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All Mamakating Residents will Vote at in our Town Park Buildings:
27-29 Mamakating Rd
Bloomingburg, NY
Orange & Rockland Seeks Public’s Help in Keeping a Social Distance;
Asks Customers to Secure Pets to Reduce Dog-Bite Risk to Workers
To maintain the safety and health of its customers and employees, Orange & Rockland (O&R) urges the public to please refrain from approaching our crews, work sites or trucks as O&R employees read meters in the community.
All O&R employees have been instructed to follow Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines to practice social distancing among themselves and between their crew members and the public. That becomes more difficult to do when approached by passersby who may not be as familiar with social distancing.
So, please respect social distancing and keep back from O&R work areas and remain at a safe distance from O&R workers.
In addition, O&R asks its customers who own dogs to keep their dogs on a leash, indoors or otherwise under secure control to avoid the possibility of O&R personnel being bitten while working on customer property.
O&R is well aware that its customers cherish their dogs. Every responsible dog owner knows that even the most even-tempered, gentle dog is capable of biting someone. These days when more family members are home during the day, it makes sense that dogs may feel more protective of their home turf than usual and become more agitated and aggressive when strangers appear outside the home.
That’s why, to help create the safest environment possible for both O&R employees and customers’ pets, O&R asks its customers to keep dogs on a leash, indoors or otherwise under secure control to avoid the possibility of conflict when O&R workers are present.
Update 5/22/20
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A letter from the Supervisor:
May 11, 2020
To our Mamakating Community Members,
The Town of Mamakating is monitoring the summer camp situation closely.
Presently, the Empire State Development (ESD) does not list summer camps as an ‘Essential Service’ and therefore camps cannot operate under Gov. Cuomo’s State of Emergency. It should be noted that while operation of summer camps is currently prohibited by the State, construction at summer camps is allowed as an essential service.
Summer camps are regulated and permitted by the NYS Department of Health (DOH), not the local municipalities. Under NYS law, the NYS DOH is the “Authority Having Jurisdiction” (AHJ), and we, local officials, cannot overrule their decisions, regulations or rulings. It is my understanding that there have been social media posts directing concerned citizens to call their Town Supervisors. They might be better served by expressing their concerns additionally to our State representatives and the NYS Dept. of Health since they make the final decision. Today, Sullivan County Association of Supervisors sent a letter to the NYS DOH explaining the circumstances in our County and asking for guidance and a realistic and comprehensive plan to protect the lives of our residents and visitors.
Should the NYS DOH ultimately decide to allow summer camps to operate, they should do so only with a clear and enforceable plan to protect the campers and staff, our year-round and seasonal residents and protect our limited resources at Catskill Regional Medical Center. The NYS DOH should move with the utmost of caution and make decisions based on medical science – not emotions or political pressure.
Janet M. Lybolt
Town of Mamakating Supervisor
Email: supervisor@mamakating.org
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DEC ANNOUNCES NEW ONLINE HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE FOR NEW YORK HUNTERS
Hunter Ed Course Available Starting April 15 Prior to Start of Turkey Season
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that a new online hunter education course will be available on April 15, for first-time hunters who want to hunt during New York’s turkey hunting season. Turkey hunting season runs from May 1-31, and youth turkey hunting season for New Yorkers 12 to 15 years old is April 25-26.
DEC’s Hunter Education Program (HEP) is partnering with Kalkomey Enterprises, a company that specializes in hunter education, to create this online course that can be completed in six to eight hours. The course is available to individuals 11 and older. Students can complete the course from a computer, tablet, or smart phone at any time. Visit https://www.hunter-ed.com/newyork/ to learn more or to sign up.
The curriculum for the online course is identical to what is taught in the traditional classroom course. Topics such as firearm safety, tree stand safety, hunting ethics, wildlife conservation, and New York State hunting laws and regulations are all covered. Students who successfully complete the online course and pass the final exam will receive a hunter education certificate and can purchase a hunting license from a DEC license issuing agent such as hardware stores and large retailers like Walmart.
The cost of the course is $19.95. The online course will be available through June 30, 2020, at https://www.hunter-ed.com/newyork/.
Traditional, classroom-based courses will resume at a future date. Visit the Hunter Education Program web page for updates and more information https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/92267.html.
Update 4/21/20
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Update 4/17/20
Town of Mamakating Supervisor Lybolt extends State of Emergency for Town through May 19th, 2020.
As of 4/17/20
Current Testing Sites:
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand- A Guide to COVID-19 Disaster Funding
Guide for COVID-19 Disaster Funding
NYS Senator Jen Metzger
"My team has put together a document detailing all of the resources and information we have been able to gather thus far related to the COVID-19 health emergency. We will be updating this document continuously as we learn new information. It is accessible on my website at bit.ly/COVID-19-Guidance. "
Update 4/16/20
TOWN OF MAMAKATING HOSTS RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Blood supply is at a critical level. Mia Hubbert from the Red Cross asked to use a Town building for a blood drive, and we were happy to lend our recreation building at the Town Park which is being used for the Blood Drive on April 16th from 2-7 pm.
A big thank you to our community who has responded over and beyond. At this time, all slots have been filled, however please call Mia Hubbert @ 845-647-1776 to be put on a waiting list & for information for future blood drives.
Update 4/13/20
Update 4/10/20
This holiday weekend, many may be eager to get out of the house and attend worship services or share a meal with family members they haven’t seen for a while. PLEASE, if you love your families and friends , care about your neighbors and community, STAY HOME. Even if you’re feeling fine , you can still transmit COVID-19!
Update 4/9/20
Our Trails Remain Open!
D&H Canal Trails remain open for walking, biking and dog walking. If you head out for a hike please remember to follow the SOCIAL DISTANCING recommendations: remaining 6 ft away from anyone who is not in your group. Additionally, we ask that you please clean up after your dog and bring out any trash that you bring in with you.
Town Trails can be accessed at the following locations:
- Near O’Toole’s on Sullivan St.
- At McDonald Rd and 209
- On Pine St (by the new firehouse) to Ferguson Lane
- At Pennsylvania Ave by Chase Elementary
Basha Kill Trails are also open:
- At South Rd
- At Haven Rd
*County Trails have been closed
As of 4/9/20
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Update 4/3/20:
TARA, The Animal Rights Alliance, has suspended all services for the safety of our clients and staff. This situation has been challenging and the animal welfare community will be hit hard with the increase of kittens born due to lack of spay/neuter services available. Our shelters will be forced to take in and feed more animals than ever before and we will all need support.
TARA has suspended services until May 4th. We will keep everyone updated as things change and we do hope to get back to offering high quality, low cost services as soon as safely possible.
As of 4/3/20
Update 4/2/20
Several Important Notices:
As of Thursday, April 2nd
New York will postpone its April 28 presidential primary until June 23, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Saturday, buying time for the state to administer an election as it struggles to respond to the escalating coronavirus outbreak.
Governor Postpones NY Primary Day