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Village Lawsuit Settled (Posted 1/9/23)
Following an executive session at the Board of Trustees meeting on December 21, Mayor McFadden announced the settlement of a 5 and half year litigation between the Village of Tuxedo Park and resident Sean Madden.
The Article 78, filed by Madden in June of 2017, cited both former Trustee Claudio Guazzoni and (by association) the Village of Tuxedo Park for violations of New York’s Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)
FYI - What Happened:
Pertinent Documentation can be found by following the links below
- Madden’s May 2017 Ethics Inquiry/Complaint can be found here
- The opinion from The Committee on Open Government can be found here
- The Deputy Mayor’s Response to COOG opinion can be found here and the letter from the Village Attorney referenced therein can be found here
- Maddens' June 2017 letter to the community outlining why he filed suit can be found here.
- A copy of the article 78, as filed on 6/6/17, can be viewed here.
- The August 2022 Court Ruling can be found here
The Settlement:
Ultimately, the court ruled in Madden’s favor and the Village was ordered to comply with the original FOIL request and also to reimburse him for his legal expenses, which total $105,000.
Terms of the settlement include a donation to the Village from the Madden Family for use at the Wee Beach as well as for unbudgeted beautification projects and also a formal censure for former Trustee Guazzoni.
The Trustees voted unanimously in favor of accepting the settlement as proposed and approving the censure. The signed agreements can be found here and here.
* In August of 2017 the Board of Trustees adopted official New York “.gov” email accounts for Trustees, thereby providing the records access officer unfettered access to Trustee e-mall records.
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Mayor's Holiday Message (Posted 12/23/22)
Dear Neighbors and Friends,
Our beautiful village entrance is now decked out in its holiday finery. Many thanks to everyone who helped make the holiday decor a success! Our local traditions (new and old) are part of what makes Tuxedo Park such a special place to live and visit.
This is the time of year when I reflect on the past and ramp up efforts to prepare for what lies ahead. As I look forward to the year ahead, I first want to thank you for the honor and privilege of serving you and our community as your Mayor. The Board is excited for the year ahead.
On behalf of Tinka Shaw, Deputy Mayor, Trustees Chris Kasker, Joshua Scherer, and Paul Brooke, we wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Healthy Holidays. May the New Year bring you an abundance of joy and happiness.
Warmest regards,
Mayor David McFadden
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Capital and Infrastructure Projects Year End Update (Posted 12/15/22)
n accordance with your request, we have prepared this summary memo to provide an end-of-the-year status update on the capital and infrastructure projects for which Weston & Sampson has provided support to the Village:
1. Dam Safety Inspections: Dam safety inspections were completed for the Tuxedo Lake, Pond 3, and Wee Wah Dams. The results of the inspections were compiled within summary reports issued to the Village in October of 2022. The dams were generally in sound condition; however, some operational deficiencies were identified within the Wee Wah Dam. The Village has implemented temporary measures to address these issues and is consulting with the engineer-of-record for the dam upgrades that were conducted in 2019 for long-term repairs.
2. Trunk Sewer Investigation: An investigation of trunk sanitary sewers that surround the lakes was conducted late last year and into 2022. The investigation focused on sections that were shown to be constructed with vitrified clay pipe, which is susceptible to infiltration. We are pleased to report that the investigation was completed well under the contract budget of $91,600, with an invoiced total of approximately $49,520. The defects identified from the investigation are currently in the process of being repaired within the Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey (SSES) project described in the next bullet.
3. Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey (SSES) project: The sewer rehabilitation work within the vicinity of Continental Road, Clubhouse Road, Stable Road, Circuit Road, Serpentine Road (referred to as Sub-Basin 2), and Turtle Point Road (referred to as Sub-Basin 10), has been completed. The project was funded by an EFC grant and EFC financing. The project finished under budget and the remaining funds were used for additional sewer repairs on the trunk sewer on the west side of Pond 3, between the Pond and West Lake Stable Road, which was a result of the Trunk Sewer Investigation described above. The majority of those repairs were completed in November of 2022, with the remaining work anticipated to be completed in December 2022. Upon completion of this work, it is anticipated that the overall construction contract will finish under budget.
