VILLAGE OF WARWICK

FALL 2023

VOL. 01 ISSUE 01

VILLAGE OF WARWICK

VILLAGE OF

WARWICK

77 Main St.

Warwick, NY 10990

(845) 986-2031

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EMERGENCY CONTACTS:

FOR EMERGENCIES CALL 911

WARWICK POLICE DEPARTMENT

(845) 986-5000

WARWICK FIRE DEPARTMENT

Non-Emergency: (845) 986-3473

WARWICK AMBULANCE SERVICE

Non-Emergency: (845) 986-4136

ST. ANTHONY

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

15 Maple Avenue

(845) 986-2276

stanthonycommunityhosp.org

ORANGE & ROCKLAND

EMERGENCY GAS HOTLINE

800-533-5325

reetings and welcome to the inaugural edition of the Village of

Warwick’s Newsletter. We are excited about this as a venue to

communicate municipal information, important dates and timely

news. The goal with the Newsletter is to arrive quarterly, digitally and in

hard copy form to capture each coming season and key activities.

 Thersteditionswillbeabitofcatchingupwithinformationthat

has already been advertised or posted but in a format that will allow easy

access and all in one place.

The Village Board recognized a need to be able to communicate and inform Village

residents consistently, with the appropriate sources for community information. It is important

that residents be knowledgeable about the activities of Village Government, Administration, the

Department of Public Works and Water Department.

We are a busy Village, a beautiful Village, the “Queen Village”, the “Village of

Homes” and it is the place we share, congregate and celebrate in. The work that is done at

Village Hall is to support and maintain and strengthen us as a community. The breadth of

thatworkisincredible-fromowerpotstoWastewaterTreatmentPlantsandeverythingin

between. It is the work of many dedicated, responsible individuals and volunteers and the

source of that commitment is pride of work and pride of place.

I would like to thank all Village Departments and Board members who contributed

information for this issue. I would also like to thank Trustee Mary Collura for her layout and

graphic expertise in developing the newsletter from concept

to deliverable.

Please enjoy the premier issue with the promise of more to come!

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

at: townofwarwick.org

You will be notied by your local emergency

response team in the event of emergency

situations or critical community alerts.

THIS NEWSLETTER CAN BE VIEWED

IN ANY LANGUAGE ON THE VILLAGE’S WEBSITE

VILLAGE BOARDS MEETING SCHEDULE

VILLAGE BOARD

First and Third Mondays of the month

7:30 p.m. Village Hall Board Room

Meetings are streamed live on the

Village’s YouTube Channel

ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORIC

REVIEW BOARD

First Tuesday of the month

4:30 p.m., Village Hall Board Room

ALL MEETING AGENDAS AND MINUTES CAN BE FOUND ON THE VILLAGE’S WEBSITE

From the Mayor’s Ofce

Michael Newhard

PLANNING BOARD

Second Tuesday of the month

7:30 p.m., Village Hall Board Room

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Fourth Tuesday of the month

7:00 p.m., Village Hall Board Room

VILLAGE OF WARWICK NEWSLETTER FALL 2023

TheVillagehasremainedwithinthe2%capforscalyear

2023/24.Asdenedbylawtheallowablelevygrowthis2%or

theinationfactor(ConsumerPriceIndex)whicheverislower.

The current CPI is 8.06%. The cap can be overridden by Board

resolution.

Some highlights of this year’s Budget include the Waste-

water Plant Improvements Plan. This is a $12-million project. The

Village received a $3 million grant from the NYS Environmental

Facilities Corporation. Through the Sewer Plant Improvements

Land Tax, we are able to save on a yearly basis those funds that

will be used to repay the anticipated 15-year long term bond.

The Village Budget is divided into three categories: The

GeneralFund,theWaterFund,whichincludespuricationand

distribution, and the Sewer Fund.

Under the General Fund projects include: Village Hall

upgrades, a new pole barn at the Public Works Complex with

ocestoreplaceaconstructiontrailer.InStreetsandRoads,this

year’s budget includes the following: South St. Sidewalk repair

between Second and Third, a purchase of a Mason Dump Truck

and paving of the following streets: South St. Ext., Welling Ave.,

Church St., Cherry St. and Crescent Ave. Under Storm Sew-

ers, Country Lane is slated for replacement. In Parks, new and

replacement cameras at multiple Stanley-Deming Park locations,

new Toolcat attachments, backpack blowers, weed whackers,

push mowers, the continuation of the Memorial Park Master Plan

andimplementationofrststageproposals.

