| Village Of South Blooming Grove Village Of South Blooming Grove Incorporated on July 14, 2006 P.O. Box 295 Blooming Grove, New York 10914 (845)-782-2600 Fax (845)-782-2601 www.villageofsouthbloominggrove.com Mayor’s Report By Robert Jeroloman The Village held its second annual Community Day and it was a great success. I would like to give special thanks to Mike Clemente for all of his hard work and planning another great “Village Community Day”. I would also like to thank all of our sponsors whose donations and participation made it possible. Additional thanks to our Water Department personnel, the South Blooming Grove Fire Department, and the Blooming Grove Police Department and Chief Carl Schupp for their help in making our day a safe and happy one.The Village continues to work on our water project to supply much needed additional water to our residents. Our Engineer has begun work on finalizing the design of the new well house and the transmission line from the Orange and Rockland properties on Route 208 to our well house, located next to Stonegate Plaza. The N.Y.S. Department of Transportation is reviewing the plan and the proposed transmission line. Once we have the necessary approvals we will begin the Bid process. A number of Village residents have suggested that we look into additional services for our community. Anyone who has suggestions for expanding or enhancing our services is encouraged to contact us at the Village office or e-mail me with your idea. The Village Board encourages concerned residents to attend public meetings to provide input and feedback on our Village. We believe that working together with our residents will result in a better, stronger Village. Local Marriages: The Village has had its fourth wedding presided over by our Village Mayor. All Mayors in New York State may officially marry couples. This year we have been honored with two marriages held at Village Hall. Satterly Creek Reclamation: During the March Nor’easter rain storm and state of emergency, the Village recognized that one of the contributing factors to the heavy flooding was the sediment filled Satterly Creek. Decades of sediment had filled the stream bed causing the culverts and stream bed to overflow during heavy rain events. The Village received emergency permission from the NYS DEC to access the stream bed and had our heavy equipment operators remove decades of sediment and debris starting at Peddler Hill Road and ending at the mouth of Merriewold Lake. This work was completed in April and the Village just received notice that FEMA will be reimbursing the Village up to 80% of the total cost of the project. We would like to acknowledge Jack Sherry for successfully managing this project for the Village. Village Signs: With much help in design, the Village has purchased and will be installing new Village signs announcing the entrance to the Village, Merriewold Lake Park, and Rolling Hills Baseball Park. Village speed and weight restrictions signs have already been installed. If you notice any sign that is damaged or missing, please call Village Hall at (845)-782-2600. Village Of South Blooming Grove Incorporated on July 14, 2006 P.O. Box 295 Blooming Grove, New York 10914 (845)-782-2600 Fax (845)-782-2601 www.villageofsouthbloominggrove.com Mayor’s Report By Robert Jeroloman Hopefully all of our residents have recovered from our recent catastrophic snow and rain storms. These storms caused our local streams and tributaries to fill with debris and caused flooding to low lying areas of the Village. In response to the latest flooding the Village ordered the restoration of the Satterly Creek, which runs from Peddler Hill Road to Merriewold Lake. The stream had filed with years of storm debris and sediment restricting the flow of water and causing flooding in the Merriewold Lake development. The re-establishment of the stream bed will easy the flow of any future storm waters and prevent some of the flooding that has occurred in the past. The restoration of the stream was complete this last Thursday. During the clearing of the stream, it was necessary to lower the water levels of Merriewold Lake to accommodate the equipment that was required. For the period of time that the lake was being lowered some fish accidentally washed out of the bypass valve and became stranded on the down side of the dam. Our Village contractors quickly responded and rescued the floundering fish and were able to release them back into the lake. Special thanks go out to Jack Sherry and Rick Hannon for their valiant effort in saving these fish. We have begun planning our “VILLAGE CELEBRATION DAY”. Anyone interested in participating or helping with the planning should contact us at 845 782-2600 or e-mail me at: clerk@villageofsoutbloominggrove.com. The Village is sponsoring an EARTH DAY ON SATURDAY, APRIL 17TH STARTING AT 8:00 AM. We ask anyone interested in volunteering for a few hours on that Saturday morning to help keep our Village looking beautiful, to register at the Village office by e-mailing us at: clerk@villageofsouthbloominggrove.com or by calling (845)-782-2600. We also welcome participation from groups as well. We will provide the garbage bags, gloves and Coffee, tea, or water. We will meet in front of the Village office just next door to the Fire House. The Village Board encourages concerned residents to attend public meetings to provide input and feedback. We believe that working together with our constituents will result in a better, stronger Village where businesses, organizations and especially families, can thrive in a safe and beautiful environment. Please check our website for meeting dates. Those who can not attend I encourage you to send me an e-mail at mayor@villageofsouthbloominggrove.com. I will compile all questions asked with corresponding answers and e-mail the information to all those who asked. I’ll see you on Earth Day Saturday, April 17th starting at 8:00 am! Village Of South Blooming Grove Incorporated on July 14, 2006 P.O. Box 295 Blooming Grove, New York 10914 (845)-782-2600 Fax (845)-782-2601 www.villageofsouthbloominggrove.com Mayor’s Report By Robert Jeroloman I hope this article finds our entire Village well and fully recovered from the great snow storm we all experienced this last week. I am aware that there were problems keeping up with snow removal on our roads, and for that I do apologize. The snow fall rates were such that it was very difficult for us. I plan to meet and review our response to the storm and come up with a plan that will address future weather events. To update our residents on what transpired during the snow, early Thursday afternoon, I called a State of Emergency which allows us to seek reimbursement for costs related to the storm from the Sate and Federal Government. I coordinated our efforts with Mayor DeVinko, of Washingtonville, and Frank Fornario, the Town Supervisor. The Red Cross was notified and Mayor DeVinko was able to secure the Washingtonville High School for residents that were in need of emergency shelter. Later, the Red Cross and the Orange County Office of Emergency Management moved the shelter to the Monroe-Woodbury Middle School. I met with Chief Schupp of the Blooming Grove Police Department and contacted Fire Chief John McGuire, South Blooming Grove Fire Department, to coordinate our efforts in reaching those residents and seniors who needed assistance. We called in private contractors that have existing contracts with the Village to assist in the snow removal. During the storm we lost power to our municipal wells and lost water service for a short period of time. Thanks to the efforts of our Water Department we were able to restore water quickly. I used our CTY calling system to alert our residents of the ongoing situation. Unfortunately, not everyone received our alerts because some have not yet registered with the Village to receive these important messages. I urge all residents to register their home and cell phone numbers with our CTY calling system in order for us to reach everyone in these types of situations. There is a link on our website at http://www.villageofsouthbloominggrove.com to update or register your contact information. If you cannot register through the website, please visit our Village office and we will enter the information for you. On Saturday, March 6, the Mayor of Washingtonville, the Supervisor of Blooming Grove and I held a joint Mayor’s office hours at the Village of Washingtonville’s Village Hall. I was pleased to meet a number of our residents and hear their concerns related to important issues. My next Saturday office hours are April 10, from 9:00 to 11:00. We have applied to Senator Gillibrand and Congressman John for appropriations funding for our Orange and Rockland water project. Although the economy is still struggling, we hope that funding will be approved and awarded. We will continue to keep you informed about the water project and its funding In order to continue to provide sound leadership and management of Village business, it is critical that all eligible voters cast their votes for their Village representatives on March 16, 2010, from 12 noon until 9 PM at the South Blooming Grove Firehouse, Rt. 208 behind the Provident Bank In a final note, the Trustees and I encourage concerned residents to attend public meetings to provide input and feedback. We believe that working together with our constituents will result in a better, stronger Village where businesses, organizations and especially families, can thrive in a safe and attractive environment. Please make sure to exercise your constitutional right to elect your local government officials. Village of South Blooming Grove January 21, 2010