4. Tuxedo Lake Water Main Replacement: The design of a replacement water main that crosses Tuxedo Lake is nearly complete and is expected to go to the Orange County Department of Health for Permitting. Once permitted, the project documents will be ready for construction once funding becomes available or in the event, an emergency replacement is warranted. Due to the complicated nature of the replacement of this nearly 80-year-old section of critical infrastructure, which provides water to the southwestern side of the Village, this project was a proactive effort put forward by the BOT to reduce potential repair costs in the event that this pipe was to fail.
5. Mountain Road Water Main Replacement: The design scope has been expanded to include the replacement of the water mains within the Mountain Road, Schoolhouse Road, Schoolhouse Lane, Circle Drive, Spartan Place neighborhood. Topographic survey, underground utility location, and geotechnical evaluations are being conducted in the month of December, with design and permitting to follow in early 2023 once all of the field information has been obtained.
6. Water Treatment Plant DOH Coordination: We have provided a response letter, on behalf of the Village, to the Orange County Department of Health’s comment letter that resulted from their site visit in 2020. The response letter included proposed modifications to the water treatment plant’s clearwell and a de-rating of the capacity of the plant to match its current physical water production capacity to address administrative issues noted. We are awaiting the DOH’s acceptance of the response letter to implement the necessary modifications.
7. Town of Tuxedo Water System Pressure Monitoring: Weston & Sampson supported the Village in selecting a pressure gauge that records pressures at the Town of Tuxedo pressure-reducing valve station. This gauge records data and reports real-time information back to the Village to aid in determining if pressure spikes are the cause of water main breaks experienced within the Town of Tuxedo portion of the water system.
8. District Area Water Metering: Weston & Sampson has been assisting the Village in trying to identify areas within the Village’s water distribution system contributing to water loss. The concept is to separate the water system into smaller sub-areas and meter the water used vs. water billed. This approach allows for the Village to cost-effectively, self-perform a water loss assessment while being able to focus on specific areas of the water distribution system. The first area that is currently under analysis is within the Mountain Farm Road, Camp Comfort Road, and Ivy Road sub-area.
9. Stormwater Infrastructure Asset Mapping: The Village maintains comprehensive GIS mapping for the water distribution system and sanitary sewer collection system. Detailed mapping is not available for the stormwater system, which drains to the Village’s lakes. Weston & Sampson will be working with the Village DPW to locate and map the Village’s stormwater system over the next 6-12 months. This mapping can then be used to aid in the implementation of stormwater treatment and green infrastructure technologies for stormwater runoff that enters the lakes.
Joseph Zongol, PE, NICET III, Project Manager
Weston & Samson
Village Engineer
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Village Seeks Website Maintenance Volunteer (Posted 11/10/22)
The Village seeks a freelance individual to manage the daily upkeep of the village website.
They estimate the commitment is one-half hour per day. There is minimal (if any) design required, and the tasks mainly consist of posting approved meeting minutes and video recordings of meetings.
If interested, please get in touch with Mayor McFadden at dmcfadden@tuxedopark-ny.gov
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Fall Community Pick Up Sunday, October 30 (Posted 10/24/22)
Dear Neighbors, we had a successful litter cleanup in the spring (thank you!) and would like to repeat it in the fall.
Though fallen foliage poses a challenge for spotting litter, we can still make an impact! Please join if you are available.
Call for Volunteers:
Roadside Litter Cleanup FALL 2022 in the Village of Tuxedo Park
When: Sunday 10/30/22 8am - 9:30am
Who: Any Village resident / property owner / family member
What: Cleanup of roadside litter
Where: Inside the Village of Tuxedo Park, any public roads
Why: We can make an impact to keep paper, plastic and other litter out of our forests and waterways, including our reservoirs. It's an opportunity to come together for a good cause and walk to get some exercise for an hour or so!