 IntheWaterFundprojectsunderPurication:Well#3

constructionincludinganewsewerlineconnection;Well#2module

replacement; Maple Ave. Pump Station relocation. Under Trans-

mission: Watershed land acquisition, water meter replacement,

re-roongattheWaterTreatmentPlant.

The Sewer Fund includes the following projects: Sewer

Pump Stations chemical handling equipment, electric motor re-

placements, replacement of secondary return pumps.

For the Sewer Collection System, the budget includes the pur-

chaseofaSewerJetTruck,repairstoRBCunitsandaninow

andInltrationStudy.

The Water/Sewer rates for 2023-24 are a 6% in-

creaseonIn-VillageWaterRatesand2%increaseonIn-Village

SewerRates.

The budget process begins in March and public meetings

on the topic are held and can be viewed on the Village’s YouTube

Channel. The adopted budget can be found on the Village’s website.

VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PARK

MASTER PLAN

Over the last year, the Village and a broad group of

community members and organizations have been working to

develop the Veteran’s Memorial Park Master Plan. This plan is

beingnalizedbasedonfeedbackonthepublicdraftandwillbe

adopted this summer.

Plans include new restrooms and storage, bike and walk-

ing paths, a pump track, skate park, gardens, sculptures and a

dog park area. You can learn more about this process, view a

map of future plans on the Village website.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

The Village of Warwick adopted its updated Compre-

hensive Plan in December 2022. Since that time, the Village

has been hard at work pursuing grants and other activities in

accordance with the implementation road map. The Compre-

hensive Master Plan received recognition by the New York

Planning Federation’s Master Plan Award for its innovative

outreach during the plan’s development and its focus on “Mid-

dle Housing.”

The Village is also in the process of setting up advisory

committees to support its progress and alignment with commu-

nity member needs. Advisory committees include: Broadband,

Inclusion, Transportation and Zoning.

VILLAGE FEES UPDATED

The village recently updated its Schedule of Fees asso-

ciated with water and sewer connections and building permits.

The update was based on an analysis of what it costs the village

to administer each of the fees. The evaluation process received

inputfromstaandwasreviewedbytheVillageAttorney.The

updated Schedule of Fees can be found on the Village’s website.

INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE

The Village has two very important infrastructure proj-

ects that are in the later stages of design and regulatory approval.

Therstprojectistheexpansionandupdatingofthewastewater

treatment plant. The plant will expand from treating 1.0 million

gallons/day to 1.25 million gallons/day with newer treatment

technology. The estimate of probable cost for the project is $12

million. The Village received a $3 million grant from the State.

In 2017 the Village began collecting taxes for this project and has

putaside$4milliontopayfortheprojectwhichisinthenal

stage of design with construction beginning in 2024.

 ThesecondprojectwillprovidetreatmentforWell#3

locatedwestofHomesteadVillagenearRoute17A.TheVillage

is not able to use this well without treatment. Bringing this well

on-line will provide greater resilience for the system which will

allow repairs to be made to the other two treatment systems

and to supplement the Village’s water needs in the event of a

drought. Estimate of probable cost is $1.6 million and Village

hasbeennotiedthatitisinlinetoreceive$960,000through

theoceofCongressmanPatRyan.Thisprojectdesigniscur-

rently under review by the Health Department. It is anticipated

that construction will begin in 2024.

VILLAGE BUDGET SUMMARY

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24

TRANSPORTATION SAFETY

The Village of Warwick recently completed Version 1.0

of the Way2Go Warwick Transportation Safety Action Plan

based on feedback gathered over the comprehensive planning pro-

cessandtransportationsafetydata(

including those speed radars

you’ve been seeing around town!

)tohelpguideinvestmentsover

the coming years. More updates to come soon.

VILLAGEOFWARWICK.ORG

2023 AWARDS AND GRANTS

TO DATE

Senator James Skoufis, Dormitory Authority SNY

$250,000

Maple Avenue Pump Station Relocation Project

Congressman Patrick Ryan Community Projects Grant

$960,000

Well #3 Filtration Plant Project

NYS Archives Records Management Grant Award

$15,650

Clerks Office Records Inventory and Planning Project

Orange County Community Development HUD Award

$108,570

South Street Sidewalk Repair and Accessibility Project

(between Second and Third Streets)

Kosuga Foundation Award

$600,000

Warwick Skatepark Initiative

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund,

DOH Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Award

$575,770

Lead Service Line Replacement Project

Environmental Finance Corporation Award

$30,000

Inflow and Infiltration Study

OC Municipal Tourism Grant Award

$4,999

August for the Arts.