Village of South Blooming Grove January 13, 2010 Press Release VILLAGE OF SOUTH BLOOMING GROVE WINS IN ORANGE COUNTY SUPREME COURT Mayor’s Report December 20, 2009 By Mayor Rob Jeroloman . The Village Board, Village Clerk and I wish all of our residents a healthy, safe, and prosperous Holiday Season and New Year. During this time of celebration, let’s not forget our less fortunate neighbors, and especially our senior citizens, many of whom would appreciate, a kind gesture. Please always remember our troops all over the world who work so hard to protect our way of life. Let’s lend whatever support we can to their families particularly those who may be in need. . Our Holiday Tree / Menorah lighting was a good time for all. I would like to thank Jack Sherry for making us a beautiful Menorah and finding us a stunning Christmas tree. I would like to also thank the South Blooming Grove Fire Dept for helping Santa in stopping by and visiting all of the children who came to our Holiday gathering. . I encourage our residents to visit our web site to see pictures of our events and keep abreast of local news and upcoming activities. www.villageofsouthbloominggrove.com . In a final note, the Village Board encourages concerned residents to attend public meetings to provide input and feedback. We believe that working together with our constituents will result in a better, stronger Village where businesses, organizations and especially families, can thrive in a safe and beautiful environment. Please check our website or the Times-Herald Record for meeting dates. . . Village Of South Blooming Grove Incorporated on July 14, 2006 P.O. Box 295 Blooming Grove, New York 10914 (845)-782-2600 Fax (845)-782-2601 January 13, 2010 Our Holiday Tree / Menorah lighting will be held at Village Hall (811 Route 208) on Saturday, December 12th at 5:30 pm. We will be serving hot chocolate and a special visitor from the North Pole will help us welcome in the holiday season. . . The Blooming Grove Human Society is sponsoring a holiday fundraiser. Village residents can purchase an ornament to memorialize their pets and the ornaments will be displayed on a tree in Village Hall. Please visit Village hall or call us at 845-782-2600 or e-mail us at clerk@villageofsouthbloominggrove.com. . Village Of South Blooming Grove Incorporated on July 14, 2006 P.O. Box 295 Blooming Grove, New York 10914 (845)-782-2600 Fax (845)-782-2601 www.villageofsouthbloominggrove.com Mayor’s Report By Mayor Rob Jeroloman Our second annual Halloween Parade was a great success. I would like to thank the Girl Scout Troop and their leader, Donna Boerke for volunteering, along with the many residents that took time out of their day to assist us in the parade activities. I want to also acknowledge our sponsors, K & C Pizzeria, C & J Deli, Kaye Cleaner, and Orange County Rentals whose donations and participation made it possible for the Villages’ Halloween Parade. I would also like to thank the Blooming Grove Police Department and the members of the South Blooming Grove Fire Department who assisted us with parade. I enjoyed seeing everyone march and have a great time. Our Holiday Tree / Menorah lighting will be held at Village Hall (811 Route 208) on Saturday, December 12th at 5:30 pm. We will be serving hot chocolate and a special visitor from the North Pole will help us welcome in the holiday season. The Blooming Grove Human Society is sponsoring a holiday fundraiser. Village residents can purchase an ornament to memorialize their pets and the ornaments will be displayed on a tree in Village Hall. Please visit Village hall or call us at 845-782-2600 or e-mail us at clerk@villageofsouthbloominggrove.com. The Village is looking for Volunteers to assist us in planning future events. All who are interested please contact Toni at the Village office Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at 845-782-2600. The holidays are quickly approaching and I encourage all to assist the Blooming Grove Seniors for Holiday Wishes program. All new unwrapped toys can be dropped off at our Village office located at 811 State Route 208 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday, after 3:00 pm please call the Senior’s for Holiday Wishes program, at 845- 541-7044 or 845-614-5557.Our next Village Board meeting will be held on Monday, December 14th at 7:00 pm at the Village Hall. Anyone who has any questions or concerns can contact me at 845-776-0945 or e-mail me at : Mayor@villageofsouthbloominggrove.com |
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