How to participate:
Please email me indicating your interest in helping and the roadway/area you would like to patrol and clean up. Knowing who wants to participate and where, we can spread volunteers to some key areas. Any time you can dedicate is appreciated.
Please reply email as follows to indicate participation and street location:
Jacob Matthews: jacobpenningsmatthews@gmail.com, or text cell: 914.588.8001
IF you would like to pick up a couple of large contractor style garbage bags and some basic latex gloves, I will leave some at Village Hall on Saturday 10/29 for you to pick up.
No matter where you are patrolling:
1. Watch for traffic
2. Wear bright-colored and reflective clothing
3. Do not pick up sharp objects with your hands; please utilize a tool. (more info below)
4. Do not enter private property - reach from the roadside and gather what you can!
Basic tools such as this one can be picked up on Amazon or at local home improvement stores https://www.amazon.com/Grabber-FitPlus-Premium-Reacher-Warranty/dp/B06XH4ZZL9/
The Village will provide the option to drop off any garbage in closed bags at the DPW in case you don't want to take the garbage home.
Thanks for participating if you can.
Sincerely,
Jake
Jacob Matthews
87 Pine Rd
Tuxedo Park, NY 10987
cell - 914.588.8001
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Halloween Celebrations in Tuxedo Park (Posted 9/30/22)
The Board voted to hold this year’s Village Halloween celebration on Saturday, October 29.
The Police Department will have extra Police Officers on duty from 5:00 PM on Clubhouse Road and Tower Hill Road. The official calendar date of Halloween this year is Monday, October 31. We believe holding Halloween on Saturday evening will give the children of weekenders and full-time residents the best opportunity to celebrate together. If homeowners in other areas of the Village would like to receive Trick or Treaters, please let us know by contacting Elizabeth at the Village Office at edoherty@tuxedopark-ny.gov. Several volunteers have offered to help get the word out internally.
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Join The Board of Architectural Review or the Planning Board (Posted 9/1/22)
The village has positions on the Board of Architecture Review (BAR) and Planning Board (PB).
Architecture, design, construction, planning, or legal experience is preferred but not required. Please send your resume, brief bio, and cover letter to Clerk Elizabeth Doherty at edoherty@tuxedopark-ny.gov. Candidates will meet with members of the BAR or PB and the Board of Trustees. Interviews are to begin in late September. We appreciate your interest.
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Treating Lakes For Undesirable Algae Bloom (Posted August 17, 2022)
Today we have begun treating Tuxedo Lake for certain algae blooms responsible for the water's green color.
One of our lake's managers, Solitude Lakes Management, in coordination with our head lakes manager, A.J. Reyes from N.E.A.R., will apply copper sulfate from a small boat beginning today. Copper Sulfate has been our go-to method of treating our algae bloom for over 50 years and does not affect the drinking water, aquatic plant life, fish, and birds.
Mayor MAC
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Wee Wah Beach Club Reopens to Swimmers! (Posted 8/8/22)
The Wee Wah will reopen tomorrow for swimmers. No toxic green/blue algae blooms were identified visually or through testing.
I thank our consulting lake professionals, A.J. Reyes of NEAR and Bob Schindler of Solitude Lakes Management, for their guidance and quick response to our safety concerns for the WWP&BC and Town Summer Camp members and the users of Pond No.3 and Tuxedo Lake. I also thank the Orange County Department of Health for their field visit today and for clearing the Village to reopen our lakes for recreation.
Mayor Mac
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Suspicious Algae Bloom in all Three Village Lakes (Updated August 6)
The lack of rain and heat may be behind the early algae bloom we see in the lakes.
Earlier in the week, I contacted our Lakes Manager, A.J. Reyes of NEAR, and Bob Schindler of Solitude about the growing algae bloom. Jeff Voss, the Water plant DPW Supervisor, Independently sent photos of the algae bloom to A.J.