TOTAL: $2,544,989

GARBAGE AND

RECYCLABLE CANS

Trash and Recyclable cans

are to be set out for pick-up

after 3pm the night before.

Cans must be removed from

curb the day of pick-up.

The Village Code can be viewed at:

ecode360.com/WA0539

§ 75-1 Placement for collection.

[Amended 11-18-2013 by L.L. No. 8-2013]

A. All garbage, refuse, waste materials, and recyclable materials placed

out-of-doors shall be placed in watertight, odor-tight and rodent-proof

containers with the tight covers securely in place. The container shall be

placed near the curb or the edge of the street adjoining such premises.

No container shall be placed or permitted at or near the curb or the edge

of the street for collection prior to 3:00 p.m. the day before collection or

after 12:00 midnight the day of collection.

For centuries, our vil-

lage roadways have connect-

ed people to resources, com-

merce and community. First

forged by native Americans,

our roads played a valuable

roleintheAmericanRevolu-

tion as a useful and safe pas-

sage way to move troops and

supplies through the area.

Yes, even George Washing-

ton himself is said to have

traveled down our Main St.

 Thisconnectivityourmainstreetsoerisstillverymuch

part of our fabric. There are many people, vehicles, pedestrians

and cyclists that share our roadways and we all deserve to do

so safely.

Please be mindful that the speed limit is 25 MPH on

Village streets. Be attentive, cautious and alert and follow all

rules and laws when using our roadways.

A young buck seen crossing safely

in the Crosswalk on Main St.

Photo courtesy of Louise Finnegan

2023 GRANTS THAT HAVE BEEN APPLIED

FOR OR ARE CURRENTLY BEING PURSUED:

Orange County Legislature Grant 2023

Municipal Legislative Grant Program

‘Way to go Warwick’ traffic and pedestrian safety campaign

Total Project Cost $6,794

Requested Funds $4,999

Local Match $1,795

2023 New York State Consolidated Funding Applications

Department of State Zoning Ordinance Revision Project.

Total Project Cost: $96,925

Requested Funds $87,227.50

Local Match $9,697.50

Empire State Development - Multi-Use Trail Feasibility Study.

Total Project Cost $150,000

Requested Funds $100,000

Local Match/In-kind Service $40,000

Financial Obligation (Town/Village) $10,000

Water Quality Improvement Project -

Reservoir Water Storage Tank Replacement.

Total Project Cost $3,600,000

Requested Funds $2,160,000

Local Share $1,440,000

Water Quality Improvement Project -

Lower Dam Reconstruction Project

Total Project Cost $5,309,000

Requested Funds $2,960,000

Local Share $2,340,000

Federal Safe Streets 4 All Grant

Comprehensive Transportation Planning and Demonstration Projects.

Total Project Cost $3,400,000

Requested Funds $ 2,720,000

Local Share $680,000

SLOW DOWN WARWICK

VILLAGE OF WARWICK NEWSLETTER FALL 2023

VILLAGE OF WARWICK

SUMMER REC PROGRAMS

The Warwick Valley

Farmers’ Market is currently

in its twenty-ninth year. There

are currently over 30 vendors:

twenty-nine regular weekly,

verotationalandtwoseason-

al. This Summer, the market

saw an average of about 1,800

people attend weekly.

The Warwick Valley

Farmers’ Market also features

various community members like

Sustainable Warwick which runs

a compost program, Master Gardeners from OC Cornell Coopera-

tive Extension who provide gardening advice, VFW a support group

for veterans, St. Anthony Community Hospital nutrition department,

and many other groups. Local musicians add to the fun.

The Warwick Valley Farmers’ Market takes places on Sun-

daysfrom9a.m.to2p.m.intheSouthStreetParkingLotthrough

November19,rainorshine.

VILLAGE OF WARWICK

Summer Summary

Ribbon Cutting on opening day,

Sunday May 14

Photo courtesy of Warwick Valley

Chamber of Commerce

Students from Warwick Valley Central

School District worked and volunteered

as track coaches for kids between the

ages of five and twelve

Town of Warwick Supervisor, Michael Sweeton; Deputy Town Supervi-

sor, James Gerstner; State Assemblyman, Karl Barbenec; Orange County

Legislator and Village Deputy Mayor, Barry Cheney; Village Mayor, Michael

Newhard; Village Trustee, Mary Collura joined in the celebrations.

On Saturday, July 22,

Warwick Fire Department En-

gine Company 3 celebrated

their new home and emergen-

cyvehicle,Rescue637,witha

dedication ceremony. Congrat-

ulations and thank you for your

service. “In every yellow bird

beats the heart of an eagle.”

