thank you for your patience as we work through these challenges together. The next Village Board meeting will take place on Monday, October 19, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. and will be held through Zoom videoconference and may be viewed live by the public on the Village’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/VillageofWarwick.

Help Wanted: Part-Time Assessor, Village of Warwick, Orange County Qualifications Needed: The complete Job Classification Specification is available at: https://www.orangecountygov.com/DocumentCent//Assessor-PDF Applicants should have a strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as the ability to multi-task. Candidates must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license as routine travel is a requirement of this position. ... Certification Needed: Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications set forth by the State of New York for this position. Brief Job Description: TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Annually values and revalues each parcel of real property; utilizes and maintains current tax maps and appraisal cards; may seek county advisory services in determining values of certain parcels; attends all hearings of the Board of Assessment Review; makes changes in assessments in accordance with law as directed by the Board of Assessment Review; appoints and trains an Acting Assessor to perform as needed; attends the public examination of the tentative assessment roll at times prescribed by law; receives complaints filed and transmits them to the Board of Assessment Review; prepares reports of assessment activities as required by the appointing authority or the State Board of Equalization and Assessment; provides school districts within the assessing unit a copy of the current pertinent portion of the assessment roll; supervises and trains appraisal staff members in the techniques of appraisal and assessment; reviews and makes determinations with respect to applications for tax exemptions. Salary Range or Hourly Rate: TBD Deadline to Apply: 10/23/2020 Contact Name: Raina Abramson, Village Clerk Email: [email protected] Area Code and Phone Number: 845-986-2031, ext. 102 Full Street Address: Village of Warwick 77 Main Street Warwick, NY 10990

Closure of Stanley-Deming Park - Effective October 7, 2020 Dear Parents, Grandparents, park lovers, and children: Due to the increased rate of COVID-19 infection and non-compliance of mask-wearing and social distancing, Stanley-Deming Park will be closed effective October 7, 2020, and will remain closed until further notice. ... We realize how much you love our park. Please be patient as we all do our part during this difficult time. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Very truly yours, Mayor Michael J. Newhard

Village Hall will be closed for disinfecting beginning October 7, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. and, will remain closed through Thursday, October 8, 2020. The building will reopen to the public on Friday, October 9th. ... Please place all payments in the lockbox located on the front of Village Hall. All tax & water/sewer bills, including receipts, can be found online at www.villageofwarwick.org

Position Available - VILLAGE OF WARWICK TREASURER/CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER: The Village of Warwick is seeking a full-time Treasurer/Chief Fiscal Officer that works collaboratively with the Mayor & Board of Trustees. The treasurer is responsible to maintain & monitor all Village financial records in accordance with NYS Village Law 4-408, NYS Office of State Comptroller uniform system of accounting, GASB government accounting standards & generally accepted accounting principles. ... Experience in municipal fund accounting, budget preparation, and oversight, knowledge of municipal fiscal policy and finance, financial software accounting systems including general ledger, revenue, payroll, accounts payable & financial statements. Applicant must work independently and possess the skills to develop financial plans and fiscal policy for the municipality including the development and maintenance of accounting procedures and internal controls. The applicant must also compile records and reports, develop and prepare budget requests, and make practical application of findings. Excellent work ethics, attention to detail organizational & management skills are required. Qualifications: Either: (a) Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, investments, or finance and two (2) years work-related experience, or (b) 5-10 years equivalent combination of municipal finance, experience & training. Supervisory experience preferred. Commensurate salary & benefits including medical, eye/dental reimbursement, paid time off & membership in NYS Retirement System. Please forward a cover letter and resume, including salary requirements, addressed to Mayor Newhard and the Board of Trustees to: Village of Warwick, Attn: Village Clerk’s Office, P.O. Box 369, Warwick, NY 10990, fax to (845) 986-6884, or email [email protected]. Resumes will be accepted through October 19, 2020. Please DO NOT submit your resume via Facebook.