We don't know if the algae bloom is toxic. Solitude lakes Management will be here Monday for testing. If it's toxic, water activities at the Wee Wah and Pond No. 3 will be prohibited for an unknown period. I'm asking for advice from A.J. and the Village Attorney if we should stop water activities out of caution until we have lab results taken Monday. You may have noticed that Lake Welsch in Harriman State park has been closed for weeks due to a toxic algae bloom.
We have a standing permit for treating Tuxedo Lake and Pond No. 3 for algae blooms but not for the Wee Wah. I have a call into the DEC regarding an emergency permit for the Wee Wah if the algae bloom tests toxic.
Mayor Mac
**August 6 Update**
On the advice of our Lakes Manager, the Wee Wah and Pond No. 3 are closed to swimmers until further notice. Boating and fishing may continue if hands are washed after coming into contact with water. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Preliminary ProcellaCOR Results for Tuxedo Lake (Posted July 27)
The Village is in receipt of preliminary results from the initial ProcellaCORE treatment of Tuxedo Lake. Earlier this year the Trustees voted in favor of treating the reservoir with the herbicide in an effort to combat and control the invasive Eurasion Water Milfoil. The report reads as follows:
On Friday, July 22nd, NEAR staff performed a visual inspection of the shoreline of Tuxedo Lake to preliminarily assess the effectiveness of the ProcellaCOR treatment. There were multiple notes from residents that the treatment was effective in some areas and not in others. NEAR staff did not find any live Eurasian watermilfoil plants during the inspection, meaning that at this stage the treatment has been highly effective. Many traditional Eurasian watermilfoil stands such as the south end of the lake, north by the Dam, Turtle Point rd. and the shallows by Patterson Brook all had no visual Eurasian watermilfoil. Native plant populations preliminarily looked unaffected by the treatment, which is to be expected based on past ProcellaCOR applications. One of the reasons ProcellaCOR was chosen as the herbicide was that it had a track record of not impacting native plants, which is important for fish and wildlife habitat. NEAR is going to perform the annual survey between the end of August/early September to home in on the aquatic plant community further and assess the treatment effectiveness more completely. NEAR also spot-checked Little Wee Wah (Pond 3) in a few different locations and did not see any Eurasian watermilfoil present. As with Tuxedo, Little Wee Wah and Wee Wah will be surveyed at the end of August/early September for aquatic plants.
One possible source of confusion about the success of the treatment is that residents may not know exactly what Eurasian Watermilfoil looks like from the surface of a boat. Below is a mix of the various aquatic plants that can be found in Tuxedo Lake. Milfoil is distinguished from the other plants by the leaf shape, which has one center vein, and many smaller leaflets coming off either side. No other plants in Tuxedo exhibits this particular leaf pattern. Many of the plants were also covered in algae, which can certainly make identification from the surface difficult for the untrained eye.
Please feel free to contact me with additional questions or concerns.
Alejandro Reyes
Aquatic Ecologist and Certified Lake Manager
Click here to view the actual document complete with supporting photos
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Traffic Booth Dedication Ceremony July 9, 2022 (Posted July 9, 2022)

From Mayor McFadden's Speech:
"When I look at this booth, I see perseverance, security, safety, community policing, and homage to some design elements of Bruce Price, the architect of the Keep and Lodge. Not even the Big Bad Wolf could blow this steel and bulletproof structure down, nor could a 15-ton truck going 30 miles per hour knock it down. And to our benefit, the booth gave rise to the new garden and landscaping, the new Tuxedo Park sign, and the automatic gate.
I want to thank the following donors and "in-kind" contributors:
Bruner, Cassis, Corredor, Dangoor, Daum, Dow, El-Rayess, Glynn, Haberkorn, Hays, Hennessy, Langdon
Martin, Myer, Scherer, Shaw, Shefts, Sodora, Strohmeyer, Tavani, Turner, Deane, Wang, The Breeman's in memory of Derek McFadden, The Cacioppo's in memory of Annabella Cacioppo,The Lobkowicz's in memory of Philip Lobkowicz, John Ledwith, BD, Chief Dave Conklin, Jeff Voss, DPW, Dan Squillini, DPW, and Dan Haglund, DPW.