WARWICK CELEBRATES

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

The 2023 Village

of Warwick Recreation

Programs had another

successful summer with 988

children participating and

fty-two employees hired for

eight recreational programs

oered.

The Stanley-Deming

Park Program, which ran dai-

ly from June 26 through July

27, was the most popular pro-

gram this summer. A wide vari-

ety of arts and crafts were made

throughout the summer. Campers competed in tournaments in soc-

cer, basketball, dodge ball and touch football. The kids at the park

also participated in a scavenger hunt and a talent show.

Sport recreation programs included: tennis, football, soccer,

lacrosse, track, cheerleading and basketball. All programs were very

successful in teaching children skills of the sport, rules of the game

and game participation.

Although the Warwick Valley High School track was under

construction during the Summer, Olympic Week for track was still

held with a make-shift track in the practice eld. Kids received

medals during Olympic Week.

VILLAGE OF WARWICK SUMMER INTERNS

DEVON FOX

Warwick resident Devon Fox spent her

Summer as an intern at the Village of Warwick. As a

Communication major student at SUNY Geneseo,

Devin spent her time assisting all the departments at

Village Hall. Her tasks included organizing and filing

building plans and updating sewer maps. With an

interest in Human Resources, Devon was able to help with all Summer Rec

Program employees’ paperwork. Devon enjoyed working with people in

each department.

KATARINA TOMICH

Katarina is entering her senior year at SUNY

New Paltz where she is a Mechanical Engineering

major with a minor in 3D print and modeling. Ka-

tarina has spent her time at Village Hall integrating

new technology and updating the map systems. She

spent three weeks measuring and assessing all Village

sidewalks, noting which ones were in most need of repair and what the

potential cost would be. Katarina enjoyed working on this project knowing

it is something that will benefit the community.

WARWICK VALLEY

FARMERS’ MARKET

CONGRATULATIONS TO

WARWICK FIRE CO. 3

Over 2,000 people came

together and attended War-

wick’s National Night Out

(NNO)inVeteransMemori-

al Park on Tues., Aug. 1. The

free, community-wide event,

organized by the Warwick Po-

lice Department and the War-

wick Valley Prevention Co-

alition, helped to strengthen

relationships between police

and the community.

In addition to law enforcement, the Warwick Valley Preven-

tionCoalitionandmanyothernon-prots,localbusinesses,vendors,

and the Warwick School District provided fun activities and informa-

tion about their organizations. The 40th annual NNO was the per-

fect opportunity to bring local resources and residents together under

positive circumstances.

The Warwick Police Dept. had motor-

cycles and other vehicles on hand.

Photo by Jennifer O’Connor

VILLAGEOFWARWICK.ORG

APPLE PIE BAKING CONTEST

APPLE PIE EATING CONTEST

RAILROAD GREEN

CONCERT SERIES

Uncle Shoehorn

Saturday, August 19, 2023, 7:30 p.m.

One Swift Kick - Ralph Edwards

Saturday, August 26, 2023, 7:30 p.m.

Some Guys & a Broad

Saturday, September 2, 2023, 7:30 p.m.

Luisito Rosario y su Orquesta

Saturday, September 9, 2023, 7:30 p.m.

Think you make the best pie in the Valley? No fee or pre-reg-

istrationisrequired,andentrieswillbejudgedinJunior(Age

7-16)andAdult(Age17andolder)divisions.Thiscontestis

open to amateur bakers only.

Pies must be made from scratch, double crusted and contain

only apples.

 PiescanbedroppedoinadisposabletinatApplePieBak-

ingContestBooth#82-83(2BankSt.)Betweenthe8a.m.

and 11:30 a.m., late entries will be turned away. Please note

that the ocial Applefest Apple Pie Baking Contest entry

formMUSTalsobeattachedtoyourbakedpie.

After judging is completed, pies will be sold by the slice. All

proceeds from the pie baking event will be donated to the Warwick Ecumenical Food Pantry.

For entry forms and rules, please visit the Applefest website.

Visit: warwickapplefest.com

for more information

Still to Happen

this Summer...

WARWICK SUMMER

FOR THE ARTS

Featuring:

Hudson Valley Jazz Festival

Hudson Valley Film Festival

O.C. Short Play Festival

Fuller Moon Arts Festival

For more information, visit:

augustforthearts.com

ANNUAL

SENIOR PICNIC

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22

(RAIN DATE: AUGUST 23)

STARTING AT 11 A.M.

WARWICK TOWN PARK,

UNION CORNERS RD.

Tickets are free and available

at Town Hall Monday through Friday

from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Become a Volunteer!

