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  Mayor’s Message - “Get to Know Your Trustees” Edition

  April 27, 2022

   

  Dear Cornwall-on-Hudson residents, neighbors, and friends:

  Spring has sprung in the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York. If any doubt existed, the daffodils blooming along Hudson Street, thanks to former Deputy Mayor Barbara Gosda and her intrepid team of COH cultivators, should expel any potential doubts.

  For this edition of the Mayor’s Message, how about a little acknowledgement of our four trustees? Elected to two-year terms, these four public servants – I can assure you – ain’t here for the money. I could not be any more humbled and privileged to receive their counsel across a host of issues affecting our Village. It’s a good feeling at every gathering to know I won’t be the smartest man in any room these four share with me. Here’s a few “fast facts” about each of our electeds, along with photograph in their “natural habitats”:

  Deputy Mayor James “Jim” Kane
  

  Jim Kane was just re-elected to his seventh term on the Village Board. As our longest-tenured trustee and a practicing attorney, he brings a wealth of legal knowledge to the Board and is still serving in the U.S. Army Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. Jim is a profligate DIY’er (do-itself-yourselfer) and enjoys mixed success with home projects.

  Trustee David Carnright
  

  Trustee Dave Carnright is ubiquitous around these parts. Retired from Central Hudson and a Cornwall Lifer, he continues to serve our community by driving a bus that safely gets our kids from home to school. One of the founding members of Cornwall Youth Football, Dave serves on more volunteer committees than can be chronicled on one page. Just consider this – If it’s “a day that ends in y,” consider Dave to be in attendance at a meeting that betters our community.

  Trustee Richard “Rich” Gaillard
  

  Rich was just re-elected to his second term on the Village Board and brings valuable business acumen to our august body. Known for his costume “flair,” Rich’s modish wardrobe is the envy of every fashion-conscious gentlemen. He also brings practicality and a common-sense approach to deliberations.

  Trustee William “Bill” Braine
  

  Bill was elected to his first-term as a Village Trustee in March of 2021 and has assumed the responsibilities of the Board’s interface with the Cornwall-on-Hudson Police Department and as its liaison to the Donahue Farm Property Steering/Planning Committee. Blessed with a wry wit and possessing a keen eye, another of Bill’s gifts is the ability to cut through the “noise” and sense “blind spots.”

    

  We are all truly blessed that these four serve on our behalf.

  Mayor James A. “Jimmy” Gagliano

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  Online Utility Billing

  The Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson is excited to introduce its electronic utility bill (e-Bill) to enable our customers to ‘Go Paperless’. e-Billing will be available to all of our customers beginning May 28, 2021.

  The e-Bill is an electronic version of your Village Utility Bill and will be e-mailed directly to registered customers enrolled in our e-Bill program. Customers may sign up for e-Bills using the link on the home page or below.

  The benefits of using our e-Bill system are:

  • Online Bill Payment - You can also pay your bill online by registering a credit card with the e-bill system or if you choose, you can still pay by mail or in person at the Village Hall. You can also use the Bill Pay service provided by your bank of choice.
  • Receive your bill faster to avoid missing due bills. Signing up for paperless billing doesn't change your due date.
  • View and access your e-Bill anytime and anywhere. For your convenience, you can review your bills going back 24 months.
  • A e-Bill is sent directly and securely to your registered email account. If you ever have problems receiving emails from us, check your spam, bulk or junk folders, and then add [email protected] to your approved senders list. This will mitigate the risk of it getting lost.
  • Environmentally friendly – Enrolling in our e-Bill system reduces paper usage and helps to save our trees.

  To enroll, customers need to visit the Village website at www.cornwall-on-hudson.org and click on the “Pay My Utility Bill” button on the home page. You then will need to provide your house/building number, your entire account number (ex. 009021-000) and e-mail address. Once enrolled customers may choose to no longer receive paper bills and receive their monthly e-Bill via their registered email address. This will ensure that all of our customers receive their utility bill in a timely and secure manner.

  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at (845) 534-4200 Ext. 312 or email [email protected]. We are excited to be able to provide this new e-Bill opportunity to you and for its successful implementation. 