By the power vested in me by the state of New York as Mayor, I hereby dedicate this booth on July 9th, 2022, to the residents and employees of the Village of Tuxedo Park."
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Village BOT to Consider Culling Canadian Geese (Posted July 7)
Over the last fifteen years, the geese in Tuxedo Park have ceased migrating due to climate change as the winters have become tolerable, resulting in our geese living and breeding in Tuxedo Park year-round.
Mayor McFadden has consulted with multiple residents and waterfront property owners who have complained the geese have become a nuisance. Therefore, I decided to contact the NYSDEC Wildlife division for options. The result was that the Village obtained a Nuisance Canada Geese Culling Permit. The NYSDEC website includes the following passages:
Nuisance Canada Geese
Canada geese are a valuable natural resource that provides recreation and enjoyment to bird watchers, hunters, and the public throughout New York State. But in recent years, flocks of local-nesting or "resident" geese have become year-round inhabitants of our parks, waterways, residential areas, and golf courses. Too often, they cause significant problems.
In urban and suburban areas throughout New York State, expanses of short grass, abundant lakes, and ponds, lack of natural predators, limited hunting, and supplemental feeding have created an explosion in resident goose numbers. While most people find a few geese acceptable, problems develop as local flocks grow.
Problems include:
- over-grazed lawns
- accumulations of droppings and feathers on play areas and walkways
- nutrient loading to ponds
- public health concerns at beaches and drinking water supplies
- aggressive behavior by nesting birds
- safety hazards near roads and airports
Based on the growing frequency and severity of complaints about geese, DEC biologists have concluded that a more acceptable number of resident geese in New York would be at or below 85,000 birds. This is far fewer than the current population estimate of more than 200,000 birds. However, this is a long-term statewide population goal. It guides our management programs and policies, including establishing hunting seasons and bag limits and allowing additional take of geese by permit.
The Board will discuss this matter during their July meeting.
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Village Election Results (Posted June 27, 2022)
The Village Election took place on Tuesday, June 21. Trustees Tinka Shaw and Chris Kasker ran unopposed for re-election.
Here are the official results:
Christopher Kasker - 48
Anna "Tinka" Shaw - 33
Claudio Guazzoni de Zanett - 2
Sara Barnes Sonne - 1

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Presentation on Village Sewer & Water Rates June 15, 2022 (Re-Posted June 12)
This June 15, 2022, at 6:00 PM, the Village Water and Sewer Rate Consultant, Ed Marcus, Amawalk Consulting Group LLC, will present his firm's findings to the Board and the Public.
A Q&A will follow the presentation. The presentation is essential for transparency and understanding, and Village Mayor David McFadden has respectfully requested that residents and water customers mark theit calendars. The meeting will be at the Village Hall and Zoom. The Village will post the presentation video online within 24-hours of the session.
Proposed as part of the presentation for BOT consideration are two potential premiums for water customers as well as several different options for sewer rates moving forward.
The Village Water Department services about 640 customers with 300 of those in the Town of Tuxedo.
Click here or visit the Village website to view the consultants' report.
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\Two Candidates Seek Re-Election in Uncontested Village Election June 21 (Posted 5/25/22)
The Village Election will take place on Tuesday, June 21 from 7am-9pm in the Village hall. There are two seats opening up on the Board of Trustees and two candidates, both incumbents, seeking to fill them.
They are: Christopher Kasker and Tinka Shaw.
Although the election isuncontested, all Village Residents are encouraged to vote on June 21!
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Wee Wah Park Kick-Off Event - Sunday, May 15 (Posted May 10)
Please save the date - May 15th, 2022, from 2:00 PM.
Join your neighbors in celebration of the Wee Wah Park.
Enjoy food and drinks and music by the Cole Quest and The City Pickers seen at the Sloatsburg Bluegrass Festival.
Bring blankets and beach chairs.
All village residents are invited to attend.
"Grandfathered" Hamlet Members may attend if they have renewed their membership before May 15th.
