906 Sawkill Road Kingston, NY 12401 (845) 336-8853 www.townkingstonny.us JUNE, 2013 FROM THE SUPERVISOR’S DESK Hurricane season is here! The season for tropical storms spans from June 1 through November 30, though activity tends to increase beginning in mid-August, and typically peaks on or around September 10th. This year, the Farmers’ Almanac is predicting an active tropical storm season. As we found out with hurricanes Irene, Lee and Sandy the last few years, it is important to be prepared for any storm related emergencies. Terms to Know Flood or Flash Flood Watch: Indicates that flooding or flash flooding will occur within a few hours of heavy rainfall. Flood or Flash Flood Warning: Inundation of a normally dry area near a stream or other watercourse has been reported or is imminent. Hurricane Watch: Hurricane conditions MAY threaten an area within 48 hours. Hurricane Warning: Hurricane conditions (winds over 74MPH) are expected in a specific area in 36 hours or less. Emergency Supplies Checklist Portable battery-powered radio, Flashlight(s), Extra batteries, Non-perishable food/water, Manual can opener, Clothing, rain gear and sturdy shoes, Prescription medicines, Glasses/contact lenses/contact lens solution, Identification/credit cards/cash, First aid kit The Town has a website at townkingstonny.us. This website lists contact information for Town officials and other representatives. There are also two Facebook sites (TOK, and the other is I’m from Sawkill and Proud of It) that contain Town information. We plan to have these sites manned and updated during emergencies. We also will have someone manning the phones (336-8853 Extension 11) during the emergency. CODE OF ETHICS The town is looking for three (3) people to serve on the Board of Ethics. Candidates must be permanent residents of the Town of Kingston, NY, must be over 21 years of age, and not hold any elected or appointed position in the Town. Interested residents should submit a letter of interest and resume by July 16, 2013 to Paul Landi, Town Supervisor, 906 Sawkill Road, Kingston, NY 12401. ZENA SCHOOL Zena School will be closing its doors at the end of the month. A FAREWELL TO ZENA SCHOOL DAY will be held on Saturday, June 15th from 12 noon to 4PM. Call 679-8160 or 679-6076 or Facebook Zena Elementary School Alumni Reunion for more information. HISTORIAN’S CORNER Signs Have you noticed the new sign for Leggs Mill Bridge? The Town is in the process of ordering two new signs: one for the Howe Mill’s across from Sawkill Park Road and one for the Jockey Hill School on Jockey Hill Road. School Bell Many of you may have noticed the school bell in the Town Hall. This bell had hung for many years in the one-room schoolhouse that later became the Town Hall. Ludwig Wittig, the master craftsman, who designed and built the judge’s bench and the eagle behind the judge’s bench, made the beautiful stand on which the bell sits. We are fortunate to have this piece of history. A Look Back The original Jockey Hill School was built in 1865. It served the community until it burned down in 1921. A new school was built behind the present Town Hall. It operated until January 1960 when classes were merged into the Kingston Consolidated School System. The building was deeded to the Town as a Town Hall until its demolition in 2010. NOVENA AT ST. ANN’S CHURCH The Novena at St. Ann’s Church will be held from July 18 - July 26 at 7PM. CODE ENFORCEMENT Building permits are needed to build in our Town. Bob Cologero’s cell phone number is 750-5983. He also has office hours on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 4-6PM. TIME WARNER If you are experiencing any problems with your Time Warner service, please contact Councilman Larry Queipo at 914-388-3865 and have the following information available: Details of what the problem is How many times and dates you contacted Time Warner about the problem When Time Warner last attempted to resolve the problem SAWKILL VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY BROOKS BBQ The Brooks BBQ fundraiser for the Fire Company will be held on Tuesday, August 13 th. Chicken dinners are $11 pre-order; $12 at the door. Rib dinners are $12 pre-order; $13 at the door. Please contact Dave Hoffman 383-1731 or RJ Walton 399-9711 to place your orders. FIRE HALL RENTAL Need a place to have a get-together or party? Then consider renting the Fire House. Call Dave Hoffman 383-1731 for details. Or call 336-8853 (extension 10) if you would like to rent the pavilion. PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION Personnel (Fire, Ambulance, Police, and Town Officials) make every effort to respond as quickly as possible to your emergency calls. To help them arrive at the emergency location - make sure that all address numbers are clearly visible form the road. 325th CELEBRATION The 325th anniversary will be held on Saturday, September 14th from noon until 5PM. We have been having meetings on the second Wednesday of each month for the planning of this event. If you have any suggestions or input, please come down and participate in our meetings. SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM The Summer Recreation will start on Tuesday, July 9th and end