Ramapo Town Hall
237 Route 59
Suffern, NY 10901
845-357-5100
www.ramapo.org
Town of Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht joined Suffern Mayor Ed Markunas, Suffern Superintendent of Schools Erik Gundersen, and County and State elected officials for Suffern Day opening ceremonies on October 2nd. Everyone had a great time!
New City, NY, – Rockland County Executive Ed Day, Executive Director of the Rockland County Drainage Agency Vince Altieri, County Legislator Phil Soskin and Town of Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht broke ground on the $1.5 million Lake Suzanne Dam Upgrade project.
The dam was built by a hunting and fishing club, which is no longer in existence, approximately 80 years ago and its ownership defaulted to the Town of Ramapo and County of Rockland. The dam is being upgraded to modern standards with costs split evenly between the Town of Ramapo and County of Rockland.
“I am proud to be here today for this project which epitomizes intergovernmental cooperation. All throughout Rockland we are undertaking necessary infrastructure projects to bring our facilities up to date. We refuse to kick the can down the road for future generations. But we are doing so in the most financially responsible way possible,” said County Executive Ed Day.
WSP Engineering was contracted to perform an engineering analysis prior to updating the dam. They determined that the dam was not properly classified and were able to get the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to reclassify the dam from a “C” High Hazard Dam to a “B” Intermediate Hazard Dam which reduced construction costs.
“We are glad to partner with the County and County Drainage Agency on this project which will bring the dam into compliance with current regulatory standards while improving the quality of life for Town residents living around Lake Suzanne,” said Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht.
Breakdown of $1,493,600 project costs:
Rockland County Legislator Phil Soskin, who represents the area, said, “I want to thank everyone for all of their diligent work in getting this vital project to this point. My constituents, who are also my neighbors, can sleep better now knowing this new dam will be up to current standards, making it safer for all.”
The Beers Around the Bases Beer & Food Truck Festival will be held on Saturday, October 9th from 12 to 7pm at Palisades Credit Union Park.
The Alzheimer’s Association is moving forward with plans to host the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in person this fall.
Learn more at the Alzheimer’s Association event website.
From the organization: “We are planning every Walk with the health and safety of our constituents, staff and volunteers as our top priorities. All events will implement safety protocols including physical distancing, masks (where required), contactless registration, hand sanitizing stations and more. We will continue to closely monitor Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and local guidelines to ensure Walk events adhere to recommendations and are safe for attendees.”
Event Information
Schedule of Events:
9am Registration | 10am Ceremony
Location:
Boulders Stadium | 1 Palisades Credit Union Park Drive Pomona, NY 10970 | Map it
Route Length: 1 mile
Contact:
Lauren Voorhees | 845.763.4697 | lvoorhees@alz.org
Where do the funds go?
All funds raised through Walk to End Alzheimer’s further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. The Alzheimer’s Association is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Do I have to register in order to Walk?
Yes, we want to know you’re walking with us and need every participant to sign a standard waiver through their official registration. There is no registration fee for Walk. However, we ask every participant to make a personal donation and commit to raising funds in the fight against Alzheimer’s.
Do I need to register my children for Walk?
Yes, children should register. Parents/guardians can register children online or complete an offline registration form and sign the waiver on behalf of the child.
Does every participant get a T-shirt?
Every registered participant who achieves the fundraising minimum of $100 will receive an official Walk to End Alzheimer’s T-shirt via USPS. To receive a shirt in time for Walk day, participants must raise the T-shirt minimum at least four weeks prior to the event.
How do I get my offline donations to show up on my personal fundraising web page?
Donations can be made offline by submitting a check or money order by mail or hand-delivering to the local Alzheimer’s Association office. Be sure to include your offline donation form, which can be found in your Participant Center or on your fundraising web page, to make sure you receive credit for the donation. Donations typically take one to two weeks to show up on your web page. Don’t want to wait? You can also deposit checks directly to your Walk page from the Walk to End Alzheimer’s mobile app for iPhone or Android.
Event Specifics
Will there be COVID-19 safety measures in place at Walk?
The health and safety of our participants, staff and volunteers are our top priorities. Walk events will be designed with this in mind including a venue layout that allows for physical distancing, hand sanitizer stations, contactless registration and more. The Association will continue to closely monitor Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and local guidelines and make adjustments to our event-day safety protocols as needed.
Are pets, strollers, bicycles and skates allowed on Walk day?
We do allow strollers, but for everyone’s safety, we discourage skateboards, bicycles, inline skates and wheelie footwear. Depending on the Walk location rules, well-behaved dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash at all times.
What happens if it rains?
Walk is a rain or shine event. However, in the case of severe weather, we will cancel. If this is the case, we will update our Walk homepage on or before the morning of the event.
We need volunteers! Know anyone who might be interested in helping us on the day of the event?
We need volunteers to help with set-up, clean-up, registration, water stops, Promise Garden and so much more. All interested volunteers should visit our volunteer page for more information about event day roles and responsibilities.
How do I get a Promise Garden Flower?
Each registered participant will receive a Promise Garden flower. Please choose the color that best represents your connection to the disease.
Blue represents someone living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia
Purple is for those who have lost a someone to the disease.
Yellow represents someone who is currently supporting or caring for a person living with Alzheimer’s.
Orange is for those who support the cause and the Association’s vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.
Monsey Fire District Brewer Fire Engine Company No. 1 will be hosting a Fire Prevention Open House on Sunday, October 3rd from 1 to 6pm.