Acquire your membership online or in-person at the Village Office (Elizabeth) or Police Station (Denise).
The Wee Wah Park Beach Club opens on Memorial Day, Saturday the 28th, at 1:00 pm.
Apologies. No guests will be permitted due to limited food and beverages.
RSVP to wwp@tuxedopark-ny.gov required.
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Second Free Shredding Event (Posted 5/2/22)
Where: Village taxpayers can bring your excess documents to the Village Office parking lot for professional & confidential shredding!
When: Thursday, May 12th between 9:00 am and 11:00 am where a commercial shredding company will shred your documents as a courtesy of the Village Board.
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Message From The Wee Wah Park Committee (Posted 4/18/22)
Dear Neighbors, The summer season is almost upon us! Many thanks to many of you who have already committed to the Wee Wah Beach Club for the summer.
We want to encourage those who have not yet done so to join for the 2022 season. The first improvements are in progress, and we are just short of being able to hire a second lifeguard.
We also wanted to invite you to our Summer Fundraiser on Sunday, May 15th, at 2 pm. It will be an opportunity to welcome new members and kick off the season and raise much-needed funds for the continued improvement of our only shared park. Join us for food, festivities, and the chance to say hello to our neighbors—more details to come.
Memberships are purchased easily online at https://www.tuxedopark-ny.gov/wee-wah-beach-club-summer-2022-membership or at the Village Office. Our goal is for membership fees to cover operational expenses, maintenance, insurance, and Wee Wah Beach Club staffing. This year we have hired an aquatic management services company to oversee the operations of the beach season and manage its staff. The Wee Wah's operations depend on early memberships - more memberships enable our management company to employ additional staff during busy times and maintain the safety and cleanliness of the park.
Please consider donating to help us improve the park before the summer season. Our landscape architect hopes to present a schematic design plan for our fundraising goals before the May 14th event to share an overview of the project. Membership only covers operational costs, and we must rely on your generosity to enhance the park. You can donate already now at https://www.tuxedopark-ny.gov/donations
Thank you for your consideration and generosity.
The Wee Wah Park Committee,
Committee Chair- Denise Tavani
Committee Members- Agnes Turner, Chrissy Corredor, Matthew Tinari, Michael Bruno
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Village of Tuxedo Park Earth Day Clean up! (Posted 4/3/22)
Call for Volunteers
Earth Day Cleanup 2022 in the Village of Tuxedo Park
When: Saturday 4/23/ 8am - 9:30am (rain date Sunday 4/24)
Who: Any Village Resident / property owner / family member
What: Cleanup of roadside litter
Where: Inside village of Tuxedo Park, any public roads
Why: It's Earthday! We can make an impact to keep paper, plastic and other litter and detritus out of our forests and waterways, including our reservoirs. It's an opportunity to come together for a good cause and walk to get some exercise for an hour or so!
How to participate:
Please email the following parties indicating your interest in helping and the roadway/area you would like to patrol and clean up. In knowing who wants to participate and where, we can spread volunteers out to some key areas.
Please email as follows to indicate interest and location:
Jacob Matthews: jacobpenningsmatthews@gmail.com or txt cell: 914.588.8001
Police Chief David Conklin chief@tuxedopark-ny.gov
IF you would like to pickup several large contractor style garbage bags and some basic latex gloves, we can leave some at Village Hall on Friday 4/22 for you to pick up or you can meet Jacob Matthews at Village Hall at 8am on Saturday morning 4/23.
No matter where you are patrolling:
1. Watch for traffic
2. Wear bright colored and/or reflective clothing
3. Do not pick up sharp objects with your hands, please utilize a tool. (more info below)
4. Do not enter private property - simply reach from the roadside and gather what you can!
Basic tools such as this one can be picked up on Amazon or at the local home improvement stores https://www.amazon.com/Grabber-FitPlus-Premium-Reacher-Warranty/dp/B06XH4ZZL9/
The Village will provide the option to drop off any garbage in closed bags at the Village DPW DUMPSTER at DPW facility near the Wee Wah
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Skating on Wee Wah Lake (Posted 1/27/22)
As part of an ongoing effort to raise awareness that Wee Wah Park is a four-season recreational facility, the Board of Trustees approved an area eligible for skaters at last evening's meeting.