on Friday, August 2nd. The program will run Tuesdays through Fridays from 9AM until 12 noon. The program is for ages 5 15. Call the Town Hall for further information. The Town (Recreation Department and Sawkill Fire Company) will also be marching in the Children’s Day Parade on Friday, July 12th. The parade route starts at Kingston High School and ends at Kingston Plaza. TOWN OF KINGSTON RECREATION DEPARTMENT REC PROGRAM - TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY,THURSDAY AND FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. TO 12 NOON NO MONDAYS - JULY 9 THRU AUGUST 2, 2013 Dear Parent/Guardian: Welcome to the Town of Kingston’s Summer Recreation Program. The following information should answer your many questions regarding the operation of our summer program. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon at 336-8853 x 10. 1. The program runs from ages 5 through 15, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CHILDREN WHO ARRIVE BEFORE 9:00 A.M. OR REMAIN AFTER 12:00 P.M. (noon) - UNLESS PROGRAM SO DESIGNATES. 2. We will be providing juice to your youngster. Please remind them to be careful where they place their belongings since the playground is open to a free flow of traffic in and out of activity areas. 3. Program will be open at all times, rain or shine. On rainy days the program will meet under the pavilion. 4. Remind your child that all conduct that applies during the school year will be adhered to during the summer program. Your child is expected to follow the rules of the summer program and show proper respect toward the staff. If at any time there is a problem with a child, parents/guardians will be notified and the child may be suspended from the summer program. This suspension can be daily, weekly or permanent - depending on the problem, child and parent. 5. We always welcome participation by your family in our events. If you would like to volunteer to help, please indicate this on the permission form. Our success comes from your support, as well. Please contact us with any suggestions or comments at 336-8853 x10. 6. If you are dropping your child off, please park your car by the Sawkill Fire House and then walk to the playground area. Also, when picking your child up, please park by the Fire House. 7. The Summer Recreation is a FREE program. We will be asking for $5 each ($13 per family if 3 or more are needed) to purchase T-Shirts to be worn during the program and the Children’s Day Parade (July 12th). I would like to remind everyone that this is a summer recreation program. We have rules that must be followed, but we are here to have fun. We maintain a quality program with a quality staff. We need the cooperation of staff, children and parents to assure continuance of our quality programming. TOWN OF KINGSTON RECREATION DEPARTMENT PERMISSION SLIP Child’s Name:_______________________________Age:_____Sex:________ T-SHIRT SIZE _______ Child’s Name:_______________________________Age:_____Sex:________ T-SHIRT SIZE _______ Child’s Name:_______________________________Age:_____Sex:________ T-SHIRT SIZE _______ Child’s Name:_______________________________Age:_____Sex:________ T-SHIRT SIZE _______ Allergies (if any):_______________________________________________________________ Allergies (if any):_______________________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________Phone:_____________ Father/Guardian:____________________________Mother/Guardian______________________ Day Phone:________________________________Day Phone:__________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Person to be notified in the event of an emergency if parents/guardians cannot be reached at home or work. Name:______________________________Phone:________________________________ In the event that the Town of Kingston staff is unable to locate promptly either parent or person designated to be notified in case of medical emergency, medical personnel may take such emergency measures as they deem appropriate and shall notify the parent or legal guardian as soon as possible. ****************************************************************************************** COST FOR T-SHIRTS (AND ONLY COST OF THIS PROGRAM) WILL BE $5 EACH ……. FAMILY PLANS (MORE THAN 2 T-SHIRTS) WILL BE $13 Date:__________________ __________________________________________ Signature of Parent or Guardian PLEASE RETURN FORM TO THE TOWN HALL BEFORE JULY 9, 2013 IMPORTANT DATES JUNE 3 -Town Board 7PM 12- Senior’s 1PM 12 -325th Meeting 7PM 16- Father’s Day 17 –Planning Board 7PM 19 –Town Workshop 6:30P 3 -Town Board 7PM 12- Senior’s 1PM AUGUST 2 - Summer Rec Ends 5 - Town Board 7PM 13 - Brooks BBQ - Fire Company 4PM 14 - Senior’s 1PM 19 - 325th Meeting 7PM 21 - Planning Board 7PM 21 - Town Workshop 6:30PM JULY 1 – Town Board 7PM 4 - Independence Day (Town Offices Closed) 9- Summer Rec Begins 10 - 325th Meeting 7PM 12 - Children’s Day Parade 15 -Planning Board 7PM 17 - Town Workshop 6:30PM 18 - 26 Novena at St. Ann’s 7PM SEPTEMBER 2 - Labor Day (Town Offices Closed) 4 - Town Board 7PM 8 - Grandparents Day 11 - Senior’s 1PM 11 - 325th Meeting 14 - 325th PARTY 12Noon until 5PM 16 - Planning Board 7PM 18 - Town Workshop 6:30PM 22 - First Day of Fall