Did you know that Warwick’s First responders are

made up of volunteers?

Here’s how you can get involved.

WARWICK FIRE DEPARTMENT

16 years and older

(845) 986-3473

[email protected]om

WARWICK AMBULANCE CORP.

AND JUNIOR CORP.

seeking drivers, EMTs, first aid and support

(845) 986-4136

[email protected]om

Membership Application is available at:

warwickems.com/join

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DON’T MISS ALL OUR VALLEY

HAS TO OFFER THIS SEASON!

You’re

not alone

All are welcome to join the fun at

theApplefestPieEatingContests!

This event takes place during the festival with

separate contests for adults and kids.

The pie eating contest involves eating an apple

pie in a 10-minute time limit, with no hands

allowed.

Adult contestants are required to

hold their hands behind their backs and eat a

9”pie,andthekidswilleatasmaller,6”pie.

The event is coordinated by Leslie Noble and

TomHermanofNoblePiesinWarwick.Says

Leslie Noble, “We always have such a great

time with the all the kids and adults -- and the

spectators laughing and cheering everyone on

makes it that much more exciting.”

To participate in the apple pie eating

contest, there is a required $5 donation for

Adults(ages13&over)andarequired$1do-

nationforKids(ages12&under).

All proceeds from the pie eating

event will be donated to the Warwick Ecu-

menical Food Pantry.

BULK TRASH PICK-UP

North Side of the Railroad Tracks: August 28

South Side of the Railroad Tracks: September 5

A full list of acceptable items can be found on the

Village website.

*As a reference, Village Hall is

on the North Side of the railroad

tracks and

Railroad Green/Railroad Ave-

nue is on the South Side of

the railroad tracks.

VILLAGE BRUSH PILE

The Village Brush pile is located in Veterans Me-

morial Park and is available to Village Residents.

For hours, check the Village website.

PARKING RESTRICTIONS

NOVEMBER 1ST – APRIL 1ST

Please take notice that on-street parking within

the Village of Warwick is prohibited between

the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. from

November 1st through April 1st.

NOTES FROM

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Mayor, Michael J. Newhard

may[email protected]g

Village Justice, Jeanine Garritano Wadeson

Village Clerk, Raina Abramson

[email protected]

Deputy Clerk, Jennifer Mante

[email protected]g

Village Treasurer, Sadie Becker

treasurer@villageofwarwick.org

Deputy Village Treasurer, Denise Bulnes

deputytreasurer@villageofwarwick.org

Water Billing Clerk, Debra Pawliczak

[email protected]g

Code Enforcement Officer/Building Inspector, Boris Rudzinski

[email protected]

Department of Public Works Clerk, Cathy Schweizer

[email protected]g

Department of Public Works Supervisor, Mike Moser

[email protected]g

Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals or Architectural &

Historic District Review Board

[email protected]

Clerk to the Village Justice, Karen Vermillion

(845) 986-2031 option 9

VILLAGE BOARD

Barry Cheney

Deputy Mayor

cheney@villageofwarwick.org

Liaison Roles: Public Works Operations, Engineering and Infrastructure

Projects, Veterans, Code Enforcement / Building Department,

Emergency Services, Citizens Awareness Panel /Jones Chemical

Alternate: Economic Development, Planning & Zoning / AHDRB / Or-

ange County Planning, Transportation and Mobility

Mary Collura

[email protected]g

Liaison Roles: Office of the Treasurer, Youth / WYDO / Warwick Valley

Community Center / Warwick Valley Prevention Coalition, Public Health,

Historical Society, Public Interface and Outreach, Senior Citizens, Ethics

Alternate: Parks & Recreation, Environmental, Veterans

Carly Foster

foster@VillageofWarwick.org

Liaison Roles: Office of the Clerk, Parks & Recreation, Economic Devel-

opment & Tourism, Warwick Valley Schools, Government Efficiency /

Policy Development, Transportation and Mobility

Alternate: Youth / WYDO / Warwick Valley Community Center / Warwick

Valley Prevention Coalition, Engineering and Infrastructure Projects

Tom McKnight

[email protected]

Liaison Roles: Planning & Zoning / AHDRB / OC Planning, Citizens

Awareness Panel/Jones Chemical, Albert Wisner Library, Town of War-

wick Police Department, Technology Oversight / Cybersecurity, Shade

Tree Commission

Alternate: Public Works Operations, Code Enforcement / Building Dept.,

Emergency Services, Government Efficiency / Policy Development

VILLAGE OF WARWICK DEPARTMENTS AND CONTACTS

VILLAGE RESIDENT