Please use the area directly off the Wee Wah Park beach. Skating is open to all village taxpayers.
The Chief of Police, Dave Conklin, is in charge of approving when the lake is safe for skating and will do so in conjunction with the DPW Supervisor Jeff Voss. For safety purposes, approval is based on the thickness of the ice and other conditions. Presently, skating is not permitted on the Wee Wah - Please give us a few days to organize signage and other means of communicating when the lake is safe for skating. Unfortunately, the lavatories do not function during the winter.
Last week the village approved the WWFC to ice fish - the ice was 8" thick.
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Tuxedo Park Receives Free Home Test Kits and Masks from Orange county Executive Steve Neuhaus (Posted 1/21/22)
**This program is for Village of Tuxedo Park Resdeints Only**
Thank Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus, and his emergency management team Deputy Commissioner Alan Mack and Shannon Fisher, for their effort. Obtaining tests and PPE for our municipalities is challenging.
Recently we received a small allocation of home test kits for village resident first responders, DPW, and administrative personnel. Today we received an additional distribution of tests available to residents of Tuxedo Park, including N-95 masks.
In inventory, we have test kits: 464 boxes (2 tests per box) for 928 individual tests total: and 4 cases of N-95 masks. Tuxedo Park has approximately 330 homes and 1 with 13 rental units – totaling 343. Therefore each household and the 13 rental units can receive 1 test kit (2 tests per box) and 2 N-95 masks (while they last). We plan on a balance of 121 boxes (2 tests per box) for emergency distribution as needed. Our goal is to maintain a reserve.
Remember, in addition, every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-?19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Visit https://www.covidtests.gov/.
The distribution of Tuxedo Park inventory will begin tomorrow morning (1/22/22) at 10:00 am, then 24/7. Pick up is located at the Police booth transaction window entering the Park. If you cannot pick up a test, please ask a family member or friend to get it. Otherwise, we will send an officer with a test to your residence.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends taking an at-home test if you begin having COVID-?19 cold or flu-like symptoms - fever, sore throat, runny nose, loss of taste or smell, aches, and exhaustion.
See the latest CDC self-testing guidance for more on using at-home tests.
If you have other special health needs related to COVID -19 or not, please do not hesitate to contact Chief Dave Conklin at 845 351 4741 or dconklin@tuxedopark-ny.org.
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Village to Launch Automatic Gate Opening System in January 2022 (Posted November 9, 2021)
On November 9 the Village announced that a new automatic gate opening system will launch in January.
The system uses license plate reading technology to open the main and south gates automatically. The new system combines convenience and security and helps the police screen non-residents. The police will roll out the new system beginning with the residents, followed by the school, club, and church, replacing tags.
The following charges are not finalized until approved by the Board of Trustees at the November 17 meeting. Comments welcome.
Residents
Year one only – As a one-time expense, the residents will cover the cost of the new systems equipment and installation and setup & processing fees - $19,938, which comes close to $30.00 per household. Residents may register an unlimited number of vehicles, including family members and parents, domestic help, and contractors.
All subsequent years – There is a $6,000 annual operating cost included in the yearly budget.
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Village Contracts with Security Gate Access Company SafePassage (Posted 9/29/21)
The Village has announced that the Board of Trustees has contracted with SafePassage Solutions for converting, facilitating, and maintaining our planned automatic gates at the main and south entrances.
This feature, which uses automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) to open the gates for registered users automatically, brings a tighter level of security to the community. While simultaneously adding a new level of convenience to entering the Village.
Soon they will be sending Village residents a correspondence asking for basic information on registering their vehicles and providing them with instructions to register guests, special deliveries, domestic employees, vendors, and contractors to pass through the gates automatically for a limited time. Services will be available to TPS, the Tuxedo Club, and Village Employees also.
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