  

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  Blazing a Path Forward Together

  BLAZING A PATH FORWARD TOGETHER.

  Dear Residents of Cornwall and Cornwall on Hudson,

   

  We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering enthusiasm and active participation in our collective journey towards the NY Forward Grant application and project review process. Your invaluable contributions through public workshops, surveys, and engaging on social media have been instrumental in shaping the future of our community.

   

  We are thrilled to announce that all projects have been submitted and have undergone a rigorous review process, involving the Local Planning Committee (LPC), Municipalities, Consultant Team, State Team, Core Team, and most importantly, you-the vibrant and engaged community we are proud to serve.

  The LPC has just concluded its final meeting, marking an important milestone. The next phase entails the creation of a Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) by our dedicated Consultant Team, which will be submitted to the state. As we eagerly await the results, we anticipate that the projects selected for funding will be announced by Spring 2024.

   

  Your involvement has been, and will continue to be, the backbone of this endeavor. When the selected projects are unveiled, we will once again turn to you, our community, for your valuable input. Your opinions and insights will help shape the final outcome of these projects before the first shovels enter the ground.

   

  Thank you for your commitment, your passion, and your dedication to our shared vision. Together, we are making our community stronger and more vibrant than ever.

   

  With sincere gratitude,

  Joshua T. Wojehowski, Town Supervisor, Town of Cornwall

  James A. Gagliano, Mayor, Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson
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  Distrcted Driving Initiative

  The Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson Police Department recently received a traffic enforcement grant from the NYS Governor' s Traffic Safety Committee, as part of this enforcement grant Cornwall-on­ Hudson PD will be participating in the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee's, Distracted Driving Initiative, between October 08, 2020 thru October 12, 2020. Cornwall-on­ Hudson PD officers will be on assigned patrols looking for violators who are utilizing their cell phone while operating a motor- vehicle.

  What is Distracted Driving?

  Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system - anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving.

  Texting is the most alarming distraction. Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds. At 55 mph, that's like driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed.

  You cannot drive safely unless the task of driving has your full attention. Any non-driving activity you engage in is a potential distraction and increases your risk of crashing.

  Consequences of Distracted Driving?

  Using a cell phone while driving creates enormous potential for deaths and injuries on U.S.

  roads. In 2018 alone, 2,841people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers. Among those killed were: 1,730 drivers, 605 passengers, 400 pedestrians and 77 bicyclists.

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  Mayor's Message - Storm Damage Edition

  Mayor’s Message

  [Storm Damage Reports Edition]:

  Dear Residents and Friends of the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson,

  Sunday evening’s storm brought plenty of devastation and destruction to the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson and greater Cornwall community. Across the past two days, Supervisor Wojehowski and I have been actively engaged with elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels in an effort to secure as much recompense for our storm-damaged municipal infrastructure and residential properties alike. These things take time – but make no mistake – this is JOB ONE for us. Everyone should take photographs and recordings of the damages your properties sustained. Make a record of EVEYTHING. Our Office of Emergency Management Director Kurt Hahn, provided following information for chronicling individual damages:

  Orange County is working with NYS to conduct preliminary damage assessments at this time. While not FEMA-related, you may report damage to your home or damage to infrastructure in your area directly by using the following RESIDENT DAMAGE SURVEY FORM link:

  https://forms.gle/VzBD9aJs9riU2k5LA

  Also, you may dial 311 for assistance. But, due to high call volume, your information may be taken and you will receive call back after call volume lessens. This opportunity is available between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., daily, for the near future.

  For more information on the disaster process, Orange County OEM encourages you to visit:

  www.FEMA.gov

  It goes without saying, but I’ll say it again – a heartfelt THANK YOU to all the first responders from COHPD, SKE2, DPW, and our Water Department for dropping everything, leaving their homes and families, and answering the bell during emergency (yet again). I’ve also been struck by the resiliency and neighborly spirit of our community across the past few days. Everything from assisting neighbors pump basements and remove yard debris to housing displaced soldiers and cadets who couldn’t make it back to West Point due to road closures and collapses.

  I remain humbled by your selflessness and concern for others. We’ll get through this together.

  On behalf of your Village Board,

  James A. “Jimmy” Gagliano

  Mayor

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