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• Site Address Requirements from the Building Department

  NYS requires address identification for all buildings to facilitate 911 emergency responses. The displayed numbers shall be installed on the front of the building and shall contrast with their background. Characters shall not be less than 4 inches in height with a stroke width of not less than ½ inch and must be visible from the street. Address numbers shall be alphabetical letters and Arabic numbers. Numbers are not to be spelled out. Where access is by means of a private road and the building address cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained. Please comply within 90 days Reference NYS building code R319.1

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  Mayor’s Message [WANTED Edition]

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

  This, why I do so enjoy the discoveries by the Village’s Records Management Clerk, Barbara Pflughaupt. How about this gem – a posted WANTED decree from the Village Board of Trustees seeking information leading to the arrest and conviction of the trespassing rapscallion(s) behind the after-hours “destroying [of] books, plugging locks and [commission of] other depredations” at the old Cornwall-on-Hudson Library, all during the Roaring Twenties? Absolute GOLD.

  One can only wonder what those “depredations” were -- left as ambiguous vagaries by then Village Clerk Fred B. King and noticed on behalf of the Village Board on August 1, 1925.

  We’ve located no subsequent posting of the successful apprehension(s) by COHPD within our 1925 records. So, the 2023 Village Board encourages all residents to keep their eyes peeled. If you see something, say something. Let’s locate and bring to justice these vandals – all of whom must be aged around 120 years old now. Justice delayed is justice denied.

  With tongue planted firmly in cheek and on behalf of your Village Board,

  James A. “Jimmy” Gagliano

  Mayor
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  COVID-19 Vaccination Info

  Need Help Getting Signed Up for the COVID-19 Vaccine? Orange County is here to help. Visit their website at  Vaccination.orangecountygov.com

   

  ¿Necesita ayuda parainscribirse en la vacunaCOVID-19? Visite sitio web en Vaccination.orangecountygov.com

   

  

  

   
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  Mayor's Update 8-20-21

  August 20, 2021

   

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

   

  Been a month since I sent a dispatch from 325 Hudson Street. And, while there has been considerable coverage of the Village Board’s doings within the pages of The Cornwall Local and I continue to greatly enjoy the multitude of folks who take me up on my open invitation and stop inside Village Hall to meet face-to-face, it is important that I use this medium to share some important items in the conduct of our Village government. 

  I made a tough call – but the RIGHT call – to place Village facilities (Village Hall, DPW Building and our Water Treatment Plants) under a 14-day mask mandate on Tuesday. The CDC and the Orange County Department of Health (OCDOH) released a countywide alert that acknowledged the uptick in hospitalizations related to the Delta variant – and they “strongly urge” and “recommend” indoor masking for “ALL PERSONS” (vaccinated or unvaccinated). This pertains to all Village facilities – for employees and visitors alike.

  Would like to acknowledge local elected officials’ support of a DASNY grant that we were just awarded from New York State. While it will take some time for it to wind its way through the bureaucratic process, we will be receiving $50,000.00 in monies directed to our pavilion project at the waterfront in Donahue Memorial Park. Thanks to Supervisor Randazzo, Assemblyman Schmitt, Legislator Kevin Hines, County Executive Neuhaus, and especially NYS Senator Skoufis for their efforts in helping us secure this windfall.

  At Monday’s Village Board Meeting (which are all available online through our streaming service), resident Maureen Buckley made an impassioned plea to encourage the Village to reconstitute a “welcome wagon” for Village newcomers. Her enthusiasm truly inspires me. Anyone else interested in participating in the formation of a committee to tackle this effort to welcome newcomers, please email Mrs. Buckley at: [email protected].

  Mixed emotions here – We will miss Ms. Wynn Klosky, who is stepping down from her position on the Planning Board. We also welcome Mr. Garry Michel, who was appointed by the Village Board to fill her vacancy. We also bid farewell to Building Inspector Bill Horton. Former Code Enforcement Officer Benny Maggio returns next week to help us fill the vacancy until the end of the year. Know someone interested in position? Contact us.

  Also, on Monday night, the Village Board approved the official Village seal (finally). Check out the attached image of the seal, replete with image of the gazebo and Hudson River.

  Have a safe and healthy weekend, all. I am truly inspired and motivated by all of you.

  James A. “Jimmy” Gagliano

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  Orange County Hazard Mitigation Public Meeting

  Orange County is updating its hazard mitigation plan to ensure continued eligibility for federal grants that help protect our communities. A hazard mitigation plan identifies potential risks, proposes solutions before a disaster strikes, reduces the need for emergency response, supports better decision-making, and promotes data sharing between governments and academic institutions. It also makes the county eligible for FEMA mitigation funding and can be integrated into other local planning efforts.

   

  WE NEED YOUR INPUT!

  We are inviting residents and stakeholders to provide feedback that will help shape the future of our community’s disaster resilience. Your insights are essential in developing a plan that reflects the

  needs and priorities of Orange County.

  The survey will take approximately 15 minutes, and your responses will remain confidential.

   

  SURVEY LINK

  https://forms.office.com/r/cFqEhptvVC?origin=lprLink

  255 Main Street, Goshen, New York 10924

  845-291-4000 I www.orangecountygov.com

• Public Service Commission

  The Public Service Commission has many brochures to help through the winter to view the selection follow this link. For a copy of any of these brochures call 888-Ask-PSC1.