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November 4, 2024

Mayor’s Message: Safeguarding Our Water, Celebrating the Holidays & Community Events

Hello, neighbors!

This week’s column is packed with important information and exciting upcoming events.

Safeguarding Our Water:

First and foremost, I want to thank everyone who has already completed the Lead and Copper Survey. Your participation is critical in ensuring the quality of our drinking water. We’re required by the Orange County Health Department to complete this survey, which ultimately falls under NYS Department of Health regulations. Completing it is vital, and if you haven’t already, please do so soon.

If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to contact Village Hall at 845-477-9215.

Mark Your Calendars! Holiday Cheer is Coming:

Get ready to kick off the holiday season with the annual Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting! Join us on Saturday, November 30th, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Ben Winstanley Park. This festive event will once again feature a dazzling lighted path for all to enjoy. We’re also looking for vendors and sponsors to help make this a truly special day. Head over to villageofgreenwoodlake.org to learn more and get involved.

Community Events:

Looking for more ways to get connected in our vibrant community? Here’s a quick rundown of some upcoming events:

• Greenwood Lake Elks Lodge 2067 Annual Hoop Shoot: Calling all young athletes! This event for children ages 8-13 will be held on Saturday, November 9th, starting at 10:00 am at Greenwood Lake Elementary School. Visit our website for more details.
• The Local 112 Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness: A big thank you to the Local 112 for their recent fundraiser. The outpouring of support for a community member battling cancer was truly inspiring – Lakers always come through for those in need!
• Veteran’s Day Service: Don’t forget to join us in honoring our veterans at the Veteran’s Day Service ceremony on Monday, November 11th, at 11:00 am at the American Legion Post 1443 (40 Mountain Lakes Lane).

As always, I’m proud of the strong spirit and commitment to each other that defines our Greenwood Lake community.

See you around town,

Mayor Tom Howley

Attention Residents: Keep Your Garbage Secure – Bears in the Area!

Friendly reminder: With warmer weather approaching, bears are becoming more active in our community. To keep both you and the bears safe, it’s important to properly secure your garbage.

Here’s how you can help:

• Use bear-proof containers: If available in your area, invest in a sturdy, latching container specifically designed to keep bears out.
• Store trash indoors until disposal day: The closer garbage gets to collection day, the less attractive it becomes to bears. Don’t put your trash out the night before pickup.
• Double bag your garbage: This adds an extra layer of protection and makes it less appealing for bears to tear into.
• Clean up spills and messes: Food scraps and lingering odors can attract bears. Keep your garbage cans clean and disinfect them regularly.
• Compost food scraps: Consider composting food scraps instead of throwing them away. This reduces the amount of attractive food sources for bears.

Remember: A fed bear is a dangerous bear. By taking these simple precautions, we can help keep our community safe and discourage bears from relying on human food sources.

Thank you for your cooperation!